CMI Launches Financial Literacy for the Music Industry
Financial Literacy for the Music Industry is headed to Halifax and Ottawa in early March CMI is bringing the Financial Literacy for the Music Industry professional development program on the road to Halifax and Ottawa this March! The purpose of this
DAY ONES RETURNS JANUARY 29 AT THE EL MOCAMBO!
As an extension of its commitment to nurturing emerging talent, Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) is thrilled to announce their Day Ones Toronto concert on Thursday, January 29th, 2026, at El Mocambo, which will feature performances by Katherine Li, Flo Olavarria, Seyblu, and Hiroki Tanaka. “Day Ones
Groundwork: Live Promoter Development Program
Learn the business. Build the scene. Amplify your impact. A FREE professional development program for emerging live music promoters, Groundwork begins with a full-day, in-person mentorship session on Saturday, February 21, 2026, followed by two virtual workshops, virtual one-on-one mentorship, and
MINOSHKITE INDIGENOUS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL RETURNS TO OTTAWA FOR TWO NIGHTS IN NOVEMBER!
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), Red Music Rising (RMR), and Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) are proud to present the third year of the Minoshkite (Mee-No-Shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival. This year marks an exciting milestone as the festival expands to two nights
Courtyard Concerts 2025 Line Up
We are thrilled to announce that Courtyard Concerts is back for its third consecutive year, bringing live music to communities across Ontario! From June through October, audiences can enjoy local emerging artists of all genres performing across the province. This initiative is proudly supported by Ontario Creates,
Madwewetoon Indigenous Music & Arts Festival set to debut in Sudbury
The first Madwewetoon (muh-DWAY-weh-toon), Indigenous music festival is coming to The Grand in Sudbury on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7pm. Madwewetoon, which translates to “make it sound” in Ojibwe, is a celebration of Indigenous arts and culture in Northern Ontario. The
Luther Mallory Joins The Essential Workshop Series for an Exclusive Event
Are you ready to break free from overthinking and self-judgment when performing? Join us for an intensive performance coaching session led by Luther Mallory, designed to help you overcome mental barriers, embrace risk, connect with your audience, and Destroy the Stage. What you’ll
CMI Announces Programs Date and Opens 2025 Applications
We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for CMI’s Artist Entrepreneur program! Running from March 18 to April 25, 2025, this acclaimed professional development opportunity is set in downtown Toronto and spans six weeks. The program is designed to help developing
The Essential Workshop Series Returns
The Essential Workshop Series: Build Your Live Strategy is a free workshop designed to help Toronto-area performing artists plan their live and touring goals for 2025. This workshop will help you establish your performance value, understand show deals, and provide
SPOTLIGHT: From radio to rights, CMI co-founder Vel Omazic is dedicated to helping artists develop a sustainable career
Don't miss the chance to explore the spotlight on our Co-Founder and Executive Director, Vel, in CMRRA's The Pulse. Take this opportunity to tune in and learn more about the individual behind the scenes, contributing to the industry's evolution and