Growing the local music scene with Durham Music Industry Forum—Make your voice heard.

Whitby, Ontario – Invest Durham in collaboration with the Biltmore Theatre, St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture and The Second Wedge Brewery Co., is hosting an event series—a forum to generate and crowd-source great ideas for creating future programs, projects, and initiatives that are tailored to the unique needs of Durham’s music industry, to support and enable its growth, and create great local jobs through building the arts community.

Durham’s music industry has a strong foundation, supported by festivals and events such as The Ontario Philharmonic, Springtide Festival, Convergence and Oshawa Music Week. Local talent has seen global success, with artists like Shawn Mendes, Daniel Caesar and Lennon Stella and Juno award winning acts Dizzy, Meghan Patrick, and Protest the Hero emerging from the region. The music scene is further supported by post-secondary programs like Durham College’s Music Business Management program and initiatives such as the Oshawa Music Awards (The OMAs) and the School Alliance of Student Songwriters (SASS) program.

A thriving music economy fosters artistic growth, creates jobs, and attracts talent and tourism. This forum offers an opportunity for networking, discussions and feedback to guide the growth of the music industry in Durham.

Join Invest Durham and local music stakeholders for an engaging event featuring networking opportunities, refreshments, entertainment, motivational speaking, roundtable discussions and Q&A sessions. Keynote speaker Bob Egan, a veteran musician, six-time Juno Award winner and Canadian Hall of Fame inductee, will share his extensive experience, offering inspiration for new opportunities in the region.

You can attend any or all of the following events:

•  Wednesday, November 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Biltmore Theatre, 39 King Street East, Oshawa.
• Wednesday, November 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 78 Church Street South, Ajax.
• Wednesday, November 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Second Wedge Brewing Co., 14 Victoria Street, Uxbridge.

For more information about the events and to register, visit Eventbrite: bit.ly/durham-music-industry-forum.

Quotes

“The music created by our local musicians in Durham Region showcases the diversity and richness of our community. The Durham Music Industry Forum is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a movement that supports and elevates local talent. By coming together, we can ensure Durham’s music scene thrives, creates opportunities, and enriches our community for years to come.”

-  John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Durham

 “The Durham Music Industry Forum is an important initiative to build on the collective talent and creativity within our region. Invest Durham is committed to building a stronger, more vibrant music ecosystem that not only entertains but also drives economic and cultural growth in Durham Region.”

- Simon Gill, Director of Economic Development and Tourism, Region of Durham

 About Durham Region

Located on the eastern side of the GTHA, Durham is a region with momentum. Offering a competitive advantage like no other, Durham is a community where talented, smart, diverse, and ambitious people—known for their innovation, creativity, skills, and education—bring access to world markets, insights, invention, and traditions. A place where an innovative ecosystem helps propel new ideas forward. Where ingenuity and industry help tackle global challenges. Visit durham.ca to learn more about one of Canada’s fastest growing communities.

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Media inquiries: CorporateCommunications@durham.ca