Across the globe, municipalities and communities are recognizing music as a valuable economic driver and the importance of supporting and investing in their music ecosystems. As a member of the local music scene, Invest Durham needs to hear from you!

We invite you to Invest Durham’s first music industry development event designed to unite the local music community and collectively build on ideas and passions. This is your opportunity to tell us what matters, what works and what does not as we build a strategy to elevate and strengthen the region’s music scene.

Make your voice heard and be part of shaping the future of the local music industry by joining Invest Durham and Durham’s music stakeholders for a time of making new connections, refreshments, entertainment, motivational speaking, roundtable discussions and Q & A sessions.

Keynote speaker Bob Egan is a seasoned musician, veteran Blue Rodeo band member with 25 years in cover bands, six-time Juno Award winner and Canadian Hall of Fame inductee. Bob has returned home to Kitchener to develop their Film and Music Office and with his broad music and community experience will be sure to inspire new opportunities in Durham Region.

Who should attend?

Musicians, song-writers, producers, composers and other music creatives
Music-related businesses i.e., music stores, record shops
Venue operators, presenters, concert promoters
Supportive organizations i.e, Oshawa Music Awards
Music festival and events representatives i.e., Convergence, Springtide Festival
Students and educators interested in the music industry

Why attend?

An opportunity to network and build relationships in the music industry
Provide feedback to Invest Durham on the industry in Durham Region
An opportunity to particpate in facilitated discussion
Help to strengthen Durham’s music ecosystem and guide our future plans

Three opportunities to attend:

Wednesday, November 6 from 3 to 6 pm at Biltmore Theatre, Oshawa
Wednesday, November 13 from 6 to 9 pm at St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, Ajax
Wednesday, November 27 from 6 to 9 pm at The Second Wedge Brewing Co., Uxbridge

You may attend as many sessions as you like – one, two or all three.

Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided.