Galentine's Day Arts & Crafts Social
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Bampot Tea House, 201 Harbord St., Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1H6, Canada
Manifest an amazing 2026 with Toronto Music Gals Network! Join us for our Galentine’s arts and crafts mixer to create your 2026 vision board! All art supplies will be provided – just bring your ideas and inspiration. Connect with other driven musicians, share goals, and take time to reflect, create, and set intentions for the year ahead in a supportive, welcoming space.

2026 International Women's Week Summit
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04 | Quebec
The first Women in Music Global Summit will take place in Toronto from March 2–4, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Week. The event will be held in person at the Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall in downtown Toronto and available virtually through Zuddl.
The three-day event will bring together women and gender-diverse leaders from across the global music industry. This marks the first time the annual Global Summit will be hosted in Canada, reflecting the growing international presence and achievements of Women in Music Canada.
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The Global Summit is made possible because of the generous support of the Government of Canada, the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), and Ontario Creates. We are also excited to have the support of sponsors – Amazon Music, Believe, CIMA, City of Toronto, CMRRA, DISCO, EMPIRE, National Arts Centre, Senyk Investment Management Ltd, SOCAN, TD Bank, Toronto Musicians Union, and TuneCore. Your commitment to equity in the music industry makes this possible.

2026 Global Summit Schedule

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

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Event Location
Programming will be held in Downtown Toronto at Allied Music Centre:

178 Victoria St,Toronto, ONM5B 1T7

alliedmusiccentre.mhrth.com

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Hotel rooms are now sold out. Please email info@womeninmusic.ca if you need assistance finding accommodations.

SONGWRITER IN THE ROUND
As part of the 2026 Women in Music Canada Summit, we invite Summit delegates to a special, intimate artist showcase celebrating the creative voices shaping our industry today.
Join us for a powerful afternoon of live music featuring four exceptional women and gender-diverse artists: CJ Wiley, Molly Johnson, Billianne, and Ila Barker. Through deeply personal performances, each artist will share songs rooted in empowerment and resilience, offering insight into how songwriting and artistry have helped them navigate challenges, celebrate successes and tell their truths.
Access to the artist showcase is included with your Summit pass. Join us and partners SOCAN and TD Bank for a powerful afternoon of live music.

AFEM + WIM + CIMA Mixer

As part of the annual Women in Music Global Summit, AFEM x WIM x CIMA Industry Mixer brings together leaders and professionals from across the music ecosystem for an evening of connection and conversation.
Join AFEM, Women in Music, and CIMA on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM ET at Muse Bar for a curated industry mixer designed to foster meaningful relationships across the global music community.
Representatives from all three organizations will be in attendance, creating space for cross-sector dialogue and new opportunities. Drink tickets will be available for early entry attendees. Presented with special support from AFTR DARK.

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WIMC British Columbia showcase

The Women in Music Canada British Columbia Chapter invites Summit delegates and guests to an evening Mixer & Showcase celebrating connection, creativity, and the dynamic voices shaping today’s music landscape.
Join us on March 4 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at The Rivoli for a night of community and powerful live performances featuring Darrian Gerard, Lowkita, Rebecca Sichon, and Kailee Duggan. Each artist brings a distinct creative lens to the stage, offering performances that range from bold and genre-defying to intimate and reflective.
Beyond the music, the evening creates space to connect with fellow artists and industry professionals, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the depth of women and gender-diverse talent shaping the industry today.

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PANEL: Music Festivals – The State of the Stage: Equity, Funding & the Future of Live Music
2026-03-02 09:30 - 22:50 (America/Toronto) | TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1T7, Canada
Monday, March 02 – 9:30 AM – 10:50 AM – TD Music Hall
Presented by TuneCore / Believe
We’re bringing together festival leaders and industry innovators to examine the state of music festivals today, from representation on stages to the funding, structures, and solutions shaping the future of live events.
The session opens with a 10-minute presentation from TuneCore, sharing key insights from the Ruidosa x USC Annenberg report, one of the most comprehensive studies on gender equity and diversity in the live music ecosystem. Building on these findings, we will discuss the current trends in festival programming, funding realities, the role of data in shifting booking practices, and strategies for building more inclusive and equitable stages.
Speakers: Kerry Clarke (Calgary Folk Festival), Carlie Webbert (All Things Go), Marta Pallares (Primavera Sound), Francisca Valenzuela (Artist / Ruidosa Fest) Moderated by Paula Silva Diaz (Venues Manager for the District Institute of the Arts – Idartes, Bogota)

WIM Canada With Honours - 2026
2026-03-05 | Quebec
WOMEN IN MUSIC 2026 HONOURS RECIPIENTS CELEBRATED
DURING GALA EVENT AT TORONTO’S
QUEEN ELIZABETH THEATRE
PERFORMANCES BY BILLIANNE, ANNABEL ORESTE,
DJ ME TIME, DJ MELBOOGIE AND SIMAR
TORONTO, ON – March 6, 2026 – The 4th Annual Women in Music Canada Honours took place last night at Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The WIM Canada Honours program is designed to celebrate and support Canadian innovators and creators who have had outstanding success in their field in the eligibility year (December 2024 through December 2025 for the annual based categories).
Hosted by CBC’s Saroja Coelho, Honours were presented to sixteen individuals across the following categories: Artist of the Year (Presented by Amazon Music), Change Maker of the Year (Presented by the National Arts Centre), Entrepreneur of the Year (Presented by Believe and TuneCore), Excellence in Live Music, International Leader of the Year (Presented by Loft Entertainment), Organization of the Year, Career Achievement, Rising Leaders, and new this year, Excellence in Sound Production (Presented by Fearless Creative, Music Publishers Canada and National Arts Centre). The evening’s live performances, sponsored by Ontario Creates and SiriusXM, included Billianne, Annabel Oreste, DJ Me Time, DJ MelBoogie and Simar.
Words from Career Achievement Honour Recipients
“It’s wonderful to be recognized, acknowledged and honoured by my peers for my contribution to Canadian music. It’s so important as women to continue to support each other in this industry! Thank you so much!” – Simone Denny
“All facets of this industry demand focus and tireless dedication to thrive. I commend Women in Music Canada’s commitment to both enrich and celebrate individuals and their life’s work. It is an honour to be recognized alongside such a broad spectrum of talent based in Canada.” – Patti-Anne Tarlton
“I am grateful to receive this Career Achievement Honour. I feel privileged to have had rewarding work promoting and supporting women music creators in their careers. I am happy to have been part of organizations including the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the West End Cultural Centre and Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous that contributed to this goal. Thank you very much.” – Ava Kobrinsky
“Throughout my career in this industry, it hasn’t been quiet, safe, or conventional—This award represents every risk taken, every boundary pushed, and every voice we’ve fought to turn up louder. I’m deeply grateful to all of our clients—past and present—who trusted us with their vision and allowed us to be part of their journey. Your art is the reason we exist. I accept this honor with pride, gratitude, and absolutely no compromise.” – Sarah Lutz
“The Career Achievement Award from Women in Music Canada is an award I receive with reflection and immense appreciation. I accept this honour not just for myself, but for every woman building her path inthis industry. Music is Powerful!”– Sharon Hinds
The Honours Event was the icing on the cake of a monumental week, following the extraordinary, and first ever, three-day 2026 WIM Global Summit taking place in Toronto. The summit boasted over 70 speakers from 11 countries across the globe, and more than 680 summit attendees (in person and virtually) converging on the Allied Music Centre and TD Music Hall for workshops, keynotes, panel discussions and networking opportunities focused on music industry topics impacting women and gender diverse individuals. For a summit recap please visit Women in Music Canada’s website.
“Coming to the close of this week, I can, with no hesitation, say my cup is full.” Says executive director Robyn Stewart. “The WIMCanada team planned this week with intention, curiosity, care and perhaps a bit of dream. We aimed to uplift women and gender diverse sheros who constantly inspire us. Thank you to all of the nominees, honourees, speakers, sponsors and the whole team who made this possible. Let’s get together again next year.”
2026 WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA HONOURS RECIPIENTS
ARTIST OF THE YEAR (Presented by Amazon Music):
Elisapie
CHANGE MAKER OF THE YEAR (Presented by the National Arts Centre):
Bass Coast Festival and Good Night Out – Stacey Forrester, Andrea Graham and Liz Thomson
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR (Presented by Believe and TuneCore):
Wednesday Management – Laurie Lee Boutet
EXCELLENCE IN LIVE MUSIC:
Four Chords and the Truth Inc. – Andrea England
EXCELLENCE IN SOUND PRODUCTION (Presented by Fearless Creative, Music Publishers Canada and National Arts Centre):
Hill Kourkoutis
INTERNATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR (Presented by Loft Entertainment):
Miranda Mulholland – Letters to the Future
ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR:
Manitoba Music
CAREER ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR RECIPIENTS:
Simone Denny
Sharon Hinds
Ava Kobrinsky
Sarah Lutz
Patti-Anne Tarlton
WOMEN IN MUSIC CANADA RISING LEADER RECIPIENTS:
Laurie Chouinard – CULT NATION
Kentya Kurban
Jalyssa Mills – BAMMY Fridays; Do Me Nice
Amber Still – Polaris Music Prize
Katy Venneri – CARAS
The 2026 list of nominees began with an open call for submissions which included 490 entries. The nominees and honourees were determined through a juried process including category juries, with a total of 43 industry jurors weighing in, and verified by the Women In Music Canada Board of Directors Honours Committee. Submissions for consideration were made by the prospective honouree or another Canadian colleague. The final Honours recipients were curated from the list of nominees by a finalist jury, with the Artist of the Year category being decided on by public vote.
The WIM Canada Honours event is made possible by the generous support of our award partners – Amazon Music, Believe, Fearless Creative, Music Publishers Canada, National Arts Centre, TuneCore, and The Loft Entertainment. We also thank Ontario Creates and SiriusXM for their support of the night’s showcase performances and The Orchard for supporting the night’s opening reception.
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Brunch des Compositrices
2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Bureaux de la SOCAN — 33, rue Milton, bureau 500, Montréal (Québec) H2X 1V1, 33, rue Milton, bureau 500,, Montreal, Quebec, H2X 1V1, Canada
À l’occasion de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes le 6 mars prochain, la SPACQ-AE, en collaboration avec la SOCAN, la SCGC et Women in Music, ont le plaisir de vous inviter à un brunch spécialement dédié aux compositrices de musique de commande.
Ce moment privilégié réunira créatrices, professionnelles de l’industrie et partenaires autour d’un repas convivial, propice aux rencontres, aux échanges et à l’inspiration.
📅 Vendredi 6 mars 2026
🕙 De 10 h à midi – Ouverture des portes dès 9h30
📍 Bureaux de la SOCAN — 33, rue Milton, bureau 500, Montréal (Québec) H2X 1V1
Cet événement se veut une occasion unique de célébrer le talent et le parcours des femmes qui créent la musique d’aujourd’hui et de demain.
Les places étant gratuites et limitées, nous vous invitons à réserver la vôtre dès maintenant : RSVP

Miss Emily's International Women's Day Showcase
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Broom Factory, 305 Rideau Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7K3A7, Canada
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Kingston Music Office is thrilled to present an unforgettable afternoon of music, conversation, and community. Taking place on Saturday March 7 from 1 to 4 PM at the Broom Factory, this event shines a spotlight on the remarkable talents of women and non-binary songwriters in Kingston.
The event, hosted by acclaimed musician Miss Emily, will feature performances by Piner, Luella, Atiari, and Kyra. Margaret Evans of Balancing Act will moderate fireside chat exploring songwriting, creativity, and the challenges of navigating the music industry as underrepresented voices.
In addition to the music, the event will showcase women-owned businesses aligned with the creative industries, further fostering collaboration and support. If you seek a meaningful way to celebrate International Women’s Day, this showcase promises an afternoon of inspiration and artistry.
This event is presented by Miss Emily and the Kingston Music Office, with additional support provided by CFRC and Balancing Act.

Women Of The Industry (5th edition)
2026-03-07 22:00 - 2026-03-08 06:00 (America/Toronto) | Society for Arts and Technology [SAT], 1201 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC, H2X 2S6, Canada
WOMEN OF THE INDUSTRY
5e édition
7 mars · S.A.T · Montréal
Join us on March 7th for the 5th edition of WOMEN OF THE INDUSTRY at S.A.T.
This year, like all our previous editions, we continue to highlight women DJs, digital artists, performers, scenographers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and us: event producers.
Montréal is defined by an incredible nightlife. There is no shortage of events to attend, yet there are still too few produced by women and even fewer celebrating women.
That’s why we’ve poured our hearts into this event: because we believe deeply in the women around us and in all of you who join us to celebrate them.
They deserve it. We deserve it. March 7th is about all of us.
Line up:
C Lia (CAN)
BisouBizou (CAN)
SUCHI (NOR)
Molyness (MAR)
VJ : Myriam Boucher
Scenographe: Georgia Newsam

Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music Present: Amplify Your Confidence with Carmen Leibel
2026-03-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Quebec
Celebrate International Women’s Day with an inspiring evening designed to empower, connect, and elevate women in the music community. Women in Music Canada and Alberta Music are proud to present Amplify Your Confidence, an engaging keynote and conversation featuring media professional turned entrepreneur Carmen Leibel.
After more than 17 years in broadcast journalism with CTV — working as a producer, reporter, and anchor — Carmen has shifted her focus to helping people of all ages become confident, compelling communicators. In 2023, she launched Project Five, a coaching platform built around five key steps to stronger communication.
Join us for this special International Women’s Day event to gain practical tools for confident communication and negotiating, while connecting with industry professionals and celebrating International Women’s Day. The event will include the keynote with Carmen Leibel, with food, drinks, and socializing to follow.
RSVP HERE: https://forms.gle/SutVJVrJkSN3HCxq8
📍 Edmonton, AB
🗓 March 9, 2026 | 6 PM
📌 Dolly’s– 9902 109 St NW, Edmonton
📍 Calgary, AB
🗓 March 10, 2026 | 6 PM
📌 The Prairie Emporium – 300, 334-53 Ave SE, Calgary

The Wilding Fest
2026-05-02 14:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Le Vignoble Chelsea, 1578 Quebec Rte 105,, Chelsea, Quebec, J9B 1P4, Canada
A women-led music and makers festival rooted in the spirit of Beltane – Igniting sisterhood and seasonal magic in Chelsea, QC. Powered by women – open to all. Our lineup features an eclectic mix of exceptional female+ artists from various genres, showcasing their talents and creativity. Experience powerful performances, storytelling and community that amplifies women’s voices. Every artist brings a unique voice to The Wilding, creating space for connection, discovery, and celebration. Join us as we gather to experience and elevate the remarkable work of these inspiring women.
At the festival our Makers bring a vibrant marketplace of creativity and community. Each booth features handmade wares crafted by women, from beautifully stitched textiles and natural body products to original artwork, jewelry, pottery, and other one-of-a-kind treasures. Every item reflects the spirit of care and tradition: homemade, heartfelt, and thoughtfully made. It’s a chance to meet the women behind the art, hear the stories of their craft, and take home something truly special from the festival.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant fusion of music, art, and creation at The Wilding. Experience live music, original artwork, and a welcoming community coming together to celebrate creativity and expression.
