Ottawa Festival Network

We're hitting the road to present exceptional artists in the heart of Eastern Ontario with Jazz in the Valley: Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival on Tour running from February 7th to 15th! Schedule ⤵️ Feb. 7: Jim Bryson at The Pews, Merrickville Feb. 8: Lynn Miles & Roddy Ellias at Bowie's, Smiths Falls Feb. 14: Rebecca Noelle, from Almonte with Love at Almonte Old Town Hall Feb. 15: Miguel de Armas Quartet with special guest Samantha Christ François at Studio Theatre Perth 🎟 Buy Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e7acxMhG ______ #OttawaJazzFestival #OttawaJazz #Ottawa #OttawaMusic #OttCity #MyOttawa #OttawaEvents #OttawaLife #OttawaFestivals #OttawaWinterJazzFest #WinterJazzFest

Folk Alliance International is coming to Montreal in 2025, and we have some nice news for OFN members who are interested: Registration for OFN's member organizations is FREE for this year's conference! That's right: if you're an OFN member, you can register for this marquee event free of cost. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eA89pbWU

Ottawa Festival Network (OFN) and Volunteer Ottawa (VO) are thrilled to announce the launch of the Ottawa Festival Volunteer Portal, a centralized hub designed to connect Ottawa’s vibrant festival scene with the volunteers who make these events possible. Member organizations can post their volunteer opportunities with confidence, knowing their listings will appear both on the dedicated festival portal and VO’s primary search page for maximum visibility. Through this partnership, OFN members can also access the full range of benefits offered by VO, including: - Priority Access to Volunteer Recruitment Events: Be first in line to reserve space at VO’s Volunteer Expo! - Free Online Training:  Enjoy two free seats (space permitting) in VO’s online community workshops. - Dedicated Member Pages: Each member has a personalized page showcasing their organization and active volunteer opportunities. Interested in posting opportunities on the portal? Contact us at membership@ottawafestivals.ca to inquire about discounted access. Check out the new portal here! https://lnkd.in/ea25r37j

If you missed Caity Gyorgy at our Holiday Special in November, you can catch this 2-time JUNO award-winning vocalist at the Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival on January 30th! General Admission tickets are now SOLD OUT, but VIP tickets are still available! VIP perks include premium seating and access to an exclusive buffet reception. 🎟️ Get your Tickets Today: bit.ly/3DXirBW ______ #OttawaJazzFestival #OttawaJazz #Ottawa #OttawaMusic #OttCity #MyOttawa #OttawaEvents #OttawaLife #OttawaFestivals #OttawaWinterJazzFest #WinterJazzFest #Winterlude

🎶 Ottawa’s music industry is shining bright and you're invited! Join us on January 17 in person from 12PM-2 PM at the National Arts Centre for the Capital Music Awards Nominees Announcement with live music by Kwende Kefentse aka DJ Memetic. 🎶 L’industrie musicale d’Ottawa brille de mille feux! Rejoignez-nous en personne le 17 janvier de 12 h à 14 h au Centre national des Arts pour l’annonce des finalistes des Prix de la musique de la capitale avec la musique live par DJ Memetic. 📍 1 Elgin St. Peter A. Hendorrf Place, inside the NAC #MusicIndustry #OttawaEvents #CapitalMusicAwards #CMA2025

Curious to know what a short film created in 60 days looks like? You don't need to wonder! The Digi60 Filmmakers' Festival was held only a month ago, but we're already looking forward to its return. If you're not familiar with the festival yet, we've compiled the perfect introduction here: https://lnkd.in/diHWjFFy Listen to filmmakers Beatrice Villadelgado and Jessie Edwards talk about creating a short film in just 60 days. Then, read Brian Edgar's experience working with the festival, and afterwards check out all of the 2024 films that have been published so far! Oh, and don't forget to follow Digi60 so you're ready to catch the next edition!

It's a new year, and it's the perfect time to plan for the year ahead. Let us help you do that! Our next industry call, on January 14th, will be all about how OFN members can make the most of our new membership model. Learn about exciting updates, new opportunities, and tools designed to support your success in 2025. We’ll also be joined by Volunteer Ottawa, who will introduce the brand new Ottawa Festivals Volunteer Connect Portal which was built in collaboration with OFN to meet the needs of our sector. What You’ll Gain: - Insights into OFN’s updated barrier-free membership model. - Details on new benefits available to members. - An early look at OFN’s new and improved website. - A detailed walkthrough from Volunteer Ottawa of the new Ottawa Festivals Volunteer Connect Portal. - Opportunities for Q&A and networking with fellow festival professionals. Who Should Attend: - Festival and event organizers - OFN members, arts and culture organizations - Industry associations - Supply chain members - Stakeholders with the City of Ottawa / Ville d’Ottawa or Ottawa Tourism - Anyone interested in leveraging new tools and benefits to advance the festival sector in the National Capital Region Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (EST) Location: Zoom Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/eKvuxb8S

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Digital Arts Resource Centre is excited to present our annual Resolution screening! 🎉 Resolution is a public screening featuring a selection of works created by DARC members during the previous year. Join us in Arts Court Theatre on Thursday, January 23 at 7PM. Artists will be in attendance to participate in a brief Q&A with the audience, followed by a reception at Arts Court Studio. RESOLUTION 2025 features works by Conor DeVries, Conrad Osei-Bonsu, Pixie Cram, aenl, Chris Cowan, Penny McCann, Emilie Azevedo, Yuli Sato, and Bridget Farr. 📅 January 23, 2025 | Doors at 6:30 PM | Screening at 7 PM 📍 Arts Court Theatre | 2 Daly Ave 🎟️ Free Admission ($10 suggested donation) #DigitalArtsResoureCentre #RESOLUTION #RESOLUTION2025 #FilmScreening #OttawaFilmmakers

We’re hiring! OMIC is seeking a Director of Operations to join our team! Are you an industrious professional with leadership experience, event management skills, and a passion for Ottawa’s music industry? See the full job posting via the link below and apply before January 6th, 2025 at 9:00am ET. Please note OMIC is a hybrid workplace with a 2-day in-person schedule. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset. https://lnkd.in/d-nZRUam __ Nous embauchons ! La CIMO est à la recherche d’un Directeur.rice des opérations pour rejoindre notre équipe! Êtes-vous un.e professionnel.le avec de l’expérience en leadership, des compétences en gestion d’événements et une passion pour l’industrie musicale d’Ottawa ? Consultez l’offre d’emploi complète via le lien ci-dessous et postulez avant le 6 janvier 2025 à 9h00 HE. Veuillez noter que la CIMO est un lieu de travail hybride avec un horaire de deux jours/semaine en personne. Le bilinguisme (anglais/français) est considéré comme un atout. https://lnkd.in/d-nZRUam