The Folk Music Ontario Conference is Canada’s largest annual conference devoted to the folk, roots, and traditional music community. The conference offers showcasing, professional development, and networking opportunities for artists and music industry professionals in Canada and the international Folk community, with customized programming for folks at any stage of their career, from emerging to export-ready.  

The 2023 Conference will take place in-person from October 12-15th, and hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in London, Ontario.

Please note that all registration fees are shown in CAD.

For booking accommodations during the conference, click the button above.

REGISTRATION

GENERAL ADMISSION - Full Conference Pass

Folk Music Ontario Member rate

Folk Music Ontario members receive the lowest registration rates. Non-members are welcome to become a member before you register in order to receive member rates.

Early Bird Rate: $279.30 (**Extended to Aug. 11th, 2023**)
Advance Rate: $359.30 (**Extended to Sept 22, 2023**)
Regular Rate: $439.30 (Available Sept 23, until October 15, 2023)
Youth Rate (25 & Under): $119.30 
*Artist Rate: $200
**Additional Band Member/Side-Player Rate: $75

*Please note that each artist/group performing must have one member attending at the $200 Artist Rate.
All Artists that have applied to showcase at the 2023 Conference can access this rate regardless of your showcase acceptance status.
**Additional side-players and band members can be added at the Band Member/Side-Player Rate once one member of the group has purchased a registration at the Artist Rate.

GENERAL ADMISSION - Full Conference Pass

Non-member rate

Early Bird Rate: $379.30 (**Extended to Aug. 11th, 2023**)
Advance Rate: $459.30 (**Extended to Sept 22, 2023**) 
Regular Rate: $539.30 (Available Sept 23, until Oct 15, 2023)     
Youth Rate (25 & Under): $237.30  
*Artist Rate: $200 
**Additional Band Member/Side-Player Rate: $75 

*Please note that each artist/group performing must have one member attending at the $200 Artist Rate. 
All Artists that have applied to showcase at the 2023 Conference can access this rate regardless of your showcase acceptance status. 
**Additional side-players and band members can be added at the Band Member/Side-Player Rate once one member of the group has purchased a registration at the Artist Rate.

Become a Folk Music Ontario Member & save on registration!

GENERAL ADMISSION - Day Rate

IMPORTANT: There are limited passes available for the general public for Official Showcases, SOCAN Songwriter Masterclass, or the Folk in Film Festival. If you are interested in seeing any particular acts, you will need to purchase a day pass for the conference, priced as below.  

Thursday, October 12 ONLY - $150 
Friday, October 13 ONLY - $225 
Saturday, October 14 ONLY - $225 
Sunday, October 15 ONLY - $75

* For parents, caregivers, and persons with disabilities: If you would like to register your assistant/companion/dependant, please contact us directly. 

* Are you part of another Music Association? You may be eligible for a discount on registration. Contact your organization to ask about potential savings.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are an essential and valued part of the Folk Music Ontario Conference, and are the heartbeat to making our event a success. Volunteers assist in many different areas of the conference, including registration, instrument lock-up, room monitoring, stage assistance, transportation, and more.

APPLY NOW: If you are interested in volunteering at the Folk Music Ontario Conference, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form.

2022 - Volunteer Handbook

GETTING HERE

MAP

BY PLANE

London International Airport (YXU)
Toronto International Airport (YYZ)

BY TRAIN

Via Rail London

BY CAR

From Hwy 401 
Take exit 187 Exeter Road - Travel 350m 
Turn North onto Wellington Rd - Travel 7.0 km 
Turn right onto King St E - Hotel is on your left

BY BUS

FlixBus - Specify to book for Downtown London

 

PARKING 

Parking Near the Doubletree Hotel

Parking at RBC Convention Centre

City of London Parking
For people who are parking at a meter for less than two hours, we recommend downloading the HONK mobile app and enter "CORE" for two hours free parking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Registration fees are refundable minus a $75 fee if you cancel anytime up to 30 days prior to the event. FMO does not refund the processing fees. 
  • Alternatively, you can defer your registration to next year’s conference with no fee anytime up to 30 days prior to the event. A deferral to next year’s conference has no cash value and cannot be refunded. 
  • Substitutions of participants on a registration are allowed, but must be made with the conference registration staff prior to the event. To change your registration to another person, contact erica@folkmusicontario.ca  
  • All refunds, deferrals, or cancellations must be received in writing via email to erica@folkmusicontario.ca   
  • There are no refunds, deferrals, or cancellations after 30 days prior to the event, including due to illness or weather. 
  • No shows for the event will not receive a refund or credit toward a future event.

LONDON - UNESCO CITY OF MUSIC

We are overjoyed that Folk Music Ontario will be presenting an in-person conference this year in London, ON, Canada’s first UNESCO City of Music! 

A UNESCO City of Music designation is an ongoing commitment to continue developing and strengthening London’s music sector. As an official UNESCO City of Music, London will be able to connect and collaborate with the international music community of 58 other cities, elevating London’s local music community. 

COVID-19 SAFETY 

We encourage all attendees to self-test before traveling to the conference, and bring a test kit to the conference to test while you are here. If you do not have access to tests, there are free testing kits available at participating pharmacies. 

All participants are welcome to wear masks at any event, and we encourage folks to take the space that makes them feel comfortable. 

Please ask someone what level of greeting they are comfortable with before shaking hands, hugging, or kissing. 

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