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.
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 (Available until July 31, 2023)
Advance Rate: $359.30 (Available Aug 1, until Sept 15, 2023)
Regular Rate: $439.30 (Available Sept 16, 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 (Available until July 31, 2023)
Advance Rate: $459.30 (Available Aug 1, until Sept 15, 2023)
Regular Rate: $539.30 (Available Sept 16, 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.
HOTEL
DoubleTree by Hilton London
300 King St, London, ON
Venue for most FMO Conference activities.
Limited rooms available at the discounted rate of:
- $135 CAD per night
Residence Inn by Marriott
383 Colborne St, London ON
Rooms (including kitchenette options) available at the discounted rate of:
- $179 CAD per night
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.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: September 1, 2023
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.
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.