The Next Stage cultivates connections between corporate Canada and the Canadian live music sector through in-person events, an online directory, and guidebook, sparking partnerships and building relationships that open opportunities for development.
Bringing music and business together to better both worlds.
The Next Stage: Kingston | October 2024
The Next Stage: Vancouver | February 2024
The Next Stage: Calgary | February 2023
The Next Stage: Ottawa | January 2024
Business is Better with Music: Toronto | October 2021
“The goal of tonight is simple: to unleash the power of networking. For you to run headfirst into some unusual suspects and see what kind of unexpected sparks might fly.”
EXPLORE THE DIRECTORY
“As a business and community leader, I see the opportunity to build dynamic collaborations that lead to successful future cities where people are inspired to live and learn.”
- Desirée Bombenon, CEO & Chief Disruption Officer of SureCall
“[The Next Stage] introduced me to like-minded people and gave Kinaxis the direction we needed to combine our business with music in an authentic and meaningful way. Through community involvement and investment in emerging talent – existing principles of our culture – we are helping to shape the future of music and bringing the inspiring and connective benefits of music to our people."
- John Sicard, President & CEO of Kinaxis
“[The Next Stage] helped us find new important income streams, especially as our traditional revenue sources dried up during the pandemic…and launched several initiatives, including the ArtHaus Cafe at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which offered emerging artists paid performance opportunities for passengers throughout the holiday season.“
- Sandy Pandya, Owner of ArtHaus
“The networking opportunities were unparalleled, and I was able to connect with several talented musicians and business owners in the Calgary scene."
- Connor Curran, Founder of Local Laundry
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