Jazzfest returns to Confederation Park this year.

“Although the risk remains low in Ottawa, we believe that this is in the best interest of everyone involved… in order to prevent any potential risk of transmission,” said the co-organizers in a written statement.

Cette année, le programme #ottmusique de la Ville d’Ottawa a une nouvelle image qui ne s’agit pas seulement de la musique d’attente sur la ligne téléphonique 3-1-1. Les artistes locaux peuvent désormais demander des permis de spectacle pour jouer dans les stations d’OC Transpo et aussi soumettre leur musique à une nouvelle playlist créer par la ville.

The City of Ottawa’s rebranded #ottmusic program is about more than 3-1-1 waiting music this year. Locally based artists can now apply for OC Transpo busking permits and submit music to a new curated playlist.

Today’s announcement is the first of several before the full concert schedule is made available by Dragon Boat Festival organizers.

Indie improv comedy troupes are meeting in Ottawa for the 2020 Improv Festival.

New this year is a pre-festival bash at Queen St. Fare featuring Bangers & Mash alumni the Mackenzie Rhythm Section and Slack Bridges on Saturday, February 29.

Bluesfest has now announced *most* of their 2020 lineup.

New deadline: Nominations are accepted until February 17.