City Sounds Live 2023, a series of free musical performances in multiple outdoor locations across Ottawa, continues until September 28. Presented and curated by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) in partnership with Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), and co-curated by various artists and community organizations (including Apartment 613!), City Sounds Live will showcase 40+ local artists of various genres across the city. The series also includes several professional development opportunities for artists.
Here’s the full schedule for the remaining City Sounds Live shows (all shows run from 6–8pm):
Tuesday, August 22
Parkdale Park, Wellington West
emmersonHALL, Preloved
Panel: “Breaking out of the bedroom: A beginners guide to music distribution” with Hannah Judge and Michael Watson
In partnership with Wellington West BIA, Club Records
Wednesday, August 23
The Ottawa sign, York Street Plaza, ByWard Market
Sam Stone, Jessica Pearson & the East Wind
Panel: Interview with Tara Shannon, author of “YOU and the Music Business” (6:45–7:15pm)
In partnership with Willow Sound Records, Ottawa Markets
Thursday, August 24
Chef’s Paradise parking lot, 1314 Bank St., Old Ottawa South
Dimitri & Kosta Georgaras, Kathryn Patricia Cobbler, Raphael Weinroth-Browne
Thursday, August 3
Ogilvy Square, 3 Nicholas St., Downtown Rideau
Jasmine Trails, Kaspien
In partnership with Rideau BIA, Kaspien
Thursday, September 7
Wedel–Touch of Europe, 300 Richmond Rd., Westboro
Joe McDonald, Annie Martel, Oddeline
In partnership with Sounds Odd Records, Westboro Village BIA
Wednesday, September 13
Greenbank Hunt Club Centre, Nepean
Rob Kerr and the Show, Evil Creek
In partnership with Greenbank Hunt Club Centre, Evil Creek
Thursday, September 14
The HUB (Marier & Montreal Rd.), Vanier
Brenda Qiyuk, Stuart Qiyuk, Qattuu, Hyper-T
In partnership with Hitmakerz, Vanier BIA
Thursday, September 14
Wedel–Touch of Europe, 300 Richmond Rd., Westboro
Erik Johnson, Gabriel Comba, Emma Lamontagne
In partnership with Sofar Sounds, Westboro Village BIA
Wednesday, September 20
The Ottawa sign, York St. Plaza, ByWard Market
The Pretty Good, Out By Lucy
In partnership with Neighbourhood Noise, Ottawa Markets
Thursday, September 21
Wedel–Touch of Europe, 300 Richmond Rd., Westboro
Friday Skye, Taz Savior, Shim Up in da Cut
In partnership with Apt613, Westboro Village BIA
Thursday, September 21
Preston Square, 333 Preston St., Little Italy
Dr Jazz
In partnership with Sax Appeal/Jarrod Goldsmith, Preston St. BIA
Friday, September 22
Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave entrance, Downtown Rideau
TBA
Panel: “83 Til Infinity: Discussing Ottawa’s Hip Hop History”
In partnership with CRANIUM, Rideau BIA
Thursday, September 28 (rescheduled from August 3)
Minto Park, 102 Lewis St., Golden Triangle
Jasen Colson, Melissa Lamm, Danielle Allard
In partnership with Danielle Allard, LIVE! On Elgin
Up-to-date schedule and more info at https://ottawamic.com/citysoundslive.
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