If you’re a music fan in Canada, Canadian Music Week is your version of paradise. The annual Toronto-based conference and concert series brings together local and international performers, as well as industry professionals, producers and radio personalities, for introspective panel discussions, artist showcases and a celebration of all things music.
Although live music has been on pause for much of the past year, Canadian Music Week is pressing play and getting artists back on stage through an all new digital festival format from May 18-21. Grab your virtual front row spot and get pumped to discover and support more than 275 Canadian and international artists live and on demand at these exclusive CMW virtual concerts.
All shows start broadcasting at 7PM EST each night.
Slaight Music Showcase
Tuesday, May 18
Performances by Theo Tams, Kadeema, Jillea, Moscow Apartment, Notifi, Kayla Diamond, Johnny Shay, Ryan Langdom and Sam Drysdale
Slaight Music is home to some of Canada’s most buzzworthy rising stars and you’ll get to virtually meet nine of them during this year’s showcase. Don’t be surprised if one or more of these talented artists becomes a future CMW award winner! Watch here.
Music BC Showcase
Tuesday, May 18
Performances by Handsome Tiger, Richard Tichelman, DACEY, Riun Garner and XL The Band
This is your chance to catch the hottest up-and-coming artists from Canada’s west coast and score bragging rights to say “I knew them when…”. R&B-soul four-piece DACEY is a personal favourite! Watch here.
Music Export Poland Showcase
Wednesday, May 19
Performances by Francis Tuan, Hengelo, LXMP, Marta Zalewska, Nanook of the North, Plastic, SUTARI and WoWaKin
One of the highlights of CMW is stumbling upon international acts who could soon be making major waves in Canada. On night two of the virtual fest, check out eight of Poland’s top emerging artists performing their biggest hits and promoting Polish music abroad. Watch here.
Don't forget to check out our Music Export Poland showcase tonight starting in half an hour at https://t.co/FCfrBv6h4Y #CMW2021 #MExP pic.twitter.com/buaPHz663E
— Canadian Music Week (@CMW_Week) May 19, 2021
Canada’s Walk of Fame Showcase
Wednesday, May 19
Performances by Allydie, Breagh Isabel, BOLD AS LIONS, Maya Malkin, Elijah Bekk and special guest Faouzia
Canada’s Walk of Fame is responsible for cementing (literally and figuratively) the star status of many of this country’s most iconic entertainers. To support emerging talent, Canada’s Walk of Fame is partnering with RBC to present the winners of its 2020 Emerging Musician Program through this CMW showcase. The program has already produced notable alumni including John Legend and David Guetta collaborator Faouzia, who will appear during the show for a special guest performance. Watch here.
We are SO excited to have 2016 @RBC Emerging Musician Program alumna @faouzia as a very special guest in our @CMW_Week showcase ☺️ It's been incredible to watch her star rise! Tune in now https://t.co/RnUMqdr5uF #CMW2021 #RBCEMP2020 pic.twitter.com/bnqCYFHPXR
— Canada’s Walk of Fame (@CWOFame) May 19, 2021
RBCxMusic Showcase
Thursday, May 20
Performances by Nixxon, Tome, Alexis Lynn, MayFly, Flara K, Josh Sahunta and Nova Rose
Consider this your one-stop broadcast to watch and discover emerging Canadian artists who you’ll want to run and add to your playlists. To make it on this virtual stage, artists like Montreal-based MayFly and Flara K had to impress RBCxMusic’s First Up program selection committee. Fellow Montreal artist Tome took it to the next level, getting nominated for Reggae Recording of the Year at this year’s JUNO Awards. That’s how you know this showcase picked its star lineup well! Watch here.
Music PEI Showcase
Friday, May 21
Performances by Scott MacKay, Arsenal Mills, Dylan Menzie, Hailey MacIsaac and Rachel Back
You witnessed some of the West Coast’s finest talents early in the week; now, get ready to party hard on your Friday night with five talented vocalists from Prince Edward Island. Watch here.