MMOI Conference, 2nd edition
In a global and saturated market, could festivals be a space where hype and business can be put to the test?
“Festivals have become the physical manifestation of a digital world’’, noted Live Nation L.A.’s David O’Connor, at the second International MMOI Conference, July 28 at Hotel Opus.
Osheaga Sunday BBQ at Pop!
Sunday September 25, during Pop Montreal, OSHEAGA invited you to relax and bask in the sun to hear a set from Parlovr, drink some Bud and Smirnoff cocktails, and eat some grilled goodies.
It was awesome! See the pics here.
Montreal, city of trades
You better be prepared to take risks when starting up a festival these days – but offering something unique to the public is also essential.
At least, that’s what this year’s MMOI conference participants think.
MMOI conference schedule
The theme for 2011: What Holds Festivals Together?, followed by a cocktail presented by SOCAN.
Don’t miss a night of great club shows to kick off the MEG and Osheaga festivities!
SOCAN proudly supports MMOI
SOCAN is delighted to partner for the second year with MMOI, as part of MEG and Osheaga, events that enrich Quebec’s summer music programming. SOCAN supports dozens of events each year as part of its mandate to promote music and copyright.
What does the MMOI pass include?
MEG Montreal OSHEAGA International was created for agents, promoters, managers, labels and other key actors of the music industry to reflect and act upon ideas and opportunities in their respective professions, during MEG Montreal Festival and OSHEAGA Music and Arts.
What holds festivals together?
Musically-speaking, what’s the real power and reach of “banding up”? Are things done very differently elsewhere in the world, namely Europe and South America? And while we’re at it, why bother putting together festivals at all?
MMOI tweets
…and we are BACK! After 5 well-spent days (and nights!) in Cologne for the c/o pop festival, our ears are replete with incredible music and our heads, full of enlightening conversations. We’ll be posting shortly about our eurotrip, but in the meantime know that we have a brand-new Twitter account. There, you will find a [...]
New Osheaga video by La Moustache
We are proud to present this adorable video produced by La Moustache here in Montreal with music from no other than Kid Koala. Summer is here and this video only heightens our excitement. We hope it can set the mood for what should be a memorable weekend. Enjoy!
Towards c/o pop
June 22-26, MMOI will be representing the Montreal music industry at c/o pop in Cologne. But we won’t be the only ones; seems like Colognians and Canadians have a lot of interests and talent to share:
On Friday, 24 June, the word around festival headquarters is: Welcome to Canada.
In the city!
Since 2009, the Osheaga team has been putting up “in the city“ shows to add to the overall experience and offer memorable evenings to festival-goers. This year’s opening night will feature electronic four-piece Glitch Mob, delivering bass-driven anthems alongside synth-pop duo Phantogram and upcoming producer Com Truise. The latest has been producing music for more [...]
Osheaga Announcement
A major wave of artists was added to the already quite diversified Osheaga 2011 line-up! Crossover stars such as Lupe Fiasco and Ellie Goulding, playing Saturday and Sunday respectively, shall provide the sing-along moments, while some most contemplative acts like Timber Timbre and Frightened Rabbit will set the intimate atmosphere Osheaga is known for. Montreal [...]
Back from CMW
Every year, mid-March, right before the rush to Austin and the industrial Mecca that is SXSW, Canadian Music Week is in full swing in Toronto. MMOI was there, between conferences, showcases and hotel room cocktails that transformed the distinguished Fairmont Royal York Hotel in a musical battlefield. Our favorite panel? The one on Lady Gaga’s [...]