The festival features performances by emerging and established artists at venues ranging from bars and halls, to clothing stores and cafés.
It is the single, longest running multi-day Canadian music and media event that helps to increase the visibility of emerging artists and encourage collaboration among industry professionals.
The partnership is between Lennox's Canadian production house LOFT Entertainment and US-based sports & real estate company Oak View Group.
[3] Notable speakers and performers who have been a part of the event include: CMW honors important independent and alternative artists with its annual "Canadian Indies Hall of Fame" program.
[10] Seven startups were selected to pitch their business to potential investors and a judging panel including Michael Wekerle and Ted Cohen.