Toronto

The number of music industry assets in Toronto almost matches the rest of Ontario combined, which makes it easier for artists to connect with industry professionals, but also heightens the level of competition amongst businesses. 70 percent of all of the province’s artist management companies based in Toronto.

70 percent of all of province’s artist management companies are based in Toronto.

Key venues/clubs: Massey Hall, Air Canada Centre, Phoenix Concert Theatre, Danforth Music Hall, The Horseshoe, Cameron House, Mod Club, Koerner Hall, The Rex, Sneaky Dees, Lee’s Palace, The Drake Hotel, Kool Haus, Hugh’s Room, Wrongbar, Sound Academy

Key radio: Indi 88, CIUT, Ici Musique Toronto, JAZZ.FM91, KISS 92.5, FLOW 93-5, CBC Radio 2 Toronto, boom 97.3, 99.9 Virgin, CMR, 102.1 The Edge, Proud FM, CHUM FM, EZ Rock, Aboriginal Voices Radio, Q107, CHIN

Universities and colleges: University of Toronto, York University, Ryerson University, Seneca College, George Brown College, Humber College, Centennial College, OCADu, Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music