Established in 2006, M for Montréal is now recognized as Quebec’s most important initiative for indie music exports. Interested in checking it out this year? Here’s everything you need to know before you go…

Let’s Connect at M For Montréal Conference!

About M For Montréal

Date: November 20-23, 2024

Location: Montréal, Canada

M for Montréal promotes both the underground music scene and the professional state of the industry while serving as a catalyst for the Canadian music industry as a whole. Welcoming both newbies and veterans alike with various events throughout the city, you’ll experience everything from cocktail hours and mixers to keynotes, programming on topics like publishing and royalties, how to build income as an artist, and so much more. Not only that, attendees can check out over a hundred talented artists’ performances throughout the 4 days of fun.

How To Prep

Before the conference, it’s important you plan ahead. We recommend making a schedule of the events, workshops, and performances you want to attend so you can make the most of your time. On their website, they offer a free checklist to help you prep, tips for the perfect travel and transportation experience, and even accommodation recommendations to make your stay as comfortable and seamless as possible.

• When it comes to the conference itself, you’ll want to bring all the networking and promotional essentials like your business cards, a notebook, pen, some merch items if you have ’em, demo CDs, or whatever else you think will help you make a lasting impression and perform your best.

This event offers a ton of great workshops, networking mixers, panels and more, so try to attend as many as you can and take notes you can look back on later. After the conference, make sure to follow up with all the cool people you connected with via email or socials! Speaking of socials, it won’t hurt to post about your experience and engage with other attendees who’re posting about it too. The more connections you make, the better.

Tips For Visiting Montréal

• Although Canada is a bilingual country, the majority of the French speaking population resides in Quebec. If you plan on traveling throughout the city and adventuring during your stay, it’ll help a ton to know some basic French.
• Public transportation is amazing… and actually reliable. (Crazy, right!) If you prefer Uber and don’t see it available where you are, try their alternative called Eva.
• Check out the underground city beneath Montréal. Yes, an underground city. Here, you’ll find restaurants, shops, office buildings and so much more you don’t want to miss. You can also access the metro from here if you need it.

Montréal is overflowing with good vibes, great art, amazing food and welcoming people all over the city. If you can, make some time to experience the beauty this city has to offer. You’ll be glad you experienced more that just the conference during your stay. You may even be inspired to go back for a personal round 2!

Let’s Connect!

Build your team: Who, When, Where

Date: November 22th
Schedule: 11:50 – 12:40

Address: 5043 Rue Saint-Dominique, Montréal, QC H2T 1V1

Join us for a focused discussion on the essential roles in the music industry. Our expert panel will explore the responsibilities of agents, marketers, publicists, and label representatives, with a particular emphasis on distribution through Symphonic. Discover how these players collaborate to manage expectations and drive success. Learn strategies for building a cohesive team that aligns your vision with industry standards.

In addition, we are proud to co-present this year’s Artist Lab alongside Mundial Montreal, M for Montreal, and the Centre des Musiciens du Monde! Join us on November 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., for a full day of free programming designed to empower emerging artists and cultural professionals.

Located at the Centre des Musiciens du Monde, attendees can engage in:

• 9 conferences
• 12 kiosks
• 2 one-on-one sessions
• 1 workshop

This is a unique opportunity to connect with key industry players and access valuable tools to advance your career. Don’t miss out!

In the meantime, find the full event schedule, artist lineup, how to volunteer, and where to buy tickets below…

2024 PROGRAMMING // OFFICIAL ARTIST LINEUP // VOLUNTEER // BUY TICKETS

See you there!

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