Established in 2006, M for Montréal is now recognized as Quebec’s most important initiative for indie music. 🎶 🍁 Interested in checking it out this year? In addition to the conference, we’ll be sponsoring the Artist Lab, where participants can learn directly from the best of the best. Here’s everything you need to know before you go…

Everything You Need To Know Before Attending M For Montréal

📆 When: November 19-22, 2025

📍 Where: 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.

This year’s edition is set to bring even more energy, featuring curated showcases across Montréal’s most iconic venues, exclusive networking events with international delegates, and panels highlighting the latest trends shaping the global music scene. From emerging talent making their mark to established acts pushing creative boundaries, the lineup reflects the city’s vibrant mix of sounds and cultures. Between the panels, performances, and late-night connections, M for Montréal continues to be one of the best places to discover new music, share ideas, and celebrate the heartbeat of Canada’s creative community.

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. 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. @mformontreal ⚡️

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 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 that 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 than just the conference during your stay. You may even be inspired to go back for a personal round 2!

Don’t Miss Out: The Artist Lab

This year, we’re proud to sponsor The Artist Lab, a must-attend event for managed or self-managed artists looking to level up their careers. Happening on Friday, November 17, from 10:00 to 14:00 at 8 Queen (8 Rue Queen, Montréal), The Artist Lab is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to gain hands-on insights from over 15 key industry players. Workshops and conferences will cover everything from financial assistance and royalties to production, distribution, promotion, and networking strategies. Attendees also get access to one-on-one meetings, making it an incredible chance to ask questions, get feedback, and connect directly with professionals shaping the music industry. Best of all, the event is 100% free, but spaces are limited, so make sure to register early to secure your spot. ⚡️📚

The Artist Lab is the perfect way to kick off your M for Montréal experience, learn actionable tips, and connect with the people who can help your career take the next step.  // To learn more and RSVP to save your spot, click here.

Steve Nightingale, Vice President, A&R & Client Development in Symphinic Canada, will be participating in a panel you don’t want to miss. 🎤 See details below…

📆 When: Nov. 21, 2025

📍Where: The Artist Lab 

Upload To Success: The Complete Journey of a Single: “Free of charge, the Artist Lab is offering 9 professional activities (panels, workshops, networking) and 11 key industry booths. On the program: demystifying grant refusals, mechanical royalties with CMRRA, the journey of a single from upload to success, an exclusive one-on-one with Pierre-Luc Rioux, sound therapy immersion with Caracol, and more. Spaces are limited!”

📌 In the meantime, if you’d like to schedule a meeting with someone from our team, please fill out this meeting request form.

See you there!

See you there!