Sat May 30
Broom Factory
4:30pm-5:30pm // All Ages
Free/RSVP
Join Jonny Dovercourt, co-author of Reimagining Music Venues and director of Wavelength Music, for a timely conversation on the future of live music spaces.
Music venues are critical cultural infrastructure. They support artists, connect communities, and shape the identity of our cities. Yet they face increasing pressure from rising costs, development, and shifting policy landscapes.
Moderated by Tracey Guptill, this discussion explores why venues matter, what’s at risk, and how we can better support and advocate for these essential spaces. For artists, presenters, and anyone invested in the future of live music. Free to attend. Registration required.
JONNY DOVERCOURT
Wavelength Music, Co-Founder/Director
Jonny Dovercourt is a Canadian music writer, editor, and organizer best known as the co-founder of Wavelength Music, a long-running concert series and cultural platform dedicated to showcasing independent and emerging artists. A prominent voice in Canada’s indie music scene, he has contributed to numerous publications and authored the book Any Night of the Week, which explores the history of Toronto’s live music community. Through Wavelength and his broader work, Dovercourt has played a key role in supporting grassroots music culture and fostering connections between artists and audiences across Canada.
Wavelength Music is a non-profit arts platform that presents concerts, festivals, and conversations about music and city-building in the Toronto area. Established in 2000 by a collective of indie musicians, Wavelength supports emerging and under-recognized artists across diverse genres, curates immersive event experiences, and leads transformative research and development projects.
This event is presented in partnership with the Kingston Music Office and Wavelength Music.