The call for professionals for the International Indigenous Music Summit 2025 is extended!

From June 2 to 6, 2025, the International Indigenous Music Summit (IIMS) will return to Toronto! The first music industry event organized by and for the Indigenous professional and artistic community, this annual conference will showcase more than 40 Indigenous artists in front of nearly 260 music industry members from 16 countries.

About the call

The call for professionals, now running until April 27 at 5:00 PM, aims to form a delegation of 15 to 20 individuals who work in the field as agents, managers, promoters, and who collaborate with Indigenous artists. The goal is to increase opportunities for tour development, artistic and professional collaborations, and to help foster connections and opportunities between Quebec and the rest of Canada.

Only agents, managers, promoters, and Indigenous or non-Indigenous artists based in Quebec who collaborate with Indigenous artists are eligible for this call.

New lineup out now!

The lineup for International Indigenous Music Summit just got out, with amazing indigenous artists from all over Canada.

Discover the full lineup

About the initiative

Mundial Montréal and IIMS have been long-time partners and have collaborated on several projects during other international missions such as WOMEX (Europe), Folk Alliance International (USA), and APAP (USA).

Financial support

Travel and accommodation expenses are the responsibility of the participants. However, financial assistance is available to cover travel and representation costs. Please review the different programs below to see which ones you may be eligible for:

Conseils des arts du Canada (CAC)

Are you a professionnal or an artist?

Are you a professionnal?

*Independent professionals can also apply to the Canada Council for the Arts.

Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)

Are you a company that acts in the cultural sector?

Support for export and cultural outreach

*Incorporated businesses can submit a request for business travel through Stream 2.1 – Support for Business Opportunities and Promotion Abroad under SODEC’s program.

Reasons to apply!

Benefits:

Delegates can enjoy various advantages by participating in IIMS, such as the opportunity to connect and be part of a delegation of Indigenous professionals and/or collaborate with Indigenous artists, as well as receive guidance throughout the entire process!

Preferential rates:

• A special rate at the partner hotel: $289/night + taxes/fees at the Doubletree by Hilton Toronto Downtown.

• Plus, 30% off the accreditation for the International Indigenous Music Summit, which includes:

– Access to the IIMS 2025 welcome ceremony and feast on June 2nd ;

-Access to the opening night gala on June 2nd 2025;

-Access to all panels, workshops, and networking activities;

-Access to all official showcases at TD Music Hall and major venues* in Toronto;
(*Please note that some venues have limited seating, and an invitation is required)

-Access to the closing event on June 6th 2025;

-Access to the online mentorship activity before the conference with Mundial Montréal and IIMS;

-Participation in the networking cocktail organized by Mundial Montréal and the Bureau du Québec in Toronto during the conference.

How to register?

Individuals who meet the criteria outlined above and are interested in participating in the activity must submit their application no later than Friday, April 18 at 5:00 PM through the form below. The selected professionals will be notified of their selection during the week of [insert date] May, so they can organize their mission to IIMS.

We would like to thank Québec Créatif (SODEC) and the Bureau du Québec à Toronto for their contribution to making these events possible.