Make It Music 2025

Canada’s Independent Music Industry Conference

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READY TO TAKE YOUR MUSIC BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL?

Make It Music isn’t your average industry panelpalooza. It’s two days of unfiltered conversations, bold ideas, and real strategies built specifically for the independent music community. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the stuff that actually moves your business forward. You’ll hear from leading voices shaping the future of music - breaking down what’s next while sharing forward-thinking strategies and bold actionable ideas. Expect game-changing insights, and real-world solutions. Leave inspired, equipped, and connected with new friends, allies, and collaborators.

BUILD WHAT’S NEXT

MAKE IT MUSIC is designed for independent labels, artist entrepreneurs, managers, agents, publishers, distributors, music companies, and other music professionals working in the independent music ecosystem who want to unlock new pathways to success.

Why Attend?

Future-Focused Programming

Explore what’s next for independent music - from AI and immersive tech to global markets and new business models.
Actionable Strategies That Deliver

Walk away with tools, ideas, and frameworks you can actually use to grow your audience, revenue, and impact.
Real Talk from Real Builders

Get unfiltered insights from the people actively reshaping the independent music industry.
Collaborate with Doers

Leave with momentum and connected with a crew of new comrades and collaborators.
Built for You

Join a community of makers, builders, and doers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

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MEET OUR SPEAKERS

ANDREW CASH

ZENA WHITE

MARK KITCATT

TONY KIEWEL

MAX TIEL

JOOST DE BOO

GORD DIMITRIEFF

GEE DAVY

NOEMÍ PLANAS

TAK YAMAZAKI

JASON PETERSON

MAARTEN WALRAVEN

NEREA SERRANO

MARIA AMATO

MARTY RO

SRIDHAR SWAMINATHAN

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WHAT OUR ATTENDEES HAVE TO SAY

“Make It Music provided unparalleled opportunities to connect with global industry leaders and explore forward-thinking strategies and disruptive business models. Through engaging panel discussions and masterclasses, we gained insights into the latest trends in music, marketing, and artist management, which are directly applicable to our operations. The interactive workshops and networking sessions facilitated meaningful connections with like-minded professionals, enhancing our ability to support and empower our artists. Participating in the Make It Music conference has equipped us with innovative tools and strategies to navigate the music industry landscape. We highly recommend this summit to any organization dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the music industry.”

“It was more ambitious than typical conferences. Subjects dove deeper, were complex, and there was an expectation that attendees were not idiots. There was an overall respect for attendees, from the venue, to the quality food, to the panelists that I found refreshing. I didn't feel the panels had the usual pre-packaged, sponsor supported tripe”

CIMA's Make It Music is a really informative and succinct networking and educational opportunity especially for independent companies the greater Toronto area. They pack a lot into 2 days and the price is quite affordable. I wish there was more than one Make It Music a year!

“Make It Music was one of the best conferences I have ever been to, not just in terms of programming and operational considerations, but also in terms of the people attending and running it.”

“Make It Music was expertly curated and encouraged depth and thoughtfulness. It's a welcome change from most conferences.”

“Make It Music isn't your usual music conference, and it's exactly what the independent sector needs. I can't wait to go back next year.”