Based in Toronto, Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) is anchored in professional development and amplified by expertly curated events to build sustainable careers and strengthen Canada’s music ecosystem. Since 2012, CMI has empowered 2,000 emerging music entrepreneurs with 15,000 hours of mentorship and curated 3,000 live performances, paying artists more than $3 million. Learn more at canadasmusicincubator.com.
Description
Welcome to CMI's Artist Entrepreneur #31 final showcase, taking place on Thursday, September 17, at El Mocambo's Starlight Room.
This is a free public showcase, for friends, family, and the CMI Supported community to celebrate artists and their experience in the AE program.
Each artist will perform two original songs live, solo, and/or with their accompanying bandmates if applicable.
Performances are professionally recorded by an onsite media team, and artists receive market-ready video and audio assets for unlimited use in their own ongoing pitching, booking, and marketing campaigns.
Meet the AE31 Artists:
MAUVEY - Chilliwack, BC – Afrobeat, Electric, Pop
@lovemauveyJazzmin Gray - Toronto, ON – Pop, Soul, Singer-Songwriter
@jazzminxgrayJulia D'Angelo - Toronto, ON – Alternative, Folk, Singer-Songwriter
@juliadangeloMikyas - Ottawa, ON – Rap, Hip-Hop
@therealmikyasRiha - Brampton, ON – Pop, R&B
@rihamusicHolly Clausius - Toronto, ON – Folk, Indie, Pop, Soul, Singer-Songwriter
@hollyclausiusMili Soch - North York, ON – Rap, Hip-Hop, World Music
@milisochZachariah Highgate - Toronto, ON – Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B
@zachariahhighgateAHSIA - Vancouver, BC – Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul
@ahsia.wavChristina Kennedy - Toronto, ON – Pop, Alternative, Singer-Songwriter
@imchristinakennedyVitalia - Montréal, QC – Electronic, Pop, Alternative
@vitalia.musicCarina - Markham, ON – Americana, Singer-Songwriter
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More about Canada's Music Incubator (CMI)
Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) is anchored in professional development and amplified by expertly curated live events to build sustainable careers and strengthen Canada’s music ecosystem.
Based in Toronto, CMI is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing customized, hands-on creative and entrepreneurial development for emerging artists, artist managers, and industry professionals. We recognize that ongoing mentorship is critical to helping these creative entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses.
Since 2012, CMI has empowered over 2,000 music entrepreneurs with more than 15,000 hours of mentorship, curated 3,000+ live performances, and paid over $3 million directly to artists.
www.canadasmusicincubator.com
More about Artist Entrepreneur (AE)
Artist Entrepreneur (AE) is a program designed to help artists and bands of all genres build their businesses and create sustainable careers through creative and professional mentorship.
Artists work hands-on with CMI’s team of industry experts (touring, marketing, funding, public relations, performance, and production, among others) via mentoring, networking, and collaboration. Artists will also meet other active industry professionals in music law, business management, talent buying, music publishing, music supervision, and performing rights organizations.
All artists are granted ongoing access to additional CMI mentorship after program completion.
Date & Time
Thu, Sep 17, 2026 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Venue Details
El Mocambo (Starlight Room)
464 Spadina AvenueToronto, Ontario M5T 2G8
