Connections

In the two-and-a-half decades since it was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, the OCFF has undergone many structural changes. These have happened with the careful oversight and leadership of the member-elected boards of directors that have run the OCFF, and with the consent of the membership at each Annual General Meeting. At the recent conference,…

The mission of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. Until their creation in 2005, there existed no awards to celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada. Awards such as the Junos, East Coast Music Awards or the Western Canada Music Awards…

Sheesham & Lotus have created a sonic and visual language that is very much their own, utilizing instruments such as jaw harps and homemade banjos, as well their own creations such as the Sepia-phonic monophone, and the Contrabass Harmoniphoneum. Such inventions have been instrumental in building a show that is antique in both its sight…

The Woodshed Orchestra is a multi-headed celebration emancipation experience. Legendary Toronto drummer Dave Clark (Rheostatics, Gord Downie, Charles Spearin) pilots the band through numerous classic dance music styles including New Orleans Funk and Jazz, R&B, Ska, Soul, Reggae, Punk, Rock, Blues, Country, Surf Rock, Neo-Greek, Ranchero, Polka, Disco, Samba, Afro-Pop, Waltz, New Wave, Cajun, Tex-Mex,…

The Funky Mamas get their inspiration from the glowing faces of the children, parents, grandparents and friends who come to their shows at festivals, fairs, theatres, fundraisers and other community events across the country.  They are proud and excited to be part of the wave of Funky Families who are bringing their passion for playing…

Tannis Slimmon is a critically acclaimed Canadian musician who has been singing, songwriting, recording, and touring locally, nationally and internationally for over 30 years. In 2008 she was honoured with the Contemporary Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for her album Lucky Blue.

The history of Splash’N Boots can be traced back to 2003 in Kingston, Ontario Canada. It was there, while attending Queens University, that Taes and Nick performed their first concert together at the local Central Library as part of a class project. After performing 3 original songs to 14 unsuspecting people, Taes and Nick could…

The Mission of KIDS IN CAMP is to make the wonder of a camp experience available to kids from all backgrounds. It’s an opportunity for them to gain positive memories that will last a lifetime. It’s a chance to learn about themselves and others in a camper-focused program.

World Vision, when you partner with us, you’re helping families move from poverty to sustainability and from vulnerability to strength. Through transformational development, we are breaking the cycles of poverty and creating new futures for children.

Bobcaygeon Music Council bringing live professional music to the community of Bobcaygeon.

Kingston is home for the Purple Dragon Puppet Troupe. The troupe members combine their talents as musicians, magicians, woodworkers, teachers, artists and philosophers to create original puppet performances. They transform space and time from the familiar to the fabulous. The puppets range from six inches to eight feet and incorporate styles from around the world….

Helen Austin is a prolific singer/songwriter from the UK now living on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Helen is no stranger to the stage and has worked as a professional performer for over 20 years, building a career as an award winning, musical comedian and regular headliner on the UK comedy circuit.