Artist Development
beyond Global Toronto
Global Toronto is part of a broader ecosystem of artist support led by Small World Music.
Small World Music Incubator
For artists seeking ongoing mentorship, development, and community beyond the conference, the Small World Music Incubator offers a five-month artist development program for newcomer, immigrant, and underrepresented artists building sustainable careers in Canada.
Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, peer learning, and showcasing opportunities, the Incubator supports artists in strengthening their practice, expanding their networks, and developing long-term career pathways.
We’ll soon announce our 2026 cohort! Stay tuned.
Applications for the 7th edition of Incubator open in April 2027
Going Global
GOING GLOBAL builds on partnerships and relationships with organizations and events around the world to open up opportunities for artists and professionals to grow their careers through international engagement.
Through leading delegations, arranging showcase opportunities, co-producing panel discussions, and more, Going Global ensures opportunities impact a diverse range of artists and professionals: Performance opportunities, new market access, network expansion, and professional development are some of the types of outcomes that result, continuing and building upon the work begun at GT to the benefit of the wider sector.
6:00-7:00pm – Flip the Pitch
7:00-7:30pm – Happy Hour Mixer
Onstage Performances
Aerialists, Celtic Nordic, Neo-traditional 7:30-7:50pm
Fethi Nadjem, World Global fusion 8:05-8:25pm
Kallisto, Clarinet prog rock 8:40-9:00pm
Kazdoura, Arabic fusion 9:15-9:35p,
Rup Magon, African jazz 9:50-10:10pm
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