New Sounds, New Space Report Launch + Wavelength Documentary Premiere

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Due to the historic nature of our building, St. Anne’s Parish Hall is not currently wheelchair accessible due to one flight of stairs to access the venue. For all other accessibility requests, please contact us at info@wavelengthmusic.ca . Audience Policy: Wavelength respects the rights of each member of our diverse audience and is committed to providing an environment in which everyone can feel safe. Any behaviour which could reasonably be perceived as physically, emotionally, or mentally harmful to individuals at Wavelength events will not be tolerated. This includes: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ableism, ageism, and all forms of violence. Please be respectful of others and help Wavelength create a fun and safer space for everyone. If you need help, or see others in need of help, please talk to a Wavelength staff member. Ages: All Ages. Tickets: Free! Presented with Sonic Boom October 21, 2026 Wavelength @ St. Anne’s 651 Dufferin St. 6PM Free – RSVP at bit.ly/NSNSwl You are invited to join Wavelength for an evening of original content! Local music lovers will enjoy this free presentation, panel, and screening plus a networking session soundtracked by DJ Uncle Chayne. Be the first to view Wavelength: 25 Years of Music & Community, a short documentary written and directed by Ian Daffern (Idfactory) + Director of Photography by Sheldon Norton, telling the story of Toronto’s unique artist-run concert series and non-profit organization. A who’s who of Canadian music, this project was scored and mixed by Justin Small (Do Make Say Think, BODY///GRAVE) and music supervised by Babs V. Westerholm (Cue Queens) and features interviews with Melissa Auf der Maur (Hole, Smashing Pumpkins), Emilie Hanskamp, pHoenix Pagliacci, Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene, Do Make Say Think), and Wavelength’s Jonathan Bunce (AKA Jonny Dovercourt). Additional music by Burs, Luge, MOONBEAN, Orbital Ensemble, Paul Chin, Pony Da Look, Rich Aucoin, Sook-Yin Lee and more. A follow up to 2023’s acclaimed Reimagining Music Venues Study, the launch of the “ New Sounds, New Space ” report explores different pathways for establishing community hubs for Toronto’s grassroots music community. With positive case studies on Hugh’s Room Live, It’s Ok* Studios, Small World Music and Primal Note Studios, the report shines light on Toronto’s post-COVID music venue landscape while pointing the way forward for imaginative new spaces. Funded by Canada Council for the Arts “Seed” grant! Join in on the conversation that shapes Toronto’s music culture from the ground up. Poster by Derek Ma Supported by: Ontario Creates Ontario Arts Council Toronto Arts Council The Canada Council for the Arts Dept of Canadian Heritage SOCAN Foundation DICE Great Lakes Brewing Adamson Yamaha Canada Accessibility: Due to the historic nature of our building, St. Anne’s Parish Hall is not currently wheelchair accessible due to one flight of stairs to access the venue. For all other accessibility requests, please contact us at info@wavelengthmusic.ca . Audience Policy: Wavelength respects the rights of each member of our diverse audience and is committed to providing an environment in which everyone can feel safe. Any behaviour which could reasonably be perceived as physically, emotionally, or mentally harmful to individuals at Wavelength events will not be tolerated. This includes: racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming, ableism, ageism, and all forms of violence. Please be respectful of others and help Wavelength create a fun and safer space for everyone. If you need help, or see others in need of help, please talk to a Wavelength staff member. Ages: All Ages. Tickets: Free!