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Business smARTs: Musicpreneurship Applications Open Now

Date

April 6, 2026

Location

524 Oakwood Ave, Toronto, ON M6E 2X1

Are you a singer or music performer looking to build your business acumen, portfolio and industry knowledge? Then Business smARTs: Musicpreneurship is for you! ⁠
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This 5-week program, facilitated by label founder and artist manager Kesh Sharpe, will help emerging music performers craft a cohesive creative identity while learning how to navigate the business side of the music industry. At the end of the program, artists will have the opportunity to tour the Sony Music Canada offices and present their updated portfolio to an independent jury of music industry professionals.⁠
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This program will be held on Tuesdays starting April 21st (6 PM-8 PM) at Nia Centre and will culminate at Sony Music Canada on Friday, May 22nd (11 AM-2:30 PM).⁠
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Apply now via this link⁠. Applications close on Monday, April 6th at 11:59 PM. ⁠

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