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  • Artist is holding a microphone singing on an outdoor stage in an all black outfit with two dancers. It's late evening and there is a crowd watching.
    Become a Member!
  • Jessie Simmons performing at a City Sounds Live show at Byward Market. She is singing into a microphone while wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt. The background shows a building with string lights and people walking around.
    Free Thursday Evening Concerts in the ByWard Market!
  • Promotional banner for 'Live from the Booth' featuring a close-up of a DJ mixer in the background. The text 'LIVE FROM THE BOOTH' is written in colourful letters inside a white circle. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition logo is in the top left corner, and 'Rue Sparks Street' is written in cursive in the top right corner. The background has a blue gradient with splatter effects.
    DJs & Electronic Artists Light Up Sparks St on Saturday Evenings!
  • Banner for 'Songs from the Shed' with a musician playing guitar inside a wooden shed with graffiti art. A white circle in the center reads 'SONGS FROM THE SHED' in bold red letters. The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition logo is in the top left corner, and 'Rue Sparks Street' is in the top right.
    Songs from the Shed: Free Twice Weekly Lunchtime Shows on Sparks St
  • CAPITAL MUSIC AWARDS 2025 RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED!
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  • From workshops increasing members’ skills to grant opportunities and awards celebrating local talent, OMIC delivers.

    Kellylee Evans
    Internationally acclaimed and JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter
  • I would strongly recommend joining OMIC to any member of the Ottawa/Gatineau music community who feels like they need a champion on their side.

    Jon Rhys Evenchick
    Founder of the Ottawa Music Bus, and co-founder of LIVE! on Elgin
  • I am truly grateful and proud to be a member of OMIC, an organization that has become an integral force in the flourishing Ottawa music community.

    Jessie Simmons
    Award-winning performing artist, vocalist and recording artist

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