May 24: CRANIUM Artist Showcases

Cranium Arts Project and Ottawa Music Industry Coalition are pleased to partner to present the Capital Music Week (CxMW) Showcase. Channelling the momentum of Capital Music Week and the bubbling live music scene in Ottawa, the partnership brings a diverse live music showcase to the 4th stage in the National Arts Centre on Saturday, May 24, 2025. 

The showcase will be headlined by Ottawa band The Lionyls and will also feature a cast of Ottawa area musicians, many of whom are nominated for Capital Music Awards this year.

The Line-up:

QUEENYY (Electronic)
Dumis9ne I (reggae)
Remenkimi (world/afro-arab)
Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise (conscious hip hop/pop/classical)
The Lionyls (funk/roots/rock)

About Capital Music Week

Capital Music Week (CxMW) is a multi-day music and industry event designed to position Ottawa as a leading music tourism destination while fostering professional development, networking, and live music experiences. Organised by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) and launching May 20-25, 2025, CxMW builds on the success of the Capital Music Awards to create a city-wide festival that supports artists, industry professionals, and businesses. Learn more at https://ottawamic.com/cxmw

About Cranium Arts Project

Cranium Arts Project is a professional music presenter and industry support organisation. We support the improvement of Ottawa and Canada’s Music Industry and Community via skilled development, networking, and learning activities, acting as a bridge to connect Ottawa-based music professionals to others worldwide. Cranium Arts Project presents the Cranium Conference and Showcase, The Cranium Festival and produces the Recognise Awards each year. Learn more at www.craniumfestival.com