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HONOURS.

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Honouring the Past,
Celebrating the Future


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Join us for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s Victory Ballroom on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30pm.

Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. The evening will be hosted by ETalk's Tyrone Edwards and Traci Melchor.

Departure
Honourees

Dallas Green Independent Achievement Award
SOCAN Independent Achievement Award
Matty Matheson Cultural Innovator Award
JESSIE REYEZ Allan Slaight Humanitarian Award presented by Slaight Music
Sarah Cummings 2025 Trailblazer Award recipient

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No. Due to the limited number of tickets available for Departure Honours, this event is a separately ticketed event. If you are interested in attending the Departure Honours, we recommend securing your ticket now. If you are a Priority Pass holder, you can leverage your fast-track line privileges for this event.
Departure Honours is an intimate industry reception and cocktail celebration that will not have assigned seating. There will be some seating throughout the event space available on a first-come basis. We encourage you to mingle with your fellow industry professionals while enjoying an open bar and passed canapes.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm with the formal program beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. We encourage you to arrive early to beat the rush at the bar, network with your peers, and prepare for a celebratory night at Departure.

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