OPEN STAGE
AN EPIDEMIC
MUSIC GROUP
PRESENTATION
EMG OPEN STAGES
For more than sixteen years, Epidemic Music Group’s Open Stages have provided artists with welcoming places to perform, connect and develop their craft.
Featured on CBC Television and attended over the years by established musicians, industry professionals and emerging artists, EMG’s Open Stages are much more than traditional open mics. Performers receive professional sound, supportive audiences and opportunities to build meaningful relationships within the music community.
Hosted by EMG founder Kevin Ker, the Open Stages have also become an important source of artist discovery for Wintersong Music Festival, Harmony Hall programming and other concerts, festivals and performance opportunities throughout York Region and the Greater Toronto Area.
Whether you are performing for the first time, testing new material or looking to connect with other artists, there is an EMG Open Stage for you.
MARKHAM VILLAGE OPEN MIC
Thursday evenings (Signup at 8:00pm)
The Duchess of Markham
Markham, Ontario
Recognized as York Region’s longest-running weekly live music event, the Markham Village Open Mic has become a cornerstone of the local music community. Every Thursday, emerging artists, established performers and music lovers come together for an evening of live music, creative discovery and connection in the heart of Markham Village.
HARMONY HALL OPEN STAGE
Sunday afternoons (Signup at 1:00pm)
Harmony Hall
Vandorf, Ontario
An all-ages afternoon Open Stage held inside one of York Region’s most distinctive independent music venues. Performers experience a professional stage and sound system in a welcoming, artist-focused environment designed for performance, collaboration and community.
KHA OPEN MIC
Sunday evenings (Signup at 8:00pm)
King Henry’s Arms
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill’s longest-running Open Mic brings performers and audiences together every Sunday evening at King Henry’s Arms. The event offers a relaxed, supportive setting for new performers, experienced artists and local music fans.
Come to perform, discover new music or become part of one of York Region’s most connected live-music communities.