Music

Write On! The Songwriting Experience - Applications are open for our 2025-2026 songwriter cohord

Write On! The Songwriting Experience is an 8-month mentorship program based in Calgary, Alberta, designed to support and develop emerging songwriters. Launching its fifth season in September 2025, the program offers a comprehensive journey from songwriting to music release. Applications for the 2025–2026 season are now open, with a deadline of July 31, 2025. The program is open to songwriters of all levels and genres with a passion for community and collaboration. Head over to writeon-songs.com for more details and to apply by July 31. 

Opera Al Fresco

Music, nature, and summer skies — Opera al Fresco returns to open our season with an enchanting outdoor concert at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden on August 27.

Set across two stunning locations — the Kurimoto Japanese Garden and the Aga Khan Garden — this evening invites you to stroll through breathtaking landscapes while opera’s most beloved classics fill the air. This relaxed, open-air event is the perfect way to savour a summer evening in Edmonton.