Ottawa New Music Festival

Welcome to the 2024 edition of ONMC's Ottawa New Music Festival!

October 17th, 7 p.m. - "Almost Homeless"

On October 17, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, ONMC's Artistic Directors SHHH!! Ensemble are joined by Ottawa-based violinist Erica Miller in the world premiere of Frank Horvat's "Almost Homeless" project.

October 18th, 7 p.m. - "Triple Header"

The second event of this year's fest features an epic triple header bringing together Halifax-based cellist, composer and improviser India Gailey, Montreal-based percussionist David Brongo, and Ottawa-based harpist Michelle Gott. Each artist will perform a 30-40 minute set, followed by a short intermission.

ONMC's 2024 Festival is made possible through the generous support of the City of Ottawa, Ontario Arts Council and the SOCAN Foundation; the Canadian Music Centre and community partnerships with the Ottawa Art Gallery and Steinway Piano Gallery Ottawa.

ONMC is committed to showcasing the very best in new music, with a focus on Canadian and Ottawa-based artists.

The Ottawa New Music Festival's 2024 edition features the world premiere of one Ottawa based work (by Michelle Gott), the world premiere of Ottawa-born (and Toronto-based) Frank Horvat's "Almost Homeless," and the entirety of the festival features 98 per cent Canadian music by length!