SYNC 2025 Schedule

SYNC brings together leading Canadian and international electronic-music and visual artists for hands-on workshops, immersive performances, film screenings and networking. Over three days, we’ll spark new creative collaborations and champion cutting-edge art.

(November 7-9 at Studio Bell: home of the National Music Center: 850 4 St. SE)

Special event (Thursday)

JazzYYC & Oscill8 collab– Free event

Devonian Gardens 12:00 to 1:00

Enjoy this rare collaboration with JazzYYC as Calgary guitarist, trumpeter, and composer David Lavoie teams up with Oscill8’s Lokey and Suncatjah. Event link

Evening performances

Friday

Saturday

Workshops and daytime events

Saturday

Signups for special events

In addition to awesome workshops, there are a few special opportunities that require a signup.

Open HDMI (Performance Hall): Friday 7:00 to 8:00)

Video artists! Come share your craft during the opening mixer! Bring your gear and plug into one of 4 projector screens!

SHE Q one-on-one mentoring (Green Room): Saturday 12:00 to 4:00)

SHE Q Audio is hosting private mentorship sessions in the Artist Green Room during SYNC, in collaboration with Oscill8. Sit down with Jinting Zhao — an award-winning engineer, producer, and advocate for inclusive, accessible sound. Bring your questions about mixing, recording, or funding your next project. All genders are welcome.

KLVS Audio Klub (Soundscapes: Saturday 6:00 to 7:00)

Take advantage of the expertise and experience of Kloves, local producing and performing legend! Music producers can submit their tracks and get useable feedback to bring your production skills to the next level!

Sunday Funday!

JazzYYC collaboration at Cold Garden

Colin Adikhary Trio & Room Elephant Cold Garden 3:00 to 5:00

Oscill8 partners up with JazzYYC to bring this unique pairing: a jazz trio and live electronic musician on the same bill! Expect sets from both as well as an exciting collaboration of the two! (Event link here)