Audiences are increasingly looking for organizations to demonstrate environmental values. At the same time, concertgoers themselves can play a crucial role in creating positive change. In this third free webinar, which took place on 8 July 2025, our guest expert on sustainability in the cultural sector, Tenaya King from Julie’s Bicycle, explored the tips and best […]
In the lead-up to April’s federal election, Orchestras Canada kept our Government Relations Advisor, Eric Dubeau, busy analyzing policy commitments relevant to the arts and culture sector from the various political parties. If you’d like a refresher on what he learned and shared, you can find it here: https://oc.ca/en/resource/election-2025/ Now that the election results are […]
What can orchestras practically do to have a positive impact on environmental challenges? In this second of three free webinars, which took place on 29 April 2025, our guest expert, Danielle Pipe of Julie’s Bicycle – a prominent nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing climate action in the cultural sector – delves into the practical steps orchestras […]
With the help of OC’s government relations advisor Eric Dubeau, OC will be keeping a close eye on relevant arts and culture policy announcements during the campaign, especially those with potential to affect orchestras. Over the course of the campaign – and in the days that follow – we’ll be undertaking an analysis of arts […]
This is a pivotal moment for environmental action, and orchestras can play a unique and powerful role in driving necessary change. But how best to focus our efforts for genuine impact? In this first of three free webinars, which took place on 25 March 2025, our guest expert, Richard Phillips of Julie’s Bicycle – a […]
The OBOE (Orchestra Benchmarking and Overview Explorer) Dashboard is a PowerBI-based data visualization platform that has been used to present Comparative Report data from 2005 to 2025. OBOE allows for all years of Orchestras Canada’s Comparative Report data to be consolidated in one place in a visual and tabular format that allows exploration, manipulation, customizable […]
For nearly 50 years, Orchestras Canada has gathered financial and audience data, culminating in the annual Comparative Report. This vital resource, summarized by budget and region, offers a clear picture of the Canadian orchestra landscape. After 19 years of dedicated work, long-time statistician Steve Smith retired, prompting a reimagining of the report. With support from […]
On 30 January 2025, Eric Nelson from TRG Arts gave an update on Revenue and Engagement trends from North American Orchestras participating in TRG’s Arts & Culture Benchmark. We looked back at 2024, including unwrapping how the holiday season performed, to confirm trends, and we looked further into 2025 to make predictions regarding how our […]
On November 21, 2024, Eric Nelson from TRG Arts gave an update on Revenue and Engagement trends from North American Orchestras participating in TRG’s Arts & Culture Benchmark. In this webinar, Eric explores what the data is telling us, reviews how organizations are applying these insights via case studies, and talks about “quick wins” you […]
In today’s digital-first world, where video content commands attention, orchestras need a well-crafted video strategy to stay competitive and connect with broader audiences. But a one-size-fits-all approach won’t cut it—each orchestra’s strategy should reflect its unique goals and identity. Presented on 8 October 2024, this engaging 60-minute webinar, led by Maarten Walraven of Symphony.live, is […]