About the National Music Centre
The National Music Centre (NMC) is a registered charity that amplifies the love, sharing, and understanding of music and exists to preserve, share, and celebrate Canada’s music story.
From its home in Calgary, Alberta, NMC is where legendary artists are honoured, new voices are discovered, and the power of music is brought to life. NMC’s programming revolves around four key pillars: exhibitions, artist development, live performance, and education.
NMC is home to four Canadian music halls of fame—including ADISQ’s Quebec Music Hall of Fame—along with a vast collection of rare instruments, artifacts, and memorabilia spanning over 450 years of music history, and interactive exhibits for all to enjoy.
Through world-class recording studios, artist residencies, and live performances, NMC fuels creativity and provides a platform for musicians at every stage of their careers. NMC is also a hub for learning, with education programs that inspire the next generation of artists, music lovers, and industry leaders.
About ADISQ
The music that shapes your everyday life — that’s our purpose. Since 1978, ADISQ has been nurturing a strong and innovative independent music scene.
Created to support the development of Québec’s music industry, ADISQ brings together over 200 local independent companies.
It works to strengthen the industry, promote its professions, represent its diversity, and foster a vibrant and sustainable cultural ecosystem.
ADISQ's mission: to showcase local music and live performances, both in Québec and around the world.