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3Phaz and SUBR صبر,
Oct 17
3Phaz and SUBR صبر,

On October 17 at FONO, Cairo electronic music fixture 3Phaz brings his experimental bass-driven take on Egyptian mahraganat/shaabi for an Ottawa debut live performance, supported by SUBR صبر, the deep-listening project of Lougien Dawoudiah and Pierre Richardson –– moving between experimental club and deep listening, deep bass and drone, finding each other in sonic experimentation.

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Mali Obomsawin + Main Arteries
Oct 29
Mali Obomsawin + Main Arteries

Abenaki multi-instrumentalist, singer and composer Mali Obomsawin comes to FONO for an Ottawa release show celebrating her new album, Automatic. Opening the evening is Main Arteries, a new project from prolific local drum improvisers Olivier Fairfield and Scott Warren combining acoustic percussion, tape loops and synthetic textures.

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Topique creates space for forward-thinking artist-driven dialogue at Pique #21
Topique creates space for forward-thinking artist-driven dialogue at Pique #21

Featuring artists performing at the free Pique #21 festival, Topique features discussions, workshops and artist talks that explore music industry futures and relational arts practices

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Pique unveils full lineup for landmark free edition – Pique #21
Pique unveils full lineup for landmark free edition – Pique #21

After five years of reshaping Ottawa’s underground arts landscape, Pique arrives at its 20th edition with momentum, reflection, and an eye firmly on what’s next. On June 13, 2026, the award-winning festival series marks its 5th anniversary and 20th edition with a milestone event that honours its evolution from a pandemic-era experiment into one of Ottawa’s most vital platforms for underground and independent art.

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Pique #21 to Be Free for the First Time Ever
Pique #21 to Be Free for the First Time Ever

Pique returns for its 21st edition on Saturday, September 26, 2026! And, for the first time ever, this edition will be completely FREE to the public!

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Want to rep Debaser all year long? Shop our merch this weekend at the Pique boutique 🛍️ or anytime online at debaser.ca! NEW! 🎀 Carabiner keychains ✨ Pique logo sticker packs 👚 Current collection of t-shirts, designed by @trapdoorprinting,
Bring-your-own-tape to Pique 🎀📼🎀 On Saturday June 13, BASS BOSS filmmaker Rana Ghose (@reproduceartists) will present a Q&A after the Global Sound System Cultures film program, followed by a live Dek Bass demonstration. These custom ca
On view at Arts Court during Pique’s 5th anniversary edition, check out these free ongoing exhibitions: Requiems: Jim Logan @saw_centre Level 1 Requiems brings together Jim Logan’s major works spanning more than four decades of engaged a
Find us on @festapp_fr or download it via the link in our bio for all the Pique info you need at your fingertips 🫳📲 There you’ll find: 🎀 Interactive schedule 🎀 Site Map 🎀 Artist info 🎀 Venue and accessibility info 🎀 Ticket purchase
We are thrilled to partner with @dominioncity again this year to reduce single-use cup waste at Pique! Enjoy Dominion City beer and other beverages from our reusable Pique eco-cups. Thanks to our partners at Dominion City Brewing for sponsoring our
You are invited to Debaser’s 2026 Annual General Meeting! The AGM is an opportunity to share how we operate, reflect on the past year, and look ahead to the future. We will present our annual reports and financial statements from our previous
Feel the frequencies during @and.re and @bluchappellamb’s late-night audiovisual collaboration at Pique’s 5-year anniversary 🌀 Drawing from dub, bass, 140, and breakbeat, Ottawa-based DJ, @remedio.613 founder and @pullupottawa&nbsp

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