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Laylit
Apr 10
Laylit

After our last SOLD OUT edition, Laylit takes over GRIDWRKS and ANNX once again for an unforgettable two-floor dance party!

Witch Prophet + ChristJay
Apr 17
Witch Prophet + ChristJay

Witch Prophet returns to Club SAW to present her latest jazz fusion album Words Are Spells / Thoughts Are Magic

EEJUNGMI + Yolande Laroche at the Champagne Bath
Apr 19
EEJUNGMI + Yolande Laroche at the Champagne Bath

Bringing bubbling pop songs and ambient-electronic selections, we are thrilled to welcome EEJUNGMI to the Champagne Bath this spring in celebration of her debut album Water is a Shifting Mirror, constructed from field recordings of rivers, currents of driving bass, and splashes of the artist's ethereal voice. She will be joined by local multi-genre angel Yolande Laroche, both offering up a hybrid performance of live and DJ'd material. 

Topique - Pique #20
Jun 12
Topique - Pique #20

Topique returns on June 12–13 as Pique’s semiannual symposium, offering a dedicated program of panels, artist talks, and demonstrations exploring equity and sustainability in the cultural sector. With participants from Uganda, Hong Kong, the United States, and across Canada, Topique continues to foster artist-led dialogue and knowledge exchange.

Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!
Jun 13
Pique #20 - 5-year anniversary!

A double milestone edition of Pique! Celebrating 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. This season’s program brings together returning collaborators and new voices from across local and international scenes, bridging different communities, genres, and styles. Get to know our lineup and grab your tickets now.

 
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Lineup announcement: Pique #20 – celebrating 5 years
Lineup announcement: Pique #20 – celebrating 5 years

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.

Job posting: Operations Coordinator
Job posting: Operations Coordinator

The Operations Coordinator supports the effective planning and execution of events, volunteer engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Job posting: EQUIPE Outreach Liaison
Job posting: EQUIPE Outreach Liaison

EQUIPE Outreach Liaisons support safety, care and well-being of event participants including audience members, artists, volunteers, and staff during events and programs. Led by the Debaser Harm Reduction Lead and working in conjunction with Debaser staff and security personnel, EQUIPE Outreach Liaisons support the implementation of event policies and procedures with respect to safer spaces, anti-oppression, and harm reduction. 

 
Announcing the lineup for the 20th edition x 5th anniversary of PIQUE ✨ 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 👀
NEXT WEEK, ChristJay's lovesick falsetto reverberates throughout Club SAW on April 17 🥀 Opening for @witchprophet, @officialchristjay is an Ottawa-based singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, R&B, and pop with emotionally rich storytelling
📣 We are hiring! There are 2 new positions now available at Debaser. Come work with us! ᴏᴘᴇʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ ᴄᴏᴏʀᴅɪɴᴀᴛᴏʀ Contract length: 26 weeks Wage: $22/hour Start date: April 20, 2026 Schedule: 32 hours per week Location: Debaser office, 67 Nicholas St,
After our last sold-out edition @laylitparty is coming back for another two-floor party at @citygridwrks and @cityannx on April 10! Featuring:💥@djsam.mtl, true musical électron libre and co-founder and event producer of the @queenqueermtl,
It's been two weeks since the release of Witch Prophet's latest LP and the results are in: Words are Spells, Thoughts are Magic is one of Bandcamp's Best Albums of Winter 2026 and an Essential Release. Listen for yourself on April 17 when @witchproph
Apply now! We are thrilled to launch the new Topique Mentorship Program: a unique mentorship opportunity open to emerging artists and music industry/community workers! 🔓⛓️‍💥 Hosted in conjunction with Pique festival ✨ this opportunity welcome
🥳 Welcome our new programming committee members! 🎉 Joining @zynphonicka and @nabilbhatia, Helena Granger @dogmaw_ and Eli Muro @eli_muro will contribute to Debaser's programming over the next few years. Bringing unique perspectives from across Can
Returning to the Champagne Bath this spring 🍾🛁 come experience this double bill of ambient-electronic hybrid sets through ｕｎｄｅｒｗａｔｅｒ ｓｐｅａｋｅｒｓ, from in the pool 🛟 sauna 🧖 or under the sunroof ☀️ ｆｅａｔｕｒｉｎｇ 💦 @eejungmi (Toronto) Coming to us wi

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