Play MPE Is a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026
Play MPE is proud to be a Supporting Partner of Departure 2026, a premier destination for music, media, technology, and culture, uniting artists, industry leaders, and audiences from Canada and around the world. As a dynamic and innovative launchpad for new talent and groundbreaking work, Departure celebrates creatives from all artistic disciplines.
As part of this partnership, Play MPE is pleased to offer official Showcase Artists of Departure 2026 one complimentary Canadian radio campaign* through Caster.
Showcase Artists will perform at a top venue in Toronto, Ontario and gain access to the industry conference. If selected, you will also benefit from exclusive, artist-only events including media training, networking mixers, mentor sessions and more.
Be surrounded by key industry decision-makers at Departure, then promote your music to radio stations across Canada with Caster!
*Caster campaigns include two additional free resends of the promotional blast which can be updated with tour dates, music video links, radio adds, press quotes and more. Promotional releases are hosted in Play MPE’s secure Player for access by verified industry recipients.
One Free Canadian Radio Campaign for Official Showcasing Artists
Each eligible showcasing artist will receive a promo code delivered directly to them, redeemable within Play MPE’s Caster platform. The promo code will be valid for a selected Canadian format for one single and will expire six (6) months after the final day of Departure 2026.
This opportunity is helps Departure showcasing artists take the next step in promoting their music to Canadian radio and media using the same tool trusted by industry professionals.
We highly encourage emerging Canadian recording & performing artists to submit for a Departure 2026 showcase!
The deadline is fast approaching with submissions closing this Friday, January 23 at 11:59pm ET.
Apply to showcase at Departure 2026 in Toronto, Ontario from May 4-10.
Promote Your Next Single to Canadian Radio with Play MPE’s Caster
Play MPE’s Caster gets music heard by distributing broadcast-ready music files, metadata, and promotional assets (including up to 5 attachments) directly to verified programmers, music directors, media, and more.
Caster provides artists with a direct line to decision-makers in their applicable formats, in Canada and around the world.
Whether you’re new to radio promotion or continuing to build momentum, Caster offers a streamlined way to support your release strategy and benefit from engagement data. Each campaign comes with two additional resends of your promotional blast. Need radio tracking. Play MPE makes that easy and accessible too. When you sign up for Caster, a MTR account is automatically created for you.
To learn more about Caster and this exclusive Departure 2026 showcasing artist offer, visit: Play MPE x Departure