News Releases
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NAC Orchestra presents stellar lineup at free Canada Day Concert
June 6, 2024
The spectacular Canada Day celebration takes place at Southam Hall on July 1st at 2:30pm June 6, 2024 – OTTAWA – Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra is thrilled to announce the program of Canadian musical talent and composers for its annual Canada Day Concert. Admission is free. On July 1st, Music Director Alexander Shelley will lead the NAC Orchestra alongside JUNO... Read more
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Casting Announced for the New Canadian Production of Come From Away
June 4, 2024
Casting Announced for the New Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein Directed by Christopher Ashley Canadian Cast Features: Kyle Brown, Clint Butler, Saccha Dennis, Steffi DiDomenicantonio, Kate Etienne, Barbara Fulton, Lisa Horner, Barbara Johnston, James Kall, Jeff Madden, Jawon Mapp, Ali Momen, Sarah Nairne, Cory O’Brien,... Read more
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SHARE THE AIR: Music by women continues to be underplayed
June 3, 2024
Landmark study shows significant gender inequity on Canadian radio over the last decade with only marginal improvement on pop-oriented formats June 3, 2024 – TORONTO (Canada) – Share the Air: A Study of Gender Representation on Canadian Radio (2013-2023) was released today – an extensive study by Dr. Jada Watson through her research program SongData, prepared in... Read more
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NAC Celebrates National Indigenous History Month with a Vibrant Array of Events
May 29, 2024
Experience Indigenous artistry in all its forms, including comedy, theatre, markets and more May 29, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – This National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, the NAC celebrates the strength and resilience of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation, their people, cultures, and perspectives. Throughout June, we feature Indigenous... Read more
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The 2024 RBC Emerging Artist Award goes to Nehiyaw actor, writer, and improviser Todd Houseman
May 28, 2024
RBC continues to shine a light on new artistic talent with award part of the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards May 28, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – As Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, RBC is once again showing its commitment to Canada’s emerging artists. Todd Houseman (aka Kaskitew Asiniy) was chosen as the... Read more
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SCOOOOOTCH! at the NAC French Theatre will stick with you
May 22, 2024
A playful performance without words for children of ages 2 to 8 May 22, 2024 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The NAC French Theatre wraps up its 55th season with vibrant colours and a material as sticky as it is delightful: (recyclable) scotch tape! Conceived and directed by Amélie Poirier, SCOOOOOTCH! is produced by Synthèse additive,... Read more
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Montreal composer Gabriel Dharmoo releases new album with musicians of Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra
May 17, 2024
Vestiges d’une fable presents a diverse range of chamber music pieces, each showcasing Gabriel Dharmoo’s distinctive style. May 17, 2024 – OTTAWA – Available today under the Centrediscs music label, Gabriel Dharmoo’s latest album, Vestiges d’une fable, showcases five chamber music compositions that demonstrate Dharmoo’s unique fusion of influences and... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Unveils a Stirring New Season for 2024-2025
May 8, 2024
Get your calendars ready for an epic journey of stage performances and beyond. MAY 9, 2024 – Ottawa, Canada – The National Arts Centre today revealed its programming for the 2024-2025 season. Building on the success of the current season featuring some of the most diverse and creative Canadian and international artists, the 2024-2025 season will take audiences on breathtaking... Read more
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Why Not Theatre and the National Arts Centre launch ThisGen Fellowship 2024
April 30, 2024
National Training Program Celebrates 8 BIPOC Women & Non-Binary Performing Arts Professionals from Across Canada April 30, 2024 – TORONTO (Canada) – Why Not Theatre, in partnership with the National Arts Centre, is proud to announce the cohort for ThisGen Fellowship 2024. This national initiative is an accelerator for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) women and... Read more
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The National Arts Centre’s Indigenous Theatre department is seeking to contract several Indigenous artists for the digital project, #ReconcileThis
April 19, 2024
ABOUT THE PROJECT #ReconcileThis began in 2022/2023 and is generously supported by Meta as a means of addressing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “Calls to Action”. The funding is intended to presence digital creations by Indigenous artists across Turtle Island that can be shared over social media platforms. Now entering its second year, the project is expanding... Read more