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Festivals and Events Ontario

Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association devoted to the growth and stability of the festival and event industry in Ontario. FEO supports a lively, engaged and dedicated festival and events industry by sharing knowledge, enabling networking and providing leadership on education, advocacy and promotion. If you would like to become a member of Festivals and Events Ontario, click here http://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/members/join-feo or you can email Debbie Mann (debbie@festivalsandeventsontario.ca). If you would like to suggest a topic or a guest for the next FEO On the Air, just email Dave MacNeil (dave@festivalsandeventsontario.ca).

  1. Episode 100 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Spectralite

    JAN 13

    Episode 100 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Spectralite

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by Debbie Mann, we are joined by Shaine Moore from Spectralite. Today's conversation is about how festival and event organizers can improve their crowd safety and traffic control with water filled barriers. Here is the official Spectralite website: https://www.signoplus.ca/

    34 min
  2. Episode 99-FEO on the Air-Festivals Helping Festivals- reIGNITE Conference in Muskoka

    2025-12-09

    Episode 99-FEO on the Air-Festivals Helping Festivals- reIGNITE Conference in Muskoka

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - hosted by Louise Jackson we are joined by Chris Adams from the reIGNITE Conference in Muskoka. Today's conversation is about the story of the reIGNITE Conference, how it started, challenges it has faced, where it goes from here and what to expect for next year when it runs from September 17-19, 2026. Official website: https://www.reigniteconf.com/

    51 min
  3. Episode 98- FEO on the Air - Masterclass - 2026 Experience Ontario Grant Application Process

    2025-11-25

    Episode 98- FEO on the Air - Masterclass - 2026 Experience Ontario Grant Application Process

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Tiffenni Wilkinson from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Today's conversation is about the 2026 Experience Ontario Grants application process. Here are important links for you: For information and program details, please visit the Application Guidelines: https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/on00906 Apply here: https://www.tpon.gov.on.ca/eo/#/home Contact your Tourism Regional Development Advisor for questions regarding your local event/festival: https://www.ontario.ca/page/regional-development-advisors Confirm you are registered with Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON) and your TPON Administrator is current, Organization’s email address is correct, External Approvers are linked to the organization https://www.tpon.gov.on.ca/tpon/psLogin Transfer Payment Ontario Client Care: o Telephone: 416-325-6691 or 1-855-216-3090 o TTY/Teletypewriter(for the hearing impaired): 416-325-3408 o Toll free: 1-800-268-7095 o Email: TPONCC@ontario.ca

    45 min
  4. Episode 97 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Game On! After Dark

    2025-11-18

    Episode 97 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Game On! After Dark

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - hosted by Louise Jackson we are joined by Nicole Merkle from the City of Barrie. Today's conversation is about the story of their Game On! After Dark event, how it started, challenges it has faced, where it goes from here and what to expect for next year. Game On! After Dark is a FEO Top 100 event. Official website: https://www.barrie.ca/community-recreation-environment/community-events/game-on

    37 min
  5. Episode 96 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Five Nineteen Productions

    2025-11-04

    Episode 96 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Five Nineteen Productions

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by Debbie Mann, we are joined by Rick Stewart, Owner, Five Nineteen Productions. Today's conversation is about how festival and event organizers can improve their customer experience by adding Escape Room rentals to increase retention on site. Here is the official Five Nineteen Productions website: https://fivenineteenproductions.ca/

    31 min
  6. Episode 95 - FEO on the Air - Masterclass - Kennedy Crowd Safety Solutions

    2025-10-28

    Episode 95 - FEO on the Air - Masterclass - Kennedy Crowd Safety Solutions

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Kevin Kennedy of Kennedy Crowd Safety Solutions. Today's conversation is about the affects of extreme weather emergencies on festivals and events in Ontario. Here is an important link for you: Kennedy Crowd Safety Solutions Official website https://www.kennedycrowdsafety.ca/

    49 min
  7. Episode 94 - FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - RTO 3: The Heart of Ontario

    2025-10-21

    Episode 94 - FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - RTO 3: The Heart of Ontario

    In this episode of FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario- hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Maria Fortunato from RTO 3 and Troy Young from Attractions Ontario as we "experience" The Heart of Ontario.. Today we Experience the Heart of the Province of Ontario. We talk about festivals or events you really need to experience in person, other attractions in the area that will keep visitors in the Region for longer periods of time and what RTO 3 has to offer in terms of both outdoor and indoor activities. Other special Guests Include: Ryan McHugh from City of Hamilton Lisa La Rocca from Supercrawl John Balogh from Dundas Cactus Festival Here are their official websites: https://rto3.ca/ https://attractionsontario.ca/ https://dundascactusfestival.ca/ https://supercrawl.ca/ https://www.hamilton.ca/

    46 min
  8. Episode 93 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Ontario Inflatables and Event Rentals Inc.

    2025-10-06

    Episode 93 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Ontario Inflatables and Event Rentals Inc.

    In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by FEO Marketing and Communications Manager Jay Nijhuis, we are joined by Brad Burkholder, Owner, Ontario Inflatables and Event Rentals Inc. Today's conversation is about how festival and event organizers can improve their customer experience by adding inflatables and event rentals to increase family retention on site. Here is the official Ontario Inflatables and Event Rentals Inc website: https://ontarioinflatables.com/

    44 min
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Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) was established in 1987 as an association devoted to the growth and stability of the festival and event industry in Ontario. FEO supports a lively, engaged and dedicated festival and events industry by sharing knowledge, enabling networking and providing leadership on education, advocacy and promotion. If you would like to become a member of Festivals and Events Ontario, click here http://www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca/members/join-feo or you can email Debbie Mann (debbie@festivalsandeventsontario.ca). If you would like to suggest a topic or a guest for the next FEO On the Air, just email Dave MacNeil (dave@festivalsandeventsontario.ca).

Information

  • Creator
    Festivals and Events Ontario
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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