Event venue:

Bridgeworks is located in the heart of Hamilton, and can be easily reached by public transport, car, bike or foot, and is only 20 minutes away by car and 50 minutes away by public transport from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

The venue address is: Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 0A6, Canada.

Our main event venue, Bridgworks, is fully accessible. It is located on the ground level and has an accessible washroom, as well as parking on-site. If you have any questions or special needs, please contact the Bridgeworks team at office@sonicunyon.com.

We live in uncertain times and are aware that making travel plans is harder than it used to be. That's why we want to make it as simple as possible for you to plan your trip to Hamilton Music Cities Forum.

If you bought a ticket, but can't attend the event for whichever reason, our worry-free cancellation policy also allows you to cancel up to 7 days before the event and get a full refund.

1. International travellers entering Canada must qualify as fully vaccinated. Learn more here.

2. International travellers are also required to use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel and public health information.

3. Mask requirements in the province of Ontario have been lifted in most public settings, including events, although you are welcome to wear a mask at the conference if you feel this is right for you. Vaccination is not mandatory to attend.

Yes! As part of the event, all ticket holders will have access to the Official Event Hub.

This will be the event's main digital platform, bringing together all delegates and speakers attending in person or digitally.

​The hub will be launched in mid 2022 and will be exclusively available to ticket holders on mobile or desktop.

In the meantime, join our Music Cities Community and connect with 1200+ like-mined professionals from all around the world: musiccitiescommunity.com

Yes, just get in touch with Cristina at cristina@sounddiplomacy.com to learn more on sponsorship opportunities and packages.

The Music Cities Convention is a conference directed to professionals working within the music ecosystem or interested in learning more about the power of music for transforming communities. This event is great for all kinds of music advocates, from public officials, members of economic development agencies, tourism boards, members of the music industry, leaders of grassroots organisations, students, researchers and people from other disciplines whose work or interests are also related to music.

The event will be taking place at Mayadeen Village from December 8-10, 2024. On the 8th, we’ll host the Music Cities Awards Ceremony, starting at 6pm. On the 9th and 10th we’ll be hosting the main days of talks and presentations of the Music Cities Convention, starting at 9 am.

Yes, the Music Cities Awards and the Music Cities Convention are part of Riyadh Music Week, which also includes XP Music Futures Conference, Saudi Arabia’s Music Makers Summit, Billboard Arabia Awards and Sound Storm Music Festival. Tickets for each of these events are independent of each other.

Yes. Tickets for the Music Cities Convention and the Music Cities Awards have no cost. However, a simple application is required. You can access the application link on the About page. Once you send your application, we’ll review your application and send over a link to book your ticket within 48 hours.

The ticket gives you access to the 3 days of activities of the event. This includes the Music Cities Awards Ceremony on December 8th and the Music Cities Convention on December 9th and 10th. The ticket also includes complimentary dinner on the 8th, complimentary lunch on the 9th and 10th, as well as complimentary coffee breaks.

Additionally, the ticket to the event gives you access to benefits such as access to the delegate list, to the online event app through which you’ll be able to connect with fellow attendees and play the premiere of The Hidden Gems of Music Tourism online music discovery game.

If you're attending from overseas, the most convenient method of arrival is by aeroplane at King Khalid International Airport. The area where the venue is located has limited parking space available. That’s why, once in Riyadh, we encourage you to use any of the public transportation options available in the city, including ride-hailing services such as Uber and Careem. You can explore all transportation options in Visit Saudi’s website. Additionally, we’ll be providing a complimentary shuttle service for all delegates from the selected hotels to the venue on the 3 days of the event. You can consult the selected hotels on our Hotels page.

Citizens from some countries are required a visa for entering Saudi Arabia. You can check if you’ll require one directly at the interface available at Visit Saudi’s website.

Dress code for the Music Cities Awards Ceremony on December 8th is business formal/evening formal, whilst the Dress Code suggested for the Music Cities Convention on December 9th and 10th is business casual. Before deciding on your look for the event, make sure it respects local customs. You can consult all of the details of local customs in Visit Saudi’s website and its very comprehensive travel guide (“Foreign visitors to Saudi should dress modestly and respectfully. Men should wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. Women should also consider long sleeves and full-length skirts or pants. While traditional Saudi attire isn’t mandatory for guests, avoid tight or revealing clothing. Women might also want to bring a shawl or scarf to drape over their heads if they plan to visit a mosque”)

On the 8th, the Music Cities Awards Ceremony will have a gala format, the dress code for this event will be formal.

Water will be provided across the event, so we encourage you to bring your own reusable water bottle and hot drink cup to prevent you from using single use plastic cups. Additionally, we encourage you to bring something for taking notes and for sharing your contact details with fellow delegates.

Riyadh is full of exciting music, artistic and cultural spaces. You can explore all exciting sites to visit at Visit Saudi’s website.

Saudi Arabia is a hub that constantly hosts a wider range of international events. This means that you can expect a pretty standard travelling experience while attending the Music Cities Convention. Some things to consider while travelling to Saudi Arabia include respecting local tradition and djusting to the Sunday - Thursday workweek. To get prepared for your trip, we encourage you to take a dive into this comprehensive travel guide from Visit Saudi’s website.