About FAME
FAME in a few words
Festivals and Major Events Canada, also known by the acronym FAME, has a direct and affiliated membership of over 500 members of all sizes and types.
The coalition works closely with the Regroupement des événements majeurs internationaux (RÉMI), which consists of some 30 major events in Quebec, as well as with the following organizations that are associate members Ontario Festival Industry Taskforce (OFIT), Événements Attractions Québec (ÉAQ), Event Atlantic, Atlantic Presenters Association (APA), Ottawa Festival Network (OFN) and the City of Charlottetown.
FAME's objectives
FAME aims to increase political awareness of the importance of festivals and events in Canada as an economic driver, key export industry, and a sector of future growth and development.
- Speak as the recognized federal voice of the Canadian festivals and events sector and be the benchmark of operational excellence and product quality for our industry.
- Publish economic data and research that underscores the importance of the Canadian festivals and events industry and provide comparative analysis of Canada’s global competitiveness in this growing sector.
- Advocate for ever-improved federal policies and funding for the festivals and events industry.
- Work collaboratively with governments and other industry organizations to improve Canada’s economic prosperity.
