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Knitting (Montreal) with Mairi (Ottawa)

Friday, July 10th, 2026

Doors at 8:00pm

FONO - 473 Bronson Avenue

19+ / Licensed

About the Artists

Knitting (Montreal)

Website | Instagram | Bandcamp

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights between 8pm-midnight to experience some of Ottawa's best DJs. No cover. Reserve your spot now!

Jas Nasty (she/her) is an eclectic vinyl DJ who draws from various musical genres and influences, spinning electronic music of all genres, mainly underground and undefineable.Jas has been involved in radio and DJ events in Ottawa and Montreal since 2001. Now in Ottawa, you can hear her radio show Heavy Friends on CKCU 93.1 FM. Expect a mix of downtempo electronic music, new wave, synthpop, italo disco, city pop ++.

IG: @jasnasty

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Soundcloud

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Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights between 8pm-midnight to experience some of Ottawa's best DJs. No cover. Reserve your spot now!

He may be jovial, but Jon takes his music seriously. Making hips shake and floors vibrate since 2021, JovialJon is DJ and cofounder of CORE Collective. Over the past years he has had the chance to mix in Ottawa and Montreal’s most sought after venues and played his first international gig in Serbia.For this special FONO lounge set, you can expect Jon to dig deep in his collection to showcase sounds ranging from luscious house, trip-hop, IDM to UK Jazz and Broken Beat.

IG: @jovialjon @core

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Customer Service (Halifax emo)
Qwan (Pembroke hardcore)
Airgun (Ottawa emo)

Wednesday July 15th

Doors at 7:30pm

FONO - 473 Bronson Avenue

All Ages / Licensed

Before they take the stage at LeBreton Flats on July 17, join us for a dedicated listening session celebrating Quebec’s most explosive breakthrough act: Angine de Poitrine.

Fresh off breaking attendance records at the Montreal Jazz Fest and landing on the Polaris Music Prize Long List, this anonymous, masked math-rock duo from Saguenay has become one of the most talked-about live forces in Canadian music. Combining angular, Zappa-esque guitar work with unpredictable microtonal hooks, complex rhythms, and sheer avant-garde energy, their studio work is a masterclass in modern progressive rock. Whether you're a diehard fan gearing up for the festival or a newcomer looking to understand the massive hype surrounding this band, come experience both of their albums front-to-back in high fidelity before the big show at Lebreton Flats.

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Scrip Issue are a local three-piece post-punk band mixing textural experimentation with a high-energy rhythm section. They are set to release their first new music in two years. FFO protomartyr, no age, the drin.Joining the bill are Hamilton noise rock band Public Health fresh off a release of their album “Minamata”, along with Montreal/Ottawa noise rock duo Glowveins.

8pm | $15/pwyc

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights between 8pm-midnight to experience some of Ottawa's best DJs. No Cover. Reserve your spot now!

DJ Geoff Paquet is a seasoned selector whose roots trace back to the vibrant hip-hop, r’n’b and dancehall scene of Montreal in the early 90s. With decades behind the decks, Geoff has evolved into a dedicated house music DJ in Ottawa as well.

Step into a night of pure nostalgia as we relive the golden era of dancehall and reggae.  Expect classic riddims, throwback anthems and dancefloor favourites from Shabba Ranks to Sean Paul, Buju Banton to Beenie Man, all on vinyl.

IG: @djgeoffpaquet

TK is going all ages — then all the way up.‍

TK is teaming up with Flava Factory for a night at FONO that starts with the whole family and ends deep in the grown folks’ pocket.

6:00 – 9:30 PM | All Ages, Family Friendly

Doors open at 6 with music on from the top. B-Boy Cee takes the floor to lead two live dance classes, walking folks through street dance moves and elements that’ll have you feeling comfortable at any party:

• 7:30 – 8:30 PM — Class 1 with B-Boy Cee
• 8:30 – 9:30 PM — Class 2 with B-Boy Cee

Bring the kids, bring the aunties, bring your two left feet. TK’s on the set all night keeping the soundtrack right.

👪 Kids free with a parent/caregiver for the early section.

10:00 PM – 1:00 AM | The Real Grown Folks TK

The floor clears, the young folks head out, and the night flips into the late night session TK have come to expect over the last 20 years! Same floor, new set, all the way live ‘till 1AM.

🎟 TICKETS

• ALL AGES — $10 before 10PM — Kids free with parent/caregiver during the early section.
• LATE SESSION — $15 after 10PM

🕔 Doors 6PM | All ages until 9:30 | Late Session from 10PM

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Experience an evening of sonic exploration as Third Rail Transmission and Paraphonique join for a one-off collaborative performance.

Third Rail Transmission is an instrumental experimental trio featuring pedal steel guitarist Tom Thompson (aka Chime of Wrens), bassist Eric Larock (Public Animal, Tricky Woo and collaborations with Besnard Lakes and Sam Shalabi) and drummer Gary Jansz (collaborations with producers John McEntire of Tortoise and Howard Bilerman - godspeed, Arcade Fire)

Paraphonique is the ambient electronic project of Gatineau producer Nicolas Lavoie. Using modular analog synthesizers, vintage equipment, and found sounds, he crafts cinematic journeys that move between ambient techno, krautrock, and experimental electronica.

7:30pm | $15

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights between 8pm-midnight to experience some of Ottawa's best DJs. No Cover. Reserve your spot now!

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IG: @maggyfresh

Join us in our HiFi Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights between 8pm-midnight to experience some of Ottawa's best DJs. No Cover. Reserve your spot now!

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IG: @rodiva_99

Experience an intimate evening of captivating, poetic songwriting as Montreal-based indie-folk artist Helena Deland joins forces with Australian composer Hana Stretton for a

Singer-songwriters Helena Deland (Montreal) and Hana Stretton (Melbourne) and bring their intimate performances to FONO on Sept. 24. 19+

FONO presents Hana Stretton & Helena Deland

September 24, 2026
473 Bronson Ave.
Licensed 19+ | 7:30pm Doors | Lounge open at 5pm

Helena Deland (Montreal, QC)
Bandcamp

Helena Deland is a Montreal-based musician interested in how songs can hold what eludes everyday language. Her music draws on reading and walking around.

She released her first album, Someone New, in 2020 on Luminelle Recordings. It was followed by the release of Hildegard, a collaborative album with fellow Montreal musician Ouri on section1. On October 13th, 2023, Helena reveals her sophomore full-length record, Goodnight Summerland, an intimate and meditative collection of eleven songs published by label and longtime collaborators Chivi Chivi. Goodnight Summerland features singles “Swimmer”, “Spring Bug”, “Bright Green Vibrant Gray” and “Strawberry Moon”.

She has extensively toured North America and Europe opening for the likes of Weyes Blood, Andy Shauf, Connan Mockasin, Soccer Mommy and Iggy Pop.

Hana Stretton (Melbourne, Australia)
Bandcamp

Hana Stretton is a British/Australian composer, singer and producer known for her remarkably warm production style and uniquely spacious songform. In 2023, her debut album, Soon, earned a beloved status among discerning listeners around the globe. This stunning work caught the ear of one Phil Elverum, who lovingly reissued Soon through his own label in 2024, furthering the album’s reach and deepening its reputation. In the press, Elverum said: “I hear an artist who has entered completely into the stream where creation originates […] Hana Stretton has truly recorded the deep flourishing sound of a quiet listening mind in full blossom.” A fitting testament to a young artist rooted in the stillness of nature.

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‍House Rules

We ask that patrons treat our space, our staff, and each other with respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for vandalism, harassment, discriminatory or inappropriate behavior—let’s look out for one another and keep the energy positive.

The Fine Print

• Age Restriction: This particular event is 19+, attendees may be asked to show ID.
• Ticket Limit: There is a strict limit of 6 tickets per household/credit card.
• Resellers: To ensure tickets go to real fans, any orders suspected of being purchased for resale are subject to cancellation without refund.
• Terms: All sales are final (no exchanges or refunds). Lineup, date, and set times are subject to change.

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Marc McLaughlin is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Canada’s East Coast, writing hushed, emotionally direct songs that fall somewhere between lo-fi folk and left-field pop. Carried by a soft voice at unhurried tempos, McLaughlin’s work blurs the line between acoustic confession and electronic experimentation.

Since the 2025 release of his EP All I Can Say, he has toured across Canada, the UK, and Europe and shared stages with artists such as Dan Mangan, Kelly McMichael, and By Divine Right. His live performances balance a dry wit with tender explorations of the human condition.

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