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FEO-ON-THE-AIR
by 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 ([email protected]).If you would like to suggest a topic or a guest for the next FEO On the Air, just email Dave MacNeil ([email protected]).
Episodes
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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Episode 92 - FEO on the Air - Masterclass - Janet Sellery - Event Safety Alliance
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Janet Sellery from Event Safety Alliance Today's conversation is about Risk Management Trends we have seen in 2025. Here is an important link for you: Event Safety Alliance Official website...
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Episode 91 - FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario-RTO4 ( Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington).
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Andrea Gardi from RTO 4 and Troy Young from Attractions Ontario as we "experience" Ontario's Tourism Region RTO4 (Huron, Perth, Waterloo and Wellington). Today we Experience Ontario's Tourism Region...
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Episode 90 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Toronto Garlic Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - hosted by Marnie Lapierre we are joined by Peter McClusky from the Toronto Garlic Festival. Today's conversation is about the story of the Toronto Garlic Festival, how it started, challenges it has faced…
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Episode 89 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Little Electric Inc.
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by FEO Marketing and Communications Manager Jay Nijhuis, we are joined by Rakesh Singh and Joe Privatt from Little Electric Inc.. Today's conversation is about how festival and event organizers can better plan and work with their...
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Episode 88 - FEO on the Air - Masterclass - Tom Guerquin from Central Counties RTO 6
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Tom Guerquin from Central Counties RTO 6. Today's conversation is about harnessing the power of data collection for festivals and events in Ontario. Here is an important link for you: Central…
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Episode 87 - FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - Ontario's Central Counties
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario- hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Chuck Thibeault from RTO 6 and Troy Young from Attractions Ontario as we "experience" Ontario's Central Counties. Today we Experience the Ontario Ontario's Central Counties of the Province of Ontario.…
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Episode 86 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Culinary Tourism
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - guest hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by the Culinary Tourism Alliance and the Regional Services of the Ministry of Tourism Culture . Today's conversation is called “Destination Delicious: Exploring…
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Episode 85 - FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Kyle and Jake of INCIRQUE
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by FEO Marketing and Communications Manager Jay Nijhuis, we are joined by Kyle Sipkens and Jake Rice from INCIRQUE. Today's conversation is about how Buskers can be utilized for more than Entertaining, the benefits of FEO membership...
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Episode 84 - FEO on the Air - MasterClass - Emily Tell of IdeaTilt Inc.
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - guest hosted by FEO's Debbie Mann, we are joined by Emily Tell, CEO, Founder of IdeaTilt Inc. Today's conversation is about AI tools to supercharge Festivals and Events marketing and more! AI is a perfect addition to any toolkit for all the hard...
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Episode 83 - FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - Luisa Sorrentino
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario- hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Luisa Sorrentino from RTO 11, Robin Tait from The Rockhound Gemboree, Angelica Ingram from Hike Haliburton Festival and Troy Young from Attractions Ontario as we "experience" Ontario's Highlands. Today…
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Episode 82 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Esther Azubegu
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - hosted by Marnie Lapierre we are joined by volunteer Esther Azubegu . Today's conversation is about “From First Shift to Festival Pro: Volunteering Stories Across Generations”
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Episode 81 - FEO on the AIr- Supplier Spotlight - Prevail Activations
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - guest hosted by Debbie Mann, we are joined by Matt Sobhy from Prevail Activations in London. With over 10 years of experience in the events industry, Prevail Activations offers clients the ability to elevate their events with a fun and...
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Episode 80 - FEO on the Air - Experience Ontario - Experience the South West
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario- hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Darren Winger from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Troy Young from Attractions Ontario and Joanne Wolnik from Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation as we "experience" the South Western…
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Episode 79 - FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals - Pat Silver -SING! Toronto
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Festivals Helping Festivals SOS(Share Our Stories) - hosted by Marnie Lapierre we are joined by Pat Silver from SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival Today's conversation is about the growth and history of the SING! Toronto festival. Here are some...
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Episode 78-FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - Laurie Schell of Bingemans
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Supplier Spotlight - hosted by FEO Marketing and Communications Manager Jay Nijhuis, we are joined by Laurie Schell from Bingemans in Kitchener. Today's conversation is about the Ins and Outs of Venue Rentals. Laurie shares her vast wealth of knowledge and...
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Episode 77 - FEO on the Air - Masterclass - Henrique Reis
In this episode of FEO on the Air - Masterclass - hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Henrique Reis from Reis Informatica. Today's conversation is about the importance of Keeping Your Business Safe in 2025: A Simple Approach That Works for I.T and Database Security. Here are some...
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Episode 76 - FEO on the Air -Experience Ontario - Experience the North
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Experience Ontario- hosted by Dave MacNeil, we are joined by David MacClachlan from Destination Northern Ontario, Troy Young from Attractions Ontario and Marnie Lapierre from Northern Events and Tourism Consulting. Today we Experience the Northern Region of the...
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Episode 75 - FEO on the Air Festivals Helping Festivals SOS with K-W Oktoberfest
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Festivals Helping Festivals SOS (Share Our Stories)- hosted by Marnie Lapierre, we are joined by Tracy Van Kalsbeek from Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest. Kitchener Waterloo Oktoberfest is entering it's 57th year of operation and over the years, many changes have...
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Episode 74-FEO on the Air Supplier Spotlight with NorthStar Fireworks Entertainment Inc.
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Supplier Spotlight- hosted by FEO Marketing and Communications Manager Jay Nijhuis, we are joined by Patrice Guy and Dustin Hadley from NorthStar Fireworks Entertainment Inc. With the May 2-4 weekend and Canada Day rapidly approaching, as well as, the US Tariffs...
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Episode 73-FEO on the Air Masterclass with Darren Winger from the MTCG.
In this episode of FEO on the Air-Masterclass- hosted by FEO CEO Dave MacNeil, we are joined by Darren Winger from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming along with a panel of special guests including Kelly O'Rourke from the Town of Amherstburg, Mark Perrin from PM Entertainment, Pam...
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Episode 72 - Richard Anderson - Smart Serve Ontario & Hassel Aviles - Not 9-5
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Richard Anderson from Smart Serve Ontario and Hassel Aviles Executive Director of Not 9-5 to talk about the exciting new initiative that was launched on May 9, 2024. Smart Serve Cares launched a Workplace Mental Health portal in partnership with...
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Episode 71 - Scott Palko - Revelree Music Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Scott Palko, Festival Director of the Revelree Music Festival. The 2023 event takes place July 21 & 22 at Canatara Park in Sarnia. Scott talks to us about this years event, the challenges he and her team faced, and changes to the event because of...
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Episode70 - Jeanetty Jumah - Thunder Bay Folklore Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jeanetty Jumah, Folklore Festival Coordinator and President of the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association. The 2023 event was the 50th annual and took place (May 6-7, 2023))and Jeanetty talks to us us all about this years event, the challenges she...
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Episiode 69 - Chelsey Lokstet - Thunder Bay Busker Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Chelsey Lokstet, Event Coordinator for the Thunder Bay Busker Festival. The 2023 event is coming (July 29-30, 2023))and Chelsey takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and her team face, and...
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Episode 68 - Kathleen Douglass - Carabram Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Kathleen Douglass, Board Advisor for the Carabram Multicultural Festival in Brampton. The 2023 event is coming up fast (July 7-9, 2023))and Kathleen takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges she and...
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Episode 67 - Tracy Murray - Gran Fondo Lake Huron
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Tracy Murray from the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation to talk about the Gran Fondo Lake Huron presented by Bruce Power & Suppliers. The 2023 event is coming up fast (Sunday, August 20))and Tracy takes time out of her busy schedule to tell us...
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Episode 66 - Myles Rusak - CEO - Sound of Music
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Myles Rusak the CEO of Sound of Music Festival in Burlington. The 2023 Festival is just 3 weeks away (June 15-18)and Myles takes time out of his busy schedule to tell us all about this years event, the challenges he and his team face, struggles...
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Episode 65 - Rob Gray - Creative Club Global
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Rob Gray from Creative Club Global. For those who attended the FEO Conference in Richmond Hill, you will remember that Rob was the Hospitality Suite sponsor and built the lounge furniture and bar area out of Lego Blocks. Creative Club is an...
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Episode 64 - Naomi Campbell - Luminato Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Naomi Campbell who is the Artistic Director of the Luminato Festival in Toronto. Luminato Festival Toronto is an international arts festival dedicated to performance, media and visual arts, and programming that cuts across traditional artform...
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Episode 63 - David D'Cruz - Spotlight AV Industries (SAVI)
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by David D'Cruz who is the President of Spotlight AV Industries (SAVI). SAVI provides clients with audio and video production services and rental solutions in and around Toronto. Putting your event in the spotlight is their goal. They accomplish…
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Episode 62 - Matt Sobhy - X-Events
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Matt Sobhy who is the Sales Director for XEvents. This is the first time we've spoken with Matt since he and his team set up the amazing experiences for our FEO Awards Gala evening in Richmond Hill. XEvents also created the look and feel for the...
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Episode 61 - Tala Kassar - Digiteau AVX Event Solutions Ltd.
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Tala Kassar who is the VP of Business Development for Digiteau AVX Event Solutions Ltd. This is the first time we've spoken with Tala since she presented at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill and since Digiteau provided all...
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Episode 60 - Adam Key - Impact Canopy
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Adam Key from Impact Canopies Canada. This is the first time we've spoken with Adam since he hosted an information booth in the Marketplace at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill. Impact Canopy has been a long time supporter...
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Episode 59 - Judy Haber - Performance Sponsorship Group
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Judy Haber from Performance Sponsorship Group. This is the first time we've spoken with Judy since her highly rated presentations at our annual conference this past February in Richmond Hill. We get caught up on what has been happening in her…
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Episode 58 - Lisa LaVecchia - President and CEO of Destination Ontario
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Lisa LaVecchia, President and CEO of Destination Ontario. Lisa speaks about the plan moving forward for when the Province does eventually re-open for business and tourism. The health and safety of all Ontarian's continues to be the number one...
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Episode 57 - Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario Minister and Beth Potter, President and CEO of TIAO
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by the Hon. Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries and Beth Potter, President and CEO of TIAO. Minister MacLeod speaks about the Provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the plans moving forward with...
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Episode 56 - Minto Schneider - Explore Waterloo Region
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Minto Schneider from Explore Waterloo Region. Minto and Dave discuss the role that Explore Waterloo Region plays in helping to market Festivals and Events in the Waterloo Region., and how event organizers need to better work with their DMO and…
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Episode 55 - Jeff Clarmo - Northstar Fireworks
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jeff Clarmo from Northstar Fireworks Jeff and Dave discuss the history of Northstar Fireworks in the Pyro Technics industry, the types of shows they have done in the past, the need to book your festival or event early and the estimated cost of...
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Episode 54 - Paul Samson - Celebrate Ontario
The deadline for Celebrate Ontario Grant applications is rapidly approaching! You have until Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 5:00 pm to submit. We are sure there are many questions about how you determine the amount you can request, what the grant money can be used for and the best way to fill out...
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Episode 53 - Jason Shim - Pathways to Education Canada
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Jason Shim from Pathways to Education Canada. Jason and Dave discuss the mission statement of Pathways to Education Canada which is to "make Canada a country where all youth have an equal opportunity to graduate from high school and build the...
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Episode 52 - Marie Zimmerman - Hillside Community Festival
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Marie Zimmerman from the Hillside Community Festival in Guelph. Marie and Dave discuss the fact that Hillside Festival was declared carbon Neutral this past September and what it takes for a festival or event to achieve that incredible status.…
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Episode 51 - Andrea Johnston & Katie Pergau - Centre for Applied Human Dynamics
In this episode of FEO on the Air we are joined by Andrea Johnston and Katie Pergau from the Centre for Applied Human Dynamics The ladies and Dave discuss the importance of volunteers to the festival and event industry and the need to ensure each volunteer is assigned tasks that best represent...
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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 ([email protected]).If you would like to suggest a topic or a guest for the next FEO On the Air, just email Dave MacNeil ([email protected]).
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