The fourth annual edition of SPRING REVERB takes place May 29 to June 1, 2025 throughout downtown Kingston and the Inner Harbour. The unique Kingston music festival features a variety of live music shows plus professional development opportunities for musicians.
Showcases
Friday, May 31
Menno Versteeg (of Hollerado) with special guest Anthea Feaver
- BSE Skate Shop
- 1:30 to 3:15 pm (doors open 1 pm)
- All ages: $22.50
- Get tickets
Menno Versteeg:
set time: 2:15–3:15 pm
With a stellar career spanning two decades as the leader of Hollerado and one-quarter of supergroup Anyway Gang, Menno Versteeg is no stranger to the stage and the airwaves, ten Top 10 singles, one gold record and one #1 alternative single. Why We Run is his first solo album.
Anthea Fever:
set time: 1:30–2 pm
Anthea Feaver is a songwriter passionate about traditional folk music; a teacher with a degree in community arts education; and an old-time fiddle and banjo player. On stage, she is as likely to sing a bittersweet love song as she is to give a quick history lesson, tell a long-winded joke, or break into an upbeat tune. What shines throughout is her ability to draw people together. Whether at an intimate house concert or on a festival stage, Anthea has her audience singing and laughing along
Sunday, June 1
Snotty Nose Rez Kids with special guest KaKaow
- Broom Factory
- 2–4 pm (doors open 1:30 pm)
- All ages: $30
- Get tickets
Snotty Nose Rez Kids:
set time: 2–45-3:45pm
Snotty Nose Rez Kids are the First Nations hip hop duo Darren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce. Since their debut in 2017, they have gained recognition for their politically charged lyrics and high-energy performances. Their album The Average Savage was shortlisted for the 2018 Polaris Music Prize and a Juno Award, marking their rise in the Canadian music scene. This year, Snotty Nose Rez Kids became the first Indigenous group to win the Juno award for rap album of the year (for the album Red Future).
KaKaow:
set time: 2-2:30 pm
KaKaow is a Kingston psychedelic and funk-infused multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, performer and creator. Drawing from a wide array of influences from Parliament-Funkadelic and Hendrix to K+Lab and Stickybuds, KaKaow is an up-and-coming contemporary Indigenous artist not to be missed.
See the full music line-up on the Spring Reverb website.
Industry events
Friday, May 30
Building a career: levelling up your music business
- Guests: Double Experience
- Broom Factory
- 12–1 pm (doors open 11:45 am)
- All ages: free
- RSVP to this event.
So, you’ve got the songs—but what about the strategy? This isn’t your average workshop. Join us for a refreshingly real convo on the business side of music. With over a decade of experience delivering this program at schools and conferences, music industry veterans Ian Nichols and Brock Tinsley provide actionable strategies to help artists turn their passion into a sustainable career. Learn how to monetize your talent and navigate the business side of the arts with confidence and leave this presentation with your very own blueprint you can immediately apply to your chosen career in the arts.
Co-presented by the Kingston Music Office.
Friday, May 30
Know your rights: Canadian music law 101
- Broom Factory
- 1–2 pm (doors open 12:45 pm)
- All ages: free
- RSVP to this event.
Copyrights, contracts, royalties—oh my! Don’t let legal stuff trip you up. Join Ian Harris from Edwards Creative Law for a friendly breakdown of the essentials every Canadian musician (and manager!) should understand. Learn the basics, ask your questions, and leave feeling empowered.
Co-presented by the Kingston Music Office.
Saturday, May 31
Mentorship Café
- Broom Factory
- 5–7 pm
- All ages: free
- RSVP to this event.
Pull up a chair and meet the music pros. The Mentorship Café is your chance to connect with industry guests— indie label reps, booking agents, sync supervisors, A&R experts, and more. Free to attend, but registration is required.
Co-presented by the Kingston Music Office
Friday, May 30
DIY merch and sustainable fashion drop-in
- Wherehouse
- 1–4 pm
- All ages: free
- RSVP to this event.
Give your merch table a glow-up. From 1 to 4 pm, drop into the Wherehouse (Unit 15, 12 Cataraqui St.) for a hands-on workshop with designers and makers Eron One, emske design studio, Die Twice, and Born 2 Decay. Learn to screenprint, customize your own pieces, make buttons and more, all on the spot. Bring your own tee or purchase from a selection of thrifted ones onsite. Free, fun, and wildly useful.
Co-presented by the Kingston Music Office
Friday, May 30
TikTok marketing tips with Ash Malloy
- Musiikki Café
- 6–7 pm
- All ages: free
- RSVP to this event.
Want to level up your TikTok game? Join TikTok phenom Ash Malloy for an intimate pre-show roundtable in Musiikki’s courtyard. Whether you’re a bedroom popstar or a seasoned artist, learn what actually works. Limited capacity and packed with insight.
Please note that while this conversation is free and open to everyone, a paid ticket ($15) is required for those wishing to stay for Ash’s performance, starting at 7:30 pm. Get your ticket for Ash Malloy in concert.
Co-presented by the Kingston Music Office
Check out all the weekend’s events on the Spring Reverb website.
