in/future – a transformative art experience

Pan-Latin for Chilean Independence Day

Celebrating its 15th Anniversary, the Small World Music Festival is proud to partner with Art Spin to present in/future - a unique 11-day festival of arts and music from September 15 – 25 at Ontario Place. The Small World Stage, presented by Exodus Travels will host a lineup of the best contemporary sounds from around the world and around the corner. Full-day programs on the weekends and evening shows throughout the week will showcase artists that combine ancient and cutting-edge, while getting people up and dancing!

7:00PM Nano Stern
Called ‘the best Chilean songwriter of his generation’, Nano delivers with lyrics, melody, message, humour and heart. A superb guitarist and staggering vocalist, Nano’s extraordinary musicianship and a wide-open heart win over any crowd.



8:30PM Los Poetas
From Toronto and Vancouver by way of Chile, El Salvador and Argentina, this dynamic collective brings a Latino experience raised in Hip Hop culture. Speaking on the struggles and injustices that exist in their homeland, they preserve their Latin roots through beats and rhymes.



5:45PM Kinnie Starr
Blazing trails for 20 years with beat slamming recordings and outspoken politics



4:30PM Briga
Compelling Balkan rhythms and soaring, wailing fiddle bring the crowd to their feet.



3:15PM Sina Bathaie
Taking Persian influences to new musical landscapes, Sina's sound revolves around his virtuosic performance on the hammered santur.



2:00PM Turkwaz
Sweet voices and rousing rhythms of Turkey and the Middle East