About
The Kingston New Music Collective (KNMC) is dedicated to supporting new music in Kingston, Ontario through regular performances and outreach activities. Co-founded in 2024 by two composers, Kathryn Knowles and Michael Maevskiy, the KNMC’s first concert is scheduled to take place in June 2026 with generous support from the Ontario Region of the Canadian Music Centre and the Canadian League of Composers.
Our hope is to support the music community and contribute to music appreciation, with a focus on promoting contemporary music.
Mission
To captivate new audiences and foster community through engaging musical performances that celebrate and explore contemporary music by living composers, and composer of our time.
Vision
To empower people to enjoy contemporary music and to inspire more music creation, through a regular concert series in the Kingston community.
We Value:
- Community-building
- Creativity
- Open-mindedness
- Fair compensation to artists
- Transparency
- Fostering kind, welcoming spaces
- Supporting living artists
Upcoming Events
The KNMC’s inaugural concert will take place June 20, 2026 in Kingston Ontario
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