
Girls+ Rock Ottawa
Using musical programming to foster empowerment, inclusivity and community - all while having fun!
Sustainable Development Goals
Quick facts
- Founded: 2007
Number of rock camps held in Ottawa since 2007
Number of campers since 2007
Number of new programs added since 2017 (monthly Jam Sessions, Rock Camp for women, and workshops) - with more to on the way!
-
2007
Girls+ Rock formed
-
2016
Began offering monthly jam sessions on a sliding scale, pay-what-you-can (PWYC) basis where participants can access studio space and instruments to practice with a band or jam with new friends.
-
2016
Awarded a $25,000 grant from the TD Musicounts Community Music Program to purchase instruments, making music more accessible.
-
2017
Girls+ Rock began partnering with the National Arts Centre to host the final showcase at the NAC Fourth Stage.
-
2017
Awarded a $1,000 JustChange micro-grant as well as a $1,000 Ottawa Music Micro-Grant as part of the 2017 Junos to host a music event.
-
2018
Partnered with organizations such as the Ottawa Public Library and Kind Space to implement workshops throughout Ottawa.
-
2018
Named the United Way Ottawa’s GenNext Community Builder of the Year, and honorable mentions of the Impact Hub Social Impact Award.
-
2019
Announced partnership with Youth Ottawa to host the jam sessions on a monthly basis at their Youth Engagement Studio. To date, they have hosted 36 jam sessions.
Timeline
The Ecosystem
Girls+ Rock Ottawa is an active participant in our business ecosystem. Here are a few of the services they’ve used:
Impact Hub Ottawa
- Program : Impact Academy
Get in touch
Rock Camp for Girls+ 2018
Girls+ Rock Ottawa Year in Review