In this week's episode, we speak with Samir Baijal, the Artistic Director of Hillside Festival on Guelph Lake Island in Guelph, Ontario.
Samir chats about his process of booking both the lineup and the workshops and the importance of fostering community. He also delves into how Hillside serves as a model for a 'green festival' — designed to minimize its environmental impact after the event ends.
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://folkmusicontario.org/refolkus/blog/7358806/ep-35-the-art-of-booking-pt-6-hillside-festival-w-samir-baijal
Find Hillside Festival online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vimusicfest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hillsidefestival/
Website: https://hillsidefestival.ca/
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Samir (Sam) Baijal has been the artistic director at the Hillside Festival since 1998. He also programs entertainment at the University of Guelph where he has worked for 30 years. His favourite activity is going to concerts.
Samir is the recipient of the 2024 Estelle Klein Award for Lifetime Achievement. For more information, please visit https://folkmusicontario.org/awards
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