Loft Entertainment (“Loft”), a leading entertainment company that invests in culture-defining talent and creative partners to tell their stories, and Oak View Group (“OVG”), a global leader in venue development, management, hospitality services and 360-degree solutions, have acquired Canadian Music Week (“CMW”), one of the premier music festivals and conferences in North America.

CMW has been a staple in the music industry for over four decades, providing a platform for artists, industry professionals, and fans to connect, discover, and celebrate music. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Loft’s and OVG’s expansion in the entertainment and live event sectors.

Wildeboer Dellelce LLP acted for Loft in connection with the transaction with a team comprised of Perry Dellelce, Michael Rennie, Melissa Smith and Bronwyn Newell (Corporate/Mergers and Acquisitions), Mariam Al-Shikarchy (Tax) and Rachel Manno and Krystle Formhals (Debt).