Colin Mills (OMIC), Melanie Brulée (OMIC) and Kevin Ford (Calian and Mannequin @ the door) at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
The stage was set for TechRocks to deliver its most electrifying showcase yet! On October 22nd, three competing bands battled it out live, each performing a 30-minute set before an energetic in-person crowd and a global online audience. Each performance was presented by a host sponsor, with shows professionally live-streamed to pre-registered viewers who cast their votes digitally. Fans at the venue joined in through a mobile app, making audience participation a central part of the experience.
Bands and sponsors also featured customized streaming pages to share across their networks, amplifying support and engagement.
Winners were determined by a combination of online and live audience votes, along with scores from a judges’ panel. The victorious band earned a coveted premium showcase spot at Capital Music Week 2026.
Tammie Trellen (Duane Francis Wealth Management) with Ted Carty (Business Development Consultant, Singer-Songwriter and Founder of CAPO – The Capital Professional’s Open Mic) at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Lindy Ledhowski (RBCx), Ian Spicer (Allmer) and Veronica Farmer (Wesley Clover International) at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Tammie Trellen (Duane Francis Wealth Management), Colin Mills (OMIC), Erin Benjamin (Canadian live music association) and Ben Harris (Sussex) at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sue Odle (StorMagic) being interviewed by Tammie Trellen for a live stream at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Sponsor Warren Tomlin (EY) with his partner Nicole Summers at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Faux Confessions up first at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Faux Confessions at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Petty Cache performing next at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Petty Cache at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Mannequin a@ the door performing third at TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.Mannequin a@ the door performingat TechRocks, Brookstreet Hotel, October 22nd, 2025. Photos Tia MacPherson for OBJ.
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