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Author: City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias
Publication Date: June 27, 2025 - 14:15
Hold to the beat: stream the 2025 playlist
June 27, 2025
Check out the 2025 Music on Hold playlist today
Music from the traditional Inuit throat singing duo Silla can be found on the 2025 Music on Hold playlist
Summer is finally here, and what better way to celebrate than by discovering fresh new music from local artists. The #ottmusic 2025 Music on Hold playlist is the perfect way to find your new favorite song today.
For the tenth year, #ottmusic’s Music on Hold program received a high number of applications. This initiative gives artists from the area valuable exposure, offering a unique platform to share their music. Every year, 25 new songs are selected to play when someone calls the City and is placed on hold.
Music by Joey Maze can be found on the 2025 Music on Hold playlist.This year, get ready to hear the following 25 artists:
- Ash Ravens
- Ben Globerman
- Brother H
- Céleste Lévis
- Dawn Sev
- Jessie Simmons
- Joey Maze
- JOLY
- Kellylee Evans
- Lisette Potvin
- Malia Rogers
- Mecca of Stank
- Mel Mrabet
- Nick Schofield
- Orchidae
- Raphael Weinroth-Browne
- Salem Mars
- Satellite Birdhouse
- Silla
- Simora
- Terry Gomes
- The Commotions
- The Lionyls
- Vincent Bishop
- YAO
Once your call ends, there’s no need to search the lyrics to find that song you liked: simply visit Ottawa.ca/ottmusic to explore the complete 2025 Music on Hold playlist. All featured songs were selected from 124 submissions by a selection committee of experienced local music professionals earlier this year.
Interested in sharing your own music? Head over to Ottawa.ca/ottmusic and stay tuned for the launch of the 2026 Music on Hold application launch.
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