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Help Make PHANTOMFEST: Open Air T.O.’s Best Free Festival

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Your donation will help transform a downtown park into a free, 2-day, interactive playground celebrating Canadian artists, electronic music, and community. Built with love: for the people, by the people ❤️


This is our third PHANTOMFEST - but our first in the heart of the city, and our first that will be 100% free for all to attend - because we believe music, art + culture should be accessible to everyone.


But free doesn’t mean free to produce. That’s where you come in.


Your Donation Covers:


️• Fully approved & sanctioned event permits from the city of Toronto

• A never-before-used outdoor beachfront sandy park venue with an industrial skyline view

• Interactive art installations & workshops

• Musical artists & DJs

‍‍• Live art & performance artists

• Epic sound system & professional lighting by TechPunks

• Port-a-potties (incl. accessible units)

️• Fencing, permits & insurance

‍• Security, safety & harm reduction

️• Free water

️• Curated marketplace of local artisan and food vendors

• Licensed bar area provided by Great Lakes Brewery

• Accessibility and community care

• A radically welcoming vibe that celebrates queer, BIPOC, and underground communities


Entry is free-for-all, inclusive, and created with love by local artists, organizers, and volunteers. Whether it’s $10 or $100, every bit goes toward building something unforgettable for the community. The more we raise, the more we wow.


The Story of PHANTOM

PHANTOM began as a vision by Christina Barron back in 2017 - a mission to create inclusive, accessible events that encompass the raw, old-school energy of Toronto’s late-90s rave scene: a non-judgmental space with guaranteed great music + connections.


From pop-up parties to full-on campouts, the movement grew.


Fast forward to 2023, and PHANTOMFEST was born - a weekend-long camping festival brought to life by a collective of passionate local artists and creatives. The DJs, sound systems, visual artists and workshop facilitators were all top-notch. The music and vibes were unsurpassed.


In 2023, PHANTOMFEST was born: a weekend-long, grassroots camping festival powered by artists, DJs, and dreamers. There was no profit — just a lot of sweat, late nights, and magic.


Now, in our 3rd year, we’ve officially become a women-led non-profit organization — allowing us to go bigger, louder, and more accessible than ever.


Be Part of This Moment

PHANTOMFEST: Open Air isn’t just a party. It’s a community-powered space for music, art, connection, and creative freedom.

When you donate, you’re not just funding a festival - you’re fueling a movement to uplift grassroots creativity and underrepresented artists.


Whether you can give or share, THANK YOU.


Let’s co-create something unforgettable.


See you front left.


~ The PHANTOMFEST Crew


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PHANTOM is an illusion. YOU make it reality.


Disclaimer: No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or promotions are offered in exchange for any donations made to this GoFundMe.

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    Co-organizers (2)

    Christina Barron
    Organizer
    Toronto, ON
    Ben Cormier
    Co-organizer

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