Inside The Isabel: Part Two
Podcast episode 90
In part two of our Inside the Isabel series, the Isabel's Senior Marketing Officer, Alyssa de Hoop, and Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, detail interesting aspects of the performing arts centre's operations. They also share some funny behind-the-scenes stories, dispel some common misperceptions about the Isabel, and how the venue is working to support Kingston's many local acts and artists.
Chapters:
0:00 Episode overview
1:26 Alyssa and Aaron's roles and responsibilities
4:52 A modern marvel in the heart of historic Kingston
6:46 The Isabel's performance spaces
8:18 The purpose-built performance hall
9:26 Hosting a variety of world class performances
10:03 Not just performing but recording too
11:54 Finding fun amidst the seriousness
16:21 The Isabel's residents
17:41 Accessibility features of the Isabel
20:35 How the Isabel supports local acts and artists
22:34 From physical to virtual performance spaces
27:31 Generating operating revenue
31:23 Common misperceptions of the Isabel
33:28 Where to learn more about the Isabel
34:20 Episode production credits
Guests:
Alyssa de Hoop, Senior Marketing Officer
Aaron Holmberg, Technical Director
Hosts:
Rob Howard [email protected]
Cover photo:
Timothy Andrews [email protected]
Audio production:
SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view
Episode Links
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-arts
Queen's University https://www.queensu.ca
Queen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/
Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
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In part two of our Inside the Isabel series, the Isabel's Senior Marketing Officer, Alyssa de Hoop, and Technical Director, Aaron Holmberg, detail interesting aspects of the performing arts centre's operations. They also share some funny behind-the-scenes stories, dispel some common misperceptions about the Isabel, and how the venue is working to support Kingston's many local acts and artists.
Chapters:
0:00 Episode overview
1:26 Alyssa and Aaron's roles and responsibilities
4:52 A modern marvel in the heart of historic Kingston
6:46 The Isabel's performance spaces
8:18 The purpose-built performance hall
9:26 Hosting a variety of world class performances
10:03 Not just performing but recording too
11:54 Finding fun amidst the seriousness
16:21 The Isabel's residents
17:41 Accessibility features of the Isabel
20:35 How the Isabel supports local acts and artists
22:34 From physical to virtual performance spaces
27:31 Generating operating revenue
31:23 Common misperceptions of the Isabel
33:28 Where to learn more about the Isabel
34:20 Episode production credits
Guests:
Alyssa de Hoop, Senior Marketing Officer
Aaron Holmberg, Technical Director
Hosts:
Rob Howard [email protected]
Cover photo:
Timothy Andrews [email protected]
Audio production:
SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/view
Episode Links
The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts https://kingstonlive.ca/isabel-bader-centre-for-the-performing-arts
Queen's University https://www.queensu.ca
Queen's University Film and Media https://www.queensu.ca/filmandmedia/
Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1196399/view
Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/
Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here… (https://kingstonlive.ca/subscribe)
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Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Video Credits
Produced by:
SoundWise Inc.
Posted: Mar. 19, 2026
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