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===Music=== From a Bell Organ factory to the opera singer [[Edward Johnson (tenor)|Edward Johnson]], Guelph has been a source of musical contribution. Today, Guelph has a thriving [[indie rock]] scene, which has spawned some of Canada's more well-known indie bands, many of which are highlighted in the annual Kazoo Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ontheaside.com/uncategorized/guelphs-kazoo-makes-a-compelling-case-for-small-music-festivals/ |title=Guelph's Kazoo! makes a compelling case for small music festivals |date=April 13, 2016 |publisher=Michael Rancic, A.Side |access-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> <!--PLEASE SEE TALK BEFORE ADDING A BAND--> Guelph is also home to the [[Hillside Festival]], a hugely popular music festival held at nearby [[Guelph Lake]] during the summer, as well as the Guelph Jazz Festival.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guelphjazzfestival.com/ |title=Guelph Jazz Festival |publisher=Guelph Jazz Festival |access-date=February 20, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120302205101/http://www.guelphjazzfestival.com/ |archive-date=March 2, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Guelph is also home to the Guelph Symphony Orchestra,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guelphsymphony.com/ |title=Guelph Symphony Orchestra |publisher=Guelph Symphony Orchestra |access-date=January 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112133347/http://www.guelphsymphony.com/ |archive-date=January 12, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> and two yearly [[classical music]] festivals. The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph showcases students from Guelph and surrounding areas,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org/ |title=The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph |publisher=Kiwanis Club of Guelph |access-date=January 12, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107042433/http://guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org/ |archive-date=January 7, 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> while the Guelph Musicfest offers performances by local professional classical musicians.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://artset.net/guelphmusicfest/ |title=The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph |publisher=Guelph Musicfest |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112135115/http://artset.net/guelphmusicfest/ |archive-date=January 12, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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