Tom Power is the award-winning host of CBC’s Q, where five days a week he sits down with today’s biggest artists, writers, actors, and musicians who are defining pop culture. He is internationally renowned for his in-depth interviewing style, mischievous sense of humour, and genuine enthusiasm and fearlessness — which he brings to every stage as an in-demand speaker, event host, and moderator.
Power’s radio career began in his hometown of St. John’s, Newfoundland. At just 21, he joined CBC full time as the host of the folk music show, Deep Roots, making him the youngest host of a national radio show in CBC history. In 2011, Power relocated to Toronto to take over CBC’s national music show, Radio 2 Morning, which he hosted for 5 years before joining Q as the full-time host in 2016.
Since taking over Q, Power’s ability to blend depth with humor has earned him multiple accolades, including Gold medals for Best Interview at the New York Festivals for his conversations with Michael J. Fox (2021), Bono (2022), and Mick Jagger (2023). His work has extended beyond radio to include the national TV show What’re You At?, where he connected with Canadians during the early days of the pandemic.
In addition to his broadcasting career, Power is a co-founder of The Dardanelles, a critically acclaimed band that has played a vital role in the revival of traditional Newfoundland music. The band’s energetic performances and dedication to bringing obscure folk tunes to modern audiences have made them a cornerstone in Newfoundland’s musical history.
