FIVARS (Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories) celebrated their successful 3rd installment on September 15-17, 2017 with what many raved was an exceptional showcase of the world’s best narrative VR and AR. Known as the most influential independent immersive stories festival,FIVARS strives to program a wide array of emerging technologies, bringing VR and AR to the forefront of […]
Category Archives: Award Gala
September
21
Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories @ The Cadillac Lounge (Sep. 15-17, 2017)
posted by BK
July
02
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards@The Elgin Theatre-Mon.,June26th,2017
posted by BK
The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, the awards show and party that celebrates extraordinary Toronto talent in the performing arts. For the very first time, the event was held at the elegant Elgin Theatre and the host for the evening was-actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja. The winners of the evening were: Soulpepper won five Dora […]
June
27
The Field 17 Gift Lounge@Cube-Sun.,June 18th,2017
posted by BK
By A.J.Lam The Field’s exclusive Annual Pre-MMVA Party, at the CUBE nightclub, on June 18, 2017, presented by the Karyzma Agency, to celebrate the award-winning music video Directors of The Field, had many exciting sponsors to provide music industry’s most eclectic and revered people with a dynamic atmosphere before the much anticipated annual MMVA show […]
June
17
The Earth Day Canada Gala@Mill Street Brew Pub-Wed.,June 14th,2017
posted by BK
The yearly Earth Day Canada Gala is an opportunity for environmental, business, community and political leaders to come together, celebrate recent accomplishments, network and have fun! This year’s fundraising for the new EarthPLAY program, puts outdoor free play back into childhood. More than 400 guests arrived at the newly renovated Mill Street Brew Pub, where […]
May
31
The 2017 Parachute Gala @Rebel-Wed.,May 31st, 2017.
posted by BK
Photography By Sari Colt They rolled out the “Green Caroet” for The 2017 Parachute Gala which was held at Rebel in Toronto on May 31st, 2017. The Parachute Board of Directors, members of the medical community, celebrities, community leaders, and entertainers joined together to raise awareness and funds for one important cause. Parachute awarded both His […]
April
25
Canadian Music Week 2017 – The Crystals, The Indies, The Canadian Radio Music Awards, The Cdn.Music & Broadcast Industry Awards, 2017 Live Music Industry Awards – April 18th-23rd, 2017
posted by BK
Interviewer-Chris Jesse & Videographer-Steve Jesse The Crystals Awards was proud to present their 2017 Radio Awards for The Best in Canadian Radio Creative, on Wed. April 19th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox, as part of Canadian Music Week (CMW), running from April 18-23. With recognition going out to a great deal of musical talents, it […]
March
14
Canadian Screen Awards@Sony Centre-Sunday, March 12th, 2017
posted by BK
It was the fifth annual Canadian Screen Awards on Sunday night, broadcasted live from Toronto’s Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, with Canadian Howie Mandel hosting this year’s award ceremonies. Each year, the Canadian Screen Awards honours the best in Canadian film and television, with winners in the Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction categories announced at […]
January
18
Canadian Screen Awards Nomination Announcement @Aperture (Tues., Jan.17th, 2017)
posted by BK
Two more months before the excitement of The Canadian Screen Awards arrives in Toronto, but some announcements were made regarding the nominees and it was streaming live on line. Iconic actor Christopher Plummer will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Canadian Screen Awards. Also actor and television personality Howie Mandel will […]
November
26
WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women @M.T.C.C. (Thurs. Nov.24th, 2016)
posted by BK
The Awards Gala is about celebration and recognition. It’s another year of accomplished recipients for The Top 100 Community, raising the total number to 939, including 128 Hall of Fame Inductees. On November 24, 2016, the spotlight was on the Award Winners, as well as their organizations and networks who played a vital role in […]
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Gala@The Fairmount Royal York(Wed.,Nov.16th,2016)
posted by BK
5,000 women entrepreneurs from coast to coast were nominated for this year’s award, and 18 finalists were selected. These exceptional women were chosen for their accomplishments in industries as diverse as finance, technology, and health services. The winners were announced and celebrated at the 24th Annual Awards Gala, hosted by Diane Francis, editor at large […]
The Arnold Party-the official after-party of Business for the Arts’ annual awards gala@Canada’s National Ballet School(Wed.,Nov.16th,2016)
posted by BK
By A.J.Lam and BK on the SCENE The Arnold Party, the official after-party of Business for the Arts’ annual awards gala, is an annual high-energy gathering of dynamic, arts-minded young professionals to celebrate and encourage leadership and volunteerism in Canadian arts and culture. The Arnold Party is the afterparty to honour the winner of The […]
B’Nai Brith Canada-2016 Human Rights Gala Honouring David Foster@Mattamy Centre(Thurs.,Nov.10th,2016)
posted by BK
By BK on the SCENE On Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, B’nai Brith Canada celebrated its 2016 Human Rights Gala by honouring Grammy-Award winning Canadian music legend and humanitarian David Foster with the Award of Merit, the highest distinction their organization can bestow. A dedicated human rights activist and Officer of the Order of Canada, it […]
September
21
The Polaris Music Prize@The Carlu(Monday,September 19th,2016)
posted by BK
Kaytranada was the big winner on Monday night for the Polaris Music Prize as Buffy Sainte-Marie presented the 24-year-old Haitian-Canadian producer with the $50,000 prize. His debut album titled 99.9% was awarded the eleventh annual Polaris Prize, which recognizes a single Canadian record each year for the most artistic merit, regardless of sales or label. […]
September
18
TIFF 2016: We Kill Death@Thompson Hotel+Creative Coalition@STK
posted by BK
Photo Credits: Tom Sandler, Ernesto DiStefano+BK on the SCENE We were privileged to be invited on Friday to view history being made as three free climbing roof toppers–Mustang Wanted, Vadim Makhorov and Vitaliy Raskalov–climbed a construction crane atop a 60-story building in downtown Toronto in celebration of the new film they’re starring in called “WE […]
Music Reviews
- 'Why shouldn't I be the one to do it?': Lights unveils new Skin & Earth LP and comic book series September 25, 2017Canadian electro-pop singer-songwriter Lights may have lightened up her normally brown hair to a “vibrant red,” but she's gone dark on her latest album, Skin & Earth, and the accompanying comic book series.
- Young, Cockburn join Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame September 24, 2017Young, Cockburn join HoF
- U2 delayed 'Songs of Experience' album to perfect tunes for concert setting September 21, 2017U2 stalled the release of their new album last year, so they could perfect their new songs for a concert run.
- Right Said Fred release Taylor Swift mashup video September 21, 2017I'm Too Sexy vs. Look What You Made Me Do
- 'This is my bucket list': Gene Simmons planning to hand-deliver The Vault to fans September 19, 2017Gene Simmons is unlocking The Vault.
- Lido Pimienta wins Polaris Music Prize September 19, 2017TORONTO — Singer Lido Pimienta ripped into organizers of the Polaris Music Prize with an expletive-laden tirade over sound troubles with her performance as she accepted this year's best album recognition.
