Category: Events
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The 34th SOCAN Awards @HISTORY-Tues.,Sept.24th,2024
Interviews By Jesse Read &Photography By Wayne Baggs On September 24, 2024, the 34th SOCAN Awards honoured the outstanding achievements of Canada’s most accomplished songwriters, composers and music publishers over the past 2 years. The SOCAN Awards returned The Song & Score Week in Toronto – a week-long program of celebration and education for emerging…
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Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Francine Honey Announces Retirement From The Road, Clears The Decks For Rockets In My Boots, Vol II
“Unfinished Business” YouTube and Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram A feeling of transition emanates from every note of musical treasure in Francine Honey’s focus single, “Unfinished Business.” And that’s totally appropriate for an artist who’s in the midst of taking stock of her past while charting a bold change in her career trajectory, including announcing her retirement from the road and…
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Day #6 of TIFF – Movie Reviews, Red Carpet And Events – Tues., Sept. 10th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Paul Anka Red Carpet and world premiere of documentary film PAUL ANKA: HIS WAY – Royal Alex Theatre Director John Maggio tells the life story of one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters as he takes a candid look at Anka’s life and career. Paul Anka was 15! Yes, 15 years old when he went…
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Day #7 Of TIFF – Movie Reviews,Red Carpet And Events-Wed., Sept.11th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Piece by Piece – Pharrell Williams @Lightbox Cinema Singer and producer Pharrell Williams’ life is told through LEGO pieces in this animated feature debut from director Morgan Neville. Wonderful bonus to the fantastic music is that it features voices of Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar and Jay-Z. Retelling Pharrell Williams’ successful career with…
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Day #8 Of TIFF-Red Carpet, Movie Reviews & Events – Thurs., Sept. 12th, 2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew We started the day to view K-Pops, Anderson Paak’s feature directorial debut. Paak also played the title role of BJ, a character within a character – BJ really wanted a career in music for years, his adequate drumming skills gains him a spot with a house band on a K-pop competition…
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Day#9 Of TIFF -Friday, September 13th, 2024 – RED CARPET, Events And Film Reviews
By The BKONTHESCENE crew Elton John: Never Too Late, a documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, 1:15pm at Scotiabank Cinema. Nothing beats a music documentary. Nothing beats one with concert clips. Nothing beats a documentary on Elton John. This documentary film on Reggie Dwight most commonly known as Elton John, is mesmerizing. Yes, we’ve learned about the…
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Jeremy Dutcher Has Won The 2024 Polaris Music Prize For The Album ‘Motewolonuwok’
Jeremy Dutcher has won the 2024 Polaris Music Prize for the album Motewolonuwok.This is Dutcher’s second Polaris Music Prize win.The Prize, which was presented by CBC Music, goes to the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation. It was determined by a Grand Jury of…
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Day #11 Of TIFF-The Annual Award Ceremony And The Final Day To View Films For 2024-Sun.,Sept.15th,2024
By The BKONTHESCENE crew After 11 days of cinematic magic, moments, and memories, TIFF officially concludes the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers. Celebrating the best of the fest with its annual awards slate, a total of 10 awards were handed out at the awards ceremony today, including jury-awarded prizes…
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Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way @The Art Gallery Of Ontario – AGO-Wed.,Sept.18th,2024
By Sally Warburton British artist Dame Sonia Boyce makes her Canadian debut in Toronto at the Art Gallery of Ontario – AGO this week. The installation combines video, collage, music and sculpture. Boyce is the recipient of the prestigious Golden Lion prize at the 2022 Venice Biennale. Media had the opportunity to hear her speak…
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Sabaton & Judas Priest @Falls View Casino’s OLG Stage-Sat.,September 14, 2024
By Wayne Baggs Judas Priest’s concert at Falls View Casino’s OLG Stage on September 14, 2024, as part of their Invincible Shield tour, garnered high praise from attendees. The heavy metal legends delivered a powerful and dynamic show, with an intensity that hasn’t waned since their early days. Frontman Rob Halford’s operatic vocals were in…
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After 11 days of Cinematic Magic, Moments, and Memories, TIFF 2024 Officially Concludes The 49th Edition Of The Toronto International Film Festival
After 11 days of cinematic magic, moments, and memories, TIFF officially concludes the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival, presented by Rogers, by celebrating the best of the fest with its annual awards slate. A total of 10 awards were handed out at the awards ceremony today, including jury-awarded prizes and the renowned…
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CNE Summer Of 2024- Canadian National Exhibition Toronto
CNE – Canadian National Exhibition Toronto By Sally Warburton It’s August! And you know what that means … the CNE, Toronto biggest and longest running fair will be starting soon! Running from August 15 to September 1, 2025, the CNE is one of Toronto’s most iconic annual attractions. Whether you come for the wild food…
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The Toronto International Film Festival is back after two years of a subdued festival. Making its return is Cinema Center,
The Toronto International Film Festival is back after two years of a subdued festival. Making its return is Cinema Center, hosting the after parties and press junkets (sponsored by poppi) for movies such as: “DANIELA FOREVER” starring Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians), Beatrice Grannò (White Lotus) and Director, Nacho Vigalondo (Colossal, TIFF ’16) plus other talent to be announced “SHARP CORNER” featuring stars…
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FanExpo 2024 @M.T.C.C.-Thurs.,Aug. 22nd-Sun.,Aug.25th,2024
FanExpo, Canada’s premiere convention for genre entertainment fanfare, celebrated its anniversary of 28 spectacular FanExpo full of fun for all. From Thursday to Sunday the Metro Convention Centre was packed wall to wall with fans, both local and visitors from all corners, came together to celebrate their love of all things sci-fi and fantasy; from…
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Yes And Deep Purple @Budweiser Stage-Sun.,Aug.25th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Deep Purple and Yes concert at Budweiser Stage on August 25, 2024, spectacularly displayed classic rock mastery. Both bands, legends in their own right, delivered performances that thrilled fans and reminded everyone why they remain icons in the genre. The night celebrated two of the most enduring bands in rock history,…
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In Its 9th Year, Toronto’s Kensington Market Jazz Festival – Led By Molly Johnson – Back For September 27-29
Website I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube Cue the scatted syllables and snapping fingers: The Kensington Market Jazz Festival is returning to the streets of Toronto the weekend of Sept. 27-29, 2024. And when it arrives, it won’t be as just a revered local tradition, but the embodiment of an enduring vision. This ninth edition of the annual salute to all that…
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CANADIAN IMMIGRANT MAGAZINE AND WESTERN UNION RECOGNIZETHE TOP 25 CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS OF 2024 @TIFF Lightbox-Wed.,Aug.14th,2024
By YYZ Events The 16th annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award winners were honoured and celebrated at a ceremony in Toronto. Presented by Western Union, the Top 25 awards shared the inspiring success stories of immigrants and refugees who came from diverse cultures and backgrounds, from coast to coast. This year’s program was also sponsored by COSTI…
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“BLOOD AND GUTS”Billy Morrison And Jonathan Ball Exhibit Now @Liss Gallery-122 Cumberland Street Until Fri., August 30th,2024
It was a very special preview of original and limited edition prints by Billy Morrison and sculptures/callaboration with Johnathan Ball was held at Liss Gallery. Billy Morrison is an artist,radio host on SiriusXM with the ”Influenced”show and a guitarist from of the Billy Idol Band. A master of the six string and canvas. After performing…
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ACCLAIMED JAPANESE ARTIST CORNELIUS RELEASES NEW THREE-SONG EP, ‘BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN’FEATURING GUEST COLLABORATOR ARTO LINDSAY, OUT TODAY
ANNOUNCES DELUXE VINYL EDITION OF ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ LP AND ADDS MONEY MARK TO US FALL TOUR DATES INCLUDING FONDA THEATRE (LA), CRYSTAL BALLROOM (PORTLAND), AND NEPTUNE THEATRE (SEATTLE) BAD ADVICE/MIND TRAIN AVAILABLE ON ALL DSPS TODAY HERE PRE-ORDER ‘DREAM IN DREAM’ DELUXE VINYL EDITION HERE PURCHASE TICKETS FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES HERE WATCH THE VIDEO TO “MIND TRAIN” HERE “Japanese…
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The Tedeschi Trucks Band@ Budweiser Stage-Thurs.,Aug.15th,2024
By Wayne Baggs The Tedeschi Trucks Band’s concert at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage on August 13th, 2024, was electrifying. The band’s signature blend of blues, rock, and soul filled the night air with energy and emotion. Susan Tedeschi’s powerful vocals were as mesmerizing as ever, perfectly complemented by Derek Trucks’ masterful guitar work. Their chemistry on…
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