Category: Events
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Day#5 – Mon., Sept. 11th, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Our day started with a Camera Call: TIFF STORY: Celebrities Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow “1st Annual Battleground: Uniting for a Cancer-Free Tomorrow.” Our day started with Battleground, a celebrity basketball event that raised awareness on mental health and cancer, was where well-known figures from music, film, sports, and television came…
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Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne To Be Honored By Jus’ Blues Foundation with Lifetime Achievement Award
Spotify Website Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne has received many accolades over the course of his six-decade musical career, and this year brings a particularly honourable distinction. In recognition of Wayne’s outstanding contributions to the blues genre, the Jus’ Blues Foundation has selected him for the Jus’ Blues Bobby “Blue” Bland Lifetime Achievement Award. For more than 25…
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Day#4-Sun.,Sept.10th,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team We started Day#4 at Roy Thompson Hall for Dumb Money. Dumb Money is the high profile financial story of the amateur investors and hedge fund billionaires that became the infamous GameStop Wall Street scandal. The high profile cast includes: Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Shailene Woodley, and America…
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Day#3-TIFF2023-Sat.,Sept.10th,2023
BY THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Our early morning day began with the film screening – Les Indésirables (Batiment 5) at the Scotiabank Cinema. A moving French film by Director Ladj Ly set in an underprivileged suburb in Paris. The film deals with the racist policies forcing the poor into unsafe and unfortunate living conditions. With a strong…
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The 13th Annual Bask-It-Style Media Day at Fairmont Royal York on Wed.,Sept 6, 2023
By Steph C. Bask-It-Style dazzled attendees at its 13th annual Media Day at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. This exclusive event gave us a unique opportunity to get a sneak peek and firsthand experience of the VIP treatment offered by this year’s twelve generous sponsors. Bask-It-Style personally delivers VIP gift bags to celebrities who are…
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Day#1 OF TIFF2023-Thurs.,Sept.7th,2023
By THE BKONTHESCENE TEAM Day #1 TIFF 2023 – The Toronto International Film Festival 2023 started with Breakfast held at the beautiful BISHA Hotel main floor bar area-Mister C. for Press,Media & Industry. A chance to meet other Press and Industry people and share TIFF plans. An energizing start to TIFF . Then on to the films…
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Trois Rivières’ Alt.Rockers AROUND JOSHUA Celebrates Love In “Baby Stardust”
“Baby Stardust” YouTube and Spotify Website New love can come in many forms, whether it be a new romantic relationship, a new friendship, or a newborn child. When this happens, everything feels like a fresh start filled with promise. Trois Rivières alt.rock band Around Joshua celebrate this newfound hope in their new single, “Baby Stardust”. The song opens…
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Women In Music Honour Roll 2023 Recipient, Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D. Releases “Primordial Covenant” Dedicated To Peace And Justice;An Art Song From Her Upcoming Album, Kashf (Knowledge Of The Heart)
“Primordial Covenant” YouTube and Spotify Website Recent Women in Music Canada Honour Roll recipient and Cultural Diversity Award Winner,Shumaila Hemani, Ph.D., releases a non-western art song: “Primordial Covenant” from her upcoming second album: Kashf (unveiling). “Primordial Covenant” is based on Hemani’s poem that was published in Alberta’s literary feminist magazine: New Forum (2021) and nominated for the Alberta Magazine Awards…
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Eclectic Revival’s Celtic Fusion Delivers a Soul-Stirring Anthem: ‘Cry Havoc!’ Sets the Stage For Impactful Album ‘Weight of the World’
“Cry Havoc!” YouTube and Spotify Website Eclectic Revival, the quartet Celtic fusion band, is pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new single, ‘Cry Havoc!’ from their upcoming album ‘Weight of the World.’ This bluesy, soulful lament serves as a poignant reflection on the burdens of existence while evolving into a powerful call to action, encouraging…
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Illuminarium at The Distillery District@28 Distillery Lane-Wed.,Aug.30th,2023
By Steph.C. Illuminarium at The Distillery District is Toronto’s newest immersive entertainment venue. Located at 28 Distillery Lane, visitors can choose from two immersive experiences, WAKING WONDERLAND and SPACE: A Journey to the Moon and Beyond, beginning August 31 until November 2023. WAKING WONDERLAND is an immersive masterpiece inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless fantasy novel,…
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Fan Expo@Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)- Thurs.,August 24 – Sun.,Aug.27,2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Team Fan Expo 2023 literally hit the streets of Toronto this past weekend! Everywhere fans were seen in costume – great costumes! The fans were in full force to enjoy every moment of Fan Expo 2023. And the fans were there… thousands and thousands of them! The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)…
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Smoke Ring Days’ Captivating Anthem ‘Peace In My Soul’ Radiates Indie Rock Americana Bliss
“Peace In My Soul” YouTube and Spotify Website Sometimes, you need music that will serve as a slice of soul salvation. It doesn’t matter what genre, as long as it lifts your spirits and gets you through another day. This summer, ‘Peace In My Soul,’ from New York-based indie rock Americana band Smoke Ring Days, just could be…
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Long Island’s Xondra Unleashes Genre-Defying Magic with New Single ‘Like You Used To’
“Like You Used To” Spotify Website Xondra, a.k.a. Alexondra O’Connell, the Long Island-based singer, releases her genre-fusing single, “Like You Used To.” An electric guitar walk of a smooth rhythm eases the listener into their silky lyrics. “Well, well, well, well. You’ve been hiding from yourself, and everybody here can tell, so you might as well…
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CNE Bandshell Concerts 2023-Dwayne Gretzky With James Baley,Dionne Warwick With Cheyenne Elliot,William Prince With Opener-Julian Taylor Band And The Kim Mitchell Band-“The Half Way Point” on -Fri.,AUGUST 18 — Mon.,SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
By The BKONTHESCENE Crew It’s the CNE ! Although that often signals the near end of summer… it means a lot more than that..the fun of the CNE and the concerts at the Bandshell! The 2023 year’s line-up of concerts is an amazing one! Plus merch booths sell t-shirts, LPs, posters and other memorabilia at…
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Rock’N’Roll Power Couple ALTERED BY MOM Unleashes Their Explosive EP “AHEM” Featuring “Gwendolyn”
MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here “Gwendolyn” YouTube and Spotify Website ALTERED BY MOM is an alt-rock/indieduo from Toronto that combine a knackfor infectious melodies and classicsongwriting with a quirky sense of humorand a tongue-in-cheek post-grungeaesthetic. They sound like AlanisMorissette, Oliva Rodrigo, and Sloanchowing down on a party sub in thesecurity line at YYZ. Fresh off the success of their 2021collection “52 SONGS,” Canada’smusical power couple Gina Kennedy and Devon Lougheed are demanding centre stage with the release of “AHEM” onJune 30, 2023. Ultimate single “Gwendolyn” is inspiredby “the feeling of being overwhelmingly inlove with someone and having your mindconsistently blown by how amazing theyare”, according to Lougheed. The songperfectly combines the best parts of Neo90s with undeniable pop hooks. Thehome-brewed music video offers anostalgic time machine trip for anyonewho sat glued to MuchMusic’sCountdown in its heyday. The upcoming release AHEM is ametaphorical throat clearing, a demand forattention, and a command of the floor.While 52 SONGS was a 52- course meal,the four tracks on AHEM are a powersnack, like a banana with a Red Bullchaser, an amuse-bouche for the ears.Lead singles “Dive In”, “Everygirl”,“Waiting on a Sign That’s Already There”and now “Gwendolyn” are compelling,fun, and introspective songs about self-belief, pursuing love, and embracing theweird and wonderful in life.
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Sultans Of String And Crystal Shawanda Collaborate On New Single Close To Her Heart “The Rez”
“The Rez” YouTube and Spotify Website Listen/Stream Full album Pre-Order “The Rez” is a collaboration between 2x JUNO Award winning blues and country music artist Crystal Shawanda and 3x JUNO nominated, 6x CFMA winning Sultans of String. Crystal is an Ojibwe Potawatomi Indigenous singer, born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, is also decorated with…
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AWA NIAGARA FESTIVAL August 26 + 27, 2023 Features Afrobeat Music, Dance and More In Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake
Saturday, August 26 & Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 2:00-10:00pm 116 Queenston Street, Queenston, Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON All Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/awa-niagara-festival-2023-sat-sun-august-26th-27th-tickets-669521756597 The 3rd edition of the AWA Niagara Festival 2023, presented by the African Women Acting (AWA) organization, celebrates African Cultural Heritage and special guest artists. The annual festival presents talented, hard-working, resilient artists, who demonstrate tremendous effort in…
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Save the Date for the 8thAnnual Kensington Market Jazz Festival in Toronto
Mark your calendars and get ready to swing into a world of mesmerizing melodies and soulful rhythms at the much anticipated Kensington Market Jazz Festival. Returning to the heart of Toronto’s eclectic Kensington Market, this year’s festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of jazz in all its vibrant forms. 🗓️ FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 & SUNDAY, OCTOBER…
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Sean Jones’ Soul in the City@Casa Loma-Tues.,Aug.15th,2023
By Sally Warburton Sean Jones’ Soul in the City continuing in August 2023 at Casa Loma Toronto by Sally WarburtonAnother Tuesday night. Another summer night in Toronto. Another rainy night!! … but not for long because the evening was filled with sunshine from the vibrant music and vibe created by none other than Toronto’s Juno Award…
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