Category: Showcase
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Ann Wilson & Tripsitter@The Danforth Music Hall-Fri.,July 7th,2023
By BKONTHESCENE & Photography By SV PHOTOGRAPHY Ann Wilson, the voice of rock band Heart was front and centre on her solo tour with her backing band Tripsitter for a energetic two hour set. What a catalogue of music history and for almost fifty years the band Heart churned out iconic tunes that are stapes…
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Pop/Hip Hop Rising Star Trey Joshua Releases “Fine To Me”
“Fine To Me” YouTube and Spotify Website Life is short, and in its haste, we must revel. The essence of youth is the here and now, a truth that Trey Joshua captures in his latest single, “Fine To Me.” The 21-year-old artist from Toronto spawned the song in unconventional conditions, an outburst of creativity coming over him and…
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Oliver Forest Perfect the Art of Slowing Down In Introspective “No Rush”
“No Rush” YouTube and Spotify Website Slowing down is an art, and learning to savor the moment and live life on life’s terms is a lesson in maturity. Montreal-based alt-rockers Oliver Forest captures this philosophy in their new single “No Rush” – available now – along with its accompanying music video featuring the contemporary dance stylings of Maycie-Ann…
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Banned in China After Topping the Box Office, Li Ruijun’s Lyrical Golden Bear Nominee, RETURN TO DUST, Opens Exclusively in Theaters on 7/21
THE NORTH AMERICAN THEATRICAL PREMIERE OF LI’S CONTROVERSIAL AND AWARD-WINNING FILM OPENS AT BROOKLYN’S BAM ROSE CINEMAS ON JULY 21, 2023, WITH ADDT’L MARKETS TO FOLLOW “Return To Dust [features] beautifully-judged performances that radiate warmth and encourage empathy. It marks Li Ruijun as a significant cinematic talent.”– Anna Smith, Deadline Hollywood “This poetic tale of an arranged marriage which blossoms into a true partnership…
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Embark On A Transformative Journey with WRENÉ’s Ethereal Vocals and Synth-Laced Pop Melodies In “METAMORPHOSIS”
“METAMORPHOSIS” YouTube and Spotify Website Pop music; synth-laced, ethereal vocals. It’s a new soundscape. It’s an entirely new genre. It’s anti-pop, if you ask Wrené. Anti-pop, experimental electronic, avante-garde, dark ambient, electronica. It’s a metamorphosis of blended genres to create something undefined. This is Wrené; well-engaged in a mission to redefine how we interpret music while sending a…
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Sonia Aimy and Jbwai Jbwai’s Cultural Fusion Concert On July 6 at The Distillery District
Tickets Available Here Sonia Aimy on Social Media Sonia Aimy Music African Women Acting Information Are you ready for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and cultural fusion? On July 6, 2023, prepare to be mesmerized by Sonia Aimy’s captivating performance from her album Reconnect (Slammin Media/Saimy’s Art). But that’s not all! Joining Sonia on stage is…
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Jazz Vocalist, Fuat Tuaç Releases His Fittingly Titled Second Album, Immigrant
“Stay” YouTube and Spotify “Immigrant” on YouTube; “Asla Unutamam » on YouTube Website Acclaimed Toronto-based jazz vocalist, Fuat Tuaç releases his fittingly titled second album, Immigrant, out now, reflecting on his experiences as an immigrant living in Toronto. Fuat sings in three languages — English, French, and his native Turkish — while curating a potpourri of jazz styles that, like the…
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An Icarus Films -“WHITE BALLS”ON WALLS By Sarah Vos DIGITAL RELEASE: JULY 25 2023& Vimeo-On-Demand EXCLUSIVE STREAMING PREMIERE ON OVID – JULY 14 2023
The slogan “Meet the Icons of Modern Art” needs to be scraped off the glass wall of the Stedelijk, Amsterdam’s Museum of Modern Art. Because precisely who these icons of modern art are is very much the question. Who gets to decide? And who loses out? In 2019, as director Sarah Vos started shooting her…
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Yogi Berra:It Ain’t Over@The Distillery District-Fri.,June 30th,2023
It was a beautiful Friday night leading into the holidays weekend at the legendary Distillery District. On the big screen was- It Ain’t Over.Yogi Berra is a legendary baseball player who has achieved many impressive feats, including 10 World Series rings as a player, winning World Series as a coach, 3 MVP awards, and 18 All-Star…
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Collision Tech Conference@ENERCARE CENTRE,-Mon., JUNE 26-Thursday.,June 29, 2023
By Sally Warburton June 26 – 28, 2023 was the 3rd in-person Collision Conference in Toronto. And it has grown… massively! The 3 day international tech conference was a very, very busy hive of activity! Learning, networking and promoting every type of tech business from every corner of the world. From the minute it started…
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HERBIE HANCOCK@MERIDIAN HALL-SOLD OUT-Thursday,JUNE 29, 2023
Arguably one of the greatest jazz artists of all time, the multi-talented Herbie Hancock entertained the super-enthusiastic sold-out Meridian Hall audience with an amazing performance of his repertoire of music from the 1970’s onwards. “Now in the sixth decade of his professional life, Herbie Hancock remains where he has always been: at the forefront of…
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Sterling K. Brown & Mark Duplass at BIOSPHERE LA Premiere – Tues.,June 27,2023
IN THEATERS AND VIDEO-ON-DEMAND STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 7 Billy (Mark Duplass) and Ray (Sterling K. Brown) are lifelong best friends, brothers from another mother – and the last two men on earth. Their survival is largely due to Ray, a brilliant scientist who designed a domed structure with all the systems necessary to sustain life…
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Maxim Grand Prix Party@Windsor Station, Montreal-Sat.,June 17th,2023
BKONTHESCENE On Saturday night during formula one weekend ,there was only one pit stop you needed to attend-Windsor Station for the Maxim Grand Prix Party. Guests were greeted with signature cocktails and then encountered eye catching luxury sports cars showcased by Dilawri Canada.Also at arms length was the Aston Martin F1 Team, allowing patrons to get up…
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Pink Floyd Exhibition Toronto – Their Mortal Remains@The Better Living Centre at Exhibition-Thurs.,June 15th,2023
By Sally Warburton & BKONTHESCENE Pink Floyd Exhibition Toronto – Their Mortal Remains At The Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place The date has finally arrived! The Pink Floyd Exhibition which has been to London at the Victoria & Albert Museum, Madrid Spain, Los Angeles, Montreal, Rome and Dortmund, Germany And now it opens in…
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Award-winning doc AMERICONNED- NYC/LA/Major city theatrical release June 9 with US/Canada VOD release to follow.
SHINE THE LIGHT FILMSPresents AMERICONNED Directed by: Sean Claffey Award-winning documentary AMERICONNED will open theatrically in New York (Cinema Village), Los Angeles (Laemmle Monica Film Center) and major cities on June 9 with a VOD release in the US and Canada to follow on major platforms on June 13. AMERICONNED: NEW TRAILER: https://youtu.be/0zLqjJzDm8o AMERICONNED is a film about income inequality…
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The Zen Diary, Japanese Film about Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and the sustainable lifestyle
The Zen Diary’ is coming to theatres in Canada! Starring Kenji Sawada, the film ‘The Zen Diary’ will be in theatres in Canada! The collaboration with the famous culinary specialist Yoshiharu Doi allowed the film to highlight seasonal Japanese cuisines. As this film depicts Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and the sustainable lifestyle of the main character, Tsutomu, it is…
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Arcana Kings Ignites Resilience And Strength With Powerful Anthem ‘Soldier On’
“Soldier On” YouTube and Spotify Website To keep fighting despite difficult odds can be hard for the everyday person, but even harder for those involved in the military. Enter the Regina, Saskatchewan- based rock band Arcana Kings as they sing for the troops in their new single, “Soldier On”. The song’s opening is heralded with an impressive use…
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‘Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella’ to open in Canadian theatres on June 9th, 2023
Without Precedent: The Supreme Life of Rosalie Abella‘ will open in Canadian theatres on Friday, June 9th. The documentary is written and directed by Montreal-born Barry Avrich (The Talented Mr. Rosenberg, Made You Look: A True Story about Fake Art) and focuses on Rosalie Abella—Canada’s first female Jewish Supreme Court Judge and third female on the bench. The film features interviews with…
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Award-winning documentary HERE. IS. BETTER. Opening theatrically in NYC/ LA on June 23 with nationwide VOD Release to follow in US/ Canada.
HERE. IS. BETTER. is an award-winning documentary film with unprecedented access inside therapy sessions of men and women Veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A soldier’s story is always personal, but never more than in HERE. IS. BETTER. This powerful feature length documentary offers a uniquely hopeful and impactful perspective on a rising mental health…
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Country Rock Singer Bree Taylor Displays Newfound Strength In “Dauntless”
“Dauntless” YouTube and Spotify Website “Dauntless” Over 150,000 Views and Streams June 6, 2023 CMW Showcase at the Cameron House June 15, 2023 NXNE Showcase at the Wheat Sheaf Tavern July 1, 2023 Mississauga Celebration Square Canada Day July 15, 2023 Mississauga Rotary Ribfest Almost every person has a point in their lives when someone makes them feel like they…
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