Category: Showcase
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ONE OF MUSIC’S LOST BOYS NO MORE, WOLFGANG WEBB RETURNS WITH A SECOND ALBUM OF OBSIDIAN NIGHTTIME MUSINGS
Wolfgang Webb creates music during the hours when most of the world lies dormant, harnessing the quiet darkness that fuels his soul. The half-Austrian, Canadian artist—who stepped away from the music industry decades ago to craft anonymous compositions for film and television—has once again channeled his insomnia into art with his sophomore album, ‘The Lost…
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Departure, The Reimagined Canadian Music Week-May 2025 @Hotel X,
By Sally Warburton, Wayne Baggs &BKONTHESCENE The first inaugural Departure music conference took place the week of May 6 – 11, 2025. Departure, the reimagined Canadian Music Week, embodied and honoured the spirit that defines the Canadian and global creative community. It was a true celebration of artistry. Departure is where the world’s talent in music, art,…
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Hot Docs-Thurs.,April 24th- Sun.,May 4th,2025
By Wayne Baggs & BKONTHESCENE We started the festival on Friday to watch The Ambassador at The Bell Lightbox.FRI, APR 25 THE LAST AMBASSADOR A female advocate who held office from the unofficial office in Vienna, Manizha Bakhtari to this day is Afghanistan’s only female ambassador. Her relentless and fearless approach defies the Taliban’s gender discrimination…
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The VIP Premiere Of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO @ The Pavilion at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. -Thursday, May 1,2025
Photography By Edwin Luk We had the pleasure of being invited to the Red Carpet for the VIP premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s OVO in Toronto! In attendance were celebrities across film, television, and music industries arrived on site dispute the heavy rain. A multitude of Photographers ,videographers and journalist captured the star-studded red carpet arrivals; and…
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Spring for Peace 2025, Hosted by Peacebuilders Canada and presented by Mattamy Homes @The Globe And Mail Centre -Thursday, May 1, 2025
Photography By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the stunning Globe and Mail Centre, the annual event-Spring for Peace 2025, Hosted by Peacebuilders Canada celebrated 22 years of championing restorative justice for youth and fostering change in our communities. This year’s gala was an unforgettable evening featuring: Keynote Speakers and personalities: CFL legend Michael “Pinball” Clemons…
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TASTE OF THE DRAFT 2025 @Schreiber Foods Headquarters, 400 N. Washington St., Green Bay, WI – Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Yes, this is the iconic yearly event during Superbowl week, but now it has taken it’s own identity and “TASTE” with the combination of the NFL draft and amazing chefs, to kick off draft week in Green Bay, Wisconsin. GENYOUth, welcomed attending guests to the first-ever Taste of the Draft in Green Bay on April…
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DEPARTUREHONOURS INFLUENTIAL MUSIC VISIONARIES, FEATURING DALLAS GREEN (CITY AND COLOUR), TEGAN AND SARA, AND TIA WOOD, AMONG OTHERS, WITH FORMER CMW PRESIDENT & CEO NEILL DIXON RECEIVING THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Departure Honours takes place Wed. May 7 at 6:00PM Initial lineup of Industry Supporters and Partners announced including Amazon Music, CIMA, Live Nation Canada, Music Canada, Seeing Red, Slaight Music, SOCAN, Ticketmaster, among many others Departure Honours pre-sale tickets now available, general ticket sales begin April 8 In advance of Canadian music’s biggest weekend, Loft Entertainment and Oak View Group (OVG) announced Departure Honours,…
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Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 @6:00pm.
Save the date for Departure Honours, an intimate reception showcasing and celebrating notable changemakers, emerging voices, and milestones within the industry taking place in Hotel X Toronto’s New Fort Hall on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00pm.Dallas Green (City and Colour) and Tia Wood are set to perform at the event, alongside a special presentation by Tegan and Sara, highlighting their foundation’s mission to invest in the potential of…
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Sean Jones at the Windsor Arms Every Thursdays for 3 Months Residency Til June/July 2025
By Sally Warburton Last week, March 27th, Sean Jones started his 3 month long gig at the iconic Windsor Arms. Every Thursday Sean Jones and his band will be performing nostalgic songs and R & B influenced music. The Juno Award-winning R&B Artist Sean Jones has an exclusive 3-month residency at the iconic Windsor Arms…
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Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025
By Shannen Johnston &Jesse Read Crunchyroll Takes Toronto Event @ Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave) on the 3rd Floor-Tues.,April 1st,2025 It was an Anime Lovers delight with excited fans,journalist &photographers were in attendance for the Crunchyroll Takes Toronto event on April 1! Totally not an April Fool’s joke, as invited guest celebrated anime’s meteoric rise at an exclusive Toronto event for anime lovers…
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2x JUNO Winner Steve Marriner Brings Analog Grease to “I Can’t Dance” With a Swaggering Blues Reimagining of the Genesis Classic
“I Can’t Dance” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram From harmonica to baritone guitar, from frontman to producer, Steve Marriner has spent over two decades shaping the sound of modern blues. With two JUNO Awards for his work with MonkeyJunk, a career spent touring with Colin James, and collaborations with Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, and Blue Rodeo, Marriner has become…
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The 32nd annual Hot Docs Festival-April 24 to May 4, 2025
By Sally Warburton The reveal of films for the Hot Docs film Festival was held at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on Tuesday, March 25. The reveal included preview clips of some of the documentary films from all over the world, the themes depicted in the films and that there is a strong…
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Canadian Film Fest In Toronto – The19th Season! Mon.,March 24th-Sun., March 29th,2025
By Sally Warburton For almost two decades, Canadian Film Fest has brought together the indie filmmaking community of The North. With a solid dedication to Canadian voices, it showcases films from Canada’s filmmakers – telling stories taking place in Canada and from all over the world. During the CFF is a series of industry events. These…
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Heather Christine Breathes New Life Into a Jazz Classic With ‘C’est Magnifique’
Mississauga-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine revisits her solo travels in France with a fresh, Latin-infused take on the Cole Porter standard, accompanied by the renowned Bill King Trio. MP3s, WAVs, Photos, Bio and All Assets Here C’est Magnifique” Spotify Website I Facebook I Instagram When Mississauga, Ontario-based jazz pop vocalist Heather Christine graduated from college, she set out for a…
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Comicon Toronto @M.T.C.C. -Fri., March 14th -Sun., March 16th, 2025
Photography By Wayne Baggs, BKONTHESCENE & Alon Weiss We had the opportunity to visit The Metro Toronto Convention Center as droves of costumed rabid fans miraculously turned the venue into a landscape of fantasy, dreams and imagination, celebrating the fandom of anime, Sci-Fi, comics, and video games. Once again presented by FAN EXPO Canada, as it was…
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Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine
Photography By YYZ Events Goddess of Slide: The Untold Story of Ellen Mcllwaine is a film by renowned Canadian documentary filmmaker and cinematographer Alfonso Maiorana. The screening was moderated by Canadian television personality Michael Williams. This documentary pays tribute to Ellen Mellwaine, the Canadian musician who fought for her right to play the slide guitar.…
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TOYS AS ART, ART INSPIRED BY TOYS:MATTEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY GROUP EXHIBITION
top row: “Thrill Of It All” by Brandi Milne, “An Ode To All That’s Good and Real Within” by HERA of Herakut, “The Pocket Medusa” by Soey Milk, and “Attack of the 150 ft. Barbie” by Eric Joyner bottom row: “Portrait of Barbie” by Marion Peck, “Masters” by Mark Todd, and “Barbie with Meat” by…
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Rosanne Cash at Koerner Hall – Fri.,March 7, 2025
By Wayne Baggs Rosanne Cash delivered a stunning performance at Koerner Hall on March 7, bringing warmth, wisdom, and an effortless command of the stage. Backed by her longtime musical partner and husband, John Leventhal, Cash took the audience on a journey through her rich catalog, blending folk, country, and Americana with storytelling that felt…
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National Home Show @Enercare Centre-Fri.,March 7th-Sun.,March 16th,2025
We had the opportunity to visit the National Home Show @Enercare Centre, every square foot related to Homes and more! The event is on til March 16th as everyone will see something they will like and connect with. Get your tickets: https://torontohomeshows.com/ On the Enbridge Main Stage! Catch home and design experts Colin & Justin,…
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Hockey Hall of Fame Media Event – 4 Nations Face-Off display and newly engraved 4 Nations Cup revealed – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
What an epic NHL break and a change to the All-Star format as Team Canada thrilled hockey fans last month with their triumphant win over the USA to win the inaugural trophy for the 4 Nations. Hockey Hall of Fame opened an exhibit showcasing artifacts from the incredible 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, including items from…
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