Canadian Music Week continues this week with many more musical showcases, as well as, various films. This list includes a few of each. The events listed that are accessible with your CMW wristband. All events are 19+ years, unless otherwise stated.
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Canadian Music Week (CMW) officially takes over various Toronto venues today! CMW is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event aimed to expand the growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the Canada’s largest new music festival, CMW spans a ten-day period from May 1 to May 10. READ MORE
This installment of In The City includes an array of events that will stimulate all your senses. READ MORE
The 29th edition of the TD Toronto Jazz Festival 2015 lineup gets underway this summer as over half a million jazz music fans will come together at over 50 Toronto locations to experience one of the city’s largest music festivals. From June 18 – June 29, over 1, 500 musicians will entertain audiences and start the summer right. READ MORE
Canadian Music Week has announced the nominees for the 2015 SiriusXM Indies – 15th Annual Independent Music Awards. Celebrating another year of top independent talent – both Canadian and International – the award show will feature special performances from nominated artists, including The Glorious Sons, Alvvays, Broncho, and Miracles. As well, multi-platinum selling rock act Billy Talent will be headlining the SiriusXM Indies with an exclusive concert performance.
The awards will take place on Saturday May 9th, at the Grand Ballroom in the Sheraton Centre. READ MORE
Sistering and Motion Clothing present the 13th annual Funny Girls & Dynamic Divas, a comedy and music cabaret. The evening will be hosted by leading Funny Girl Elvira Kurt on May 21 at the Glenn Gould Studio, in Toronto.
Canadian Music Week has announced nominations for the 18th annual Canadian Radio Music Awards. Among the nominees are Kiesza, MAGIC! and Hedley. This year’s award show will take place on Friday, May 8th at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The awards celebrate first-time charted artists and honour individuals or groups with some of the most played songs on Canadian radio. This year’s show will feature performances by Dear Rouge, Andee, Virginia to Vegas and Jess Moskaluke. READ MORE
A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a concert by great santur musician Sina Bathaie at the Small World Music Centre. Bathaie recently toured his acclaimed album Sound of Silence and releases of singles “I Remember,” and “Journey.” READ MORE
La Semaine de la Francophonie, Toronto’s premiere annual Francophone festival of arts and culture, celebrates its 15th anniversary with eight days of music, theatre, visual art, film, and food.
From March 20 to 28, la Semaine de la Francophonie will showcase the best Canadian Francophonie has to offer. As one of the biggest events of its kind in Toronto, la Semaine… will offer activities in French at various venues across the city.
Here are some highlights of events taking place across the city. Lots to sample, so take note! READ MORE
