Rastafest & Reggae Music Festival @ Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON - Sat Aug 17th!

Reggae music is back for the 26th staging of the Rastafest & Reggae Music Festival on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Black Creek Pioneer village (North Property)-7060 Jane Street, Toronto

Time: 1:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Rock and sway to the sounds of Reggae’s finest artists while enjoying children/youth entertainment, ancestral drumming, a unique one of a kind Kijiji market place with arts and crafts, as well as food vendors and farmers market.

Featuring Mighty Diamonds, Johnny Clarke, Horace Martin, Sampalue, Michie Mee, Nana McLean, Carol Brown, The Mighty Mystics, Jade Faith, Amazing Papa G

FREE

Website

Info: 416-638-4235 or rastafest1@gmail.com

Beaches Jazz Festival Streetfest @ Queen Street, Toronto, ON - Thurs July 25th - Sat July 27th!

The Beaches Jazz Festival StreetFest
July 25, 26, 27, 2019 – Queen St. E., Toronto, ON (Woodbine to Beech)
Performance Hours: Nightly 7pm-11pm
Queen St E closes at 6pm nightly

StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz Festival signature event showcasing the finest in Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B, Ska and Soul sounds that Toronto has to offer. This season over 45 bands will entertain you along a closed to traffic 2.5 km stretch of Queen Street East located between Woodbine Avenue to the west and Beech Avenue to the east between 6pm and 11pm each night. It’s an annual pilgrimage for tens of thousands of music enthusiasts who flock to the street on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during this final Festival weekend, to groove to the music, swing to the sounds and soak in the street scene and ambience. Each Band plays 4 half-hour sets from 7pm to 11pm nightly. Performance times are staggered between adjoining bands to maximize listening pleasure!

For more details and full schedule click here

Beaches Jazz Festival TD Weekend Series @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Fri July 19th - Sun July 22nd!

Headlining this weekend’s shows in Woodbine Park are some of the biggest names on the scene.

@thefunkfrequency takes to the TD Main Stage Friday at 9:30pm. The Funk Frequency leaves no doubt as to what they are here to do. They come to Funk, and nothing but the whole Funk! Can you dig it?!

@dacruz_band takes to the TD Main Stage Saturday at 9:30pm. Da Cruz describes themselves as Sub Urban Brazilian Music / Tropical New Wave. Da Cruz have translated their angers and joys into extremely danceable songs!

@angelic.francis.music takes to the TD Main Stage Sunday at 4:30pm. Angelique Is a versatile and exceptionally gifted musician. This multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer song writer and composer has wowed audiences across the globe!

@afterfunk takes to the TD Main Stage Sunday at 6:30pm. Championing a new and unique sound, After Funk has been bringing their infectious fun yet thoughtful music to audiences across North America.

Location:  Woodbine Park, 1798 Queen Street East., Toronto, ON

For festival information and full line-up, please visit our website here

Junction Music Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Sat Sept 21st!

On Saturday, September 21st, 2013 let the Music guide you through the Junction !

The Junction Music Festival is a festival of independent music for all ages, taking place September 21st, 2013 in Toronto's Junction Neighbourhood.

Coined as the emerging art and design neighbourhood of Toronto, this eclectic community anchored by Dundas St West & Keele St is home to a festival celebrating local up-and-coming talent and rising stars. Move to the sounds of a collection of musical performances rocking a number of stages both day and night while discovering the celebrated food, drink and nightlife that makes the Junction a must visit Toronto destination.

Bring your family, bring your friends and quench your musical thirst in the Junction!

Artists scheduled to perform include:  Soul Motivators; Zaki Ibrahim; Lemon Bucket Orkestra; Cassava; Bard from the Club; Kingsley Etienne; John T. Davis just to name a few!

The event kicks off at noon, with all of the outdoor portions being all ages. Venues may be subjected to 19+ regulations.

For artists, venues and schedules visit:

http://thejunctionmusicfestival.com/line-up/

The 7th Annual Manifesto Festival, Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 19th - Sun Sept 22nd!

Get ready Toronto - Manifesto’s 7th annual Festival of Community and Culture is coming September 19 – 22, 2013!

Join us as we celebrate the arts, community and culture through a unique experience that only Manifesto provides. See what talented local and national artists have to offer from dance, music, art, education, comedy, food, clothing and crafts, and so much more.

Manifesto’s annual Festival of Community and Culture is a celebrated event in Toronto which attracts over 40,000 attendees over a span of four days. The mission of the festival is to showcase creativity and culture from diverse communities of young people and to support top notch talent.

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Thursday September 19

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Pirates Blend

co-presents Common Thread

Festival Launch Party

feat. Poirier (MTL) . DJ L'oqenz . DJ Nana + special guests

Come join as we kick off the festivities with music, arts and dancing all night long

Where: Measure (296 Brunswick Ave - behind Future Bakery)

When: 9pm

Admission: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/368655

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Friday September 20

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THE BEAT

co-presented by Foundry

An evening of themed beat showcase

feat. Sango . Oddisee . Elaquent . Sunclef . Lancecape . Rich Kidd

Host DJ: mymanhenri (92bpm.com)

Hosted by: wan luv

Where: Adelaide Hall (250 Adelaide St. West - near Duncan St.)

When: 9:30pm

Buy online: http://northerntickets.com/events/the-beat/

Ticket Outlets: Play De Record . Soundscapes . MOOG Audio

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/the-beat-producer-showcase/

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Saturday, September 21

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DAYTIME EVENT >>>

So Much Things To Say:

Evolution Summit

An inspiring array of panel discussions, keynote speakers and mentor classes.

Where: George Brown College Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Dr. - just East of Jarvis)

When: 12pm-8pm

Admission: $5 advance / $10 at door

Tickets & Registration: https://manifestosummit.eventbrite.ca/

View all panel and mentor class details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/so-much-things-to-say-evolution-summit/

EVENING EVENT >>>

Sacred Seven Gallery + 3rd Annual Floor Awards

Where: 918 Bathurst

When: 6pm-1am

Admission: PWYC $5 minimum donation

Sacred Seven Gallery (The Annual Manifesto Art Show)

(6pm-1am)

Headlining: Aboriginal artist and elder Paul ” Dazaunggee” Shilling will highlight healing and the celebration of the spirit.

An art exhibit exploring the theme of evolution with over 25 artists

Performances by: Talwst & NvS

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/sacred-seven-art-exhibition/

The 3rd Annual Floor Awards

(6pm-11pm)

Celebrating the best urban dance artists, educators, youth and community catalysts at our 3rd Annual Floor Awards.

Hosted By: YNOT

DJs: Andy B Bad & Dirty Dale 

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/the-floor-awards/

Pre-event Discussions (RSVP necessary to attend):

4:00pm

Heartist Panel: Heartist will host a panel discussion and audience talk back about the growth of mentor-mentee collaborations in Canada and the ways in which they work and add value to the health of the Canadian arts sector. 

RSVP to: rsvp@themanifesto.ca

4:30pm Dinner, Dance & Dialogue (co-presented by Duo, Tapa, Volcano, York University): A discussion on issues vital to the urban dance community including professional wages, community representation and the creation of space for dialogue and more.

Event is Free | Meal Is $10 | RSVP To: dance@themanifesto.ca

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Sunday, September 22

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Live At The Square

Canada’s largest all-day, outdoor celebration of hip hop culture and beyond!

When: 12pm-11pm

Where: Yonge & Dundas Square

FREE!

Headliners: Jhené Aiko and Souls of Mischief (20th Anniversary)

Also featuring:

Freedom Writers

Ladies First Cypher: Celebrating DJ Mel Boogie’s 20th Anniversary feat. Eternia . Jelly Too Fly . pHoenix Pagliacci . Tara Chase

Notes to Self

Raz Fresco x Blake Carrington

Wolf J. McFarlane

Junia T ft. Juice Money Quartet

Solitair & friends

TFHOUSE

2 O’Clock Fresh Showcase featuring

John River . CALiPH . KZARAW

L the 12th Letter . Sydanie

Veronica Domingues w/ 8-piece live band

Melodic Yoza

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1 Love T.O. presents:

THUGLI w/ Peter Rabbit (buckets) . Lenny Len & MNFSTO Dance Crew

Manifesto & Red Bull Presents: All-Day Cypher Dance Floor

feat. cypher DJ's: Grouch . Mensa . DJ Serious . Fly Lady Di

Dance also on the main stage:

Keep Rockin You BGirl Battle

Last Style Standing

The Graffiti Boxmen Project returns...

Bigger and better!

7th Annual Freshest Goods Market

Creative clothing and accessories from local fashion designers + more!

Freshest Foods Market

Delicious food from a collection of Toronto’s best restaurants and caterers

View full details at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival/2013/events/live-at-the-square/

For the latest updates visit our festival website at:

http://www.themanifesto.ca/festival

Twitter & Instagram: manifesto_to

Afrofest @ Woodbine Park, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 6th and Sun Jul 7th!

Welcome to the 25th Annual Afrofest!  The festival was started in 1989 through a vision of broaden the perception of African music and culture.  The incredible growth the festival has seen, from 2,000 people at the first one day festival to over 100,000 visitors over a week end, mirrors the growth of the African communities in Toronto over the same time.  In 1989 there were said to be just 20,000, almost half of those from Ghana.  Today the African community in the Toronto area numbers over 400,000 representing close to 10% of the overall population.

Location: Woodbine Park, Queen and Woodbine

Time:  Sat and Sun,  1p to 10p rain or shine

Admission:  Free

For more info:

http://afrofest.ca/

The Small World Music Festival, Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Thurs Sept 20th - Sun Sept 30th!

Small World Music launches their 2012 Fall Festival at Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto with The Battle of Santiago and Rambunctious.
Doors 8p/Show 9p

FREE EVENT - Festival Launch with The Battle of Santiago, Rambunctious plus DJ medicineman

Thu Sep 20, 2012

  

Small World Music launches their 2012 Fall Festival at Lula Lounge with The Battle of Santiago and Rambunctious with DJ medicineman
The Battle of Santiago blends afro-cuban rhythms, screaming rock guitars, dub basslines and soaring horns and flutes. Exploring the boundaries of rhythm and sound, The Battle of Santiago presents a unique experience, carefully walking on the edge of rock and world music, developing a new genre they call Afro-Cuban Post-Rock.
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Rambunctious is noisy, very active, and hard to control, usually as a result of excitement or youthful energy. Nine horns plus one drummer equals dance party. You make a title, we make a song. Toronto rabble-rouser Michael Louis Johnson leads jams of swing, funk, balkan-beat and more.

Fanfare Ciocarlia (Romania) with Lemon Bucket Orkestra (Canada)

Fri Sep 21, 2012

  

Fanfare Ciocarlia are one of the world’s greatest live bands, their energy and ingenuity having won them fans from Melbourne to Memphis, Tokyo to Toulouse. Having learned their craft at the feet of their fathers and grandfathers Fanfare’s members proudly approach every concert as a challenge to both entertain audiences and keep the true spirit of Gypsy music alive.

FREE EVENT - Small World In The Square

Sat Sep 22, 2012

Small World in the Square is our “festival within a festival”. It’s the most ambitious single day of concert and workshop programming in Small World history, and a fitting marquee celebration of our 11th anniversary. Appropriate to the occasion of our anniversary, we’ll feature mainstage concerts from Canadian and international artists both profiled and emerging, as well as 15-minute workshops in the InterAction tent.
Featured Artists:
Jayme Stone
The Gunsmith & MoHit
Kendra Ray
Focus Way
Marakatu Mar Aberto
Aline Morales
Wesli
The Battle of Santiago
Marco Calliari
MAKU Soundsystem
Lemon Bucket Orkestra

Deolinda (Portugal)
Tue Sep 25, 2012

    

Deolinda is the central character in the musical project by this Portuguese ensemble of the same name. This quartet of young musicians, from diverse musical backgrounds, draws on the roots of Portuguese traditional and popular music in creating their wildly flamboyant, sometimes comic performances.

Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble

Wed Sep 26, 2012

The Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble was formed in 2002 with some of the best musicians and dancers in Toronto. The Ensemble combines El Toque,El Baile y El Canté (Flamenco guitar, dance and singing) the three pillars of Flamenco. The Jorge Miguel Flamenco Ensemble is dedicated to presenting authentic and traditional Flamenco in Canada and abroad.

Yura Rafaliuk

Thu Sep 27, 2012

Yura Rafaliuk is the frontman/cimbalom-ist of the Ukrainian folk band Ludy Dobri. He has traveled across Ukraine unearthing traditional music and re-envisioning it with his band of “Good People.” This will be his second appearance at Small World Music Festival; this year he will be backed by members of the Lemon Bucket Orkestra.

Salsa Saturday with Moda Eterna

Sat Sep 29, 2012

  

Luisito Orbegoso leads Toronto’s Moda Eterna is headed by one of Toronto’s most in-demand musicians, Luisito Orbegoso. Moda Eterna plays classic salsa that has withstood different eras. “It’s hard-hitting 80s salsa that highlights the Ray Barretto repetoire,” says Orbegoso. Luis Orbegoso (known in the latin recording industry as “Luisito”) was born in Lima, Perú in 1971 and moved to Canada in 1972. He graduated from Humber College music program and was a student of Memo Acevedo (professor of percussion at New York University). Luisito jump-started his career as a professional bongo player with Memo’s ground breaking salsa band “Banda Brava” in 1993. He has performed and/or recorded with Luis Mario Ochoa & Cimarrón, Dominicanada, Jerry Gonzalez, Hilton Ruiz, Oscar de León, Hilario Durán, David Virelles, Nick Ali, Jane Bunnett, Diego Marulanda & Pacande, Chucho Valdéz, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, Changuito, Giovanny Hidalgo, Ralph Irrizarry, Nelly Furtado, Kenwood Dennard and far too many more to list here. Luisito is one of the most in-demand percussionists in Toronto.
 

Brazilian Blend - Fall Festival Finale

Sun Sep 30, 2012

  

Small World Music wraps up with a Fall Festival finale party and concert at Lula Lounge on September 30th
Maracatu Mar Aberto is the sound of the “Open Sea” – the rhythm of oars and song carried over the ocean, a little game they play with drums, voice and dance.
With its roots in Brazil’s maracatu de baque virado, Maracatu Mar Aberto is a workshop and performance group that performs and studies that northern Brazilian genre from Recife. Their style is traced through the lineage of Maracatu Estrela Brilhante do Recife and Mestre Walter de França, Trovão das Minas and Maracatu Nunca Antes. It’s a living tradition of maracatu developed collectively in a local context. Not simply miming an old folkloric tradition Maracatu Mar Aberto is growing in its new Canadian home.
Like their name, they play with the influences that have traveled from Africa to Brazil and onwards to Toronto and beyond.Their show is pure rhythm, emotion, movement and excitement.
Featuring:
Maria Bonita & The Band
DJ eLman (Dos Mundos Radio)
Maracatu Mar Aberto

 For tickets and more info visit:  http://smallworldmusic.com

Irie Music Festival @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Sat Jul 30th - Mon Aug 1st

The Irie Music Festival includes live music, dance presentation and art exhibitions celebrating Caribbean culture.

You can also catch some of Canada’s most exciting, emerging soul/R&B, artists at IRIE Soul, presented in association with Urban Music Week at Yonge Dundas Square for one day only on Saturday, July 30th

See some classic music films, free, under the stars at Nathan Phillips Square July 30th and 31st and experience the creativity of IRIE Green Art inside the Rotunda at Toronto City Hall from Friday, July 29th to August 1st.

Performers include: Bunji Garlin, Fab 5, and L.U.S.T. (Lukie D, Thriller U, Singing Melody and Tony Curtis)

Schedule for Sat July 30th @ Yonge-Dundas Square

http://iriemusicfestival.com/2011/07/23/yonge-dundas-square-2/

Schedule for Sat July 30th - Mon Aug 1st @ Queen's Park

http://iriemusicfestival.com/2011/07/24/queens-park-2

Canadian Music Week @ Various Locations, Toronto, ON - Wed Mar 9th - Sun Mar 13th!

800 Artists, 55 Venues, 5 nights

The Canadian Music Fest takes place from March 9th - 13th with music conferences, concerts, interviews, the Indie Awards and more!

Here's just a sample of the urban/hip-hop/r&b/soul/reggae/ska artists participating

Ania Soul
Wednesday March 09, 2011 @ 1:00AM
Czehoski, 678 Queen St. West 416-366-6787
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.


Isis (of Thunderheist)
Sirius Satellite Presents Land of Talk
Presented by: Sirius Satellite Radio and Billions Corporation
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 9:30PM
The Opera House, 735 Queen St. East 416-466-0313
All ages All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $18.00 ea

The Bovine's Annual CMF Closing Party
Presented by: Jagermeister
Sunday March 13, 2011 @ :
Bovine Sex Club, 542 Queen St. West 416 504 4239
19+ All wristbands accepted



Sirius Satellite Presents Land of Talk
Cadence Weapon
Presented by: Sirius Satellite Radio and Billions Corporation
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 10:30PM
The Opera House, 735 Queen St. East 416-466-0313
All ages All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $18.00 ea.


CMF Showcase!
Empire Isis
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 12:00AM
Comfort Zone, 480 Spadina Ave 416-975-0909
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.



Boombox Saints
Presented by: The McKee Agency
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 10:00PM
CLUB XS, 261 Richmond Street West 416-598-1632
19+ All wristbands accepted


Peter Jackson
Presented by: The McKee Agency
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 12:15AM
CLUB XS, 261 Richmond Street West 416-598-1632
19+ All wristbands accepted


Kidd Rasta and the Peacemakers
CMF Showcase!
Presented by: Live Nation
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 8:20PM
Revival, 783 College St. 416-535-7888
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.


Saidah Baba Talibah
CMF Showcase!
Presented by: Live Nation
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 12:00AM
Revival, 783 College St. 416-535-7888
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.


Dub Inc.
Focus on France
Presented by: UBI France
Thursday March 10, 2011 @ 9:00PM
Rivoli, 334 Queen St. West 416-596-1908
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.

FRANCO M @ CMW 2011
Presented by: M For Montreal
Friday March 11, 2011 @ 4:00PM
El Mocambo (Downstairs), 464 Spadina Avenue 416 777 1777
19+ All wristbands accepted


Justin Nozuka
Presented by: Much Music
Friday March 11, 2011 @ 9:15PM
The Ballroom, 145 John Street 416.597.2695
All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $15.00 ea.


Rich London
Presented by: LT Shame & The Shamis Family
Friday March 11, 2011 @ 12:00AM
El Mocambo (Upstairs), 464 Spadina Ave 416-777-1777
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.


Factor Breakthrough Series
Presents: Kaya
Friday March 11, 2011 @ 11:00PM
Czehoski, 678 Queen St. West 416-366-6787
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.


Factor Breakthrough Series
Presents: Tanika Charles aka Mz. Chawls and The Wonderfuls
Friday March 11, 2011 @ 12:00AM
Czehoski, 678 Queen St. West 416-366-6787
19+ All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $10.00 ea.



Art of Fresh
The Main Ingredient
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ 10:00PM
Revival, 783 College St. 416-535-7888
19+ All wristbands accepted


Shad @
The Indie Awards
Presented by: XM Satellite Radio
Saturday March 12, 2011 @ 10:05PM
Canadian Room, (inside Royal York Hotel) 100 Front St. W. 905-858-4747
All ages All wristbands accepted
BUY TICKETS - $30.00 ea.

By your wristband at: http://canadianmusicfest.com/wristbands/

Visit the CMW website at: http://canadianmusicfest.com

Check out the full schedule at: http://canadianmusicfest.com/schedule/