*1st Annual RISE Edutainment Convention*
A 3-Day event providing emerging young, local talent & artists the tools and knowledge they need to take their craft to the next level!
We've curated 2 concerts, 5 arts & business workshops, 2 panels, a grant info session and huge networking opportunities.
- FREE Artist Development Workshops
- FREE Financial Literacy Workshops
- FREE Grant Council networking Sessions
- Train of Thought Panel Discussion Feat. Director X & Gavin Sheppard (Founder of The Remix Project)
- Unlimited Networking opportunities with artists/producers from Toronto
- 2 Concerts held at the George Weston Recital Hall featuring: Shi Wisdom, John River, Freedom Writers, Britta Badour, Plaitwrights, Mr.Ohonsi P. , 1st Ladies of Rebellion, and many more!
Bringing those RISE VIBES to the ENTIRE CITY, and an END to the "Screwface" mentality!
RSVP@riseedutainment.com to hold your spot in the FREE workshops, panels and info sessions.
Early bird Tickets prices are now reduced to $10 or $15 at the door.
Ticket Master (search Edutainment Concert)
Peace, Love, & #RISE!
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Fri OCT 25TH!
EDUTAINMENT EVENT 1: R.I.S.E & RHYME CONCERT Ft. Freedom Writers & John River
"We are bridging the gap between Emerging and Professional Artists."
Edutainment Event 1: THE R.I.S.E AND RHYME CONCERT
Featuring Freedom Writers and John River
The R.I.S.E and Rhyme Concert celebrates hip hop and spoken word in Toronto. Artists will use their lyrics to provoke thought and educate, redefining what it means to be a True Emcee.
Feature Artists:
Freedom Writers
John River
Britta B
Lishai
Ohm
1st Ladies of the Rebellion
Erik Flowchild
Patrick Walters & Ifrah Hussein
Qi & DeZ
Mubashir Mobi Mawla
Hosted by Randell Adjei and Jahmil French.
Tickets:
$10 in advance at www.ticketmaster.ca (search Edutainment Concert) or R.I.S.E. Mondays
$15 at the door
Discounted tickets available for non-profits and community groups
Location:
Toronto Centre for the Arts (at the George Weston Recital Hall!)
5040 Yonge Street www.tocentre.com
Time:
Doors at 7pm, show starts at 7:30 sharp.
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Presented by R.I.S.E Edutainment, with support from the City of Toronto Culture's Innovation, Opportunity and Prosperity Program, the Edutainment Convention is three jam packed days of performances and learning, including hip hop, spoken word & vocal workshops to educate and build the capacities of Toronto’s emerging artist, a grant information session, artist panel and two concerts to inspire and entertain.
Concert tickets are $10 in advance for each concert on Ticket Master or at R.I.S.E. Mondays; $15 at the door!!!
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For more Edutainment Convention Event Info:
Edutainment Event 2: Art and Business Conference:
https://www.facebook.com/events/388325304627406/
Edutainment Event 3: Soulful Vocals Concert:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1407830776112203/
SUN OCT 27TH!
EDUTAINMENT EVENT 3: THE SOULFUL VOCALS CONCERT Ft. Shi Wisdom & Plaitwrights
The closing event for the Edutainment Convention celebrates vocalists and musical instruments. Each act will use their art to inspire and empower. This Celebration will shed light on the power and inspiration of strong vocals. Featuring Shi Wisdom and Playwrights, the event will close the convention on a high note.
Featured Artists:
Shi Wisdom
Playwrights
Charmie & Renee
Dread Eye
Juvon Taylor
Vannessa Lu & Shadrack Jackman
Gadda
Monday Blake
Savannah-Re Simpson
Hosted by Tika Simone
& Special Guest TBA
Tickets:
$10 in advance at www.ticketmaster.ca (search Edutainment Concert) or R.I.S.E. Mondays
$15 at the door
Discounted tickets available for non-profits and community groups
Location:
Toronto Centre for the Arts (at the George Weston Recital Hall!)
5040 Yonge Street www.tocentre.com
Time:
Doors at 7pm, show starts at 8pm sharp.
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Presented by R.I.S.E Edutainment, with support from the City of Toronto Culture's Innovation, Opportunity and Prosperity Program, the Edutainment Convention is three jam packed days of performances and learning, including hip hop, spoken word & vocal workshops to educate and build the capacities of Toronto’s emerging artist, a grant information session, artist panel and two concerts to inspire and entertain.
Concert tickets are $10 in advance for each concert on Ticket Master or at R.I.S.E. Mondays; $15 at the door!!!
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Watch as Toronto continues to RISEEEE!!
