On April 10, 2024, Pinkpantheress (Victoria Walker) singer-songwriter and producer from the UK, played a packed Beanfield Theater in Montreal with BKTHERULA opening for her. BKTHERULA opened the night with an enjoyable performance, that got the crowd pumped with an energetic set, complete with bubble gun antics. [caption id="attachment_77835" width="1024"] BKTHERULA at Beanfield in Montreal; Photo by: SD Photoart MTL-Sam Duchoeny[/caption] At 8:55 pm, ahead of schedule,  Pinkpantheress took the stage welcomed by her screaming fans. She kicked off her set with Bre ..read more

Sunday, September 17th, 2023, saw the final day of Ottawa's CityFolk festival, and to say it was the biggest day is an understatement. Fans lined up at the gates at 5 p.m. waiting for the arrival of tonight's incredible headliners to hit the stage, and the anticipation was all worth it in the end. [caption id="attachment_75791" width="1024"] Julian Taylor performs at Cityfolk in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron[/caption] Toronto Ontario native Julian Taylor took to the TD main stage at 6 p.m. on the final day of Ottawa’s CityFolk Music Festival. Not only is Taylor a singer-songwriter, but he is al ..read more

Day 4’s lineup for CityFolk Music Festival sure didn’t disappoint, so much that fans were lined up to get inside before gates opened and the entire front of the stage was packed with screaming teenage fans anxiously awaiting the artists as of 5:00 p.m. [caption id="attachment_75619" width="1024"] Kristine St-Pierre performs at Cityfolk in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron[/caption] Being a 5-time nominee for the Country Music Association of Ontario Francophone Artist of the Year, no doubt folk-roots musician Kristine St-Pierre earned her spot at CityFolk this year. Kicking off day 3 on the Courtsid ..read more

Thursday, July 20th, The Kemptville Live Music Festival officially roared back to life and we were there for it. The headliner for the night was Canadian blues/rock legend, Colin James and what a time he gave us! Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of seeing Colin many times and I really think he just keeps getting better each time. Thursday night in Kemptville, he was in top form and that always translates into a good time for the crowd too. [caption id="attachment_74643" width="1024"] Colin James, July 20, Kemptville Live. Photo: Ron Pettitt[/caption] Sharing the stage with Colin James ar ..read more

After a day of severe weather and even a confirmed tornado RBC Bluesfest continued as normal with notable performances by Amos The Transparent, Angelina Hunter Trio, Avery Raquel, The War on Drugs and headliner Mumford and Sons. In spite of the earlier severe weather large crowds, once again, descended on LeBreton Flats for night 6 of the 2023 RBC Bluesfest. [caption id="attachment_39302" width="1024"] Amos the Transparent at RBC Bluesfest Music Festival in Ottawa, ON Photo: Rob Blanchette[/caption] Ottawa's own Amos the Transparent kicked things off on the RBC Stage while our friends the Ang ..read more

Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce the winners for the 22nd Anniversary of the Jim Beam® INDIES which took place June 8, 2023 at History in Toronto. The Jim Beam® INDIES are a celebration of new music, and the artists and teams who inspire the independent spirit, both nationally and internationally. Hosted by Shreya Khanna, on air correspondent for Entertainment Tonight ET Canada and host of Live Nation Fans, the Jim Beam® INDIES included performances by Jim Beam® Talent Search winners FKB, AR Paisley, Aysanabee, Brett Kissel, Maestro Fresh Wes, and a special guest concert by 2023 Vid ..read more

AWARDS INCLUDE BEST TEAMWORK AT A VENUE, AGENT OF THE YEAR, FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, INDUSTRY IMPACT, AND MORE. TORONTO, ON (June 2023) – Canadian Music Week (CMW) and the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) are happy to announce the recipients of the 2023 Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs). [caption id="attachment_73327" width="1024"] Digging Roots provided photo[/caption] The CLMIAs, hosted by two-time JUNO Award winners Digging Roots, took place on June 9th as part of CMW, and showcased performances from Katherine Li, Ashley Sienna, and Charlie Edward. This year ma ..read more

General Onsale Begins Monday, March 13 at 10am Local at Ticketmaster.ca Today, legendary singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie announced his 2023 Sing A Song All Night Long tour with very special guests and one of the best-selling bands of all time, Earth, Wind & Fire. Produced by Live Nation, the 20-city arena tour kicks off Friday, August 4th at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, with stops across North America in Chicago, Toronto, New York, and more before wrapping up on Friday, September 15th at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. [capt ..read more

Triple win for Aysanabee Blue Moon Marquee and Snotty Nose Rez Kids walk away with two Andrea Menard takes Métis Artist/Group of the Year The Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) today announced The SSIMAs winners in 16 categories.  Nominees were feted at a special ceremony at Canada’s National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Attended by hundreds, the two-hour show was hosted by Sarain Fox and featured performances by Aysanabee, Indian City, Andrea Menard, Plex and Joel Wood.  Algonquin Elder and the University of Ottawa Chancellor Claudette Commanda opened the proc ..read more

OTTAWA – Wednesday, February 22, 2023 RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced one of their best lineups ever. Featured acts on the mainstage include Shania Twain (July 6); Weezer (July 7); Robert Plant & Alison Krauss (July 8); Death Cab for Cutie (July 9); Foo Fighters (July 12); Mumford & Sons (July 13); Charlotte Cardin (July 14); Pitbull (July 15); and The Smile (July 16). The festival will offer an abundance of great acts such as ‘Rock N Roll Hall of Famers’ Foo Fighters, who attracted one of the largest crowds ever for the festival in 2018. "As usual, the ‘fest will present a w ..read more