The 2015 Polaris Music Prize Short List has been announced, highlighting this year’s top 10 albums up for consideration. ALVVAYS – Alvvays BADBADNOTGOOD & GHOSTFACE KILLAH – Sour Soul (Vinyl)BRAIDS – Deep in the Iris CARIBOU – Our Love JENNIFER CASTLE – Pink City DRAKE – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late TOBIAN JESSO…
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Break Out West 2015 line-up launched
Tuesday morning, Break Out West debuted a multi-genre line-up of up and coming Western Canadian talents to grace the stages at the 2015 Festival in Victoria. Running in conjunction with Rifflandia Festival, Break Out West Festival and Conference takes place September 17-20, 2015 at venues throughout the Garden City. Weekend Rifflandia Festival wristbands include all…
Harrison Festival of the Arts 2015
The 37th Annual Harrison Festival Of The Arts is set to get underway in just over a week away. If you haven’t already, make your plans and get your tickets to the world class music festival with small town roots. For nine days, July 11 – 19, 2015, the hamlet of Harrison Hot Springs is…
Make Music Vancouver 2015
Wednesday evening, the streets of Gastown will once again be filled with the sounds of music. For the fourth year, Make Music Vancouver presents a day of music, hundreds of music acts, absolutely free! The grass-roots volunteer run event shuts down Water Street in Vancouver and transforms the pavement into a series of stages and performance spaces….
Top 10 Grossing Concert Tours of 2014
After a record breaking 2013 at the box office, 2014 continued live music’s rise. This year’s attendance wained slightly after last year’s 30% gains but due to higher ticket prices the overall box office grew 3.4% nearly hitting $2billion for the Top 10 Grossing Tours alone. One Direction claimed the top spot on the year…
American Music Awards 2014 Winners
Last night, the American Music Awards were presented at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. Hosted by Pitbull, the light and entertaining show moved along well keeping the music performances at the forefront. The AMAs have always highlighted popular culture and provided a showcase for buzz-worthy artists and new music. Performances included; Taylor Swift,…
Twelve 2014 Christmas Craft Markets
Even though it’s bright and sunny, Christmas is just around the corner and time is ticking away. Handmade Gifts and DIY Crafts are becoming more and more popular in the age of Christmas commercialism. Here is some of the Christmas Craft Markets and Holiday Fairs to get your Holiday shopping started: Circle Craft Christmas Market…