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Curtain up (sorta)! Live theatre returns to Toronto April 8

This is not an early April Fool’s Day prank: A new in-person, live, outdoor theatre event is happening on April

It kinda ticks all the boxes, doesn’t it?

A “smart mask?” Yep. Here’s why you might want to consider one. Study: We need more women in recording studios.

We’re quickly approaching a full year since in-person concerts stopped abruptly, without warning — and for who knows how much

Music Canada, the organization that represents the interests of this country’s recorded music industry, recently conducted a survey on how

If you’ve been getting creative and working out at home during this (good grief will it ever end) pandemic, newly

Merry Christmas! Bet you thought there’d be no music news for December 25, did you? Wrong. An original Dave Grohl

As if Canadian musicians don’t have enough to worry about… (Via Sean)

We all know, as fans, this year has been garbage when it comes to music. No concerts, no touring, few

It’s no surprise at this point to learn that the Unison Benevolent Fund won’t be hosting its normal end-of-the-year fundraising

We’ve seen the emergence of what some are calling “pandemic pop,” music that’s been made while in isolation or lockdown.

The Custodian of Toronto Sports – Richard Peddie in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 033 May 27, 2021
Over a 20+ year span, as the Toronto pro sports scene evolved from older venues and stands filled with blue and white (Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts) to a more intense red (Raptors, TFC), and grand coliseums that define the city’s skyline, there is one sports executive in particular who ownership looked to. We’re of course […]
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The Ultimate Backstage Pass – David Kines in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 032 May 17, 2021
In today’s everything-on-demand world, it may be hard for anyone born post-Y2 K to answer a simple question, “where do you watch music videos?” A reasonable answer would be YouTube, Apple Music, or maybe even Tiktok. Prior to the dawn of YouTube in 2005, the answer was easy. MTV if you’re American, and of course […]
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Gamifying the Movie Theatre Experience – Aaron Silverberg in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 031 May 9, 2021
People yearn for live experiences that they can share with others. Though fan and crowd-based events such as sports and concerts may be the source of most of our FOMO, movie theatres are even more appealing. Although the film may be the main attraction, movie theatre owners are constantly looking for new ways to maximize […]
Mark Silver