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America is confident it’s in a post-COVID music festival world. Behold and be jealous. [UPDATED]

The US has been vaccinating people against COVID-19 like crazy. It’s to the point where the CDC says it’s okay

By Julia Wallace Since no one reads (well, maybe that’s a bit harsh), here are a few highlights from a very,

Riot Fest is coming and the first wave of announcements have arrived. You will note for each site, Toronto, Chicago

There was a time not that long ago when summer music festivals were a thing for Europeans and (maybe) Australians.

Photo pass? You don’t need no stinkin’ photo pass. And you don’t need to spend thousands on a pro camera,

As Michael says in his email “I had a pretty good vantage point last night at Riot Fest and I

Well, this is a fine surprise. The Cure will headline the Toronto stop of Riot Fest on September 6-7 at

Yes, it’s a tiny bit depressing to hear about a show in September when the trees haven’t even budded yet,

Being your Authentic Self – Richard Crouse in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 035 July 2, 2021
You would be given a free pass if you forgot that before the rise of the social media influencer there were already pundits and personalities on TV, radio and print. There’s just been that much exponential change in the media business over the last 15 years. Yet today, those who were formerly the audience are […]
Mark Silver
The Business of Radio – Elliott Hurst in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 034 June 21, 2021
The commercialization of streaming audio is not a new phenomenon. Going back 100 years, it was simply known by another name, broadcasting. With the launch, rise and now transition to digital and apps, the business models of audio-preneurs have generally been the same, mostly because of the challenge of measurement, a problem audio’s cousin television […]
Mark Silver
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 […]
Mark Silver