1 hour ago 'I’m extremely nervous': Students rock out on stage for Bluesfest's final night

Be in the Band and Blues in the Schools programs offer students chance to perform at Ottawa's biggest music festival.

Sport

33 h. ago Canadian woman has died after attending music festival in Belgium, Tomorrowland says

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the festival on Friday, a spokeswoman for the Tomorrowland music festival says

Events

34 h. ago Authorities investigating death of Canadian woman at Belgian music fest

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium on Friday and later died in hospital. Local authorities are investigating.

Economics

4 d. ago Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

Culture

6 d. ago Immigration minister won’t say if Canada considering barring British, Irish rappers

OTTAWA — A prominent Jewish organization is pushing for Canada to deny entry to two bands being investigated in the U.K. after their appearance at a popular British music festival last month. In late June the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs asked the ministers of public safety and immigration to bar Irish rap group […]

Politics

6 d. ago ACISA Is Celebrating 10 Years of Vibrant Brampton SummerFest in Style With Prominent Bollywood and Popular Punjabi Artists

Punjabi and Bollywood Stars like Miss Pooja, Zora Randhawa, Ananya Chakraborty, and Amanat Ali are performing at Brampton’s most loved music & dance festival – VIBRANT BRAMPTON SUMMERFEST! BRAMPTON, Ontario — Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the dazzling sights and sounds of the very spirited South Asian culture. Vibrant Brampton is […]

Culture

9 d. ago Music festival raises funds to pay B.C. ostrich farm’s legal fees

The stage is being set up for the Live Stock Music Festival, a fundraising event to help with the legal fees incurred by Universal Ostrich Farm Inc.

Culture

9 d. ago Canada’s largest outdoor festival hit with lawsuit over music licensing fees

The FEQ started on July 3, just as they were hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

Culture

9 d. ago Music festival cancelled after petition against ‘one of world’s most famous anti

Petition organizers described West as someone who has 'repeatedly and openly espoused the symbolism and ideology associated with the darkest period of modern world history'

Culture

1 week ago Family of Canadian woman detained by ICE pleads for her release

Paula Callejas, 45, has been detained by ICE three months, moving between multiple detention centres and costing her family $25,000 in legal fees.

Other

1 week ago Downtown residents say public urination — not noise — is top concern near Cowboys Music Festival

'When you have people living in the basement and somebody (urinating) on their window — that's not right,' said one resident

Culture

1 week ago Theatre, music and poetry abound at Found Festival this weekend

The festival, at several Edmonton venues and outdoor spaces in Old Strathcona and beyond, runs July 9-13.

Culture

1 week ago ‘It’s been pretty miserable’: New Cowboys location prompts resident complaints

This is the first year Cowboys Music Festival is operating in its new location at Cowboys Park, formally Shaw Millennium Park.

Other

2 w. ago Canadian woman says after CRA mistakenly declared her dead, she has been ‘resurrected’

CRA 'cut off my pension, deactivated my SIN and now ... I have just $7 to my name,' the 65-year-old from Vancouver posted online when the issue was ongoing

Events

2 w. ago Canadian woman says she lost her pension and SIN after CRA mistakenly declared her dead

'Now I have no income, no access to support, and just $7 to my name,' the 65-year-old from Vancouver posted online when the issue was ongoing

Events

2 w. ago From Shania Twain to teenage punk bands: Is Calgary Stampede the Greatest Music Festival in the West?

'People's music preferences have changed. That is another piece we think about with our music is how we tap into that emerging trend.'

Culture

2 w. ago Motel 6 Canada Lights Up The Stage With Country Thunder Music Festival Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motel 6 Canada has announced its partnership with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the Official Hotel Partner for both festivals. This collaboration marks Motel 6 Canada’s inaugural venture into music festival partnerships, establishing a significant presence at two […]

Culture

2 w. ago Days Inns – Canada Makes Festival Debut with New Country Thunder Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada has partnered with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the festivals’ Official Hotel Partner. This marks the hotel chain’s first music festival sponsorship and strategic entry into Canada’s vibrant country music festival scene. The partnership […]

Culture

2 w. ago Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board Shares Exciting Lineup of Late Summer, Fall Seasonal Events and Signature Experiences

From reimagined music festivals and culinary showcases to wellness retreats and nightlife celebrations, the region invites travelers to discover its most anticipated seasonal highlights The inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Fest, held in Tulum in May, received over 20,000 attendees and hotel occupancy increased by 20 percent. QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

Transport

2 w. ago Huge Toronto summer festival features lineup stacked with international artists

Toronto's summer festival calendar is getting a huge dose of global sounds and rhythm this July with the return of the annual Mixto Festival. The free two-day celebration of international music, art, and culture along Toronto's waterfront takes place on July 12 and 13 this year, marking the festival's seventh edition. The festival is produced by Toronto-based cultural organization Uma Nota Culture, which is known for its unique programming, block parties, and community panels. Part of the Ontario Place Trillium Park SummerSeries, the festival includes two packed days of live music and DJs, dancing, art installations, food and craft vendors, and a licensed bar.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Mixto Festival (@mixtofestival)True to its name, Mixto (which means "mixed" in both Portuguese and Spanish), the festival is built on diversity, and plays on...

Society