Our second full calendar year being active was a fun one! We’ve gained a lot of recognition in Toronto’s local Hip-Hop scene, made great connections, and most importantly covered a lot of concerts this year (one more than last year!). I want to thank all the promoters and local artists who made it easier for me…
Tag: Dundas Square
Concert Review: GZA at The 2015 Unity Festival in Toronto, ON
Following Naughty By Nature’s performance at The Festival of Beer the previous night, the Unity Festival would be Day 2 of my birthday weekend festivities. While I missed out on last year’s festival, I did attend their 2013 free concert in Dundas Square, when they had Talib Kweli headline. The Unity Festival is put together…
Concert Review: Shad & Ty Dolla $ign at the 2015 NXNE Festival in Toronto
Oh, the controversy surrounding this concert. Where to begin… North By Northeast, or NXNE for short, is an annual music festival that brings hundreds of artists to Toronto every June. There are many wristband and ticketed concerts put on throughout the city during the one-week festival, and it’s all capped off with a set of free, public concerts…
Concert Review: Juicy J & Run The Jewels at the 2014 NXNE Festival in Toronto
North By Northeast, or NXNE for short, is one of the biggest music and art festivals in Canada. On top of the many wrist-band concerts and shows put on throughout Toronto every June, there is also a set of free concerts in Dundas Square, with different days dedicated to different genres. I’ve previously attended their…
Concert Review: Manifesto Festival 2013 at Dundas Square in Toronto, ON
Manifesto is a four-day long hip-hop culture festival that includes various displays of art, speaker panels, lectures, and is wrapped up by a free concert in Dundas Square. Although this was the 7th annual festival, it was only my second time going. Last year I had a great time; I sat in on a lecture/lesson…