It’s been an awesome 5+ years running this blog and reviewing as many concerts as I can possibly go to. I’m celebrating my 30th birthday this week, and it’s been over a decade since I went to my first rap concert and fell in love with live Hip-Hop shows, and that feeling of seeing one…
Tag: Manifesto Festival
Top 8 Upcoming Hip-Hop Concerts to see in Toronto This Summer (2018)
Summer in The Six is upon us, and as usual, the city is about to become a hot spot for music festivals and concerts! There are plenty of artists coming to the city, some promoting new albums, and others with years of classic material to perform. We’ve narrowed down our top eight picks for Hip-Hop…
Festival Review: Manifesto 11 at Echo Beach in Toronto
After a very successful debut at Echo Beach last year for their tenth anniversary party, Manifesto has returned for the second year in a row with an even more eclectic lineup! They’ve spent over a decade building up and supporting Toronto’s Hip-Hop community by mentoring young artists, providing a platform for them to develop &…
The Top 10 Concerts I Attended in 2016
Another year, another top ten! Our third full calendar year saw more connections made, more recognition received, and while fewer concerts were covered than previous years, the shows covered were bigger. I have to thank all the media teams and organizers who granted me access – I had more media passes this year than any…
Concert Review: Anderson .Paak & Kaytranada at Manifesto Festival
Celebrating its ten-year anniversary, Manifesto Festival is doing it big for 2016. Over the past decade, the festival has brought the Toronto community together, giving young local artists a platform to both develop and showcase their skills. The festival typically consists of art exhibitions, mentorship workshops for young artists, and is wrapped up with a…