On Monday, May 4, students, educators, musicians and communities across Canada will come together at the same moment to sing and play "Hold On", the iconic 1979 anthem by Triumph, as part of Music Monday, the country’s largest annual celebration of music education, bringing renewed energy to its message of resilience, unity and perseverance.

Toronto's Premier Yorkville Gallery Brings Two Icons of Contemporary Art to Cumberland Street This Season
Liss Gallery is proud to announce two unmissable exhibitions this spring at its Yorkville location, 112 Cumberland Street. On May 9th, the gallery opens a new showing of original oil paintings and limited edition works by Todd White – the Austin-based painter whose rat-pack-meets-Picasso vision has made him one of the most beloved and collected figurative artists working today. Then on June 6th, Liss Gallery welcomes the legendary Lynn Goldsmith, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire silver gelatin and C prints from one of the most celebrated music photographers in history. Together, the two exhibitions make for a season that is as visually thrilling as anything the gallery has mounted in its 30-plus years as a trusted leader in contemporary art.

TODD WHITE – OPENING MAY 9TH, 2026

The Nova Scotia Artist Heads to Nashville, Teams Up with Grammy-Nominated Hitmakers, and Returns with His Most Personal Collection of Songs Yet

Jon Mullane, one of Canada's most consistently compelling voices in modern rock, pop, and country – has released 'The Road', a five-song EP produced by Toronto's Creighton Doane, available now on all major platforms. It is Mullane's first artist-centric collection of new original songs since the pandemic, and it arrives with the confidence of an artist who knows exactly where he has been and exactly where he is going.

Check out more on Jon Mullane here: lnk.dmsmusic.co/jonmullane_theroad

Carla Muller has always written from the heart, and with the release of two deeply personal new songs – "That Tree" and "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" – the Woolwich, Ontario singer-songwriter invites listeners into the most sacred corners of her life: her relationships with her sisters. Both tracks are available now via Canterbury Music Company, and together they form an extraordinary emotional diptych – a celebration of resilience, devotion, and the fierce, unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” 

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne/Canadian Blues Music Awards - March 30th @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto

Tickets on sale now at stanfest.com

(Canso, NS) – The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, affectionately known as Stanfest, marks a major milestone this summer, celebrating its 30th anniversary and three decades of music, friendship, and community, in Canso, Nova Scotia, July 20-26, 2026.

Once a weekend camping event, the Stan Rogers Folk Festival has grown to a seven-day, county-wide music extravaganza, presenting over 50 artists from a rich diversity of genres and musical styles and offering something for everyone.

“Over the last couple of years Stanfest has grown into a massive musical event while somehow keeping the charm of the original weekend. We’re very proud of that,” says Artistic Director Steve MacIntyre. “This means more for families, more for music lovers, and more for the surrounding communities. Our 30-year celebrations will be the ultimate nod to songwriters from around the globe, and a huge tip of the hat to Stan himself.”

A Toronto writer is about to undertake one of the most personal and physically demanding tributes the city has seen in some time. From April 7 to 16, Marci Stepak will walk more than 300 kilometres to all 100 branches of the Toronto Public Library over 10 consecutive days, honouring the memory of her late mother and raising funds for the TPL Foundation.

The walk lands on the very day of the first anniversary of her mother's death. A lifelong Torontonian who held a TPL card for more than 50 years, Stepak's mother believed deeply that curiosity should cost nothing, and knowledge should belong to everyone. A few days before she died, in the same conversation where funeral plans were discussed, she reminded Marci to return her library books "so other people can enjoy them too." That detail says everything about who she was.

SING! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival announced the finalists for the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships, taking place on Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm at Koerner Hall in the Telus Centre for Performance & Learning.273 Bloor Street West. Tickets go on sale today at https://www.rcmusic.com/tickets/seats/438601

The Inaugural Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala Takes the Stage March 30 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto — Nominees Announced Across 16 Categories

Let’s keep the celebration of the Junos weekend, and celebration on Monday Night at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto!

Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Blues

Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala

Monday, March 30, 2026

"We're all gonna shine one day / we'll stand our ground and never stray / rising tall with love and pride / while we live in dreams"

Celebrated Canadian musician, author, and visual artist Tom Wilson (Tehoháhake) today releases his luminous new video for "We Live In Dreams," co-written with award-winning Anishinaabe journalist, storyteller, and filmmaker Tanya Talaga. Produced by Tom Wilson and mixed by Gary Furniss at The Stonehouse, the song is a stirring and deeply felt anthem of Indigenous resilience, cultural pride, and the unshakeable power of community, and arrives as one of the most meaningful recordings of Wilson's remarkable career.

Marc Jordan, the visionary Brooklyn-born, Toronto-raised singer-songwriter whose work has defined the landscape of popular music for over fifty years, today announces a multi-dimensional celebration of his storied career. With the release of his authorized biography, Rhythm of My Heart, a chart-topping audiophile collection, and an intimate series of live performances, Jordan continues to expand his legacy as one of the most essential voices in the musical canon.

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Following the massive success of their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, global pop icons Jonas Brothers are bringing the celebration back to Canada this summer with a special ‘Greetings From Your Hometown Encore' performance at Croix Bleue Medavie Stadium in Moncton, NB on Saturday, August 8. Special guest is Arkells. TICKETS: Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, March 20 at 10 a.m. local time at jonasbrothers.com. An artist presale will begin Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. local time.

The new Encore dates extend the band’s landmark 20-year celebration, which launched with a historic hometown kickoff at MetLife Stadium and has since brought the Jonas Brothers’ career-spanning show to fans across North America and beyond. The tour has been defined by unforgettable guest appearances, emotional hometown tributes, and a setlist that highlights every era of the band’s journey. JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown is the band’s most ambitious live show to date, honoring two decades of music - from early hits like “Year 3000” to songs from their most recent album, Greetings From Your Hometown.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Stanley Clarke - March 14th @ Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Five-time grammy award winner and fusion pioneer of the bass, Stanley Clarke slaps and pops melodic, funk-driven grooves for bass buffs and diehards, as he returns with 4ever (his band) to Central Niagara, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Inaugural Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala Takes the Stage March 30 at The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto — Nominees Announced Across 16 Categories

Celebrating Excellence in Canadian Blues
Canadian Blues Music Awards Gala
Monday, March 30, 2026
The Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto
Gala Tickets Available Now
torontobluessociety.com/canadian-blues-music-awards-2/

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Julian Taylor - February 28th @ TD Hall, Toronto

Award-winning Toronto Troubadour, Julian Taylor delivers a lush experience of heartfelt, acoustic stories and dynamic, electrified songs woven together while transcending his audience at TD Hall in Toronto

Encore memoirs launch for Even the Good Girls Will Cry: A ’90s Rock Memoir
Part of Wavelength Music Festival + Conference 2026
Presented with Sonic Boom
In partnership with TO Live
Sunday March 22, 2026
The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W, Toronto / 3pm
$19.99 plus taxes and fees via DICE
bit.ly/EncoreMAdM

Encore, encore! Canadian alternative legend Melissa Auf der Maur’s book launch at the AGO sold out so quickly that we had to add a second date: join us for “Nineties Tea Time” with Melissa Auf der Maur. For this music-centric talk at delightfully grungy local music venue The Garrison, Melissa will chat in conversation with Emilie Hanskamp, Toronto music journalist and creator of the influential music discovery channel @emilietheaux.

The Birdsong Kensington Sound Salon Showcase will begin May 11th 2026

Canadian charity Birdsong New Music Foundation has partnered with Kensington Sound to continue producing new Birdsong artists in Kensington Market. The collaboration brings together Birdsong’s mission-driven support for musical artists living with mental illness with Kensington Sound’s state-of-the-art production facilities.

Tracey Savein brings an incredible eye (of the lens) capturing special moments in time. Because as the saying goes – A picture is worth a thousand words. “Any kind of photography, as I see it, is all about capturing motion and emotion. Whether the subject is raucous and rockin’ or the location is silent and still, if you can transport the viewer into a moment in time with an image and relay the energy of that moment, well, there’s your photograph.” – Tracey Savein

Kim Mitchell - February 15th @ The Regent Theatre, Oshawa

 Canadian rock icon, Kim Mitchell is indeed a wild party having a blast playing all the big hits for a stuffed house of diehard Max and Rockland fans alike at The Regent Theatre in Oshawa

Acclaimed Irish Trio Blends English and Italian Lyrics in Stunning Live Recording From Upcoming ‘The Celtic Tenors: Live at the Empire Theatre’ Out March 20, 2026

The Celtic Tenors - Ireland's internationally celebrated vocal trio – have released their stirring rendition of "Perfect Symphony," out now through Slammin’ Media and Believe Distribution. Captured live at The Empire Theatre in Belleville, Ontario, the performance transforms Ed Sheeran's modern classic into an intimate crossover experience that showcases the group's signature ability to bridge contemporary songcraft with timeless Irish folk sensibility. The single arrives as the second preview of their forthcoming album ‘The Celtic Tenors: Live at The Empire Theatre,’ marking an exciting new chapter for founding member Matthew Gilsenan, alongside Daryl Simpson BEM and dynamic new tenor George Hutton.