The Basement, a song by Etta James, describes a night of safe, jamming, all-ages fun, in the comfort of her own basement. This is exactly where eighteen year olds Isabella Rutherford-Torlone and Kyle MacDougall got the name for their all-ages shows at First Baptist Church in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Previously known as The Solid Rock
Arguably known as the most iconic Halloween song ever made, Michael Jackson’s Thriller is the first song on our list. Released in 1983, Thriller remains one of Jackson’s top 10 songs. The famous music video was actually shown in theatres in December of its release and was a huge hit. With a horrifying plot, gruesome dancing zombies, and a bopping
WINNIPEG – Youth4Music Welcome Meeting Calling all youth! Youth4Music is coming to Winnipeg! This is a FREE event! Come connect with the Youth4Music team and find out on how Youth4Music can provide you with a platform, offer you leadership opportunities and support your music endeavours! There will be conversation, performance, and
VANCOUVER – Youth4Music Welcome Meeting Calling all youth! Youth4Music is coming to Vancouver! This is a FREE event! Come connect with the Youth4Music team and find out on how Youth4Music can provide you with a platform, offer you leadership opportunities and support your music endeavours! There will be conversation, performance, and
The Canadian Children’s Opera Company of Toronto, Ontario is celebrating 50 years of achievements. Founded in 1968 by singer, broadcaster, and impresario Ruby Mercer and Music Director Lloyd Bradshaw, the CCOC has been the longest running opera of its kind in Canada. The company was created to give Canadian youth the privilege to experience opera,
From now until November 30, 2018, the Government of Canada will be accepting applications to form a new Prime Minister’s Youth Council of Spring 2019. Applicants need to be in between the ages of 16 and 24. Canadian Francophone youth with a college background to apply are encouraged to apply, but of course, any and
Pride is one of the most highly anticipated summer events for Canadians. Official Pride month is in June, not just for Canadians, but for everyone all over the world. This year, Toronto proudly held its 38th annual Pride festival; one of Canada’s biggest summer festivals. On June 1st the Pride flag was raised, marking the
On July 24th, the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO) kicked off their 2018 Migrations TD Tour in Parry Sound, Ontario. This orchestra of 95 toured from Canada to to Europe with a total of 8 concerts and several chamber group performances along the way. The young musicians thrilled audiences in Toronto, Montreal, St. Catharine’s,
On a gorgeous summer’s day, in the streets of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, you hear the voices of the 2018 Young Company singing outside, from the steps of the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Aqsarniit, meaning Northern Lights in Inuktituk, was the name of the 2018 Young Company show. Through speech, song and dance, this
Janice describes the surprise moment as ‘unbelievable’ when she discovered that she is one of six winners of this year’s NUFSICISUM youth leadership award through music. “I never thought I would be in this place right now. I’ve been recognized for this national honour, and find that really special because it’s national and there are
