It’s Pride Month! June is a month of vibrant celebration and advocacy as we honour Pride Month in B.C. and beyond. June calls for celebrating sexual diversity, promoting dignity, equal rights, and self-affirmation. The month also calls to increase society’s awareness of the issues systemically faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The creative industries honour and […]
Each year, we honour National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. June is an essential time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally the First Nations’ unceded traditional territories now collectively known as British Columbia. On behalf of […]
On June 4, 2024, the 8th annual Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs) will honour Canada’s live music industry, bringing together the Canadians behind live music for a night of celebration and recognition. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, perseverance, and excellence demonstrated by live music companies, individuals, and organizations. Below is the shortlist of nominees […]
The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) honours outstanding artistic and industry achievements in Western Canada. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WCMA, Canada’s premier music industry gathering. 2024 Winners will be announced September 25-29 in Saskatoon, SK. Congratulations to nominees from B.C.’s music and sound recording industry! View the full list of nominated individuals […]
Canadian Music Week (CMW), in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), are hosting the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards on June 4th from 5:00-7:00 pm ET, in-person at the Toronto Westin Hotel as part of Canadian Music Week. This awards show will mark the 8th year honouring the live music industry, bringing together the […]
The 2024 Juno Awards concluded on Sunday evening, leaving a memorable mark with some notable highlights. Surrey, B.C., artist Karan Aujla won the TikTok Fan Choice Award, making him the first racialized person to ever win in that category. Additionally, Tegan and Sara were honoured with the Humanitarian Award for their impactful work […]
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to learning, honouring, and reflecting upon the past and future of Black communities in British Columbia and worldwide. The creative industries are actively participating by celebrating, amplifying stories, initiating actions, and offering resources. These endeavours aim to foster unity and advocate for a diverse and equitable future […]
We honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, each year on September 30th. The day honours the children who never returned home and survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is […]
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market, announced the program for its 2023 Festival, taking place April 27 to May 7 in Toronto. This year’s Festival marks it’s 30th anniversary of showcasing the best in Canadian and international documentary, and features 214 documentaries from 72 countries. See the […]
National Canadian Film Day (CanFilmDay), presented by REEL CANADA, is back bigger than ever for its tenth anniversary on April 19, 2023, with over 1300 live events taking place from coast-to-coast-to-coast and approximately 120 events in nearly 45 countries around the world. For the tenth anniversary, REEL CANADA threw the doors open and created an All You […]