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Canadian Stage’s Twelfth Night

Canadian Stage’s Twelfth Night

Dream in High Park by Canadian Stage is one of Canada’s largest and longest-running outdoor professional theatre events, a popular and accessible summertime production based on the mischief and magic of Shakespeare, attracting over 30,000 people each year. In 2026, the company produced Twelfth Night, presented as

Chantal Kreviazuk

Chantal Kreviazuk

GRAMMY and JUNO Award-winning artist and internationally acclaimed songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk has released Rockstar Joy via Wax Records, an emotionally charged collection of ten new original songs that captures the passion, complexity and contradictions of love and life in the spotlight. With her unmistakable voice and expressive piano at

Electric Feel Entertainment

Electric Feel Entertainment

The Jade Room Electric Feel Entertainment has opened its new Miami headquarters, a multi-story complex in the heart of Midtown. The facility brings together two world-class music production studios, creative offices, label spaces, dedicated listening environments and artist-focused hospitality across three floors, establishing a fully integrated home

UltraStudio Express HD

UltraStudio Express HD

Blackmagic Design announced the new UltraStudio Express HD, a compact high-speed capture and playback solution for Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections. With both digital and analog connections, it's perfect for archiving from old broadcast decks, or for editing with DaVinci Resolve.

Tia McGraff's Brand New Adventure Book

Not long ago, Jake was waiting in an animal shelter in Nashville, Tennessee. Today the Husky rides shotgun on tour with two of Canada’s most celebrated folk musicians, and now he’s the star of his own book series. ‘In Your Dreams, Jake: The Trail Goes On,’ the second

Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour

Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour

This summer, Train hit the road for Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere, a coast-to-coast run marking a quarter century of the Diamond-certified title track. LMG Touring delivered the full production package for the tour, audio included, and that package became the proving ground for

Bell Media

For Canada’s leading media and entertainment company, reliable studio lighting is essential to keeping daily television productions on the air. At Bell Media’s Ottawa broadcast facility, that need has driven a years-long transition from traditional incandescent and fluorescent lighting to a modern LED infrastructure built around Elation

Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass

Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass

From corporate studios to live events and higher education environments, spaces increasingly rely on workflows that combine both broadcast and pro AV. To help bridge the gap between these converging disciplines, AVIXA is building upon its resources for the community with the new online course “Broadcast AV: Glass-to-Glass.

CamDirector® Voice Tracker 4.0

CamDirector® Voice Tracker 4.0

Download file AVONIC introduces CamDirector Voice Tracker 4.0, bringing a redesigned user experience, smarter configuration tools and expanded microphone compatibility. This major software update makes automated camera solutions easier to configure and manage, helping AV professionals create more efficient and intuitive conferencing environments. A more intuitive way to configure

Bantony Castle Museum

Bantony Castle Museum

Christie® is announced that its 1DLP laser projectors are illuminating a diverse range of digital experiences at Bantony Castle Museum in Shimla, transforming the historic property into an engaging showcase of Shimla’s history, art, and culture. The 145-year-old colonial-era building, located in the mountainous state of

ISE 2027

February 2–5, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) is the world’s largest AV and systems integration trade fair. It returns to Barcelona to bring together the global professional audiovisual, systems integration and technology industries. Attendees explore the latest audiovisual technology, immersive experiences and

Focus London 2026

Focus London 2026

December 7–8, Business Design Centre, London FOCUS, the meeting place for the international production community, returns in December 2026 for its 12th edition. It’s a trade event for anyone involved in the creation, production and promotion of on-screen entertainment — from film and TV to advertising and games,

The Andy Kim Christmas

The Andy Kim Christmas

This year, luminary musician and Canadian Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, Andy Kim returns to Toronto’s legendary Massey Hall on Wednesday, December 2 for another unforgettable evening celebrating the magic of the season with performances from iconic Canadian artists. The Andy Kim Christmas will bring some of the nation’

Why Having Your Music Heard by Strategic Music Professionals and Industry Icons Changes Everything

Why Having Your Music Heard by Strategic Music Professionals and Industry Icons Changes Everything

For any independent musician in Canada, creating great songs is only half the battle. The real challenge lies in bridging the gap between your recorded song and the ears of people who can actually move the needle on your career. The real value isn't just chasing a trophy;

Winelands Productions

Winelands Productions

(Photo courtesy Winelands Productions) Founded in 2024 by Eric van der Watt, Winelands Productions is a dynamic technical production company offering equipment and design services, based in the Winelands region of Cape Town, South Africa. One of Eric's first lighting investments for the new company was 12 Robe

Anderson Theater at Henry Ford Academy

Anderson Theater at Henry Ford Academy

In the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, lies the Henry Ford Academy, a public charter school that blends STEM education with art, design, and hands-on career experiences. Uniquely located within Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, the school offers students an immersive learning environment surrounded by history and progress. The

PRS Guitars - the Tekton

PRS Guitars - the Tekton

the Tekton PRS Guitars has announced a major step forward in its innovative product design: the Tekton family of four bolt-on guitars designed for the most technical of modern players. Named for the Ancient Greek term meaning artisan or craftsman, the Tekton (hardtail bridge), Tekton T (PRS two-point

LD Christina Rupp

LD Christina Rupp

Earlier in life, Lighting Designer and Production Electrician Christina Rupp was on a path to a career in the medical industry when a visit to a music festival in college changed her life. Mesmerized by the creativity and impact of live production, she recognized its healing potential and found her

Hilary Duff’s the lucky me tour

Hilary Duff’s the lucky me tour

An entire generation watched the actress, singer, and songwriter transition from a beloved 2000s teen idol into a grounded, multiplatinum global superstar. Thousands more are now watching and hearing her this year on the lucky me tour. It kicked off June 21 at West Palm Beach, Florida’s iTHINK Financial

The Sheepdogs

Multi-platinum and four-time JUNO Award-winning The Sheepdogs have announced 2027 tour dates bringing their signature rock-and-roll swagger to delighted fans in Western Canada. Kicking off in Victoria, BC on January 21, 2027, the tour includes two back-to-back nights at The Commodore in Vancouver

SING! A Cappella Radio

SING! A Cappella Radio

Those Guys SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival is premiering an all-new season of interviews and tracks from the best in a cappella in Canada. Entitled “SING! A Cappella – Canada’s Stage for the Vocal Arts”, the half-hour segments go behind the scenes with groups from many

NAMM Foundation

NAMM Foundation

The NAMM Foundation has opened applications for the 2027 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award, marking the program’s 28th consecutive year of recognizing school districts and individual schools across the nation that prioritize music education as an essential part of a well-rounded education. BCME shines a national

JUPITER-08 and n/vision Roland Boutique Instruments

JUPITER-08 and n/vision Roland Boutique Instruments

Roland announces two new additions to its long-running lineup of Roland Boutique instruments for on-the-go creation, performance, and music production. The JUPITER-08 is a special release that celebrates 45 years of the Roland JUPITER-8, one of the most coveted analog synthesizers of all time. n/

Gunwharf Quays

Immersive technology is often associated with individual experiences; think headsets, personal screens and digital environments designed for one user at a time. At Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, Holovis took a different approach. Visitors to the ApolloDomes installation were invited to step together into a fully immersive environment, surrounded by light,

MAKE IT MUSIC 2026

MAKE IT MUSIC 2026

Liz Pelly National best-selling author of MOOD MACHINE: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist Understand the Forces Reshaping the Industry The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) is bringing the global independent music community together for MAKE IT MUSIC, November 10–11. Kicking off the