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London's Festival of World Beat kicks off tomorrow night! Brought to you by the TD Sunfest Canada team, Festival of World Beat ‘21 will celebrate outstanding local, national, and international artists as well as energize the unique venues and vendors that make London, Ontario a thriving music community. From April 22-24, this new pandemic-friendly festival will stream pre-recorded performances from several of London’s signature music venues, such as Wolf Performance Hall in Downtown London, Aeolian Hall in Old East Village and the PA Shop’s staged studio in East London.

London Music Club Revives Live with songwriters POESY and Eleanor Gebrou. POESY is quickly rising to her rightful place as one of Canada's most exciting, emerging artists. Centered on a deep and powerful signature vocal she has garnered the attention of tastemakers and toured Canada extensively. POESY was initially discovered after she appeared on the first season of hit Canadian music show, THE LAUNCH. Her performance captivated the judges and the hearts of millions across t...he country. Her incredible breakout performance propelled POESY to new heights yet unseen, landing her a major label deal with Big Machine Records. Met with an incredible reception, captivating audiences with her soaring vocals and extraordinary talent, her single "Soldier Of Love" rapidly climbed the ranks of Canadian music charts - debuting at #1 on the iTunes All Genres Chart and landing in the Billboard Top 40. My name is Eleanor and I've been playing music for as long as I can remember. I am London born and bred, and song is very much part of my family/friend dynamic it feels like a natural extension of my personhood. My voice has a soulful R&B quality, though my writing is influenced by countless genres. For me, good music is about bringing voice to experiences of truth in the least contrived way possible. Lately, I have been writing and singing as much as Covid-19 has permitted me, my debut E.P A Late Bloom will be dropping later this year.

TD Sunfest Canada presents Day 2 of Culturas 360. Watch now!

Rock 'n Roll power duos take center stage as Palasad Social Bowl hosts Heart Attack Kids & Thunder Queens. Revive Live is brought to you the London Music Office, Tourism London, London Arts Council, London Economic Development Corporation, Downtown London and Old East Village BIA. Additional funding provided by the Government of Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.

A two piece Rock 'n Roll special tonight as Heart Attack Kids & Thunder Queens broadcast from Palasad Socialbowl Order some tasty treats from a local business and rock out in your living room Broadcast starts at 8pm https://fb.me/e/3tAZxwDcr

Two days of broadcasts coming your way thanks to TD Sunfest Canada and all their incredible partners involved in #culturas360. A world of music broadcast directly into your home!

This weekend is a special one as the world comes together through music. London's own TD Sunfest Canada has partnered with 8 other music festivals around the world to bring you CULTURAS 360 this weekend (March 27 & 28). CULTURAS 360 is a new annual online project dedicated to hosting professional arts showcases from around the world. For two days every year, premier music artists from countries far and wide will celebrate a rich diversity of cultures the special magic that unites everyone, wherever they are.

Revive Live visits Eastside Bar & Grill for a broadcast featuring Uptown Affair and Delta Stone Duo. This free event is part of an ongoing concert series bringing attention to London's incredible live music community. Sit back, relax and enjoy from the comfort or your home. Want an enhanced experience? Grab some food and beverage from a local business to enjoy alongside the concert. Revive Live is brought to you the London Music Office, Tourism London, London Arts Council, London Economic Development Corporation, Downtown London and Old East Village BIA. Support from Federal Economic Development Agency of Southern Ontario, The Government of Ontario and Tourism Industry Association of Ontario.

While great strides are being made everyday, we are faced with a reality today and extremely saddened by today's postponement. Thanking each and every member of the Home County Music and Art Festival for their dedication and efforts to maintain a safe, inclusive and exciting music festival. Looking forward to what will be a remarkable 2022 edition to the festival.

The Forest City London Music Awards have open their nomination process and announced a June 6 - 13th FCLMA Week of activities!

Revive Live visits The Richmond Tavern, one of Southern Ontario's oldest watering holes built in 1852 for a special night of music featuring London's Honky Tonk couple, The Rizdales. Joining the party is the incredible 2020 FCLMA award winner, Rick Taylor. Revive Live is brought to you by the London Music Office, Tourism London, London Arts Council, London Economic Development Corporation, Downtown London and Old East Village BIA.

Stage is sound. Soundcheck is complete. Revive Live begins at 8pm with The Rizdales & Rick Taylor Music broadcast from Richmond Tavern. Click this link to watch the show www.facebook.com/events/264655915096847

The FCLMA HOF’s salute to London’s folk music story, Singing Along, jumps all the way to 2020 from three previous visits to past glories in its fourth post. London writer and musician Gerard Creces profiles three aces from the 2020 scene Celtae Lynne, who performs solo, and with Kory Adcock in Collective Evolution, and solo troubadour Devon Nickerson. These three aces stand for so many others who keep folk music here going so strongly. - Forest City London Music Awards Hall Of Fame www.londonmusicoffice.com//a/singing-along-some-young-folk

Over September 23 25th, London hosted the Canadian Songwriter Challenge (Ontario Edition). Hosts, Music Ontario partnered with London Music Office to bring together 9 Ontario artists paired with 3 Ontario mentors and 3 London engineers to collaboratively demo tracks at London recording studios. Over 3 days the artists met for the first time, shared ideas, wrote and then recording 9 original songs. Big thanks to all that participated including Mentors Adrian X, Moe Berg and ...Terra Lightfoot Engineers Aaron Murray, Kyle Ashbourne and Nick Fetchison Studios: Charterhouse Studios, The Sugar Shack and EMAC Recording StudiosStudios Musicians: Tennyson King, Oleyada, Mathew Fantini (The Free Label), Allisa Galente (LEECE), Katey Gatta (Sleepy Jean Sings), John Muirhead, Jenn Nucum, Imogen Joy, Akeem Oh. Thanks for the support from our local partners London Tourism, Ontario, Canada, London Arts Council and Downtown London. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of Ontario Creates, Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations, Bell Media, Music Publishers Canada and MusicOntario. Thanks so much for choosing London!

This third installment in the Singing Along blog series in partnership with Forest City London Music Awards, is The Ballad of The Towne Criers by Brad Myers. It tells of a London folk group’s gigs and encounters with stars and future stars in the early 1960s. Thanks to founding member Brad Myers for his recollections, aided by his personal scrapbook and that of the late Larry Walsh. https://bit.ly/3pIkkqX

REMINDER*** As of this morning, London and area has entered into the Yellow-Protect level of Ontario's COVID-19 Response. Restaurants, Bars and Music Venues will all have new measures in place to protect and limit the spread of the covid-19 virus. This will include limited operational hours, contact tracing, sound level limits and more. Learn more about the details on Restaurant/Bar and Performing Arts Facilities at the link below. ... https://www.londonmusicoffice.com//covid-19-response-frame

Folk Music Ontario & SOCAN Music present SOCAN Songwriting Masterclass on October 13th. Learn from The JUNO Awards winner William Prince. RSVP required! Send a note to [email protected]!

Thanks for joining us at the FCLMA Hall of Fame’s Singing Along blog. Our second post is by iconic London folk musician and producer Paul Mills who was a witness to Canadian folk music history at 509 Maitland St. in the Woodfield area. Last week’s excellent quiz by Amanda Lynn Stubley and Ian Gillespie is still up and set to test you. Full disclosure: If you read Paul’s post and then take the quiz, you will ace its 509 Maitland St. question.... Our third post The Ballad of The London Towne Criers is by Brad Myers, a founding member of the 1960s’ Towne Criers who played to big crowds in the London region and met such future stars as Joni Mitchell and Neil Young on the road. That’s our coming attraction. Now, let’s check out this week’s ace post by Paul Mills. Forest City London Music Awards Hall of Fame team https://bit.ly/35bpCTw

Congrats to #LdnOnt songwriter Aaron Allen Music on his well deserved Country Music Association of Ontario Rising Star award. check out his interview with CTV London. What an incredible night it was at Western Fair District for the first ever drive-in music award show. https://london.ctvnews.ca//an-artist-with-a-tattoo-pen-and

The last couple weeks have been busy in #LdnOnt. Two weeks ago was Forest City London Music Awards, last week was Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community, the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, the Canadian Country Music Association announced London as Host City in 2021 + Brett Kissel played his final drive-in show in London. This week, The Country Music Association of Ontario presents a first ever, drive-in Award Show on Sunday October 4th. Tickets still available. Click the link for details www.facebook.com/events/676547012855314/

Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework was introduced earlier this week. London will enter the Green 'Prevent Stage' as of November 7th. Below is an overview on what the restrictions will be for Performing Arts Facilities as well as Restaurants, Bars & Food or Drink Establishments. The full framework is available at https://files.ontario.ca/moh-covid-19-response-framework-ke

May the folk be with you the day has arrived for you to put your London musical knowledge to the test! Today’s 20-question quiz kickstarts November’s Singing Along blog spotlighting London's folk music history. Singing Along is helmed by the Forest City London Music Awards London Music Hall of Fame in partnership with the London Music Office. The weekly blog is all about the good folks in the Forest City. Singing Along starts Nov. 3 with an amazing quiz devised by two great... Londoners, Ian Gillespie and Amanda Lynn Stubley. Click the image below to test your knowledge! https://bit.ly/3mPakKb

THIS JUST IN Canadian Country Music Association has announced #LdnOnt as the home for the 2021 CCMA Awards presented by TD. After a 5 year hiatus, the 2021 CCMA Awards returns to the Forest City live from Budweiser Gardens on September 12, 2021. More info here: https://www.londontourism.ca//london-ontario-named-as-host

The live events community was the first to be shutdown by COVID and will be the last to open. Today (Sept 22) we stand in solidarity as we recognize the immeasurable impacts this pandemic has had on the livelihood of events and the individuals who make them happen. Tonight London City Hall & other city buildings & partners are illuminated red in an act of togetherness. #LightUpLive #WeBuildEntertainment #LdnOnt

As many industries begin recovery, COVID 19 is still keeping most live event organizations & venue doors closed. The live entertainment industry was the first to shut down and will be the last to fully re-open. In an act of national solidarity, the Live Event Community across Canada will unite on Tuesday September 22nd to create A Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community. Businesses and individuals working in the live event industry are encouraged to illuminate their bu...ildings RED on the evening of Tuesday September 22nd. This is an act of togetherness not a political statement. Let’s remember the power of live music and the positive impact it has on our lives. City of London buildings will be illuminated RED on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, to participate in the Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community. This service includes City Hall, the Fountain at the Forks, and the JA Taylor Building at Wellington and Dundas. To participate alongside other London businesses & individuals: Safely light your building or home with red lighting Post a picture to social media Use the Hashtag #WeBuildEntertainment, #LightUpLive & #LdnOnt

Forest City London Music Awards kick off a week of virtual events on Sunday September 13th. City of London, Ontario - Municipal Government is supporting Soundcheck For Success and excited the FCLMA team is able to offer multiple days professional development programming. A full list & links to the various discussion can be found below.

Did you hear? The 2020 CMAOntario Awards announced today they will be taking place at Western Fair District on the racetrack. New concept & location as they host a drive-in style event. Performances by Tim Hicks, James Barker Band, The Reklaws, Jade Eagleson, The Abrams, Eric Ethridge, Genevieve Fisher, Kelsi Mayne, Les Rats d'Swompe, Nicole Rayy, The Western Swing Authority and special guest Kalsey Kulyk. https://cmaontario.ca//tim-hicks-james-barker-band-the-re/

Celebrate tonight with Sarah Smith Trio Pride Concert streaming now on YouTube. This is a special live streamed Pride London Festival event!

Canada’s Walk of Fame returns and is looking for the country’s best young musicians between the ages of 15 - 35. The RBC Emerging Musician Program is back for its 8th and biggest year yet! Submit a video or audio performance for your chance to win! The Emerging Musician Program will select and support 5 winners aged (solo artists or groups) from across the country and provide them with tangible real-world experiences designed to help elevate their music and careers in a meani...ngful and sustainable way. Enter for consideration before August 23rd. The support being offered is incredible. Have a good look at the resources that will be provided. www.canadaswalkoffame.com//2020-rbc-emerging-musician-prog

The sixth annual Ontario edition of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge, in partnership with the City of London Music Office, the Council of Music Industry Associations (CCMIA), Bell Media, Ontario Creates, and Music Publishers Canada! The Canadian Songwriter Challenge invites Music Industry Associations from each province to program unique songwriting retreats to develop local writers and their skills. All genres welcome. Interested in participating? Apply before end of day Friday to be considered for the program www.surveymonkey.com/r/cscontario2020https

Tune in! TD Sunfest '20 Connected has started

The time is almost here! Follow these links to tune in July 10 & 11 from 7 - 9:30 PM for TD Sunfest Canada's CONNECTED: A Virtual Festival Facebook: https...://www.facebook.com/SunfestLDN/live/ Youtube Day 1 : https://youtu.be/wfRml3K1z7g Youtube Day 2 : https://youtu.be/W-iJmqajBvY