Canadian Music Week (CMW), presented by Amsterdam Brewery, now in its 37thyear, is Canada’s longest running, largest showcase and conference festival. Taking place May 6-12 across downtown Toronto, the venue centric festival will host both local and international acts over the week kicking off with 70’s rock band Television at The Phoenix. In addition festival event favourites return with the iHeartRadio Fan Fest featuring Marshmello and Neon Dreams (May 8), and The Indies presented by Indie 88 and Jim Beam featuring the Born Ruffians, LA FORCE and The Elwins (May 11). Previously announced acts include The Dandy Warhols, Tokyo Police Club, Azealia Banks, Black Mountain, The King Khan and BBQ Show, The Dirty Nil, Sunflower Bean and more. Stay tuned for info on the free concert at Yonge and Dundas Square.
CMW IS STILL A DISCOVERY SERIES
With hundreds of bands performing over the week, we have highlighted some showcases that are not to be missed below. For the full schedule visit here.
Wednesday, May 8
Ebhoni w/ Witch Prophet and Sydanie – The Baby G
IFE– Lula Lounge
The Darcys – photo Dale Sinclair
Thursday, May 9
Riobamba w/ Nino Brown and Dre Ngozi– Velvet Underground
KONGOS w/ Gabrielle Shonk, The Darcys and more – The Mod Club
Hooded Fang w/ Luge, Body Lens, Nikki Fierce– Monarch Tavern
Friday, May 10
Zaki Ibrahim and Shay Lia– Long Boat Hall
Teke Teke w/ Petra Glynt, Lee Paradise and Bonnie Trash – The Garrison
Saturday, May 11
POP Mtl Showcase: Casey MQ, Hanorah Rapport, Lydia Képinski – The Baby G
James Barker Band performing at Boots & Hearts Music Festival 2018 @ Burls Creek. Photo: Spencer Smye
+ Over a 100 more showcasing acts announced.
Ticket Info
Explorer Wristbands and tickets now on sale on cmw.net/music
ABOUT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
Now in its 37th year, Canadian Music Week is recognized as one of the premiere entertainment events in North America focusing on the business of music. The Canadian Music Week festival spans 6 nights of performances, with hundreds of showcasing bands at more than 30 live music venues in downtown Toronto. All convention functions take place at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, 123 Queen Street West, Toronto.
LINKS
http://cmw.net/music
https://twitter.com/CMW_Week
https://facebook.com/canadianmusicweek
https://instagram.com/canadianmusicweek
