AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCanadian Songwriters Hall of Fame: The Tragically Hip, Feist, Loverboy’s Mike Reno and Paul Dean, and Roch Voisine were inducted at Massey Hall, with Jeff Tweedy and Finneas among the big-name tributes. Local Arts & Education: Brock University launched Canada’s first International Double Degree in Musical Theatre and Education with the University of Portsmouth. Community Music Events: Wasaga Beach’s Oct. 3-4 Mayor’s Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny pairs pro rodeo, live country music, and free family fun for local causes. Music for a Cause: Callander Legion Branch 445 hosts The Bluez Brotherz on Oct. 3 to support a proposed senior apartment complex. Preservation & Legacy: Orillia council will consider up to $100k for Gordon Lightfoot memorabilia care after the city received a donation from the Lightfoot estate. Live Music Releases: Devin Townsend shared “Lexin” (Live in Groningen), while Arch Enemy dropped a live video for “Nemesis.” Theatre Spotlight: YES Theatre announced new leads for Frozen—Rebecca Cálix as Elsa and Samantha Mbolekwa as Anna.
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