AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPride in the Park: Thunder Pride Growing Together kicked off Pride Month at Friendship Gardens in Thunder Bay, with organizers stressing it’s a “safe space” for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, plus vendors, sponsors and performers. World Cup Music & Canada’s Role: FIFA is leaning hard into music for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Shakira and Burna Boy set to headline the opening ceremony and perform “Dai Dai,” while Canada is also part of separate opening celebrations across the three co-host countries. Local Fan Culture: Toronto’s FIFA build-up includes a June 10 Countdown Concert at Fort York and The Bentway (Bryan Adams, Nora Fatehi with DJ Sanjoy, Vegedream, AHI/Wyclef Jean), and Liberty Village is already expected to be a major watch-party hub. Community Live Music: Victoria’s James Bay hosts a Sunday Jazz Matinee with the Al Pease Quartet, and Qualicum Beach’s Eaglecrest Golf Club welcomes blues-rock band The Eclectics on June 13. Youth Music Spotlight: Bow Valley students earned top placements at the Alberta Provincial Music Festival in Edmonton, including piano and musical theatre honours.
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