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CTV News
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Gussapolooza: three-day music and arts festival returns for another joyous summer
The Gussapolooza Music and Arts Festival is returning for another joyous gathering celebrating the harmony of music, art, and community in Cookstown, Ont. (Gussapolooza) The Gussapolooza Music and Arts Festival is returning for another joyous gathering celebrating the harmony of music, art, and community. Set in the picturesque town of Cookstown, the three-day event will make its loud return on Aug., 22-24. 'From live performances to interactive workshops, Gussapolooza is a place where families can connect, explore, and create lasting memories together,' the Gussapolooza team shared on their website. The jam-packed event offers a unique blend of artistic expression and cultural diversity, showcasing a wide range of genres, from rock and folk to country, electronic, and pop. Gussapolooza The Gussapolooza Music and Arts Festival is returning for another joyous gathering celebrating the harmony of music, art, and community in Cookstown, Ont. (Gussapolooza) As you walk around the event grounds, you can enjoy art installations that invite you to engage and interact - turning the festival grounds into a living gallery. Artists like Bleeker, Kasadur, Grany Boyer, The Maniac Boys and Girls Club, Feral Minks, Pat James, Rachel Hickey, and many more will make a special appearance. The festival welcomes people of all ages. Kids under 12 will receive a free wristband with an accompanying adult with a paid event pass. 'From local food vendors to engaging performances, Gussapolooza offers something for everyone, making it a must-attend event for the community,' Gussapolooza stated on its website. Interested in camping? The event offers that too. To learn more about the festival and to secure your tickets for the August event, click here.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
The touring Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Fest rolls into Subang Jaya this Saturday
The Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival (YSDAF) 2025, designed as a touring festival this year, rolls into PARC, Subang Jaya this Saturday (July 5) – turning the serene lakeside community hub into a buzzing arts playground for the day. This YSDAF 2025 date is the second part of its Urban Tour series, which takes the spirit of KLPac on the road – bringing festival favourites to new neighbourhoods. If you're missing YSDAF's traditional home at KLPac and its sprawling, leafy grounds, PARC looks set to fill the gap – offering the masses an open-air arts escape. There will also be plenty of indoor activities. YSDAF, which is free admission, runs from 11am to 5pm, with over 330 artistes and 80 arts activities. No need to worry about parking either – free YSDAF shuttle vans run from 10am onwards between LRT Subang Jaya and the venue, making your arts-filled Saturday even easier. Food trucks and eateries will be on hand to keep the crowd fuelled throughout the day. Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring their own flasks, containers, and cutlery. Ramps in and out of the main building also make the event accessible, with dedicated festival ambassadors on hand to assist Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Other amenities include a nursing room, calm room, and water refilling stations. The Young KL Singers invites you on a mysterious journey with a selection of choral songs on folklore and folktale from South-East Asia. Photo: YSDAF Highlights include performances by Young KL Singers, MyDance Alliance, Orang Orang Drum Theatre, and The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat, alongside special acts like a traditional Jikey troupe from Penang and a Mandarin children's theatre piece by Hongjiejie Work Station. Arts without barriers Making their debut today are two winning projects from the YSDAF 2025 Pitch Start grant, both creatively engaging Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). 'A Synesthetic Symphony: The Art of Sound and Sight' is a multi-sensory performance featuring blind artists creating abstract art in response to live music performed by marginalised and special needs children. Exploring synesthesia in the visually impaired, the work reveals how the absence of sight can inspire unique artistic expression. 'I was moved to tears at a recent preview, seeing artists of different abilities and backgrounds working together. It reminded me what YSDAF is really about – and what the arts are about,' says Ian Chow, festival co-director. In the YSDAF programme, the drum circle gathering is always a crowd favourite. Photo: YSDAF Also premiering is 'OH! Together-Gather in the Kalendar', a site-specific installation reimagining the traditional Chinese calendar through poetry, scent, and touch – including suspended, braille-printed paper delicately folded like origami. Into the Handyzone PARC will be the first tour stop to host 10 Handyzone booths — a fan-favourite YSDAF feature where visitors can pick up new skills and create their own mini-masterpieces. While most pre-registered slots are full, walk-ins are welcome to join the waiting list at least 15 minutes before each workshop, as last-minute spots may open up. All-day activities are also available, including Fashion Revolution Malaysia's Communal Weaving, where you can weave with discarded textiles and plastic waste, and "Lakar" by Mekar's Live Mural Workshop, where festivalgoers help restore a container with a nature-inspired design. Lakeside chill out In addition to its indoor main stage, the festival will feature two outdoor stages. Bring a mat, your kids, and good vibes - the festival at PARC on July 5 promises fun for the whole family. Photo: YSDAF By the lake at Stage One, two commissioned installations by the Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA) set the scene – "Floating Islands", with seven pavilion structures, and "Nothing But Us", an interactive piece inviting festivalgoers to leave their mark as a reminder that no one is alone. It's the perfect spot to unwind with anime tunes by the KLPac Symphonic Band or take in Hanyut, a dance and drum performance exploring environmental themes. Further along, tucked into a quiet corner, Stage Two hosts a line-up of buskers curated by Stage ReSet. YSDAF 2025 will culminate in the finale at Elmina Lakeside Mall, Shah Alam on Aug 9. More info here.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pow Wow and Indigenous Arts Festival marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Toronto
Indigenous culture was celebrated in Toronto on Saturday. The Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow commemorates Indigenous traditions, roots and culture. Lexy Benedict reports.
Axios
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
What we're watching in Columbus this June
A new month is here, so we're looking ahead to what will be making headlines and dominating conversations. 🏳️🌈 Festival season: June is peak outdoor event season in Central Ohio. Arts Festival, June 6-8 Stonewall Columbus Pride, June 13-14 Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, June 13-15 Buckeye Country Superfest, June 21 Juneteenth Ohio Festival, June 21-22 ComFest, June 27-29 Plus: A few events remain from our spring festival guide. 🏫 School closures: The Columbus Board of Education voted to close five schools last year, and superintendent Angela Chapman is scheduled to share a realignment plan and next steps. 🦦 New zoo region: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will open its new $40 million North America Trek after a delay caused by a construction mistake and a rainy spring. 💨 Cannabis law changes: Ohio lawmakers appear close to passing Senate Bill 56, which would change and restrict various elements of marijuana legalization. 🎓 Higher education changes: Controversial Senate Bill 1 goes into effect June 27, overhauling Ohio laws for colleges and universities. The bill outlaws faculty strikes, bans diversity initiatives and requires an "American civil literacy" course. 💰 A new budget: Gov. Mike DeWine has until June 30 to sign a new two-year state operating budget, which has already sparked plenty of debate.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
'Shipyard Shindig' coming to Bridgewater
Atlantic Watch The organizers of the first ever Shipyard Shindig Music and Arts Festival share some of the events coming to Bridgewater, N.S.
