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CTV News
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall to perform at Ottawa Bluesfest
Musician Kardinal Offishall poses with his star at Canada's Walk of Fame's 25th Anniversary gala in Toronto, on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall will perform at Ottawa Bluesfest in July, taking the stage in place of G-Eazy. Organizers announced Kardinal Offishall will appear on July 17. Sean Paul and Peach Pit will also perform at LeBreton Flats that evening. Kardinal Offishall has won four Juno Awards, including for the R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for 'Can't Choose' in 2014. Two weeks ago, organizers announced American rapper G-Eazy wouldn't be performing at Bluesfest on July 17 due to an 'unforeseen scheduling conflict.' Ottawa Bluesfest runs July 10 to 20 at LeBreton Flats. Headliners include Lainey Wilson, Hozier, Shania Twain, Def Leppard, Green Day, Papa Roach and Kaytranada.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bluesfest adds Kardinal Offishall to July 17 bill
Ottawa Bluesfest organizers have added Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall to the program of this year's festival, which runs July 10-20 at LeBreton Flats Park. The Jamaican-Canadian artist known as Canada's hip-hop ambassador will fill the July 17 main-stage slot vacated by American rapper G-Eazy, who pulled out recently because of scheduling conflicts. Offishall, whose real name is Jason Harrow, has been producing and rapping since the early '90s, emerging from the Toronto hip-hop scene when he was nominated for a Juno award in 1996. He's since won multiple Junos, become a judge on Canada's Got Talent and is still going strong. A new track called Let Em Out came out last month, the first single from his long-awaited upcoming EP, Everyday, Sometimes. The night of July 17 is shaping up to be an epic summer party on the RBC Stage, with Kardi's lyrical hip hop kicking things off for dancehall superstar Sean Paul, who also has Jamaican roots, plus a warm-up set by the groove-friendly local duo Dystoh, a new act made up of two members of the legendary Ottawa band, Souljazz Orchestra. Day tickets, full-festival passes and pick-three packages are available at G-Eazy dropped from Bluesfest lineup over 'scheduling conflict' Bluesfest 2025: Everything you need to know about Ottawa's biggest music festival Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Ottawa Citizen
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Ottawa Citizen
Bluesfest adds Kardinal Offishall to July 17 bill
Ottawa Bluesfest organizers have added Canadian rapper Kardinal Offishall to the program of this year's festival, which runs July 10-20 at LeBreton Flats Park. Article content The Jamaican-Canadian artist known as Canada's hip-hop ambassador will fill the July 17 main-stage slot vacated by American rapper G-Eazy, who pulled out recently because of scheduling conflicts. Article content Article content Article content Offishall, whose real name is Jason Harrow, has been producing and rapping since the early '90s, emerging from the Toronto hip-hop scene when he was nominated for a Juno award in 1996. Article content Article content He's since won multiple Junos, become a judge on Canada's Got Talent and is still going strong. A new track called Let Em Out came out last month, the first single from his long-awaited upcoming EP, Everyday, Sometimes. Article content The night of July 17 is shaping up to be an epic summer party on the RBC Stage, with Kardi's lyrical hip hop kicking things off for dancehall superstar Sean Paul, who also has Jamaican roots, plus a warm-up set by the groove-friendly local duo Dystoh, a new act made up of two members of the legendary Ottawa band, Souljazz Orchestra. Article content
Vancouver Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
B.C. singer gets rare golden buzzer on Canada's Got Talent
Vancouver singer Carsim Birmingham will be moving through to the season four finale of Canada's Got Talent. Birmingham was the 'golden buzzer' selection for judge Kardinal Offishall. The singer's soulful performance of Avril Lavigne's I'm With You means that he will have a chance to win the $1 million prize on the Citytv talent competition show. Host Lovie Eli could hardly contain her surprise at the song selection. The Canada's Got Talent Finale will air on Citytv on May 13, 5 p.m. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Viewers voted Birmingham and Vaughan, ON. artist Nicolina to move forward to the two-hour live final show set to take place at the OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls. The two are joined by The Martin Boys from Woodstock, NB; Jacob Lewis of Butlerville, NL; Sai Kit Lo of Markham, and Illumin Drone Shows, Darren Leon and Funkyverse, all three from Toronto. Commenting on Birmingham's performance, judge Kardinal Offishall noted, 'I don't think I've ever heard an Avril Lavigne song, and you sang it to Canada like it was your own.' Judge Howie Mandel disagreed, noting that the tune was delivered like it came from musical theatre. He followed the comment by stating he thought Birmingham was one of the best singer's he had ever heard on the competition. Judge Katherine Ryan went right to the point with her analysis, stating 'I would buy a ticket to see you live. I just love you Carsim.' The winner of the May 13 finale will join past Canada's Got Talent winners Sagkeeng's Finest (2012); Jeanick Fouriner (2022); Conversion (2023) and Rebecca Strong (2024). sderdeyn@
