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The JUNO Awards By Kristin Archer We’re deep into May already, but I’m only now getting the chance to share my 2015 JUNO Awards experience. When we look back on 2015, the JUNOs are going to stand out as one of the most exciting moments of the year. It could not have been a better … Read more
By Kristin Archer The 2015 Hamilton Music Awards are coming up quickly! This year, the HMAs are taking place in the spring once again and are back at Theatre Aquarius. Events run from May 21-24th. Here’s a quick rundown: HMA Music Industry Conference – Thursday, May 21st @ Dofasco Centre for the Arts HMA Rising … Read more
By Kristin Lee B With The JUNO Awards fast approaching, a distinct buzz can be heard around Hamilton. You can feel the excitement in the air, and almost see it rising in a cloud over downtown, palpable with hope and intensity. Recently, The JUNOs Turn It On Songwriter Contest tapped into the creative spirit that … Read more
The JUNO Awards The Danforth Music Hall 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto By Kristin Archer Back with another exciting update from The JUNO Awards! Of course you know by now, the JUNOs will be here in Hamilton on March 15th. JUNO Week will be here before we know it, so the anticipation was high to hear … Read more
The JUNO Awards In case you haven’t already heard, Hamilton is host of The JUNO Awards in 2015! We haven’t hosted the JUNOS since 2001, so it goes without saying that a lot has changed here since then and we have a lot to show off to the rest of Canada! It’s going to be … Read more
I Heart Hamilton on 93.3 CFMU — Episode 032 (June 13/14) “I Heart Hamilton” airs Fridays 2-3PM on 93.3 CFMU Hosted by Kristin Archer Listen live: http://cfmu.msumcmaster.ca Episode 032 (June 13/14) In this episode: Interview with Hachey the MouthPEACE; live performance by Hachey; art crawl info; info on Raise the Roof concert at Dr. Disc; … Read more
Art Crawl is this Friday, the 13th (ooh!) and I Heart Hamilton is thrilled to be back co-presenting another season of Dr. Disc‘s Raise the Roof with Hamilton Magazine. Unfortunately, May’s session was cancelled due to the weather, so this is the kick-off to the concert series that will take place each Art Crawl (May-October). Performers … Read more
Supercrawl Ah, Supercrawl! You left me reeling, yet again. This was the 5th annual Supercrawl, and my third one. The build-up for it was higher than ever and it was the biggest year yet with 100,000 people in attendance. It was an exciting whirlwind of a weekend and once again I’m left with the colossal … Read more
If you’ve been following, you know that I Heart Hamilton has been helping to book and co-present the monthly Raise the Roof shows at Dr. Disc during Art Crawl. The series runs May – October and this month’s is a special one, in conjunction with Supercrawl. Rather than being on the roof of Dr. Disc, … Read more
A Mid Summer’s Dream Last year’s first annual Mid Summer’s Dream festival ended up being one of my favourite events of the year, and by far the most unique. This year’s MSD fest promises to be even bigger and better than the last. To get an idea what you’re in for, take a look at … Read more