June 20 to 23, 2024
St. Cuthbert's (2 Bond. St. N., Westdale, Hamilton); HPL – Central Library (55 York Blvd., Hamilton); Open Streets – Bernie Morelli Hub – Jimmy Thompson Memorial Pool, Hamilton, ON

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Something Else! FestivalZula Music & Arts Collective Hamilton presents the annual Something Else! Festival along with a year-round music series mostly focusing on jazz, creative, free, improvised, experimental music and various folk traditions.

Ticketed, multi-bill events at St. Cuthbert's:

Thursday, June 20 at 7pm:
Earth, Wind & Choir; Ugly Beauties; Gayle Young; Sofia Jernberg & Mats Gustafsson.

Friday, June 21 at 8pm:
Beingfive; Amrita; The End.

Saturday, June 22 at 4pm:
Tashi Dorji; Cluttertones; Emmeluth’s Amoeba; and at 8pm: Sakina Abdou; Doug Tielli’s Imaginary Brass; Dave Rempis & Tashi Dorji.

Ticketed events are $25-$30 advance tickets; $30-$40 at the door; $85 pass.

Free events include:

Saturday, June 22 at 12pm (HPL):
Sakina Abdou & Dave Rempis; Aline’s Étoile Magique; Caroline Davis & Wendy Eisenberg

Sunday, June 23 at 12pm (Open Streets):
Shuffle Demons

289-993-1993
www.somethingelsefestival.com
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October 21 to November 4, 2024
5183 Sheppard Ave. E, Toronto, ON

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CCC Toronto International Music FestivalSince 2010, the CCCTIMF has established a solid name as one of the most reputable and high-profile music festivals in Canada. The festival is held in recognition of the artistic achievements of young musicians, providing them with the opportunity to learn, grow, and showcase their potential in performance. It also provides performance opportunities for young musicians to help bring the scope of their talents to new heights. The annual festival is conducted at the 626-seat, state-of-the-art P.C. Ho concert hall in Toronto. Trophies, medals, and scholarships are awarded to the winners based on the class criteria. Selected winners will receive the opportunity to perform in the Gala Concert and the "Rising Star" concert series. For more information, please visit our website.

416-292-9293, x229
www.ccctimf.org
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July 18 to August 11, 2024
Stratford, ON

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Stratford Summer MusicA vibrant convergence of folk, jazz, classical and world music, Stratford Summer Music is a renowned Southwestern Ontario music festival held annually in July and August in Stratford, Ontario. The 2024 festival features acclaimed artists like Angela Hewitt, Allison Au, and Measha Brueggergosman-Lee. From symphony orchestras to jazz legends, the festival showcases diverse genres, offering both intimate recitals and grand productions. Alongside performances, it hosts educational programs, fostering musical appreciation and talent growth. With venues spanning churches, theaters, and outdoor spaces, the festival promises unique and unforgettable experiences. Stratford Summer Music ensures a summer filled with enchanting melodies and cultural enrichment for all, making it a highlight of the Canadian cultural calendar.

519-271-2101
www.stratfordsummermusic.ca
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June 3 to September 2, 2024
Church of the Holy Trinity, Toronto, ON

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Music MondaysMusic Mondays has served as a launching pad for emerging talent, and a celebration of established local talent since its inception in 1992. Our pay-what-you-can lunchtime concerts take place in the warm acoustics of Holy Trinity Church, just steps away from the Eaton Centre, in busy Downtown Toronto. Our goal is to provide the highest possible musical experience to a pay-what-you-can downtown Toronto audience.

Our audience includes office workers, tourists, retired folks, young children, the homeless, students, and the musically curious. The acoustics of Holy Trinity are very special - warm and inviting. Please join us for this, our 33rd Season. Bring your lunch – and a friend – every Monday at 12:15pm from June 3 to Labour Day, September 2. Admission: Pay-what-you-can, $10 to $20 suggested.

416-598-4521, x223
www.musicmondays.ca
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July 5 to 20, 2024
Various locations, Elora, ON

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Elora FestivalNow in its 45th season, the Elora Festival has established a reputation as Canada’s international choral festival, presenting world-class choirs and vocal ensembles over three weeks in July in the artists' village of Elora, “Ontario’s most beautiful village”.

The Festival's ensemble-in-residence is The Elora Singers, one of Canada's finest professional chamber choirs.

This year's festival features The King’s Singers, Laila Biali, the Gryphon Trio, Elmer Isler Singers, Constantinople, our Barn Dance, family concerts, Bach Day at the Festival, and more!

519-846-0331
www.elorafestival.ca
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July 19 to 21, 2024
100 Regina St. S, Waterloo, ON

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The 31st Annual Music Festival headliners include JUNO Award winner Laila Biali (vocals/piano) on Friday night; JUNO winner and Grammy Nominee Hilario Duran (piano) and his 19-piece Latin Jazz Big Band on Saturday night; and a "hall of fame" lineup of musicians in the Canadian Jazz Collective on Sunday afternoon. We will also feature local artists Tim Louis (vocals/piano); the Natu Trio, Ralf Buschmeyer, Adam Bowman, Patti Payne, along with many others. There will be family activities on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, along with plenty of food vendors and your favourite beverages. Best of all, admission to the Festival is FREE! What could be better than a great summer weekend enjoying live music with family and friends? Everyone is welcome. We cannot wait to see you there!

519-885-1921
www.waterloojazzfest.com
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August 9 to 11, 2024
Lynnwood Arts Centre, Simcoe; Glenhyrst Gardens / Gallery, Brantford, ON
Main Festival locations: Norfolk County and Brantford.

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South Coast Jazz FestivalWelcome to the 11th annual South Coast Jazz Festival in Norfolk County and Brantford and worldwide online. For tickets, schedule and all information, please visit our website.

Enjoy an accessible and wonderfully diverse selection of concerts at Lynnwood Arts Centre Simcoe and Glenhyrst Gardens Brantford. Take in the Gallery Exhibits too. Headliners include Johannes Linstead, Shannon Butcher and Michael Shand, Sammy Jackson, Avery Raquel, Branson Palanio Organ Trio, and James Wilson. VIP guaranteed seat tickets are limited, download from the website now.

519-774-2787
www.southcoastjazz.com
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July 11 to August 3, 2024
University of Toronto’s Faculty of Music, Toronto, ON

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Toronto Summer MusicToronto Summer Music’s 2024 Festival welcomes artists from around the world to share their artistry. From the strong voices of masters resonating with wisdom and experience to the bright voices of emerging artists ringing with hope and innovation, the multitude of voices within our community will be celebrated. Starring an exceptional array of musicians, including Orchestre des Arts Florissants, and laureates of Le Jardin des Voix, Les Arts Florissants' academy for young singers, Canadian Brass, violin superstar Kerson Leong, Gold Medallist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition Vadym Kholodenko, Dame Sarah Connolly, among others. The Voices Within Festival runs from July 11 to August 3.

647-430-5699
www.torontosummermusic.com
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July 18 to August 18, 2024
Toronto, ON (July 18 and 19); Loretto and Toronto, ON (August 9 to 18)

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SummerStage 2024No Strings Theatre presents its ‘SummerStage' 2024! NST will present in Toronto in July, a table read of Levels The Play, a new musical by Clarence (CJ) Jura and Abby Grass, and in August, Mozart's The Magic Flute, in collaboration with Opera by Request at an outdoor farm near Orangeville. Levels The Play navigates relationships, familial pressures, intersectionality, and coming of age. The play, which was wonderfully acclaimed at the 2023 Fringe Festival, will be further developed by dramaturgs Mark Cassius (script) and Darryl Joseph Dennie (music). Director, Gregory Finney, brings The Magic Flute to a magic fantasy at the farm, along with other opera excerpts. Levels is suitable for 13+ and The Magic Flute is suitable for all ages. Also, check out our opera pub night at Toronto's Granite Brewery on August 13!

416-898-6538
www.nostringstheatre.com
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June 21 to 30, 2024
Toronto, ON

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The TD Toronto Jazz Fest is an annual event produced by the Toronto Downtown Jazz Society. Celebrating its 37th edition in 2024, the festival has grown from an eight-day showcase that began in 1987 to a major event attracting over 500,000 patrons annually over ten days. The festival features a mix of free and ticketed performances across various venues in Toronto, including outdoor stages in the Bloor-Yorkville area and indoor concerts throughout the city. It showcases a diverse range of jazz music and artists, from legendary performers to emerging talent, and includes more than 100 performances.

www.torontojazz.com

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Green Pages 2017

2017 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 13th annual Green Pages, an overview of summer festivals and events across the musical map – classical, jazz, opera, folk, world music and much more – in unique and beautiful locations across the country!

The summer of Canada’s sesquicentennial brings with it a diverse range of musical opportunities to choose from. Here you will find brief profiles of 47 distinct summer festivals and/or concert series, provided by the presenters themselves. These listings are published in the special summer listings section of our June 2017 issue, while our online version of this guide lives here, at www.thewholenote.com/green. Festival profiles have been supplemented with photos, videos, links to social media and more, and information will be updated on an ongoing basis.

You can also visit The WholeNote’s online listings at www.thewholenote.com/ask-ludwig where listings will be added through the summer, and you will be able to search by date, geographic location, genre, keyword and more.

We wish you a melodious and magnificent summer!

THE 2017 GREEN PAGES TEAM

PROJECT MANAGER: Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR: Kevin King
LAYOUT & DESIGN: Susan Sinclair
PROOFREADING: Sara Constant / Karen Ages
WEBSITE: Bryson Winchester / Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2018

2018 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

The WholeNote's 14th annual Green Pages provides an essential overview of festivals and various musical events across the province and beyond from June to August. For classical, opera, jazz, folk, world music and beyond – the Green Pages provides a summary for those looking to catch all of the musical happenings around the GTA and afar.

Here you will find 46 distinct festivals, described by the presenters themselves. Check here for the latest information – from interactive social media links to up-to-date descriptions of upcoming festival programs and more, on our ever-evolving online platform.

Enjoy everything musical and more this beautiful summer season!

The 2018 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Karen Ages
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2019

2019 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

2409 GreenPages Cover WEBWelcome to WholeNote’s 15th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! Though the regular concert season is drawing to a close, there’s a lot happening in the coming months, with festivals from June to September, in Toronto, other parts of Ontario, and beyond. We hope you’ll enjoy perusing these pages, with profiles provided by the festivals themselves. There’s something for everyone, whether you love classical music, opera, jazz, folk and more.

The 2019 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Kevin King
PROOFREADING Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2020

2020 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 16th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. We've received the responses listed below, some to say they have cancelled outright, others to say they are offering live-streamed and other online events they hope you’ll tune in to, and still others to say “Like many of you, we don’t know what is coming next yet, but please stay tuned.” So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

The 2020 Green Pages Team

PROJECT MANAGER Karen Ages
PROJECT EDITOR Danial Jazaeri
LAYOUT & DESIGN Susan Sinclair
WEBSITE Kevin King

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2021

2021 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 17th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! To state the obvious, it is not "business as usual" this summer due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, we invited summer music festivals, the usual way, to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms in these unusual times. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2022

2022 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 18th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2023

2023 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 19th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We invite summer music festivals to let you know what they're up to and how they are adapting to the times. So have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music you love and the creative artists and individuals who are pivoting to other platforms. Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer!

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

Green Pages 2024

2024 SUMMER MUSIC GUIDE

Welcome to The WholeNote’s 20th annual Green Pages guide to summer music! We've invited music festivals from across Ontario to let you know what they're up to this summer - there are festivals of all kinds and genres, from classical to jazz to opera and more! Have a look at the profiles presented here, to stay connected to the music and artists you love, over the summer months.

To join our Green Pages, or to ask for more information on the directory, contact karen@thewholenote.com or phone Karen at 416-323-2232 x26.

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