May 30 to June 2, 2024
Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

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Open Ears Festival of Music & SoundJoin us at the Open Ears Festival 2024 (#OE24). Once again, this year’s festival brings some of the world’s highest calibre musicians to our region, featuring local, national, and international award-winning soloists and ensembles.

We will present numerous performances and workshops to appease your curiosity and highlight the many cultural activities in our area, including the Canadian premiere of SIERRA performed by the one and only Vicki Chow, and the iconic experimental DJ Hieroglyphic Being. We also have more premiere performances, including sound installations, multi-media, foley workshops and a drag show.

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.openears.ca
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June 22 to August 24, 2024
419134 Tom Thomson Lane, Leith, ON

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Leith Summer FestivalThe Leith Summer Festival and Artistic Director Jeremy Bell present five concerts each summer in the Historic Leith Church, 12km from Owen Sound. The church is an intimate venue with excellent acoustics. The festival begins on Saturday, June 22 with a mix of Indo jazz and Classical with Autorickshaw and the Penderecki String Quartet. On Sunday, July 7, the New Zealand String Quartet performs Shostakovich and Debussy. The Swiss Piano Trio presents Dvorak's Dumsky on Saturday, July 27. Benedict Lauziere, violin and Angel Park, piano will play Saint-Saens and Chausson on Sunday, August 11. On Saturday, August 24, Stewart Goodyear concludes the festival with Beethoven and Gershwin.

Sunday afternoon concerts start at 2:30pm, and Saturday evening concerts start at 7:30pm. Tickets are $45 at www.roxytheatre.ca. For details, call 519-371-2833.

519-664-2092
www.leithchurch.ca
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August 16 to 18, 2024
Main Street Unionville, Markham, ON

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Markham Jazz FestivalThe Markham Jazz Festival features more than 30 free jazz, blues, soul and related acts on three stages, as well as along Main St. and in area restaurants. The 2024 festival takes place Friday to Sunday, August 16 to 18. Experience award-winning music (Grammy and Juno winners) in Unionville's charming heritage village setting. Free continuous shuttle from Markham Pan Am Centre (15 Main St. Unionville, near Unionville GO). Free Parking. Accessible.

This year's headliners include New York-based Duchess, and Grammy winner Nicole Zuraitis (Best Jazz Vocal Album 2024) on Friday evening. Saturday evening includes Jackie Richardson, Juno winner Dominique Fils-Aimé, plus the amazing U.N. Jefferson. On Sunday, Hilario Duran's Big Band (2024 Juno winner for Jazz Album of the year) closes off the show.

Come and have a ball!

647-983-7777
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
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August 23 to 24, 2024
606 Little Lake Park Rd., Midland, ON

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Brookside - "One World Music Festival"Join us at the Multicultural One World Music Festival – Local talent will start things off on Friday night at Little Lake Park in Midland followed by Saturday’s collection of musicians and musical styles from around the world including African, Steel Drums, Moroccan, French Canadian and more! Includes a beer garden and international food vendors and market!

705-427-3295
www.brooksidemusic.com
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July 18 to August 2, 2024
333 King St., Midland, ON

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Brookside Music - "Festival of the Bay"Just an hour north of Toronto, Brookside Music’s 2024 ‘Festival of the Bay‘ in Midland will keep the music in summer with these internationally acclaimed performances.

Join us at the Midland Cultural Centre at 7pm for: (Thurs, July 18) - “Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow - Tom Allen”; (Wed, July 24) - “Fiesta - Music of Spain and South America”; (Sun, July 28) - New Zealand String Quartet with James Campbell; and (Fri, August 2) - The Swiss Trio.

The concerts are offered for an unbelievable $35, or any 4 for $100 plus HST/SC, and children and students may attend for free!

Join us for the sweet sounds of summer!

705-527-4420
www.brooksidemusic.com
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July 5 to 12, 2024
Collingwood, ON

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Collingwood Music FestivalThe Collingwood Music Festival is an annual, family-friendly music festival that brings high-calibre, live music performances to Collingwood, Ontario. Between July 5 to 12, over 100 performing artists across classical, world, jazz and Indigenous music genres will present intimate chamber music recitals to full orchestral concerts.

Highlights of the 2024 Festival will be: Toronto Concert Orchestra, Welsh Male Voice Choir, the duo Stick&Bow; performances by Tomson Highway, Gino Quilico and Julie Nasrallah, Joe Sealy with Jackie Richardson, James Campbell and Daniel Vnukowski. There will also be opportunities for talented youth to shine. The Collingwood Music Festival’s initiatives continue to create a platform where diverse voices converge, promoting unity and cultural understanding.

705-416-1317
www.collingwoodfestival.com
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June 14 to 15, 2024
Main Street Markham, Markham, ON

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Markham Village Music Festival 2023York Region's largest outdoor music festival with five stages of multicultural entertainment (music and dance), More than 100 Craft and Food vendors, Farmers' Market. Headliners include Tom Wilson, Zaki Ibrahim, Exodus: Bob Marley tribute with Lazo Finn, Georgia Harmer, Pony Girl, Rikashay, Samba Squad, Dan the Music Man, Los Moralitos, Junestone, Blackboard Blues Band, and more. Back again - Barkham will be at the north end of the street for dogs and their pet parents with vendors, Luge course and contests. The Kidz Zone at the bottom of the street will have games, performances, crafts. This is a family event for all ages. Friday from 6pm to 11pm; Saturday from 11am to 10pm.

647-983-9054
www.markhamfestival.com
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July 1 to August 3, 2023
Parry Sound, ON

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Festival of the SoundThe Festival of the Sound is celebrating big this summer with an incredible line-up of classical, jazz and choral music, and much more. This year is extra special with two important anniversaries - James Campbell’s 40th as artistic director and the Festival’s 45th in beautiful Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

705-746-2410
www.festivalofthesound.ca
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September 10 to 15, 17 to 20, 22
5183 Sheppard Ave. E, Toronto, ON

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Since 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 Theatre 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. Please visit our website!

416-292-9293, x229
www.ccctimf.org
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July 18 to August 29, 2023
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

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Music Niagara Festival is a not-for-profit charitable organisation presenting world-class, diverse music experiences in unique and intimate settings that connect the community and beyond, educate and inspire audiences and artists, and enhance Niagara-on-the-Lake’s rich heritage and culture. We believe that by working in collaboration with community members we can enrich the cultural life of the community and its visitors.

Now entering our 25th year, we are proud to have brought so many years of wonderful music to Niagara-on-the-Lake, and to have earned the support of many in our community. Music Niagara’s world-class programming includes a summer festival, a Performance Academy for young musicians, and a number of off-season concerts and events held throughout the Niagara region.

289-646-4644
www.musicniagara.org
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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