Torontonians among first to experience the new production from the producers of the phenomenon immersive Van Gogh, the original experience that captivated audiences around the globe.

With more than 6 million people around the world having experienced the original Immersive Van Gogh, the phenomenal success of this blockbuster sensation is an unprecedented Canadian success story. The first exhibit of its kind in North America, Immersive Van Gogh made box office history with an estimated 1 in every 50 Americans having experienced this unique sensory extravaganza. The spectacular digital art exhibition, that inspired numerous copycat exhibits, was dubbed by the New York Times as best in class.

If you're a fan of The Tragically Hip, chances are you have already been swept up into the whirlwind of nostalgia, fandom, and stories that is The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown. Hosted by JD Dew, this podcast has taken the Hipverse by storm, reaching #1 on Apple Podcasts Music Commentary in Canada, and charting in over 10 countries. Out now, JD drops one of the most anticipated episodes yet—an in-depth conversation with legendary broadcaster and Hip fan Ron MacLean, just in time for the kickoff of the NHL playoffs.

This isn’t just another episode. This is a moment. Ron MacLean—who was there in the trenches of Canadian culture, calling the games, quoting lyrics, and wearing his love for the Hip on his sleeve—joins JD for a candid conversation about the band’s legacy, personal memories of Gord Downie, and what it means to be Canadian in 2025. MacLean’s appearance adds a powerful new layer to a podcast already praised as “articulate,” “riveting,” and “the ultimate podcast for Hip fans.”

Cashbox Canada, Canada’s premiere online music magazine is launching a new column of live photos from shows and events in Toronto, Canada. Welcome to the advance teaser of our newest column “Picture This” with Tracey Savein of South Paw Productions.

“Picture This” – the photo column of Cashbox!

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, A.J. Croce brings his father, Jim Croce’s legacy of iconic songs to the stage with the “Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary Tour”

The JazzInToronto Community Celebration, running May 30 to June 1, brings swing, soul, and Stevie Wonder tributes to life across downtown — with free concerts, iconic venues, and an all-Canadian lineup that champions the city’s diverse musical spirit.

Toronto has a brand-new jazz festival and it’s all about celebrating the city’s richly diverse local talent pool. The JazzInToronto Community Celebration will take place throughout the downtown core May 30, 31 and June 1st. Produced by musicians Lina Welch and Ori Dagan – who collectively run JazzInToronto, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting live music – the festival is a young grassroots affair fueled by a passion for community.

“When it comes to the combination of talent and diversity, there is probably no place in the world quite as vibrant as Toronto,” says JazzInToronto’s artistic director Ori Dagan. “The hardest part about programming a festival like this is narrowing it down, as there are so many local musicians deserving of attention.”

Charlie Wall-Andrews, a visionary leader, scholar and artist, continues to make an indelible impact in the music and creative industries through her dedication to creativity, leadership, and research.

A Joyful Comeback for Generations of Family Music Fans

 She’s back! 2x JUNO-nominated children’s music icon Rosalie Moscoe has returned with Kids Power!, an energetic, empowering, and long-awaited album for kids and families—many of whom grew up singing along to her songs and are now introducing them to their own children. With a career spanning decades Moscoe has been a formative presence in the world of family-friendly music, inspiring joy, imagination, and a love of learning. Now, after years away, she’s stepping back into the spotlight with a fresh collection of uplifting tunes and bonus tracks, proving that the power of music—and childhood wonder—never fades.

As co-creator and Executive Producer of SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival, Pat has been a driving force in the Canadian festival scene for over 40 years. From founding major events to designing innovative programming and building lasting partnerships, her impact is profound and lasting.

Cashbox caught up with Pat at her home in the east end of Toronto, “I am always humbled when I receive any award, especially one like this. I am proud and privileged to be able to give voices and artists a chance to shine. Music is and always will be my love, my joy, What a privilege it has been to work in the music industry all these years, especially highlighting Canadian talent."

Welcome to Hipsville is an all-night garage rock getaway featuring some of Toronto's hottest rock n roll, surf, and garage bands & DJs. Five live bands and five DJs will be tearing up the dance floor!

Birdsong artist Terry Witzu opens up about songwriting after a six-year hiatus. Producer Ted Adler shares how there is no communication barrier when musicians use music as their language for both in-studio production and healing.

I first met Terry Witzu at a coffeeshop in Ottawa in February 2024, after he had applied for a Birdsong New Music Grant, which finances indie song production from individuals diagnosed with mental illness.

What strikes me on this cold, wintery morning, after I pick him up from his small apartment in Vanier, Ottawa’s east end, is how excited he is about addressing all things music. He tells me how much he loves so many musical genres and name-drops bands I’ve never heard of for over an hour.

Terry’s manner is engaging and articulate and his music stories are fabulous and fascinating. He also tells me he has a lot of musical equipment at his place but had not played music or composed in over six years!” That gets me. 

Sometimes you just can't stand still. Your foot starts tapping in slow, rhythmic time...one..two..three..four. Next, your head's bobbin' to accompany your foot, chin jutting out, one..two..three..four. Now, arms up, the swaying starts and then things really heat up, you're movin' and a groovin', can't stop, don't want to. It's Angélique Kidjo after all.

The five-time grammy award winner breezed into Koerner Hall and took Toronto by storm. Another five, the number of languages Ms. Kidjo speaks and sings in - Fon, French, Yorübá, Gen (Mina) English and five plus another five, her music mixing jazz, hip-hop, zouk, Zairean rumba, samba, salsa, funk, gospel, Cameroonian makossa, and various Beninese traditions (hers from home) was a veritable trip five times around the globe.

The Yorkton Film Festival has announced the first round of nominees for the 2025 Golden Sheaf Awards, with Ultramagnetic Productions’ new documentary Play it Loud! How Toronto Got Soul earning a nomination for Best Arts/Culture Film.

The TVO Original doc reveals the vibrant but largely ignored Toronto Jamaican music scene from the 1960’s to the ‘90’s, through the life and music of the legendary Jay Douglas. The teenaged Douglas moved to Toronto to join his mother in 1963 and was quickly initiated into a thriving, underground Black music scene. As the lead singer of The Cougars, a group that included local legends Jackie Richardson, Jo Jo Bennett and Everton “Pablo” Paul, Douglas broke into the competitive Yonge Street music scene as one of only two bands to play at the storied Le Coq d’Or. The other group was Ronnie Hawkins’ Hawks, precursor to The Band.

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Tommy James — best known for hit 1960s singles such as “Mony Mony,” “Hanky Panky,” “Crimson and Clover” and “I Think We’re Alone Now” — still maintains a busy touring schedule with his band the Shondells, and also works as a DJ on SiriusXM satellite radio’s ’60s Gold channel (channel 73), and on various other projects. And next month, he will marry his longtime manager Carol Ross. “We’re squeezing this wedding in, between two gigs,” he says with a laugh.

For decades, James’ and Ross’ relationship was platonic. But after Ross’ husband Bill died in 2011, and James’ wife Lynda died in 2022, that changed. Their wedding is scheduled for April 5.

James calls it “kind of a cool little love story.”

Rick Springfield recently found out that a bad fall he took in 2000 resulted in brain damage. The 75-year-old "Jessie's Girl" singer has revealed that after getting a whole-body MRI scan he was told that he still has lasting brain damage from an on-stage tumble during a Las Vegas show 25 years ago.

"I fell 25 feet, hit my head and then wood came down and hit my head, and then my head hit the stage again," Springfield said of the nasty fall. "I thought I had just broken my wrist, but on the scan, I found out I have some brain damage from the fall, so I'm working on trying to repair that." Unlike most people, who Springfield said "don't want to know what's wrong with them," the singer and former soap opera star said he's the "opposite."

And with good reason.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Newfoundland/Irish folk group, The Irish Descendants in a special 35th Anniversary concert at the Light House Arts Centre in Halifax on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available now at theirishdescendants.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is for ages 19 plus.

The Irish Descendants are Con O’Brien on lead vocals and guitar, Rowan Sherlock on mandolin, fiddle, piano and vocals, Jeff Kinsman on bass and vocals, and Madeline Carter on fiddle and vocals.

MTS Management Group and MTS Records, founded by award-winning songwriter, musician, and producer Michael Stover, proudly celebrate 15 transformative years of empowering independent musicians and achieving extraordinary success in the music industry.

Founded in 2010, MTS has become a trailblazer in the independent music market. Under Michael Stover’s leadership, MTS has amassed a legacy of excellence, releasing over 100 Top 40 New Music Weekly chart singles, including 15 #1 hits and 5 Billboard chart-topping singles (two of which reached the Top 10). Additionally, MTS has promoted 100+ Top 40 iTunes chart singles, including 60+ Top 5s and 40+ #1s. These achievements reflect MTS’s unwavering commitment to helping indie artists succeed on a global stage.

A Legacy Built on Passion and Perseverance