Music
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Kijiji ads and basement rock sessions
Julien’s Daughter setting a different tone in Winnipeg’s alt-rock scene
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The Uniter Speaker Series presents Matthew James-Wilson
Indie music, DIY culture and systemic racism
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The mature rebrand
Grown-up child star releases his sophomore album
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From seed to flower
Origin Stories: Begonia
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Favourite local publication (that isn’t The Uniter)
Favourite local publication (that isn’t The Uniter)
1. Stylus
2. Dijon Magazine
3. Winnipeg Free Press -
Favourite local public gathering place
Favourite local public gathering place
1. The Good Will Social Club
2. The Forks
3. Stay home! Don't gather! -
Favourite local DJ
Favourite local DJ
1. Fishead
2. DJ Hunnicutt
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Angels, demons and vagina witchcraft
Vocalist speaks on debut album and lyrical meanings
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Virtuosi cancels fall season
Virtuosi Concerts, a classical music recital and chamber music series based at the University of Winnipeg, has been delighting Winnipeg audiences since 1991.
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Diaphanie finds something better
Heather Thomas, former lead singer of ATLAAS, has entered a new stage of her music career.
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And the winner is… Manitoba
Out of 24 artistic and six industry awards announced on Sept. 25 at the Western Canadian Music Awards, Manitobans came out on top, winning 11 and six awards, respectively, the most of any province.
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Music does not stop
Although this year has seen a major shift that impacts every part of life, one band is making it their mission to push through and maintain their goal.
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Virtually yours
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, like many summer festivals, is moving online to help protect Winnipeggers from COVID-19. But unlike many other fests, Fringe will be free for all.
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Arts funding is more important now than ever
In 2013, Jessica Botelho-Urbanski wrote in The Uniter’s Urban Issue that Winnipeg could be improved with more arts funding. Unfortunately, arts funding is again on the chopping block in the municipal budget this year, facing a 10 per cent decrease.
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Arts briefs
Global pandemic // Free streaming services // Take an online tour of a museum // Read books // STAY HOME
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Lights, dance, action
Plays like the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s As You Like It demonstrate the success of combining literature with music and choreography to create crowd-pleasing pieces, and they set the stage for others to follow suit.
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Arts briefs
Record Sundaze at Barn Hammer // Collage with Takashi Iwasaki // Nothin Butt ‘90s: Freeway // Crywank at Forth // Wheels & Feels // Treaty Talks with Elder Harry Bone
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Creating art in churches
Churches form a significant part of the arts venues available in Winnipeg, which may come as a surprise to some.
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Arts briefs
Garland Party! // Transcendent // Craftivism at MAWA // Anthony OKS album release // Sounds of Curtains (now destroyed) // First Fridays - Women, Art & Identity
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Canada is good enough
Although Canada may have a smaller music industry than the United Kingdom or the United States, there are a variety of opportunities to grow here, and there are young artists taking advantage of them.