Trina Simard, CEO of Indigenous Experiences and the mastermind behind the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival sat down with Shawn to talk about what goes into planning the festival, pitching the Glow In The Dark Pow Wow to DJ Shub, what to expect from this year’s festival offerings, and so much more. Listen to the full […]
June is Indigenous History Month, which means it’s almost time for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival. This year’s festival promises to delight patrons with new attractions, while still offering all of the classic staples that make this festival the perfect way to kick off the Summer. New to the festival this year is the Glow […]
Shawn had a chance to sit down with 2023 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Award nominee DJ Shub. They talk about what drives DJ Shub creatively, how his career is inspiring his son, promoting Indigenous youth, and why the SSIMAs are so important for new and established Indigenous musicians. Listen to the full interview below. The […]
The second annual Indigenous Entrepreneur Awards announced winners last week, including Mohawk artist DJ Shub. The event, held by the non-profit organization Pow Wow Pitch, recognizes and encourages the entrepreneurial spirit of Indigenous peoples, as well as celebrates Indigenous excellence. DJ Shub received the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC) Creative Award, along with a […]
Some great Indigenous artists will perform at Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats and Place des Festivals Zibi in Gatineau this year. The full list of performers was announced today, and it includes William Prince, Sebastian Gaskin, RIIT, and DJ Shub. Chantal Kreviazuk, Neon Dreams, and Charlotte Cardin are among the headliners at this year’s […]
2022 Juno Award Nominee DJ Shub joined Aiden and Jay this morning on Wake Up Ottawa to talk about what it’s like to perform his music with venue restrictions, as well as what fans and newcomers alike can expect from War Club Live. You can listen to the full interview below. DJ Shub is performing at […]
Nominees for the 2022 Juno Awards were announced this morning, and it looks like it’ll be a big night for Canadian artists. Charlotte Cardin leads with six nominations, including Artist of the Year. Justin Bieber and The Weeknd both follow with five nominations. It’s also going to be a big night for Indigenous artists. The […]
The Native American Music Awards announced the nominees for the 2022 awards show on Wednesday, January 19th. Iroqouis Mohawk artist, Jace Martin is nominated in 6 categories, including Artist of the Year and Best Pop Recording. The late Vince Fontaine‘s project, Eagle & Hawk is up for six awards, including Best Group / Duo of […]
It’s almost time for the 22nd annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. The festival will go online for the second year in a row, with some in-person screenings in select cities. The six day event includes over 150 unique events that highlight works from Indigenous artists, filmmakers and storytellers. imagineNATIVE’s annual concert, The Beat, is […]
Do you know an Indigenous youth aged 13-25 with an interest in making music? Ila Barker launches season three of AIRSessions this month, which invite youth to Indigenous-led music workshops throughout 2021. AIRSessions is hosted in part by the National Arts Centre, sākihiwē festival, Indigenous Family Centre, Indigenous Music and Music for Life. To kick off […]