Get ready for a great lineup of Indigenous talent this weekend because Indigenous artists, old and new, are coming together for what promises to be a fantastic treat for the ears at The Gathering Place Saturday night.
In partnership with the Woodland Cultural Cen-tre, Seeing Red Media is presenting “Dwade’ nyota’ Sheh Nigaeno’des – We Celebrate Our Music” an Indigenous music celebration this Saturday, Mar. 21 at the Gathering Place by the Grand.
The creme de la creme of established Six Nations artists will be performing as well as new and emerging artists.
The evening will bring together Indigenous artists and community members for a night of live music and cultural celebration as part of the broader energy surrounding Juno week.
The Junos, Canada’s premier music awards show, will take place in nearby Hamilton the following weekend, on Mar. 29.
The show is a hype-up to celebrating Indigenous talent and showcasing Indigenous artists before the awards, as well as a donation-entry event with proceeds going to support the Woodland Cultural Centre.
The event will be hosted by Seeing Red Media founder Bryan Porter and will feature performances from SHUB, Derek Miller, Lacey Hill, Semiah, Logan Staats, Jace Martin, Murray Porter; The Healers, and more.
The event runs 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM, with doors opening at 6:30 PM, and is open to the public by donation.
All contributions support the Woodland Cultural Centre’s “We Celebrate Our Stories” capital campaign.
Ryann LaForme, social media and community outreach coordinator at Seeing Red Media, said Bryan Porter organized the event as a lifelong music lover.
“He loves bringing emerging artists and giving them a platform.
She said the event will create “a meaningful kick off to the Junos” by celebrating music “on our own territory.”
“It’s more than a concert” said LaForme. “It’s a community-driven event.”
The event also helps give exposure to emerging Indigenous artists “They all have a story and they have somewhere to go. It’s about creating space for indigenous voices. We’ll keep it grounded in community.”
It’s the first time such a large-scale musical event has brought together both established and emerging talent.
The event is also meant to inspire more Indigenous involvement in the Juno Awards.
A variety of genres will be featured, including pop rock, blues, jazz and country, to name a few.
