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Kingston Music Scene Year in Review 2019
The Kingston music scene got a nice kickstart to 2019, as the Kingston Live podcast launched its first episode on January 1.  Since then, they have produced 13 episodes, covering a variety of musical genres, along with all the major fest...
Cloud 9 Festival returns September 2023
Outdoor festival north of Kingston unites electronic music and environmental consciousness, September 8-10
Lake Porter making waves in Kingston
An interview with local folk duo Jonny Porter and Martina Lake.
Canada's King of Roots Music on his Jamaican inspiration
Terry Gillespie performs his blend of blues-rock-reggae with Crystal Axe, July 18 at The Cove Inn, Westport.
Rockin’ The Square welcomes hip-hop icons to Kingston
Canadian hip-hop legends Kardinal Offishall and Maestro Fresh Wes announced for Rockin’ the Square, July 28.
Thriving in Colour: Emancipation Weekend 2023 Celebrations
The annual Kingston Emancipation Weekend Celebrations take place July 27 to August 1, 2023 under the theme "Thriving in Colour".
Music comedy duo offer mentorship to high school students pursuing the arts
New program demonstrates the value of careers in the arts.
Music strategy to take first steps with calls for advisory committee
Kingston seeking advisory committee members to bring transparency and accountability to Tourism Kingston's new Music Office.
Obituary: X-Ray (Michael) MacRae
Kingston-raised club owner and music booker played huge role in legendary Toronto music venue The Horseshoe Tavern.
Wild Rivers release third LP, Never Better
Kingston-born, JUNO-nominated folk-rock trio plan extensive supporting tour including Osheaga and Edmonton Folk Festival.
Non-profit music venue launches fundraiser CD
The Embassy assembling new compilation CD to raise funds for Kingston live music venue.
"For Darcy" Fundraiser Concert hopes to raise money for local family & research towards multiple sclerosis
Lowest of the Low headline this fundraising concert, September 3 at The Creekside just north of Kingston.
KPP brings concert series to the Kingston Penitentiary
The Mattress Shop Series will see three live music events inside the Kingston Penitentiary.

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Local musicians launch new music label and sync library for Kingston artists
FASTFAST Music for Media envisioned as new service for music supervisors to license Kingston-made music for film, video game and other media.
Published by: Kingston Live
Author: Rob Howard
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from Kingston Ontario
FASTFAST Music for Media
Sync licensing service for Canadian musicians.
Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
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Commercial and editorial photography, fine art portraits.
Kingston Ontario
Open / Operational
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Kingston Ontario
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Roots & Wings
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