Arts & Culture
Looking back at Folk Fest
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The annual Winnipeg Folk Fest (WFF) celebrated its 45th year with over 70 bands gracing the nine stages nestled in Birds Hill Provincial Park.
Jam-packed lineups had musicians playing daytime stages starting at 11 a.m....
Our Scene the Movie brings hip hop to the forefront
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The upcoming documentary Our Scene the Movie steps up their relationship between film and dance.
Quan Luong, the editor and cinematographer of the film, captures the dancers’ realities and what it means to be a...
Setting the stage for future musicians
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Each musician’s path to success is different.
For some, like Winnipeg Folk Festival performer Skylar Bouchard, that path starts in the Stingray Young Performers program.
“ was elated when they chose me to be a part...
Vibrant installations illuminate Folk Fest
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Whether towering over the campground or tucked among the trees, Winnipeg Folk Festival (WFF) art and animation installations welcome festival goers and encourage a sense of community.
Coming in forms of visual art, performance and...
Taking pride in who they are
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The LGBTTQ* community and its allies look at the origins of stereotypes and the definition of pride while celebrating at the annual Pride Winnipeg Festival.
Pride Winnipeg’s goal is to create and host an annual festival...
housepanther – Club Soda Lows, 3.5/5
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On March 23, housepanther released its debut album Club Soda Lows on Bandcamp, a solid effort that effectively pulls off a stripped-down slacker vibe.
Describing the music as “power pop for the anxious peeps...
Peter Harder – As The Universe, 4/5
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As The Universe, the debut effort by local artist Peter Harder, is nothing short of impressive for an artist with no online evidence of performances or any previously released music.
The alternative pop album,...
