A close connection
To the uninitiated, local bands Chic Gamine and the Bros. Landreth have little in common, save for being composed of some of Winnipeg’s most talented…
music
Financial reports delivered to UMSU council
University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) councillors and students-at-large were allowed a glimpse of the fiscal state of the union last week, after council saw…
Next Year Country
As one of Canada’s largest urban centres, Winnipeg has long been a multifarious population—city slickers, rural expatriates, transplants from across the country and beyond—and few…
International touring fees hurt Canadian music scene
Seamus Hamilton-Pattison Touring is a risky venture for any independent or smaller band or artist. The financial rigmarole required to book venues across a country,…
Rape culture still pervasive on campuses
Over the past two weeks, an issue impacting many Canadian college and university campuses has come to light. While the vast majority of campus frosh…
U of M(isogyny)
Jodie Layne, volunteer staff Frosh Week and orientation events are rites of passage at campuses worldwide. The events can be a great way to meet…
Fair trade food and music from across Manitoba
From Sept. 13 to 15, Harvest Moon Festival will celebrate 12 years of bringing people together from across Manitoba to enjoy great music, delicious food,…
First-ever Frosh Music Festival to be held on Fort Garry campus
Last year, the slate formerly known as Fresh promised, during their run for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) executive, to bolster school spirit…
Locals to Look Out For
In the world of music there are two kinds of shows. Type one we will call the “typical show.” This is where a couple of…
One week isn’t long enough
From Aug. 16 to 21 Winnipeg’s outdoor stages and nightclubs will be dedicated to showcasing First Nation, Inuit, Métis, and indigenous artists from North America and…