BeatRoute Magazine ON Edition - December 2019

New Chance
TRANSMIT PRESENTS
UPCOMING
SHOWS
12.05 DUCKS UNLIMITED
THE BABY G
KARD
KPOP North
It’s hard to deny the explosion of K-pop on the world music scene over the past
few years. Whether you’re a new fan, longtime lover or straight up skeptic of the
hi-definition, super-polished, and so-perfectly manufactured music that’s putting
South Korea on the global map, you might want to keep the upcoming KPOP North
event on your radar.
The full-day convention is the first of its kind in Canada and will be serving up an
authentic Korean experience in four areas—music, culture, beauty and food.
At the centre of the con is an impressive music lineup that showcases some of
the different stylings coming out of South Korea at the moment including pop group
KARD, boy band VERIVERY, rapper Zion.T, and rock band The Rose.
But if the music isn’t of interest, there will still be a lot to take in at the Metro
Toronto Convention Centre. A marketplace will feature some leading Korean beauty
and accessory brands, and an interactive YouTube corner will be hosted by some
of the popular creators from the K-pop scene. There will also be workshops, panels
and of course, delicious Korean food from a variety of restaurant vendors.
KPOP North // Saturday, Dec. 21 // Tix: $99+ // kpopnorth.com
In the Pink
Since its inception in 2015, Pink Market has been giving queer creators from Toronto
and across Canada a platform for their work, while at the same time fostering a thriving
community of LGBTQ artists and makers.
The Markets are held twice a year, once during the early summer to coincide with Pride
and again during the holiday season, and have seen over 10,000 visitors across the
four years.
This year’s Pink Xmas is happening the first week of December, and is perhaps the
only place you’ll find witty handmade greeting cards alongside body harnesses and
other sex-positive items.
Pink Xmas 2019 // December 6 and 7 // 519 Church St. // PWYC ($5 suggested)
LONG
WINTER
We’re in the early stages of a long winter, but
if you live in the Greater Toronto Area then the
inter-arts series of the same name is back for
its eighth year to help ease the pain of shorter
days, lower temperatures, and impending mass
hibernation.
Held annually between November and March,
Long Winter brings together more than 200
local artists/collectives and welcomes nearly
5,000 participants each season. The featured
works include performance art, theatre and
dance, large-scale sculptural installations,
projections (single and dual screen videos,
still images), visual installations (print, painting,
photography collage) and interactive presentations
including original video games by local
programmers.
After kicking off this season at Tranzac, the
next installment on Dec. 13 at the Harbourfront
Centre will feature musical performances by
ANAMAI, Joanne Pollock, Casey MQ, Small
Time Giants, and Digawolf. Making a brief departure
from its residency at The Beaver, Tago
Mago will bring their acclaimed Bands & Drag!
series to the event, courtesy of Group Hug,
Dalia Dargazli, Allysin Chaynes, and Alexandher
Brandy.
As always, Kulture Kontrol host Vish Khanna
will be setting up shop with a rotating group
of guests, and with a firm ambition to remain
accessible, tickets are PWYC with a suggested
donation of $12 and are available in advance.
Long Winter // Friday, Dec. 13 //
my.harbourfrontcentre.com
SHANE PARENT
12.09 STREET SECTS
THE BABY G
12.14 FRIGS
VELVET UNDERGROUND
12.14 ORGAN MOOD
THE BABY G
02.01 POSSUM
HORSESHOE TAVERN
02.15 GHOSTLY KISSES
THE BABY G
02.22 ELEPHANT STONE
THE GARRISON
02.25 BAMBARA
THE GARRISON
04.06 ALGIERS
THE BABY G
09.16 LEBANON HANOVER
THE GARRISON
DECEMBER 2019 BEATROUTE 37