music — Kingston Theatre Alliance

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  One day, over 140 acts, all within venues spread across Downtown Kingston: HomeGrown Live Music Festival has been managing this chaos since 2008, and this year’s event, occurring on May 2nd, is no exception. I had the chance to sit down with the Festival Coordinator, Chris Morris, just after the release of this year’s lineup, to discuss the upcoming festival and […]

From the moment I stepped into the Grand Theatre on Saturday evening for the Slaight Music Video Showcase—a treasured part of the Kingston Canadian Film Festival—the space was bursting with energy: jam-packed with festival attendees and creatives alike, all eager to see the hard work of local musicians, production companies, and volunteers on the screen of the Grand Theatre.  Venturing into the lobby, the space was overflowing with well-dressed attendees […]

This article marks the beginning of the KTA’s partnership with the Kingston Music Office. We are excited to provide ongoing coverage for the vibrant music scene in Kingston and thankful for the support from the Music Office! Kingston’s very own Miss Emily is newly nominated for her second JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year for her newest album, The Medicine. With a soulful, powerhouse voice and expressive lyrics […]