Author: Cat Radio UK

Toronto, ON — One of reggae’s most prolific and revered voices, Sizzla Kalonji, will bring his fire to the stage in Toronto this fall. The internationally acclaimed reggae and dancehall legend is confirmed to perform live at Rebel Nightclub on Friday, September 5, 2025, in a night set to ignite the city’s Caribbean music scene. […]

STONEY CREEK, ON — Reggae and dancehall fans across the Greater Toronto Area are gearing up for a high-energy celebration this weekend as the Level Up Cookout Day Rave returns to the Armenian Community Centre of Hamilton in Stoney Creek. Set for Sunday, August 31, this year’s event carries the lively theme of a “Sports Wear […]

Dancehall and Latin rhythms collide in explosive cross-cultural collaboration from Jamaica to Toronto to the world. Kingston – Rising Jamaican dancehall trap artist 1Ski OG has unleashed an electrifying remix of his high-energy single “Bounce,” this time teaming up with Latin Grammy-nominated artist and producer Fito Blanko. The remix and its accompanying music video were officially […]

PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S.-based reggae singer Jah Tiff, born Tiffany Gelly, has added her distinctive voice to the Global World Peace compilation with a new track titled “We Survive.” Released on Jamaica’s Emancipation Day, August 1, the single delivers a powerful message of endurance and hope—an anthem of spiritual and emotional strength for those navigating […]

Toronto, ON — This weekend marks a milestone in Canadian music history as the SomeKinda R&B Festival, the country’s first festival fully dedicated to rhythm and blues, launches at Montebello Park in St. Catharines. Running August 30–31, the festival spans two dynamic days—celebrating Black artistry, community, and cultural vibrancy. Presented by Good Folkes Company, No Boundaries, and […]

Brandon Gonez hosts sold-out event honouring over 1,000 graduates of the 100 Strong Academy Toronto, ON — The 100 Strong Foundation marked its 12th year of impact with the launch of its first-ever gala on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Globe and Mail Centre. The sold-out event celebrated the success of over a decade of […]

Resilience in Motion: CTFF Celebrates 20 Years of Caribbean Cinema, Honours Jean Augustine, and Debuts 49 Films Across 15+ Countries TORONTO — The CaribbeanTales International Film Festival (CTFF) is officially underway in Toronto, marking its 20th anniversary with a vibrant lineup of 49 films that spotlight Caribbean creativity, identity, and resilience. Running from September 3–13 in […]

As TIFF marks its 50th year, the annual Black Excellence Brunch honours cinematic trailblazers and rising stars who shape the future of Black storytelling. Toronto, ON – As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) marks its milestone 50th edition, the spotlight on Black excellence in film shines brighter than ever with the return of the […]

MISSISSAUGA, ON — The Ontario government is injecting $16.5 million into the Black Youth Action Plan (BYAP) to fund over 65 community-driven programs aimed at supporting Black youth and young professionals across the province. The funding supports a wide range of initiatives focused on career readiness, education, mentorship, and economic empowerment. The announcement was made […]

BAND Gallery’s Launch & Grow showcases over 25 artists and supports the creation of a permanent, accessible house museum for Black art in Canada. TORONTO – Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue (BAND) Gallery is extending its acclaimed fundraising exhibition Launch & Grow into September 2025, giving art lovers more time to support a transformative project […]