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Please share our Aboriginal Music Week concert posters
Please download (right click and hit save) and share a couple or all of the Aboriginal Music Week 2014 concert posters on your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networks.
We're all set for a great week of concerts and we're super excited to get everything up and running.
Please note these important reminders for each concert...
- Please bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on for the Turtle Island Block Party presented by Aboriginal Music Manitoba at Turtle Island Community Centre on Thursday, August 21.
- Please bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on for both nights of Indigenous Music Without Borders presented by APTN at Old Market Square on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23.
- Please bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on for the Aboriginal Music Week Stage presented by TD at St. John's Park on Saturday, August 23.
- Please bring chairs and/or blankets to sit on for the Spence Neighbourhood Block Party presented by Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation at Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre on Sunday, August 24.
ABORIGINAL MUSIC WEEK 2014
The Turtle Island Block Party presented by Aboriginal Music Manitoba
George Leach, Eagle & Hawk, Iskwé, Melissa St. Goddard
Community partner: Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre Inc.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre, 510 King Street
11:30am-3:30pm
Free | Family Friendly | Free BBQ
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by Ray "Co Co" Stevenson
- Free activities for kids throughout the park
- Wading pool on site
- Bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the concert
- Elders seating area provided under tents
Youth workshops presented by Assiniboine Credit Union
12pm: Inez Jasper (pop music)
2pm: Iskwé (trip hop)
Free | Family Friendly
Noondaagotoon: play it (so it makes sounds) presented by Urban Shaman Contemporary Aboriginal Art
Music video screenings curated and introduced by Jenny Western
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Cinematheque, 100 Arthur Street
7pm
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Performance by Laura Ortman to follow the screenings.
The Borderless Music Lounge presented by Rhythm 104.7 FM
Astronomar, DJ Javier Estrada, Exquisite Ghost
Thursday, August 21, 2014
The Windsor Hotel, 187 Garry Street
9pm-2am
Tickets $10 | 18+ I.D. Required
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by Rhythm 104.7FM's Miss Melissa
AMW Iin-the-Round presented by the Winnipeg Folk Festival
Leela Gilday, Dave Boulanger, Frannie Klein, Darren Lavallee
Friday, August 22, 2014
The Cube, Old Market Square
12pm-1pm
Free | Family Friendly | No Beer Gardens
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Indigenous Music Without Borders presented by APTN, Night 1
George Leach, Leela Gilday, Logan Staats, Spirit Sands Singers
Friday, August 22, 2014
The Cube, Old Market Square
6pm-11pm
Free | Family Friendly | No Beer Gardens | Artisan Market
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
- Bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the concert
Indigenous Market featuring beadwork and art by Iris Lauzon Designs, WaWaTay Creations, Shylo Swan, Anishinaabe Girl, Tamara Cardinal, Liz Patrick Norman Antoine, and Mishe Jewels.
Open Mic presented by NCI FM
Hosted by Rescued by Dragonflyz
Friday, August 22, 2014
The Windsor Hotel, 187 Garry Street
9pm-2am
Free | 18+ I.D. Required
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Sign up at the venue
Frist come, first served
Bands welcome
Bring your own instruments
Guests confirmed by Rescued by Dragonflyz:
Billy Joe Green
Black Saddle Band
JC Campbell
Tracy Parenteau
fargo arizona
Howard Nepinak
Fred Mitchell
The Aboriginal Music Week Stage presented by TD
at Picnic in the Park
Inez Jasper, Darren Lavallee, The Mosquitoz, community performers
Community partner: Picnic in the Park
Saturday, August 23, 2014
St. John’s Park, Mountain Avenue & Main Street
12pm-4pm
Free | Family Friendly | Free BBQ
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by Amberae Wood and Kyra Wilson
- Free activities for kids throughout the park
- Wading pool on site
- Bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the concert
- Elders seating area provided under tents
Youth workshops presented by Assiniboine Credit Union
1pm: Darren Lavallee (Métis fiddle)
3pm: Inez Jasper (pop music)
Free | Family Friendly
Indigenous Music Without Borders presented by APTN, Night 2
Burnt-Project 1, Lido Pimienta, Tall Paul, Astronomar
Saturday, August 23, 2014
The Cube, Old Market Square
6pm-11pm
Free | Family Friendly | No Beer Gardens | Artisan Market
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by APTN's Michael Hutchinson
- Bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the concert
Indigenous Market featuring beadwork and art by Iris Lauzon Designs, WaWaTay Creations, Shylo Swan, Anishinaabe Girl, Tamara Cardinal, Liz Patrick Norman Antoine, and Mishe Jewels.
The Saturday Night Summer Jam presented by kimiwan 'zine
Mob Bounce, DJ Miss Vee, Primetime Empyre, DJ Javier Estrada
Saturday, August 23, 2014
The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street
9pm-2am
Tickets $10 | 18+ I.D. Required
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by kimiwan 'zine's Leah Arcand, Joi Arcand, and Jarita Greyeyes
The Spence Neighbourhood Block Party presented by Dreamcatcher Charitable Foundation
Laura Ortman, Frannie Klein, Lido Pimienta, Logan Staats
Community partner: Spence Neighbourhood Association
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre, 430 Langside Street
12pm-4pm
Free | Family Friendly | Free BBQ
RSVP ON FACEBOOK
Hosted by CKUW's Eagle Staff Nation host Chris Reed
- Free activities for kids throughout the park
- Splash pad on site
- Bring chairs and blankets to sit on during the concert
- Elders seating area provided under tents
Youth workshops presented by Assiniboine Credit Union
1pm: Tall Paul (hip hop)
2pm: Logan Staats (rock)
Free | Family Friendly
Be sure to connect with us on the social networks:
- Facebook: facebook.com/Aboriginal.Music.Week
- Twitter: @abmusicweek
- Instagram: @abmusicweek
- SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/abmusicweek
