This eight-week course will provide training and mentorship for aspiring music journalists, with the goal of increasing representation in local music journalism.
Girls+ Rock Ottawa provides music programming to foster empowerment, inclusivity and community. This powerful initiative was the GenNext Award recipient at the 2018 Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala.
On Sunday November 4, twenty Rock Camp for Girls+ musicians took to the NAC’s Fourth Stage.
Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls is a grassroots organization focused on providing music-based programs for self-identified girls, ages 13–17.
The first inter-agency Battle of the Bands is taking place Thursday November 22, with a special performance by Salmon Ella, alumni band of the Ottawa Rock Camp for Girls+.
Local indie artist Mystara has been busy making a name for herself in the capital this past weekend with the launch of her latest album, Soul Fire.
Sample Song: “Scream my name” written and performed by Birthday Girls Post punk, dream punk, dance punk… the only consensus on the interweb is that the Birthday Girls are some kind of punk. Unless they actually do electronic music. In any case, the three-member Birthday Girls (none of whom have any lady parts) have been bringing their brand […]
Local, volunteer-run organization Girls+ Rock Ottawa has organized a Gig Planning 101 workshop in partnership with local women-powered show production organization Debaser. The workshop will take place May 27.
Two hours of fresh local music. Updated weekly by apt613.ca music writers.
Ottawa’s underground music festival is set to return, albeit in an entirely digital format.
How can you tell if a call for diverse board or staff members is just a branding exercise, and how can you protect yourself, your time, and your energy? Tiffanie Tri shares five steps BIPOC can take to reduce that risk.
We’ve got a big weekend ahead. As Ottawa enters Stage 2 of reopening, we’ll also be celebrating 613 Day, a birthday party of sorts for Ottawa and Apt613.
Sage donates her time to not-for-profits doing good work. Actively involved in bettering the city, she is an example of a community builder and an outstanding graphic designer.
There’s definitely a theme to events this weekend: from breweries to public marches and everything in between, Ottawa is celebrating International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Holiday markets, local music, book signings and a Middle East Soirée round out some of this weekend’s activities.
