CC:MTL is an all access weekend that celebrates the voices of innovative BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) in Canada. CC:MTL brings creatives together for conversations, hang outs, performances and parties. This festival is a chance to kick back, relax, inspire and be inspired. Arts, academia and popular culture will come together for an unforgettable weekend!
SCHEDULE: http://www.collectiveculture.ca/schedule
DAY ONE: Friday August 19th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOMLLlcMKRM
(12 PM – Doors Open)
1 PM
Opening Ceremony/Clap Back
Moderated by Nènè + Co-hosted by Keesha
The Clap Back is a space to informally discuss everything from pop culture phenomena to divisive political issues as we sip tea/coffee and stuff our faces with pastries!
This time we’ll be exploring the tension between (in)visibility + identity + culture as we celebrate the launch of CC:MTL
3 PM
Opening of Pop Up Shop
Featuring books + zines + designs + illustrations
+
Up Close + Personal
Artistic Experiment
A series of performances that play on the themes of immersion and vulnerability
4 PM
Live Recording of Two Hungry Children Ep.7
Curated/Moderated by Madelyne Beckles + Kalale Dalton + Cason Sharpe
A conversation on love and its various manifestations
DAY TWO: Saturday August 20th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOMLLlcMKRM
(12PM – Doors Open)
1 PM
Free Your Mind!
Panel Curated/Moderated by the Centre for Gender Advocacy
A conversation on the individual and collective liberation of minds.
4 PM
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Table Read of Blacks Don’t Bowl
A reading of Vadney Haynes’ play exploring stereotypes and identity
7 PM
Closing Ceremony
Hosted by Keesha + Nènè
A celebration of the voices that inspired CC:MTL + a preview of forthcoming conversations/collaborations
10 PM
Official After Party ft. Surprise Guests
Sounds by up and coming artists + one last chance to enjoy each other’s presence as we conclude the festival
DAY 3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOMLLlcMKRM
3 PM
Never Apart x CC:MTL present: Day Play 7
Pool party featuring sounds by Rick Wilhite + Kris Guilty + Francis Oak
LINE UP:
Madelyne Beckles
Vicky Boldo
Nino Brown + Guests
Kenza Chahlouni
Wildmoon (Asia Clarke)
Kalale Dalton
Liane Decary-Chen
Richenda Grazette
Miles Greenberg
Kris Guilty
Shaya Ishaq
Dakota Jamal
Yaniya Lee
Eli Lynch
Egla Martinez Salazar
Alisha Mascarenhas
MusoNi
Kim Ninkuru
Francis Oak
Rémy Paulin Twahirwa
Christelle Saint-Julien
Cason Sharpe
Zoe Sharpe
Valérie Simon
Rashid St.James
Mouna Traoré
Rick Wilhite
Sarah Yahyaoui
SoukaynaEgla Martinez Salazar
Alisha Mascarenhas
MusoNi
Kim Ninkuru
Francis Oak
Rémy Paulin Twahirwa
Christelle Saint-Julien
Cason Sharpe
Zoe Sharpe
Valérie Simon
Rashid St.James
Mouna Traoré
Rick Wilhite
Sarah Yahyaoui
To support CC:MTL follow the link below: http://www.collectiveculture.ca/donate-sponsor/
