the BUZZ

03/07/2024

Check out the latest episode of our podcast, chatting with LGBTQ+ owned and LGBTQ+ friendly business owners and operators 🙂

On another chat on our podcast looking at doing business with our LGBTQ+ community, our host Antoine Elhashem is joined with a passionate business owner who aims to offer the best solutions for those who are looking for mortgages. Enjoy, and always support businesses who support our community.

26/06/2024

The unofficial start to Toronto's Pride weekend begins today with the first of five dance parties taking over the grounds of Barbara Hall Park outside The 519. Stop by this evening as "Starry Night" kicks off the Green Space Festival at 5pm and runs until midnight with a slew of DJ's and performances. Happy Pride! - https://greenspaceto.org/starrynight/ Pride Toronto

Beyond a celebration of diversity, Green Space Festival is an essential fundraiser for The 519, supporting our year-round work of serving and advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and beyond.

24/06/2024

The Toronto Q***r Film Festival are currently seeking film, video, and animation projects on the theme of "Collective Resistance" for their next event event taking place Spring 2025. Deadline for submissions is July 26, 2024 -

Since 2016, the Toronto Q***r Film Festival has showcased the film and video art of q***r and trans creators. We celebrate vigour, resistance, and defiance o...

22/06/2024

The Q Musicale happens today between 1pm and 11pm onstage at the corner of Church and Gloucester Streets in the heart of The Village featuring more than 20 performers. Here's the final list of artist spotlights who will be part of this inaugural 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment event - The Q Musicale founders El Hashem and Sherry Sylvain, iconic community advocate, author, and chanteuse Mandy Goodhandy, legendary 90s superstar Simone Denny, and the night closes with 80's provocateur Carole Pope. Don't miss OUT!
https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/the-q-musicale-artist-spotlights-el-hashem-sherry-sylvain-mandy-goodhandy-simone-denny-carole-pope/ Pride Toronto

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

21/06/2024

Our annual Toronto Pride Weekend Guide is HERE. Giving you an easy to navigate look at all what is happening on Pride Toronto 2024 weekend, so you can plan. AND it easy to take around. in two ways 1- the new flipbook feature on the home page https://pinkplaymags.com/ 2- Download your free copy of the PDF and take it with you https://pinkplaymags.com/edition-archives/ HAPPY PRIDE :)

21/06/2024

PinkPlayMags is a lifestyle magazine written from a Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual, Transgendered and Q***r perspective. Our mandate is to inform and wow with socially relevant stories on community, travel, entertainment and life advice that are timely, engaging, and representative of the varied views of ou...

21/06/2024

CF Toronto Eaton Centre celebrates Pride Month with a Pride Market, Paint & Sip, and Drag Brunch this weekend -
https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/cf-toronto-eaton-centre-celebrates-pride-month-with-a-pride-market-paint-sip-and-drag-brunch/ North

As Toronto celebrates Pride Month, CF Toronto Eaton Centre has announced an exciting lineup of events and activities throughout the month of June. Downtown Toronto’s most iconic shopping centre will undergo a remarkable transformation into a festive hub of celebration. Guests are invited to explor...

21/06/2024

Check out this cool event happening this weekend, as Movies, Music and Drag hit the runway at Downsview Airport. Presented in partnership with Inside Out LGBT Film Festival and Drag Me To The Movies. Hosted by Weird Alice - June 21 (Wayne's World) and 22 (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert). An official Pride Toronto affiliate event. Supported by Northcrest Developments -

RUNWAY REELS, is a two-night exclusive event presented in partnership with Drag Me To The Movies and Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival, that promises to be an unforgettable movie experience under the stars. Hosted by Weird Alice, and featuring special drag performances, captivating short films craft...

20/06/2024

Just two days to go before The Q Festival takes place in the heart of The Village at Church and Gloucester on June 22 between 1pm and 11pm as part of Village Fest. Here's a spotlight on more of the 2SLGBTQIA+ performers who will be taking the stage on Saturday. There's something for everyone, and it's free - Dinyaro, Mickey Dykeman, Count Klassy, HERDD, Shadrack Jackman with KYLO, Liliggxz - https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/the-q-musicale-artist-spotlights-dinayro-mickey-dykeman-count-klassy-herdd-shadrack-jackman-with-kylo-liliggxz/ Pride Toronto The 519 Antoine Elhashem Sherry Sylvain

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

19/06/2024

Drag Them Up showcases relevant stories from everyday people which affect each one of us, LGBTQ2+ and straight alike. Tune in https://tv1.bell.ca/fibetv1/shows/drag-them-up then make your voice heard by emailing [email protected]

18/06/2024

A new documentary titled, Elton John: Never Too Late, will be having its world premiere at TIFF this year. Tickets go on sale this month -

TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world, through film.

17/06/2024

Shout out to Lebanese Canadian gay artist (and our publisher) for dropping his latest music video, imagining a beautiful future world full of love and dancing. Enjoy :)

We all dream of a world of love, of kindness, of peace, and our song We Are Dancing Together imagined how that future world would be. Journey with us, and le...

17/06/2024

It all goes down this Saturday June 22nd as The Q Musicale takes over Barbara Hall Park outside The 519 in Toronto. Here's another round of Artist Spotlights on some of the more than 20 performers who are taking the stage between 1pm and 11pm - Robert Ball Music Robert Ball Christian Jeffries Heidi Michelle Thomas Adam Weinmann J3M - https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/the-q-musicale-artist-spotlights-robert-ball-j3m-christian-jeffries-and-backburner-heidi-michelle-thomas-and-adam-weinmann/ Antoine Elhashem Sherry Sylvain Pride Toronto The Village

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

17/06/2024

"Becoming Karl Lagerfeld" season one launches with fashion feuds and scandalous s*x (includes review). Available in Canada on Disney+ and Hulu

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld tells the story of the iconic German designer’s rise, as well as his romantic and professional rivalry with Yves Saint Laurent (Arnaud Valois). The series plunges into the heart of the 70s, in Paris, Monaco and Rome, to follow the formidable blossoming of this complex and i...

15/06/2024

Next weekend it’s all about VillageFest 24 in Toronto, come down and enjoy vendors, art, and stages ❤️

14/06/2024

HAPPY Pride, and it is the PRIDE ISSUE and the 10th ANNIVERSARY (did you know that we launched on pride 10 years ago?) of your favourite q***r entertainment magazine, featuring a cover story and main interview of one of Pride Toronto's wonderful 2024 headliner. NOW you can read the mags in two ways 1- the flipbook feature on the home page https://thebuzzmag.ca 2- Download your free copy of the PDF and take it with you https://thebuzzmag.ca/edition-archives 🙂

Download the latest edition of the theBUZZ as a PDF or flip through an older issue, everything is right here at your fingertips.

14/06/2024

Just over a week to go until The Q Musicale live entertainment festival takes over Barbara Hall Park outside The 519 in Toronto with a full day of entertainment that includes music, comedy, drag, and more. Here are just a few of the individuals who will be taking stage on June 22, 2024 between 1pm and 11pm - Urvah Khan Scott Thiessen nuepa, k woodz-

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

12/06/2024

Who's getting excited for The Q Musicale, Toronto's new live entertainment festival for 2SLGBTQIA+ performers, taking place Saturday June 22, 2024 between 1pm and 11pm at Barbara Hall Park, outside The 519. Here's some more spotlights on the great talent taking the stage - Kyng Rose Danny Dymond Robert Watson Gay AF

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

12/06/2024

NXNE begins tonight and runs through until the weekend with hundreds of bands performing across Toronto in more than 20 venues. All festival pass is only $29 to attend as many shows as you want/can. Check out some of the performers taking stage, then get yourself out and about -
https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/nxne-brings-live-music-to-more-than-20-venues-throughout-toronto-june-12-to-16-2024/ Listen Harder PR

Toronto’s North by Northeast (NXNE), the city’s summer new-music-discovery festival, has announced that there will be nearly 150 acts playing this year at over 20 venues between June 12 and 16, 2024. International acts from Australia, Norway, Morocco, Mexico and more join a packed lineup of Cana...

10/06/2024

IT's HERE the BIG Pride Special episode chatting with some of Pride Toronto 2024 fabulous ​:) grab yourself a beverage, sit back on your couch, and enjoy the show 🙂 HAPPY PRIDE

On the 7th episode of season 10 our host Antoine chats with some of Pride Toronto 2024 wonderful ambassadors, learn about their work, their history, and thei...

10/06/2024

Less than two weeks to go until The Q Musicale 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals takes over Barbara Hall Park in Toronto on June 22, 2024 from 1pm to 11pm. Check out some of the artists who will be participating throughout the day, from emerging to established - Jade Elektra Kalyssa Musicxox Ori Dagan Aaron De Sousa Brooklyn Doran -

The Q Musicale was founded in 2024 by Antoine Elhashem and Sherry Sylvain, who are shaking things up with their curating of 2SLGBTQIA+ live entertainment festivals and initiatives. Armed with a mission to amplify the voices of q***r artists, the determined duo’s goal is to provide space and exposu...

08/06/2024

Madonna has released a video to commemorate and how her and "the g**s" have been there for each other from day one of her career. “I am forever grateful to the gay community that has always supported me from day one!!! When I arrived in New York for the first time in 1979 — You made an awkward girl from Michigan feel like she fit in, like she wasn’t a freak and. That it was OK to be different. I am forever indebted. In this increasingly chaotic world, we are living in. I will never stop fighting for diversity, inclusiveness and equal rights for all!!!. DON’T HIDE YOUR PRIDE! Let’s celebrate this month and every month” -

Five seconds from every Madonna music video from 1982's Everybody to 2022's Hung Up on Tokischa.Includes Madonna's music videos for: Everybody, Burning Up, H...

08/06/2024

Music's newest throuple - Orville Peck, Diplo and Kylie Minogue -

Official Lyric Video for "Midnight Ride" by Orville Peck & Kylie Minogue & DiploListen to "Midnight Ride": https://orvillepeck.lnk.to/MidnightRideListen to S...

07/06/2024

Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams has written a song performed by over 20 2SLGBTQ+ musicians, credited as The Rainbow Collective, including Micah Barnes and Priyanka. "This Little Light" is a soulful ode to living your truth and resisting hate. All proceeds from the single go to The 519, supporting its Pay It No Mind Fund, which distributes emergency financial support to racialized Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary community members -

Music video by Theo Tams performing This Little Light. © 2024 Slaight Music Inc under exclusive license to Hidden Pony Recordshttp://vevo.ly/zE7r3Z

06/06/2024

Casa Loma's Symphony in the Gardens returns with a full summer schedule, along with the newly launched Sunset Concerts series - https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/casa-lomas-symphony-in-the-gardens-returns-with-a-full-summer-schedule-along-with-the-newly-launched-sunset-concerts-series/ The Siren Group Inc.

Liberty Entertainment Group has unveiled its seasonal calendar of events for Summer 2024, with two programs designed to ignite the city’s summer pulse. Symphony in the Gardens featuring Maestro Paolo Busato, his Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra, and a roster of special guest vocalists and players take...

06/06/2024

Luminato Festival takes over Toronto with art, music, theatre, and so much more – June 5 to 16, 2024 https://thebuzzmag.ca/2024/06/luminato-takes-over-toronto-with-art-music-theatre-and-so-much-more-june-5-to-16-2024/ Dmpublic

Whether you’re looking for theatrical magic or want to R.A.V.E., this year’s Luminato Festival has something special for everyone, including an amazing Finale line up of free entertainment supported by Pride Toronto, featuring New Orleans Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia! Check out some of the excit...

05/06/2024

Canadian Music Week is in full swing until this Saturday throughout Toronto. Who will you be checking out?

promises a dynamic range of music with over 250+ acts in over 25 venues in Toronto between June 1-8, 2024. Celebrating more than four decades of musical innovation and showcasing, the festival blends iconic and groundbreaking headliners with fresh, emerging talent, continuing its legacy as a....

04/06/2024

Cyndi Lauper's new documentary gives an honest look into both her music career and her advocacy work for human rights for all. Now streaming on Paramount+ (includes review) -

LET THE CANARY SING is a new feature-length documentary that chronicles the incredible life and career of Cyndi Lauper, through both archival footage and current commentary from herself, her family, friends, lovers, fellow artists, and admirers. It chronicles Lauper’s meteoric ascent to stardom du...