Produced by Youth

12/07/2023

Hey folks! We got a collab post today for y’all 🫡! A final reminder that the PBY “Advanced” program applications close tomorrow July 12 so be sure to apply! This time around, we’re excited to be working with Kingsley Swim of Black Market Framework 🙏🏾💙

Black Market Framework takes a foundational approach to artist and project development through community building, funding and innovative storytelling. Founder of BMF, Kingsley Swim, has experience collaborating within various creative communities across North America and most recently in Europe.

02/06/2023

EXCITING NEWS! | PBY grads + Pique summer ‘23 🥝🌞
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That’s right folks, three recent grads of the Produced by Youth program will be performing at the upcoming Pique summer festival June 10! 😱
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13assa and Shaye A have teamed up with Salwa and Tatiana to deliver an “otherworldly experience, leveraged by ethereal vocal performances and live instrumentation”.
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N’nerjie is an elite singer-songwriter, and will be performing new music, as well as tracks from her debut EP “heavy”. The final project she shared at the end of our music program BLEW US AWAY, don’t miss it!
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Come join us for this exciting summer edition of Pique! Debaser turns 10 this year so you know its a PARTYYY!
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↓ More about us and what we do ↓
Produced by Youth (PBY) is a Black-led grassroots organization that delivers a unique music-making workshop program aimed at fostering a creative safe(r) space exclusively for Black youth to create, connect, and build confidence. Participants follow an adaptive curriculum that caters to specific needs, and work towards finishing a track to be presented to their peers at the end during our end-of-program listening party.

30/05/2023

Have you heard the big news!?😳

Our team is growing and we want you to be part of it!😊

Head over to our bio to know more details on the position!📋

16/05/2023

THE TEAM IS GROWING!💪🏾😳

Are you a social media expert with a love to engage with the Ottawa music community? If that sounds like you, we have good news!😏

We are currently looking for a social media coordinator to help us expand our reach and impact!

If you’re interested in the position, we encourage you to head over to our bio to find out more info on how you can apply!🙌 SPREAD THE WORD!📢

03/02/2023

REGISTRATION CLOSING TOMORROW!

For all those interested in joining our next cycle, make sure to fill in the registration form in our bio ASAP as registration closes tomorrow!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

21/01/2023

It’s time for YOU to take your production to a NEW LEVEL!🎧

Don’t waste any time! Our intermediate cycle registration form is officially available through the link in our bio!😳

This is your chance to go through our intensive production program and be developed in the area of music production, sound engineering, song writing, studio recording, branding, and much more!😯

REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 3RD @ 11:59PM😁

Share this with someone you know who may be interested!

08/12/2022

TOMORROW WE CELEBRATE!!🙌

Our students from our fall cohort will be showcasing their work tomorrow and we want to invite you to be part of the experience!

The showcase will be livestreamed on our Twitch at 8pm! Invite your friends and family as we want to fill up that chat section!

The link to join the livestream is available in our bio!🎧

07/10/2022

⚠️REGISTRATION CLOSING TONIGHT⚠️

We’re taking all beginners ready to learn music production!

The signup form is in our bio😊

14/08/2022

WE’RE HERE!!🥳🎶🔥

Come listen to some of Ottawa’s top DJs today @ !🎶 We also got on the grill for those who are hungry🍖🍔🌭😋

The whole team will be here until 10:00pm so you still have time to pull up!

See you soon!👋

13/08/2022

IT’S GOING DOWN ON SUNDAY!

If you haven’t heard yet, PBY will be doing a fundraiser on Sunday and you’re invited!

Invite your friends, family members and neighbours. We got a whole lineup of DJ ready to kill it!

We’ll see you Sunday at 5:00pm!

04/08/2022

ENDING THE SUMMER WITH A BANG!💥

Join us on August 14th for our Block Party Fundraiser at . We will have live music, food, and some raffle prizes!

Invite your friends and family members because this not something you want to miss🔥

12/07/2022

Our team has a lot planned this year and we’re looking for volunteers!

If you’re passionate about music, community, and art, we’d love for you to join the team!

Head over to the link in our bio now to fill out our volunteer form😀

22/04/2022

IT’S GOING DOWN TOMORROW!!🥳🎉🎈

We’re excited to announce that Ottawa’s very own will be doing a live set during tomorrow’s showcase🙌

MusicByJayel is also one of our PBY alumni so we know this set is not something you want to miss🔥

If you haven’t gotten your ticket yet, make sure to grab it now through the link in our bio!🎟

See you all tomorrow!👋

20/04/2022

IT’S HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY🔥

Tickets available in our bio! We can’t wait to celebrate black excellence in the city!

See you all on Friday!😃

16/04/2022

🚨IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!🚨

The team is back for our FINALE Showcase!!

You already know the drill. Head over to the link in our bio and grab your ticket!

We’ll be meeting online NEXT FRIDAY🔥🔥

See you all next week!

22/02/2022

PBY - THE FULL STORY.

Here it is folks! The story of PBY in a one video😃🎶

We want to give a big shoutout to for the space and helping us with this video.

14/01/2022

Only a few days left until our Cycle 6 registration closes!👀👀

Make sure to head over to the link in our bio if you’d like to be part of it, or share this post and spread the word!🗣🗣

Registration closes this Saturday January 15th at 11:59 PM EST.

07/01/2022

Major news!! Our Cycle 6 program will take place virtually due to the new restrictions which were implemented in the province of Ontario.

With this change taking place, we decided to extend our deadline to January 15th!🥳 All those interested in joining our next cycle can apply through the link in our bio😁

Don’t have equipment at home to learn virtually? No worries! All equipment (including FL Studio) will be provided to those who are joining the program.

Don’t wait any longer, apply now!

31/12/2021

CYCLE 6 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN🥳🥳🥳

Head over to the link in our bio now to join us for our next cycle!

Deadline to apply is January 8th!😊

21/12/2021

CYCLE 6 REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

If you’re interested in joining the next cycle of PBY, head over to our bio now and fill out the application!

Registration closes on January 2nd!

15/12/2021

THANK YOU OTTAWA!!

We want to thank everyone from the bottom of our heart for the support and the love shown through our Cycle 5 showcase.

We can’t wait to pull this off again and celebrate a new group of black youth in the new year.

We can’t thank this city enough for what went down on Sunday. Again, THANK YOU!

12/12/2021

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!!🥳🔥🎈

Take a trip down memory lane and checkout this from our Cycle 1 Showcase all the way back in 2019!

This showcase was our first and only showcase in person since we began our program (due to the pandemic).

We’re VERY excited to finally meet back in person and celebrate the Ottawa music scene together!

It’s not too late to grab your ticket and join us for the party!🥳 Head over to our bio and grab yours now!

11/12/2021

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT WITH !!🗣🗣

Tune in this upcoming Monday December 13th at 7:48 AM EST as .kanzaa and PBY’s Cycle 4 graduate discuss being a black creative, the Cycle 5 Showcase (happening this Sunday) and the Ottawa art scene!

We can’t wait🥳🥳 Share this on your story and spread the word!🗣🎙

**Tickets for our Cycle 5 Showcase are still available through our bio! Make sure you grab yours ASAP!**

11/12/2021

SUNDAY JUST GOT CRAZIER!!🤯🤯🤯

The ONE and ONLY will join us this upcoming Sunday as a performer for our PBY Cycle 5 Showcase!!!🥳🎈🎁

WLFKT has been making major moves in both Ottawa and Montreal over the past few years to say the least.

The team at PBY is very excited to have him shut the stage down this Sunday. Make sure to grab yourself a ticket and join the party🥳🎈🔥

See you all this Sunday!!

08/12/2021

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR WHAT’S ABOUT TO GO DOWN THIS SUNDAY!!🎉🥳🎈🎊

Our Cycle 5 Showcase is around the corner and the team is excited to show off what our students came up with during their time at PBY🎤🎧

Make sure you grab yourself a ticket ASAP as free food will be available ONLY for those who registered online through eventbrite! [LINK IN BIO]

Don’t hesitate to also join our exclusive raffle to have a chance to win a GRAND PRIZE🏆 at the showcase. Head over to our IG page and check the “WIN THE RAFFLE” post on our grid to find out how you can enter😊

See you all this Sunday👋

07/12/2021

TOMORROW MORNING AT 8:10!!🎙🎙🎙

The team at PBY is teaming up with ‘s Morning Shift to talk about Ottawa’s art community, the upcoming Showcase this Sunday, and much more!

We’re so excited to chat with , and 🎙🎙

TUNE IN AND JOIN THE CONVO🗣🗣

07/12/2021

06/12/2021

ONLY 7 DAYS LEFT UNTIL OUR CYCLE 5 SHOWCASE!!

Make sure to grab your ticket ASAP in our bio to secure a spot! Spacing is limited and FREE FOOD will be provided🍽

See you all this Sunday!!

03/12/2021

Can this PBY Cycle 5 Showcase raffle get any better?!🤯🤯

The team at just joined the PBY raffle train 🚂 and are offering a FREE one hour photoshoot at their premium photo studio right here in the nation’s capital🇨🇦

Check out the “WIN THE RAFFLE” video on our grid to find out how you could have a chance to win ALL of these great prizes!💥💥 See you all on the 12th!

02/12/2021

🚨OTTAWA!!🚨 WE’RE NOT SLOWING DOWN!!🏃🏾‍♂️💨🏃🏾‍♀️💨

Our Cycle 5 Showcase is going to be CRAZY!!🤯

You guys know we had to show some love to our wonderful artistic female community💅🏾

We are proud and excited to announce that Ottawa’s very own R&B singer will be one of the performers at our Cycle 5 showcase taking place on December 12th at !

LADIES, pull up and support what’s happening in the Ottawa music scene!🎶🎤

[TICKETS AVAILABLE IN OUR BIO🎟]

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