TORONTO, ON – September 24, 2024 – Women In Music Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of EQLive, presented by SiriusXM Canada. EQLive is an exciting new showcase series dedicated to uplifting women and gender-diverse artists and crews as they develop toward the biggest stages. This fall marks the inaugural season, with live performances scheduled in Calgary (October 19), Whitehorse (October 30), Ottawa (November 29), and Toronto (December 20). Each event will feature affordable ticket pricing ($15 – $25) and, where possible, will be streamed nationwide to maximize reach and opportunity. Visit eqlive.ca for details.
“We are excited to work with SiriusXM to bring this series to audiences in four markets, highlighting incredible talent by women in gender-diverse creators and production professionals,” comments Robyn Stewart, Executive Director of Women In Music. “Each show will feature developing and experienced artists that we believe in, creating a stage that will highlight their work, especially in genres that are often less equitable on stages. We are proud to also create opportunities for women and gender diverse professionals in production roles, with the intent of showing the strength of diverse teams.”
EQLive Details:
Calgary, AB
Date: October 19, 2024
Venue: National Music Centre
Sacha and Hailey Benedict, w/special guests Jade Turner and Ashley Ghostkeeper
Presented by Sirius XM w/ support from NMC and Stampede Entertainment
Tickets: here
Details: Sacha, was Sirius XM’s 2022 Top of the Country winner. Hailey Benedict was Sirius XM’s 2023 Top of the Country winner. Jade Turner was named Emerging Artist of the Year by Manitoba Country Music Awards and took home Best Country Album at the Indigenous Music Awards (2017). Ashley Ghostkeeper has reached top 5 on the Canadian Indigenous Music Countdown and was also one of the Top 10 selected to participate in the Anishinaabeg Gaa-Wiid-Anokiwiiwad Chi-Gidochigewad Indigenous Music Residency.
Whitehorse, YK
Date: October 30, 2024
Venue: Yukon Arts Centre
Begonia w/ special guests Jasmine Netsena and Bria Rose N’Thorns
