Humber Music

Tomorrow ✨

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of the Bachelor of Music program at this year’s Listening Party!

With great music, opportunities to connect with industry professionals, chances to win raffle prizes, and light refreshments - this is a party you won’t want to miss 🔥

🗓️ Listening Party: April 23, 6:30–11 PM
📍 Humber Cultural Hub, Building A
🎟️ RSVP: Link below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humber-music-listening-party-2026-tickets-1984976486104

Have a casual one-on-one industry chat about your EP at the Listening Party! 🎶

The co-founder of Black Women in Music Canada (BCWM), Shaneka, will be offering one-on-one chats about your EP, and sharing insights into artist and creative development! 💜

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗸𝗮
Shaneka is a Canadian artist manager, playlist curator and event producer. Since 2023, she has worked hands-on with independent and emerging artists across development, branding, creative direction, and release rollouts. She currently manages Franchize, a Remix Project alumni, and 2Kz, recognized by OVO Sound, while collaborating with Toronto-based label Rel8ted Records on artist development and creative initiatives. Shaneka has also launched her “Rap Girlies Era” playlist to showcase her A&R ear and highlight emerging women in music. She has also contributed A&R and creative support to projects with LA-based label 10K Projects.

Shaneka is also a co-founder of BCWM (Black Canadian Women in Music), a growing community focused on creating opportunities for Black Canadian women and gender-diverse individuals to connect, collaborate, and build within the Canadian music industry.

Passionate about building platforms for emerging talent, Shaneka continues to create opportunities that amplify underrepresented voices in music.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗖𝗪𝗠
Black Canadian Women in Music (BCWM), is an initiative dedicated to networking & building community amongst Black Canadian women & Black Canadian gender-diverse individuals within the Canadian music industry, who currently work behind the scenes. This includes roles in the following departments: artist management, music journalism, marketing, creative direction, event coordination/ production, A&R, publishing, producers, DJs with their own collectives & more.

With 5 days left to go, we have one more twist to share for this year's Listening Party... ✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humber-music-listening-party-2026-tickets-1984976486104

One week until the Listening Party! 💙💙💙

Remember that added twist we mentioned? 👀

This year, we’ve added a networking element so students can connect and chat with music industry professionals!

It’s a chance to learn about their journeys, hear their experiences, and take those insights with you as you explore your own path in the industry ✨

Thank you to members of BCWM, Second Summer Festival, Division Eleven, Play Records, and the Toronto Musicians' Association for joining us for this event!

For tickets, click the link below! You don't want to miss this, plus we still have a few more twists! 🔥

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humber-music-listening-party-2026-tickets-1984976486104

Coming up this Thursday in the beautiful Humber Cultural Hub Recital Hall: Vocal Night! Featuring our Vocal Jazz and Pop-Folk Vocal Ensembles, as well as special guest The Dukes of Harmony, this is a celebration of a uniquely human instrument: the voice.

General admission is pay-what-you-can at the link below. Humber Music students get in free with registration.

https://humber-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/vocal-night-student-showcase-concert

The team behind the scenes 🎬

This year's Humber Music Listening Party is being supported by Arts Administration & Cultural Management students – Elizabeth, Alicia, and Junique!

Applying what they've learned throughout their studies, they're determined to make this year a success... and with a bit of an added twist 👀✨

Raise your hands in the comments if you're coming through to the Listening Party! 🙋🏽‍♀️

And if you haven't gotten your ticket yet, head to the link below – cause you don't want to miss this 🎟️🔥

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humber-music-listening-party-2026-tickets-1984976486104

It's Juno Weekend--the biggest weekend for the Canadian music industry!

We're cheering for all the members of the Humber Music community, past and present, who have nominations or who worked on nominated projects. Congratulations and good luck to everyone!

- Justin Gray (JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO))
- Nancy Walker (JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR (SOLO))
- Ale Nuñez (VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR)
- Caity Gyorgy (VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR)
- Laura Anglade (VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR)
- Kalya Ramu (CHILDREN'S ALBUM OF THE YEAR)
- Alex Samaras (VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR)
- Meghan Patrick (COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR )
- Greg Wells (JACK RICHARDSON PRODUCER OF THE YEAR)
- Kevin Lau (CLASSICAL COMPOSITION OF THE YEAR)
- Lucian Gray (Co-producer and guitar - Saya Gray's SAYA)
- Christian Overton (Played on Alexis Baro's AFROKANDO)
- Lauren Falls (Played on Nancy Walker's DEEPER DOWN)
- Matt Lagan (Played on Shuffle Demons' ARE YOU REALLY REAL)
- Mike Downes (Played on Shuffle Demons' ARE YOU REALLY REAL)
- Jonathan Challoner (Played on Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's EAST MEETS WEST: CONNECTIONS)
- Fabio Ragnelli (Played on Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra's EAST MEETS WEST: CONNECTIONS)
- Kyla Charter (Played on Tanika Charles' REASONS TO STAY)
- Scott McCannell (Played on Tanika Charles' REASONS TO STAY)
- Will Lamoureux (Played on and arranged strings for Nelly Furtado's 7)
- Matthew Burnett (Played, produced and composed on Daniel Caesar's SON OF SPERGY)

Stream tonight's Juno Awards Gala at the link below starting at 6 pm, and tune into CBC Gem at 8 pm tomorrow for the Junos broadcast!

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Mark your calendars, students! The year-end meeting with your Senior and Associate Deans is just one week away. Hosted by your Bachelor of Music student representatives, this meeting is an opportunity to share your feedback directly with your deans. You'll also get a sneak peek at Phase Two of the Humber Cultural Hub, which is scheduled to open in fall 2027!

Join in on Wednesday, April 1, from 12 to 1 pm in the Recital Hall.

Join us and enjoy the vibes with awesome tunes at this year's Humber Listening Party! 🎶

🗓️ Listening Party: April 23, 6:30–11 PM
📍 Humber Cultural Hub, Building A
🎟️ RSVP: https://bit.ly/47lX21s

Enjoy some light refreshments and gather around listening stations to hear the incredible capstones of the graduating class of Humber Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Music.

Bring a friend, or two, for a night of music and celebration!

See you there! 💛

Our next evening showcase concert is this Thursday, March 19--do you have your ticket yet? Featuring the Latin Jazz, Salsa, and Brazilian Ensembles, this evening of music is guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats!

Humber Music students can claim a free ticket by registering in advance. Limited general admission tickets are pay-what-you-can--book now at the link below!

https://humber-emarketplace.paymytuition.com/latin-night