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Bilingual rap, fresh-sounding, old-time country highlight Breakout West festival

Annual industry conference and showcase festival packs Calgary clubs

By MICHAEL HOLLETT

The Weeknd
Music

Weeknd creates a wonderland of lights, flame and hits

Hot hometown stadium debut of local hero.

By Michael Hollett

Carly Rae Jepsen
Music

Dancing through the night with Carly Rae Jepsen and Bleachers

Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers share stage and bill with Canadian hitmaker

By Karen K. Tran

Singer Post Malone
Music

Everyman Post Malone delivers bare-bones, hit-filled show

Lovable rapper delights fans with dance moves and all the hits

By Michael Hollett

Polaris Winner Pierre Kwenders. Photo by Karen K. Tran
Music

Pierre Kwenders nabs Polaris Prize at Cancon love fest

Canadian musicians lift each other up at the Polaris Music Prize Gala

By Karen K. Tran

Lil Nas X
Music

Dancing dominates as Lil Nas X delights in headlining debut

Positivity powers party vibe at feel-good fun fest

By Michael Hollett

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