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What to pack for a summer concert
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Summer concert season is upon us and that means Canadians coast-to-coast are gearing up to see some of their favourite bands at home, in other cities across the country, or even abroad. Concert-related travel is up thanks to demand: a survey from Reverb says that 7 per cent of show attendees now travel by air, but that number can certainly be higher depending on who the artist is and where they're playing. Article content Article content I recently attended Beyoncé's buzzy Cowboy Carter tour in London with Marriott. The two-hour show was held on a rainy evening in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and unfortunately, I found myself unprepared for the evening's very wet festivities (shoutout to the Marriott team who saved the day with umbrellas, clear bags and phone chargers). Article content Article content Upcoming offerings via the Moments page for Canada include Katy Perry's The Lifetime Tour, Calgary-native Tate McRae's Miss Possessive tour, as well as dates from Taylor Swift pal Gracie Abrams and hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan. Article content While I almost got drenched at the Beyoncé concert, I still had an incredible time at the show: the superstar performed music from her latest album Cowboy Carter ('Tyrant' is my top track), along with hits from her now 28-year career. Queen Bey still has several dates to go for her tour, with stateside stops in D.C., Atlanta, and Las Vegas before the end of July. Article content I was in comfort during the Cowboy Concert concert thanks to the right jeans and shoes, and my makeup didn't move despite the wet and humid weather. Here's a few of the items I packed for my concert trip – along with a few I wished I had (and that you definitely should) to stay prepared, stylish and comfortable no matter what. Article content Clear bags are a requirement at most major concert venues now as an increased security measure – but that doesn't mean they can't be both stylish and practical. Vancouverite Shay Mitchell launched the BÉIS Stadium Crossbody Bag last summer to much fanfare, which is sized according to stadium and arena regulations. It's also made from a durable PVC, so you can be sure the bag will last for years to come. Available in black or beige.
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26 minutes ago
- National Post
ACISA Is Celebrating 10 Years of Vibrant Brampton SummerFest in Style With Prominent Bollywood and Popular Punjabi Artists
Article content Article content Punjabi and Bollywood Stars like Miss Pooja, Zora Randhawa, Ananya Chakraborty, and Amanat Ali are performing at Brampton's most loved music & dance festival – VIBRANT BRAMPTON SUMMERFEST! Article content BRAMPTON, Ontario — Downtown Brampton is all set to come alive to the dazzling sights and sounds of the very spirited South Asian culture. Vibrant Brampton is celebrating their 10 th year Summer festival on July 18 and 19. Organized by the non-profit group Arts and Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA), the 10 th annual Vibrant Brampton SummerFest presented by TD in association with WOW Mobile Boutique will bring a fun-filled outdoor family festival to Gage Park in Brampton. Article content The two-day FREE outdoor festival will kick off on July 18, with an international Punjabi singer, Miss Pooja, popularly known as 'Queen of Bhangra' promising to make you sway to the Punjabi music. A Guinness Book of World Record holder, Miss Pooja has over 4500 songs and over 350 albums to her credit. Some of her blockbusters 'Siti Mar Ke ', 'Nakhreya Mari', 'Aashiq' 'Sohnea' and 'Second Hand Jawani' from the Deepika Padukone and Saif Ali Khan movie Cocktail will be some of her many numbers to be featured at the festival. Punjabi youth sensation Zora Randhawa, who has super hit numbers like 'Woofer', 'Inch', and 'Wonderland' will also co-headline the same day along with Punjabi power couple duo Preet Brar and Kamal Brar. Over 50 local GTA artists will also perform on the opening day of the festival. Article content The finale of the outdoor festival on July 19 promises to bring an eclectic mix of programming that will include high-energy performances by multiple Bollywood Playback Singers, including Ananya Chakraborty, the finalist of ZEE Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. For Pakistani music lovers, there's another feast – Amanat Ali, who has lent his voice for the famous movie 'Dostana' featuring Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, and Abhishek Bachchan. He also has notable appearances on the prestigious platform of Coke Studio Pakistan. Article content Bengali music lovers have Sanchita Bhattacharya from Kolkata, India to captivate the audience with her melodious voice. The Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs winner has grown up to become this musical force, all set to light up the centre stage on the 2 nd day of the festival. Article content In addition to Punjabi and Bollywood celebrities, there will be a Gujarati 'Garba' segment headlined by none other than Pramesh Nandi, also known as the Garba King of Canada. According to the curators of the festival, Ricky Bajaj, Sandeep Prabhakar, and Arpan Banerjee, over 150 Canadian and international artists are being featured in the 10 th edition of the festival. Article content Families are in for a treat at this year's festival! The KIDZ ZONE offers a range of interactive and immersive activities designed especially for children and youth, including the ever-popular free face painting and Community Arts Project, available on both days. To engage attendees of all ages, the festival also features free hands-on dance workshops in Bollywood, Bhangra, and Salsa. Food lovers can explore the Food Bazaar, serving over 100 mouthwatering dishes from local vendors and restaurants. Meanwhile, shoppers can browse the MEGAMART, showcasing local artisans selling clothing, jewelry, handicrafts, and unique gifts. Best of all, admission and parking are completely free! Article content The festival is presented by TD Bank in association with WOW Mobile Boutique, supported by a host of sponsors including Scotties Face Tissues, Lazeez Shawarma, and CAD Immigration. 2025 funders include the City of Brampton, Canadian Heritage, Ontario Arts Council, and Celebrate Ontario. Article content ACISA, as a non-profit group, also hosts annual Visual Arts of South Asia (V.A.S.A) arts festival – for visual art lovers, ROOT'D Fest – a unique modern music festival catering to Millennials and Gen Z. Article content Festival Schedule at a Glance: Article content July 17: 6 pm – 10 pm: Article content Greet & Meet Gala & Press conference @ Queen's Manor Event Centre. Article content July 18: 5 pm – 10 pm: Article content Watch Miss Pooja, Zora Randhawa, Preet Brar and Kamal Brar, and over 50 other artists perform live at the FREE Outdoor Festival @ Gage Park, Brampton. Enjoy scrumptious food, interactive Article content Kidz Zone Article content , explore Brampton, and shop local. Article content July 19: 10 am – 10 pm: Article content Watch Ananya Chakraborty, Amanat Ali, Sanchita Bhattacharya, Pramesh Nandi, and 100 Canadian artists perform live at the FREE Outdoor Festival @ Gage park, Brampton. Enjoy delicious food, interactive Article content Kidz Zone Article content , explore Brampton, and shop local. Article content Learn more at ABOUT ACISA The Arts & Culture Initiative of South Asia (ACISA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cross-cultural understanding by bringing diverse communities together to celebrate life, culture, art, and tradition. Article content ACISA's mission is to highlight the richness and diversity of South Asian art forms by showcasing local talent and providing artists with a platform to reach broader audiences. 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National Post
41 minutes ago
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Moonvalley Raises Additional $84 Million to Scale Ambitious Vision for Licensed AI Video Model
Article content Led by General Catalyst, with strategic backing from Creative Artists Agency, CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures, funding will accelerate development of professional-grade generative videography platform Article content TORONTO & LONDON — Moonvalley, the AI research company building foundational AI video models and tools trained exclusively on licensed content, today announced it has raised $84 million in additional funding led by existing investor General Catalyst. The round includes strategic investments from leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA), AI cloud CoreWeave, and Comcast Ventures. Existing investors Khosla Ventures and YCombinator also participated, bringing total funding to $154 million. Article content Article content The funding reflects a broader industry shift as enterprises and entertainment companies champion AI development that respects intellectual property. Major studios and global brands are increasingly prioritizing AI companies that build powerful models while respecting creators' rights, rather than platforms that rely on unlicensed material. Article content 'This funding proves you don't have to choose between powerful technology and responsible development,' said Naeem Talukdar, Moonvalley CEO and co-founder. 'We're building world-class models while respecting the creative community, and these partners will help us give studios and creators a real alternative to unlicensed models.' Article content Moonvalley's model, Marey, recently released to the public, is the world's first production-grade AI generative videography platform built for professional filmmakers and visionary brands. The company works directly with its filmmaking arm, Asteria – led by Bryn Mooser – to develop tools tailored for filmmakers and Hollywood studios that deliver cinematic quality, creative control and commercial-ready outputs. Article content 'We have the exciting opportunity to strategically partner with companies like Moonvalley, who are developing breakthrough advancements in media and technology,' said Allison Goldberg, Managing Partner of Comcast Ventures. 'Moonvalley's approach to generative videography combining technical excellence with respect for content creators aligns with how we think about innovation in our industry.' Article content 'Ethically led and talent-friendly applications of AI are a top priority for CAA. We see an opportunity with these emerging tools and technologies, and having a set of partners who are aligned in the ethics behind AI is critical,' said Alexandra Shannon, Head of Strategic Development, CAA. 'Moonvalley understands that AI should empower artists, not undermine them, and we are excited to help bring this new technology to our clients and the entertainment community at large.' Article content 'CoreWeave is proud to support Moonvalley as demand accelerates for foundational AI video models and tools,' said Brannin McBee, Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer, CoreWeave. 'Our relationship provides Moonvalley with access to advanced compute resources – including the latest GPU systems. Our infrastructure helps Moonvalley scale its commercially safe model to meet growing demand from studios and enterprises seeking powerful, legally compliant AI video solutions.' Article content With Marey now publicly available through the capital will help Moonvalley scale to meet enterprise demand. The company's priorities include expanding the licensed content library, developing API access for developers and internal platform teams, and building features that studio and enterprise partners have requested. Moonvalley is also hiring the engineering and support teams needed for enterprise-scale deployments. Article content 'Our research team is solving the hardest problems in video AI, from understanding real-world physics and natural motion to giving filmmakers frame-level control,' said Mateusz Malinowski, Moonvalley's Chief Scientific Officer. 'We're proving that licensed models can deliver the quality and precision that professional productions demand.' Article content About Moonvalley Article content Moonvalley is an AI research company building next-generation models and tools for creative professionals. The company brings together talent from DeepMind, Google, Meta, Microsoft, TikTok, Disney, DreamWorks and other leading entertainment companies, unified around advancing visual intelligence. Through partnerships with film studios, production companies, and brands, Moonvalley is proving that powerful generative AI can be built while respecting artists' and creators' rights. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
