Episode 83: VENUExVENUE

In this episode we speak with Darryl Hurs about all things VENUExVENUE! 

We learn about what to expect at this year's festival, how it will grow over the next few years, SONGxSONG, collaborating with LBC to create a beer, and more!

Buy tickets: https://venuexvenue.com/

Mini: Forest City Film Festival Opening Night & More

The Forest City Film Festival is running this year from October 19th - 27th

We chatted with Festival Director Dorothy Downs to learn all about this year's Opening Night: A Celebration of Music and Film, the first films that will be presented at this year's festival, this year's Lifetime Acheivement Award being presented to Victor Garber and more! 

Buy tickets to the festival here: https://fcff.ca/events/

Brent Jackson and Jim MacDonald join to pod to let us know about their upcoming event happening this weekend - September 14th - at London Brewing Co-op!

Tickets to London Brewing Turns 10 and Peace, Love and Sunshine: https://www.londonbrewing.ca/product-category/tickets/ 

The Ontario Summer Games were first delivered in 1973 by the City of Oshawa. Since then, the Games have grown to host over 3,500 participants, aged 12-18,  competing in 18 sports. The London 2024 Ontario Summer Games presented by London Hydro will be the 27th edition.

In this episode we speak with Zanth Jarvis, Director Sports Tourism at Tourism London. We speak with Zanth about the history of the games, the sports and venues for the 2024 games, why it's important for Ontario to put on these games for the youth, how Londoners can get involved and more! 

More Ontario Summer Games:

https://www.london2024.ca/ 

Episode 81: Aeolian Hall with Clark Bryan

The Aeolian Hall is a staple in the London community as a place for music and gathering. The Aeolian Hall hosts some of the best shows in the city, but they are also a space for the community to come together and enjoy similar interests. Aeolian Hall hosts amazing programs as well such as El Sistema, the Aeolian Pride Chorus, The Rebel Heart Collective, 88 Keys to Inspiration, Jazz Festival and more!

In this episode we speak with Aeolian Hall owner Clark Byan about the history of the Hall and how it became what it is today, why he decided to purchase the hall, the types of performances that are held at the Aeolian, the programs that Clark has put into place during his time at the Aeolian, how London should be supporting the arts, and more!

More Aeolian Hall: 

Website: https://aeolianhall.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theaeolian/ 

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/theaeolian/

More LPC:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londonsprettycool/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LPCPod/ 

Amanda Movio bends an old soulful sound into the modern world. Influenced by Hip-Hop, RnB, Jazz, Funk, and Soul, she holds her audience with an exclusive tone and lyrical puzzles. With her first EP 'The Chasm' coming late 2024 and an eagerly anticipated Eastern Canada Tour in collaboration with Lovetown Records, Amanda is excited to elevate her artistry to new heights.

In this episode we speak with Amanda about her journey in music, what made her take it to the next level, the process of releasing her first EP this year and going on her first tour to the East Coast. We also discuss the London Music Scene, being a content creator, advice for young musicians and more!

The London Lightning is our city's professional basketball team playing in the basketball super league. The London Lightning formed in 2011 and have won 6 NBLC Championships in their short run thus far as a team.

In this episode we talk with Doug about his basketball career, becoming the assistant coach of the lightning and moving up to head coach, Vito’s commitment to creating a great basketball program here in London, what makes a championship team, if London is a basketball city and more!

Guess Where Trips is an experiential company that creates one-day trips for you to explore some hidden gems close to you! And all without knowing where you are heading before you start! With many trips leaving from London, you can choose which theme suits your interests, whether it’s spooky, craft breweries, waterfalls and more, and head on your way for a fantastic road trip that you didn’t have to plan!

In this episode we speak with Jessica about how the business was started, her favourite trips, how Guess Where Trips has grown since they started and where she hopes to see the business go in the next 5 years, the successes and failures of the company, the different themed trips offered from London, how the stops on each trip are chosen and more!

More Guess Where Trips: 

Website: https://guesswheretrips.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guesswheretrips/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guesswheretrips/

The Palasad (north or south) is your one stop shop for all things entertainment. From bowling, arcade games, pool, live music and more, there is something for everyone at the Palasad! 

In this episode we speak with the Palasad Director of Operations Marty Novak to learn more about how and why the Palasad was started, turning the north Palasad into the socialbowl and it becoming one of London’s top venues and more!

More Palasad Socialbowl: 

https://www.socialbowl.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/SocialbowlLDN/

https://www.instagram.com/socialbowlldn/?hl=en

More Palasad South: 

https://www.palasad.com/

https://www.instagram.com/palasadplay/

https://www.facebook.com/palasadlondon/

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival started in 2021 with one show in Edmonton, Alberta. Since then they have toured throughout Canada offering 3 days of top-tier comedians at each stop. This year, they are stopping in London for the first time! 

On July 19th, 20th, and 21st, Harris Park will be the spot to see comedians Nate Bargatze, Tom Sergura, Bill Burr and more!

In this episode we speak with festival CEO Mike Anderson about choosing to add London as a stop on the tour this year, why they decided to host an outdoor comedy festival, what to expect at this year’s festival, how the event is more than just the headlining comedians and more!

More GOCF: 

Website: https://greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com/gocf-london-ontario/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatoutdoorscf/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatoutdoorsCF/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatoutdoorsCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor