Gaybourhood Music Tour
Free
With stories of pioneering dance clubs, live music venues and other queer-supportive social spaces – and the artists, bands and DJs who performed at them – this tour will explore the creation and evolution of Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ village, often affectionately referred to as ‘The Gaybourhood.’ Relive the moments, see inside celebrated clubs, listen to groundbreaking artists, and experience some of Toronto’s most essential queer and trans music history.
Featuring 15+ captivating stories by Denise Benson of Then & Now, more than 100 photos documenting the neighbourhood’s landscape and venues over decades, and 11 music tracks by queer and queer positive artists including Barry Harris, Rough Trade, Cozmic Cat, Greek Buck, Jackie Shane, The Hidden Cameras, Owen Pallett, Vivek Shraya & The Queer Songbook Orchestra, Regina Gently, Witch Prophet and Stratavarious
Tour includes: GPS guidance, audio narration, historical images, captivating photographs, music tracks, musical score by Blitz // Berlin.