Madhuban Performing Arts is a dynamic collective of talented musicians and dancers dedicated to showcasing the rich traditions of South Asian arts in Calgary. With a deep-rooted passion for music and dance, their diverse ensemble brings together the vibrant rhythms, melodious tunes, and graceful movements that define South Asian culture.Through captivating performances, educational initiatives, and...
Music. Culture. Creativity. Community. One unforgettable night.Get ready for an evening of powerful live performances, incredible Indigenous youth talent, music, art, storytelling, food, and vendors coming together at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.Whether you're coming for the music, the stories, the culture, or simply to experience something new, there's something for everyone...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Discover a choir of instruments that hum, from singing bowls to vibrating strings and futuristic melody-making machines! This drop-in program invites visitors of all ages to experiment with unique instruments that warble, whistle, and sing like the human voice.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music...
Join David and Sydney Dacks for a journey back to the heady days of Toronto's campus radio scene in the early 1990s at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.David Dacks, a longtime fixture of Toronto's music scene who volunteered at the University of Toronto’s CIUT-FM for 25 years, digs deep into his digitized...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Celebrate melody making from around the world by getting hands-on with the instruments from many different cultures!This drop-in program invites visitors of all ages to strum, shake, pluck, and play a variety of acoustic instruments from across the globe.
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music...
Part educational experience, part immersive listening session, the program invites participants to engage with sound as both a scientific phenomenon and a deeply personal, sensory experience.This is not your typical soundbath. Each hour-long session begins with an educational deep dive into the history of music in wellness practices, the science of sound, and the technology...
Dive into the world of music technology and explore unique instruments from the National Music Centre’s world-renowned collection.This is your chance to see how music is made and experience one-of-a-kind instruments in action. Step beyond the exhibits as interpreters go behind the glass to demonstrate historic artifacts, revealing the mechanics, sounds, and stories that make...
Take an exclusive tour backstage at Studio Bell and see music come to life in the National Music Centre’s recording studios!Catch a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the working spaces of our world-class recording facilities* and hear the stories behind notable artifacts — spanning 450 years of music innovation and technology — guided by NMC’s talented music...
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole with Barry Shaw at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Join us for a special concert with acclaimed Hong Kong vocalist Sukie S and experience her audiophile approach to Cantopop live at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre.Sukie S (Wing Lee Shek) is an acclaimed Hong Kong vocalist and audiophile recording artist, celebrated for her warm, velvety vocals and exceptional high-fidelity studio productions....
Step into iconic venues, be swept away by world-class musicians, and rediscover timeless hits and legendary tributes.Come on down to The Jazz Room in Calgary! With a mix of carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, this feel-good live music performance takes you on a journey to the roots of revolutionary New Orleans jazz. Get your...
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring the legendary albums recorded in the "Sistine Chapel of rock 'n' roll." Step back in time and experience Sticky Fingers as it was recorded through the RSM.
Liner Notes: Inside the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio is part storytelling tour, part listening session, exploring the legendary albums recorded in the "Sistine Chapel of rock 'n' roll." Step back in time and experience Led Zeppelin III as it was recorded through the RSM.