TD Canada Trust
IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2009 MUSIC * FOOD * CULTURE July 30 to August 3, 2009
The 8th annual IRIE Music Festival, also known as IRIE FEST, is one of Canada's most exciting annual celebrations of music and the arts. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto, IRIE FEST 2009 offers programming at two great downtown locations:Queen's Park.
The first annual IRIE boat cruise will feature Reggae music, a cash bar and Caribbean cuisine. Enjoy a night of dinner and dancing while cruising Toronto Harbour. 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Admission: $60
Irie Media Launch
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Location : Younge and Dundas square
Queen's Park (ALL Events)
Saturday, August 1st, 2009
BYRON LEE'S DRAGONAIRES
The Dragonaires present a special tribute concert in memory of the great Byron Lee. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 4:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE
ROBERTO LINARES BROWN
Bandleader/arranger/pianist/composer extraordinaire Roberto Linares Brown makes his debut performance at the TD Canada Trust. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 4:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE
Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
GRAMPS MORGAN
Vocalist, keyboard player and member of the internationally aclaimed Reggae group Morgan Heritage will perform selections from his soon to be released solo project. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 12:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE
Toronto MASS CHOIR
The Toronto Mass Choir (TMC) sparked a new fire into their music ministry with the release of their sixth album Going Home, the first studio recording since their Juno Award winning Instrument of Praise. Plus IRIE Taste of the Tropics food emporium offers a delicious mix of tasty delights to satisfy your hunger. 12:00 to 10:00pm. Admission: FREE
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
FAB 5
The legendary group perform their greatest hits and fan favourites. Plus IRIE Eco Day featuring workshops and demonstration on how to reduce our environmental footprint. 12:00 to 8:00pm. Admission: FREE