The Art Market at Pique summer edition 2023, taking place on Saturday, June 10 from 2:00 to 9:00 pm on Daly Avenue, will feature 30 artists and 5 food vendors from the local region and beyond.
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Curated playlist: AMASHOWZA
The AMASHOWZA crew have put together a curated playlist to give us a taste of what they are bringing to their dancefloor takeover at Pique summer edition. Listen here and get ready to move.
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10 years ago today
The first Debaser show was 10 years ago today, making today our official 10th birthday!
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Photo: Laura-Lynn Petrick
New partnership with Laylit bringing SWANA underground culture to Ottawa
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Laylit to bring back their renowned parties celebrating Arab/SWANA dance floor culture for a regular series at Club SAW, starting with a party on July 8, 2023.
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Meet our new team members
We are pleased to welcome several new members to Debaser’s team this spring! After public calls for new Board and Programming Committee members, we have elected and appointed eight new members who bring experience as artists, policy workers, researchers, producers, EDI facilitators, and business consultants.
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Playlist: Quinton Barnes' PAST/PRESENT/FUTURE curated mix
Ahead of his performance at Club SAW this Sunday, May 14 with Stevedave and Giovanni from Kepler-22, we asked Quinton Barnes to curate a playlist of his favourite tracks.
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Call for artist/food vendors for the Art Market at Pique summer edition
We are looking for artisan and food vendors to table at the outdoor Art Market at Pique summer edition on June 10, 2023. Submit here.
Read MoreCelebrating Debaser's 10th anniversary and SAW's 50th anniversary at Pique summer edition
The summer edition of Pique multidisciplinary arts festival, happening June 10th at the Arts Court, is the biggest and boldest edition of Pique yet.
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Listen: Loosey Lou guest mix for Radio Alhara with Stefan Christoff (Debaser / Free City Radio)
Tune in to Radio Alhara on Sunday, April 23 at 3 pm EST / 9 pm in Palestine for a guest mix by Debaser’s own Loosey Lou as part of Stefan Christoff’s Free City Radio program. If you missed the live broadcast, listen on demand on Free City Radio’s Soundcloud.
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Drone Day 2023 - Call for artist submissions
Drone Day 2023 is approaching and we are seeking artists and sound-makers of all kinds to join us in celebrating this international day of drone!
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Vote for Pique - Capital Music Award nomination for Live Music Event of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Pique has been nominated for Capital Music Award for Live Music Event of the Year!
But we need your votes to win the prize. Vote for us below!
"Jane Inc. is me, Carlyn Bezic, but also not me" - Interview with Jane Inc.
Debaser has had the pleasure of booking Jane Inc. (Carlyn Bezic) while on stage with Darlene Shrugg, Ice Cream, and now as Jane Inc. for the second time this Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 ahead of her run of shows opening for U.S. Girls.
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Pique spring '23 guest mix for n10.as radio by Jayel
Call for Board Members
Debaser is seeking new board members who share our passion for boundary-pushing creative music and art, and our commitment to fostering safer and more inclusive cultural spaces. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about music and art presentation, enthusiastic (to learn) about governance and policy, dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and interested in supporting the growth of a developing arts organization. Previous board or nonprofit experience is not required.
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"I'm trying to mix J Dilla and Mad Lib with Feldman" - Interview with Mas Aya - Pique spring 23
In 2013, Mas Aya performed at Debaser’s first ever event – a small DIY affair at the hostel bar next door to Club SAW. We are excited to have Mas Aya back in Debaser’s 10th anniversary year for a performance at the Arts Court, next door to that first show venue at 67 Nicholas, for Pique spring edition. We sat down with Valdivia to catch up on his performance practice, and what he has been influenced by these days, ahead of his performance on March 11 at Pique.
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Introducing MVB, installation artist for Pique Spring edition 2023
Michaela van Beinum is a light artist, abstract painter, and electrical engineer. In her engineering world, she explores control systems, microelectronics, and sustainable energy solutions.
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Meet Najeeba Ahmed, the Pique 2023 graphic designer
Known for an amorphous and dynamic visual language, their work is the embodiment of the attention to detail and beauty that we aim to capture with these events. We asked Najeeba a few questions about their practice and vision for Pique’s 2023 visual identity.
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Announcing Debaser's new Programming Manager, Tafari Hall
We are excited to announce the hiring of Debaser's new Programming Manager, Tafari Hall (he/him)! Tafari is an active member of Ottawa’s underground music scene by contributing to and attending Ottawa’s Hip-Hop sector forum, and working with local organizations such as Debaser, Cranium Arts Project, and House of PainT to strengthen and diversify the local arts scene.
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Take the 2023 Audience Poll
Be candid and constructive - your responses will help us direct our energies towards things our community members want to see/hear/experience. The first 20 respondents to the poll will receive a FREE ticket to Pique spring edition on March 11, 2023!
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Panelists Méchant Vaporwave, Eman Safadi, City Fidelia and James Goddard sit behind microphones in a low-lit room. Photo: Curtis Perry
Video: Brave New Models panel at Topique Symposium (Pique winter edition)
Revisit the Brave New Models panel discussion held during the TOPIQUE symposium at Pique winter edition 2022. Hear from artists and creatives who are developing new models, creating spaces, and bringing up the new guard in the music industry.
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