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Best EDM Music Festivals in Canada

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Yes, turns out our sweet-natured northern cousins do know a thing or two about music festivals after all. From the land of moose and maple syrup comes some EDM magic to rock your world!

Escapade Music Festival (Ottawa, Ontario) – June

If an explosion of trance and techno strikes your fancy, this is the music festival for you. Watch the nation’s capital light up in a dazzling celebration of life, unfolding against the beautiful city landscape – a view matched only by the pure euphoria of being in the midst of it all. Since 2009, Escapade has established itself as a premier music festival and placed Ottawa on the map as a rave-enthusiast must-visit. With musical sensations like Markus Schulz, ZedsDead, and Chris Lorenzo taking the crowd by storm, you’re sure to lose track of time out there on the dance floor.

ileSoniq (Montreal, Quebec) – August

Informally crowned the EDM capital of Canada, Montreal can thank ileSoniq for securing its fanbase. Clearly an elite music festival in terms of both its star-studded line-up and complexity of décor, ileSoniq really offers a taste of what the future of EDM holds. Guess you have to see it to believe it. I mean hello, Marshmello, Bad Bunny, and Excision on the same stage? Sign me up!

Chasing Summer Music Festival (Calgary, Alberta) – August

As one of the coldest cities in the entire world, Calgary sure knows to savor the few months of sun it is granted. Therefore, it comes as no doubt that Chasing Summer Music Festival is fueled entirely by a genuine carpe-diem mentality that trickles into every element of this long-awaited event. Earning the title of Canada’s largest EDM festival in the West, Chasing Summer is committed to treating you to two days of unparalleled fun and festivity. And if the joy of finally sporting a natural tan doesn’t win you over, I’m certain that the jaw-dropping performances by The Chainsmokers, Slushii, and Alesso will!

MUTEK Montreal (Montreal, Quebec) – August

Calling tech-geeks and EDM lovers alike to Montreal this fall for the marriage of cutting-edge technology and quality music. Like a modern-day fairy godmother, MUTEK transforms the pride and joy of Quebec into a futuristic wonderland complete with elaborate stages and elegant sets. With the line-up regularly boasting up and coming artists like Akufen, Jlin and Gudrun Gut, even the hardest-to-please of ravers are sure to find new EDM idols to swoon over.

Bass Coast Music and Arts Festival (Merritt, British Columbia) – July

If you’re bored of big mainstream music festivals and would like something with a little more edge, Bass Coast Music and Arts Festival is the answer to your (musical) prayers! Since its inception in 2009, this festival has made the curation of a unique and diverse line-up its top priority. So prepare to be wowed by moving performances by trailblazers like Sticky Buds, Yheti, and Nightmare on Wax. Made for artists, by artists, you’ll feel right at home at this vibrant and inclusive homage to creative expression.  

Contact Winter Music Festival (Vancouver, British Columbia) – December

Witness the nation’s largest indoor stadium transmute into the littiest club you’ve ever had the honor of setting foot in, right before your very eyes. Complete with elaborate sets and backed up by high-production value, Contact is sure to have you cozy up to chilly Vancouver this winter! With a line-up boasting the world’s most beloved EDM powerhouses like Tiesto, San Holo, and Kaskade, this iconic music festival will have you losing contact with reality and wishing you could freeze time so as not to have to grapple with the withdrawal symptoms that will inevitably follow.

Shambhala Music Festival (Salmo River Ranch, British Columbia) – July

Voted ‘North America’s Best Festival’ by the readers of DJ Mag in 2019, Shambhala sure lives up to its reputation as a fan-favorite. Yes, I’m talking four days of party-rocking with six separate themed stages teeming with EDM goodness! Watch out for homegrown Canadian superstars like Black Tiger Sex Machine and Ekali, while you take a break from going gaga over international acts like Dion Timmer and Channel Tres. The best indie music festival to hit the shore this side of the Pacific, Shambhala will make you sham-holla at the Canadian EDM scene.

Igloofest (Montreal, Quebec) – January

You know what they say, when you can’t get to France, French Canada it is! But jokes aside, prepare yourself for a musical fiesta that stretches over twelve unforgettable nights this winter, because Igloofest is about to knock your socks off. Even bundled up in five warm layers to beat the Quebec chill, the jaw-dropping performances by powerful acts like Regular Fantasy, Lauer and Anjunabeats are certain to give you chills. And between sampling delightfully weird alcoholic concoctions at the ice-bar and killing it at the ‘Iglooswag’ snowsuit contest, you’ll forget that your teeth are chattering at all.

Veld Music Festival (Toronto, Ontario) – August

If you have any doubts about why the east coast is the best coast, let Veld Music Festival convince you once and for all. Drawing over 60, 000 ravers each year to its gorgeous venue in the heart of Toronto like moths to a magnificent flame, Veld has proven itself as the perfect amalgamation of hip-hop and electronic music time and time again. Let show-stopping performances by musical powerhouses like Illenium, Don Diablo and Marshmello cement your love for the genre and make a lifelong fan of both EDM and Toronto out of you, this fall. You’re in for a s-Veld time!

AIM Electronic Music Festival (Montreal, Quebec) – July       

With its mission to bring ‘Art, Innovation, and Movement’ to the next level embedded in its very name, AIM Electronic Music Festival remains one of the largest hubs of free-spirited yet immersive artistic showcases. Armed with a plethora of multi-media performances and as Canada’s only festival currently possessing the highly-coveted license to play music for over thirty-two consecutive hours, AIM is guaranteed to treat you to an unforgettable feast for the senses. Let the likes of Danny Tenaglia, Pig&Dan, and Getter leave you dazzled and star-struck, as is their aim.

Think it’s time to drop by Canada for a quick EDM fix, don’t you? Check Discotech for the latest festivals in Canada!

Toronto Nightclubs and Bars Currently Reopen After Coronavirus

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There’s currently no timeline for Toronto nightclubs and bars to reopen after coronavirus.

Check back here for the latest updates!

Updated list of reopened Toronto venues

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Are you a nightclub owner or bar that would like to be added to this list? Feel free to email us at info@discotech.me.

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Inside Drake’s New 50,000 Sq Foot Toronto Mansion

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Remember the chintzy, pimped-out McMansions that were a staple of the long-running MTV series Cribs? The Toronto home of mega recording artist Aubrey Drake Graham is something else altogether. Measuring 50,000 square feet, with amenities such as an NBA regulation-size indoor basketball court crowned by a 21-square-foot pyramidal skylight, Drake’s astonishing domicile certainly qualifies as extravagant.

But instead of vast expanses of cheap drywall and mountains of ungainly furniture upholstered with a hot glue gun, stately Drake Manor, as envisioned by Canadian architectural and interior designer Ferris Rafauli, is a marvel of old-world craftsmanship, constructed of limestone, bronze, exotic woods, and other noble materials. Every detail of the sprawling property has been meticulously conceived and executed. And there isn’t a Scarface poster in sight.

Drake took to Instagram to give us a tour of the home in his story, and the it’s absolutely insane! During the tour, the 33-year-old rapper shows off one of his living areas, complete with plush grey furniture decorated with cushions and slick, shiny coffee tables.

The expansive room is home to a roaring fireplace with a tall mirror hanging above it. Huge chandeliers scale the high ceilings and a grand piano sits in the corner of one of the rooms.

Drake also gave fans a glimpse of his mega kitchen, which boasts an opulent marble island and rows of navy blue chairs for his guests to casually dine at. Huge chandeliers adorn the ceiling while a grand piano sits in one of the living areas.

Oh, and did we mention the toilet? The rapper’s home comes with a rather unique toilet that plays soothing music to relax you while you, ahem, do your business. Not to mention it projects colorful lights and the lid lifts automatically, so even going to the bathroom can be a quite the experience.

Previous coverage reported that the master suite alone is twice the size of a regular apartment and features two covered decks, a hot tub, a dressing room, a kitchenette, and a steam shower, among other things.

The crib also features an NBA regulation-size basketball court, which couldn’t be a better fit for the Toronto Raptors global ambassador! Full gallery below:

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Best Hip Hop Clubs in Toronto

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Toronto – home of one of the worlds greatest rappers – Drake. Naturally, hip hop rules the music scene – the selection of hip hop nightclubs in Toronto is top notch. You will find packed crowds of partiers nightly, getting down on the dance floor and having a great time. Regardless of the hip hop club you’re at, one thing is for certain – you can expect to hear a lot of Drake. To make the most of the hip hop scene in “the 6”, it is important to know the hot spots and the DJ’s that are playing. Use the free Discotech mobile app or discotech website to see who’s playing, book table service, and buy tickets to all of the clubs below.

Everleigh

Everleigh is widely considered one of the top hip hop nightclubs in Toronto. This club is housed in a unique industrial space outfitted with stunning lighting and artwork. The large space accommodates large crowds nightly and boasts one of Toronto’s best party atmospheres. This club plays a particularly large amount of Drake music! You can track the events, order bottle service, or sign up for the guestlist at Everleigh on the Discotech app. You can sign up for guestlist at Everleigh – discounted admission!

EFS Social Club

EFS Social Club is another top hip hop club in Toronto. With a high-end 5000 square foot space, rooftop patio, and prime location in King West’s bustling fashion district, EFS is one of a kind. EFS has huge hip hop parties regularly and also draws some of today’s biggest hip hop names such as ASAP Ferg to play on occasion. You can track events and order bottle service at EFS through the Discotech App.

Cake Bar

Cake Bar provides a more intimate hip hop option in the Toronto nightlife scene. This is a local favorite spot. The venue has two levels with a main dance floor downstairs and a more private, VIP section upstairs. The DJ is always spinning hip hop and party anthems here. Cake Bar is great for a group of friends lookup for a night out but not interested in the chaotic atmosphere of Toronto’s bigger clubs. Drinks here are pretty cheap as well! You can track events and order bottle service at Cake Bar using the Discotech app.

Rebel

While Rebel isn’t purely a hip hop club, it does feature a mix of top 40 and hip hop and is too important in the Toronto nightlife scene not to include in this list. Rebel is a 45,000 square foot mega club on the Toronto waterfront. Rebel draws huge crowds and top artists to play, creating a concert-level atmosphere on any regular club night. Rebel is a must-see if you are looking to party in Toronto. You can track events, order bottle service, and buy tickets at Rebel using the Discotech app.

Luxy

Luxy is Toronto’s most pure hip hop club. You will almost never hear a non hip hop song here and some of the music is not as mainstream as most clubs. Luxy is located a little outside of Toronto in Concord, but draws large crowds nightly and turns into a rowdy dance club when the night hits. You can track events, order bottle service, and buy tickets at Luxy using the Discotech app.

If you want to keep updated on upcoming events in Toronto, be sure to download the Discotech app, which provides you with an easy way to find all upcoming events in Toronto. This guide to nightlife in Toronto is also a good starting point if you’re not sure what direction you want to take. If you’d like to learn more about our services or need assistance with anything, whether you’re new to the area or a local, feel free to hit our help line – +1 (415) 735-6716.