ANNUAL REPORT TORONTO HAS A LOT OF ARTS & CULTURAL FESTIVALS. BUT NONE OF THEM ARE AS IMPORTANT AND FORWARD- THINKING AS MANIFESTO.

• BLOGTO 2016 was a very big year. began to build more concretely on our leg- acy of editorial and content creation. At the We celebrated our 10th anniversary the best same time, we stayed connected to our roots way we know how: enhancing our program- through regular participation in policy-shap- ming, expanding our reach, diversifying our ing advocacy and dialogue. platforms, strengthening existing partnerships and building new ones from the ground floor. While there will always be much to do, our Throughout the year we worked with our com- communities’ feedback this year has reaf- munity through education-based mentorship firmed the value of this organization and the programs, unique venue activations, frequent work we do. Now, with a decade of engage- and robust consultations from grassroots to ment and impact behind us, we look forward executive level, and of course a festival like no to the next 10 years of nurturing, building and other before it. Through strategy and diligent growing to inspiring new heights. methodology, we refined the process of our core team’s operations to maximize output Following is a look back at some of what and efficiency. we achieved this year; a year we called MNFSTO10. In order to spread our message and move- ment further, we created a new brand and MANIFESTO NOT ONLY SETS OUT TO ENTERTAIN, BUT TO UPLIFT, ENCOURAGE, AND INSPIRE. THEY LIVE BY THE METHODOLOGY OF INCUBATE — LEARN YOUR PURPOSE AND WHO YOU ARE; ELEVATE — SHARE CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS THROUGH ART, DANCE, MUSIC, ETC.; AND GENERATE — TURN EVERYTHING LEARNED INTO A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT FOR THE ARTIST AND COMMUNITY. IN THE PAST 10 YEARS MANIFESTO HAS DONE JUST THAT, AND THEY PLAN TO CONTINUE FORGING THEIR PATH.

• REVOLTTV Our Objectives

Our approach consists of a variety of initia- more direct engagement and exercising through our involvement in entertainment tives that act together as a well-rounded and knowledge and creation with our audience, and cultural programming. It is important for comprehensive strategy, allowing us to be ef- primarily young people. From intimate skills- us to make use of that opportunity to com- fective on multiple fronts, and is built around based workshops to public art exhibitions, this municate positive and constructive messag- five overarching yet multi-faceted objectives: engagement nurtures growth, spreads knowl- es, share critical information, and help foster connect; cultivate; communicate; create; and edge, and provides resources and support. vital discussions. We have a unique ability to showcase. We’ve also learned the value of working to- communicate with a young audience - as a gether with others and sharing resources and result of both the avenues we employ and the CONNECT. Connecting is about bringing best practices, so we’ve developed strategies perspectives we share - but we also have the people together, opening up new channels to maximize collective potential. knowledge and expertise to communicate of communication, creating opportunities for with government, corporations, and other in- sharing and collaboration and strengthening CREATE. As an organization made up of stitutions. This versatility allows us to dialogue networks and community ties that continue to creative individuals, we recognize the power directly with youth on one side, and advocate bear fruit long past the first point of contact. of expression, media, and cultural artifacts in on their behalf on the other. Manifesto makes use of our own growing net- the shaping consciousness and the making works, face-to-face engagement, technology, of meaning. For us it not enough to simply SHOWCASE. This one is fairly self-ex- and programming to continue to build con- promote and support the arts, we need to be planatory and permeates nearly all aspects of nections at the local level and beyond. directly involved, and it just so happens that what we do, and it happens to be one of the the things we create tend to further our other things we do best. CULTIVATE. In order to know where objectives as well. we’re going, we must know where we’ve been, so we work to pass down cultural histo- COMMUNICATE. We understand ries and art forms. While Connect aims to set the responsibility that comes with being an new relationships in motion, Cultivate is about organization that commands public attention

HOOK IT UP So, in March 2016, a website went live and a Behind The Future Fund 7 (aka Socent7) was an initia- call for nominations was made through So- tive of the Ontario Trillium Fund to strengthen cent7’s member organizations. The program The Scenes the infrastructure for young social entrepre- sought artists wanting to share their work, neurs throughout the region. The initiative community builders ready to increase their provided funding to seven projects across the impact, big thinkers with world-changing province and sought to foster network-build- ideas, and anyone ready to hustle to become ing and knowledge-sharing activities among their own boss. all recipients. Manifesto was one of the 7 organizations. Over the course of three years, From approximately 200 applications, the the organizations worked together to map Socent7 team selected 24 participants from strengths and opportunities of the sector, cre- across regions. Each participant was offered ate a common platform for sharing stories of $1500 in seed money to support their proj- young entrepreneurs in the province, deliver ects, as well as organizational mentorship, a joint program to provide direct support to online resources, in-person gatherings, pro- young entrepreneurs, and initiate various oth- gram handbooks and social networks. So- er ad-hoc collaborations. cent7 sought to share the work of participants and the learnings of program coordination, ARTS LAB ascend the ‘ladder of opportunity’. These and did so through involvement in a variety In 2012, seeded and facilitated by the City of opportunities included paid performances of events and networks including: NYLIS, Toronto, Arts Lab was launched as an initiative and work opportunities, exhibitions, work- Ontario Youth Impact Summit, NorthJam, and seeking to transform the youth arts business shops, networking events, specialized training YouthRex. Most significantly, a ‘legacy’ website sector through collaboration and strategic opportunities, conferences and symposiums, is being developed to compile resources de- planning with community partners to enhance access to professional environments and con- veloped by the program partners and further future opportunities for underserved youth sultation, and technical training, among other showcase the stories of our participants. This seeking careers through the arts or starting things.The artists were exposed to informa- is being supported by an in-depth digital mar- creative businesses. tion and counsel in a wide variety of subject keting campaign to help expose new young areas including: branding, funding and sus- people to the resources available to support Manifesto participated as administrative lead tainability, finance and budgeting, product emerging social entrepreneurs. Stay tuned at and our team sat on the Oversight Steward- development, technical skills, team building, www.Hookitup.ca ship Committee for the pilot year. During this HR and diplomacy, administrative planning, time, Arts Lab artists were exposed to numer- grant writing, time management, self-care, ous opportunities, 97 of which helped them establishing professional fees, event planning, career/education planning, interview skills, NIA Centre, Schools Without Borders, Sketch, young people the tools and access they need understanding and utilizing business skills, ac- and Toronto Youth Cabinet. to create positive change in themselves and tivity/accomplishment mapping, social media, their communities. At AVNU, our vision is a portfolio development and curriculum devel- This cooperative is a creative community of collaborative community of learning where opment, and more. In 2016, Phase 2 of Arts grassroots knowledge where young people young people are encouraged to ask ques- Lab began and we look forward to deepening are both the learners and the teachers. The tions and be creative, feel valued for their the relationship and mentorship of these phe- multi-organizational cooperative creates lived experiences, and experience personal nomenally talented young creatives. spaces for young people to build and share growth and development. AVNU aims to knowledge, resources, skills, and networks. transform education through meaningful By providing a coordinated point of access learning experiences that result in real posi- AVNU to workshops, networking and mentorship, tive change for young people AVNU is a collaborative initiative of 8 commu- AVNU offers young people opportunities, nity organizations: ArtReach Toronto, Grass- interaction, connections, and certification. roots Youth Collaborative, Manifesto Commu- Through experiential learning, expanded nity Projects, Neighbourhood Arts Network, networks, and access to resoures, AVNU gives Partnerships

TIFF of musical programming for the final day of hero Bambii rolled through, along with Sun This year Manifesto refreshed our relationship their festival. Combining resources, market- Sun and Sigourney Beaver. And of course, with TIFF after being approached by their ing efforts, curatorial insight and community the main event was New York’s Juliana Hux- Artistic Director, Cameron Bailey. With over- engagement, Manifesto and Pride presented table who showed up and tore it down. Feel lapping festivals, we saw a great opportunity FIST, featuring a fine selection of DJs and per- the energy in the recap video: https://www. to co-present some films that spoke to both forming artists and an open door policy that youtube.com/watch?v=1Pj1AgAk7yU&fea- of our audiences and mandates. At Manifesto ensured all were welcome, FIST was a must-at- ture=youtu.be Festival, parts 1 and 2 of the KiDHULTHOOD tend event. Trilogy were presented, followed by part 3’s international premiere happening at TIFF. Womyn and trans allies were in total control AGO FIRST THURSDAYS Both Festivals hosted an interview and Q&A for the biggest, baddest and most diverse In partnership with the Art Gallery of Ontario, with writer, director and star Noel Clarke. crowd to come together in 2016. Whether Manifesto co-presented September’s First they were there to flaunt their feminism or just Thursday which celebrated the exhibition to get their freak on, the DJs gave everyone Theaster Gates: How to Build a House Mu- PRIDE something to work with. seum. Gates proposes new ways of honour- For the first time in both organization’s his- ing and remembering the Black experience tories Manifesto and Pride Toronto joined LA’s underground darling Kim Anh served and examines the potential of these spaces forces formally to present an incredible day a bossy house/disco soundtrack and local through music, dance, video, sculpture and painting. Septembers First Thursday was Sheila Sampath of Shameless Magazine and tional headliners ScHoolboy Q and Ghostface dedicated to the constituencies of artists, activist design studio Public invited party-go- Killah, as well as LGBTQ trailblazer Shamir and community builders and activists whose work ers to participate in an interactive art-making local stars Daniel Caesar, Tasha the Amazon connects with Gates’ ideas. project. and Drew Howard. Over 4,000 people came to the lakeside site for the Friday presentation, On the eve of her new album release New The evening also featured a series of pop-up with awesome views of the city skyline and a York-based rapper, activist and performance talks by noted community activists and artists great vibe. This was the biggest ticketed con- artist Mykki Blanco headlined the event. The including Randell Adjei, Executive Director of cert Manifesto had ever been part of at that gender-punking, genre-twisting Blanco takes R.I.S.E., Ashley McKenzie-Barnes of MANIFES- point, and it did not disappoint. Want a taste the stage in Walker Court for what turned into TO, and Toronto artist Luis Jacob. of the energy? Check this out: https://www. a raucous performance. youtube.com/watch?v=iM6CnkFE88k

Exploring issues of race, history and legacy, NXNE members of the Toronto-based feminist col- NXNE launched a brand new outdoor, live TD TORONTO JAZZ FESTIVAL lective Bonerkill performed in gallery. Visual music in Toronto this year with the creation For their 30th anniversary, TD Toronto Jazz and performance artist Jessica Karuhanga of the Port Lands festival site at 51 Commis- Festival once again teamed up with Manifesto presented an original installation based on sioners St. For the first of two days, Manifesto for a concert co-presentation. This year we the #carefreeblackboy phenomenon and joined NXNE in a co-presentation of interna- were honoured to welcome Tanika Charles, a commanding performer and band leader, and Park Wind Ensemble and more, this perfor- have their origins in distinct musical scenes, a staple of the Canadian festival scene. Tanika mance celebrated the power of community as the musical landscape continues to blur the gave the audience more than they could have music education. Regent Park School of Music lines between genres, Manifesto and Wave- asked for in sweltering summer heat, cooling is a non-profit community music school whose length’s points of crossover are stronger than them down with her long-anticipated debut goal is to help kids succeed through music, ever. 2016 marks Manifesto’s 10th year and LP, Soul Run and other material from albums and we couldn’t have been more thrilled Wavelength’s 16th anniversary respectively, past. It was a great way for people from many to be a part of their growth. Take a peek at making this long-overdue collaboration over a communities and generations to bond over a the kids showing their skills in the massive quarter century in the making. common love; jazz. warehouse here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=uLq_zS470OA For this Marvel team-up at the Garrison, Man- LUMINATO FESTIVAL ifesto and Wavelength co-curated a packed For the first time in each of our organization’s May Long Weekend party featuring some of histories, Luminato Festival and Manifesto Fes- WAVELENGTH MUSIC FEST the freshest sounds from across the Toronto tival came together to co-present the Regent Manifesto and Wavelength share much in music scene. From electro-pop to hip-hop to Park School of Music for an exciting musi- common, both are non-profit, artist-orient- spoken word to post-punk to R&B, our collab- cal presentation in the awe-inspiring Hearn ed and community based, creating inclusive orative concert showcased not only the burst- Generating Station. Featuring students from events and helping develop artists and entre- ing talent of Toronto, but also the collective the Parkdale Nonsense Orchestra, the Regent preneurship. Though the two organizations visions of our two influential organizations. Programming

ripe with the captivating visual piece Gone Plati- tifully diverse representation of the people ripe is a new content creation platform for num Vol. 1, which you can see here: within the greater Manifesto community. All contemporary culture. Music, fashion, culture, www.riperightnow.com profits go to supporting the organization to travel and in between – we showcase hand- continue doing what it does. picked goodness from a global collective of creators and storytellers. Based in Toronto, HIGH POWER ripe is a project of Manifesto and acts as a Our people have a lot of energy. A whole lot RED BULL SOUND SELECT refreshed voice for our archives of creative of energy. And this was a heavy year in a lot of Red Bull Sound Select is an artist develop- content as well as we blast into the editorial ways, so we figured we should find a reliable ment program that delivers the best in new world. On top of this, ripe has been laying way to get it out in a safe, hype space people music. Manifesto is among three Canadian the foundation for young entrepreneurs to feel free to celebrate and de-stress in. And so organizations considered tastemakers who bring their products into a developed but as our new monthly dance party HIGH POWER curate artists from their local scenes. The pro- yet unreleased e-commerce platform. Their was born. Happening on the last Saturday of gram supports artists internationally through merchandise will find its home within the well each month in Parkdale, our resident DJs Nino 200+ annual shows and festivals, in-studio col- designed and marketed website that has Brown and Dre Ngozi welcome a third DJ and laborations, music distribution and marketing. actively taken shape throughout 2016 as the blast the crowd with hip hop, dancehall, soca, culmination of a grant from the Ontario Trilli- reggae and afrobeats. Our DJ roster is all This year we teamed up to present Ty Dolla um Foundation. ripe exploded onto the scene women of colour, and our crowd is a beau- $ign along with locals Keita Juma, Shaqis- dope, DJ Bambii and Nino Brown for a huge PROTOJE LUNCHTIME LIVE show at The Opera House. Later in the year we Earlier in the summer Manifesto brought our AT MASSEY HALL came together once again as part of Manifes- community partner IRemember and corporate As part of a new partnership formed with Roy to Festival to showcase locals Adria Kain and a partner Ink Entertainment together to present Thompson Massey Hall, we celebrated our l l i e as they opened for R&B star BJ The Chi- Jamaica’s reggae prince Protoje. Along with 10th anniversary year by bringing some of cago Kid to a sold out crowd at Adelaide Hall. his band The Indiggnation, Protoje took over Toronto’s best to our home away from home, Get a feel for what is looks like here: https:// The Mod Club for an electrified set that ex- Yonge-Dundas Square. But this time it was www.youtube.com/watch?v=maE1br1Kbus ploded with energy from start to finish. More during lunchtime every Monday of Septem- than a concert, this was where new ideas were ber. exchanged organizationally and personally, and a chance for different crowds came to- Artists included Colombian-born singer/song- gether to meet and build. writer Lido Pimienta and rapper/dancer Derin Falana, and ended with a spoken word show- case from R.I.S.E – a multidisciplinary collec- a gourmet culinary line-up that drew crowds from six of Toronto’s most Insta-famous pho- tive of artists and activists providing a platform from throughout the GTA and beyond. tographers showcasing the city’s many sides for the arts. The phenomenal lineup of local emerging and surprises. Originally debuted at the Super artists included Jayd Ink, Crossword, DJ Shub, Wonder Gallery as part of “The Common Dijah Payne, Movin’ Cool with Noyz and B Ground” exhibit for our 9th annual Festival, UNION SUMMER – Magic, Los Poetas, Tamera Russel and pHoenix this collection received much fanfare and was TORONTO MADE Pagliacci. brought back for one final look. Featuring As part of a year long partnership with TD, we work by Bora.vs.Bora, SoTeeOh, Mr. JoBeezy, helped kick off 70 straight days of food, drink Taha Photo, Jayscale and Elle Natural. and entertainment with an extensive outdoor SIX BY 6IX market. The highly anticipated summer fes- As part of our multi-disciplinary program, tival animated over 7,500 square-feet on Sir Manifesto teamed up with 1LOVETO to pres- John A. Macdonald Plaza on Front Street with ent a collection of blown-up Instagram shots

th LAUNCH PARTY FLY GIRL FLY The 10 Annual There’s only one way to kick off a 10th an- ART EXHIBITION Manifesto Festival of niversary party, and that’s with three floors ‘Fly Girl Fly’ was a celebration of girl mag- of unreal music, wild dance and straight up ic, and our annual Festival art show. Taking Community & Culture celebration. So we took over the Mascot Brew- place in an old theatre space we converted ery in downtown Toronto and filled it with into a temporary art gallery, the exhibition 10 DAYS. grammy-award winning producer/DJ Boi-1da was dedicated to showcasing the creative 19 EVENTS. in the dancehall, the legendary DJ Power on brilliance and powerful perspectives of a 100+ ARTISTS. the rooftop patio, and up-and-comers Sophie talented group of female artists leading the 42,000 ATTENDEES. Jones, Jayemkayem, Nora Tones, Soji and the way in painting, mixed media, photography ONE CITY. always-amped Rich Kidd. It’s safe to say that and installation. Featuring works by headlin- this jumpoff party was proper, and absolutely ing artists Shani Crowe (Chicago, IL), Rajni wild. Perera (Toronto, ON) and Esmaa Mohamoud (Toronto, ON) as well as Meera Sethi, Sandra Brewster, Amey Lai Pollastrone, Kathryn Mac- ing. Best part? It was totally FREE and all ages. A BRUNCH TING naughton, Tabban Soleimani, Stella Fakiyesi, Day 1 featured a keynote by activist/journalist/ After a long night of checking out art and Michelle LeFade, Sara K. Golish, Martika Ja- spoken word artist Desmond Cole, an inter- moving to the beat, we welcomed groggy bari. The opening turned into a bit of a dance view with Hip Hop Evolution’s makers and Festival-goers to a hot, southern inspired party once the lights were dimmed and DJ host Shad, panels “Made You Look: Branding menu at Thoroughbred Food & Drink. With an Bambii did what she does best, joined by Killa in New Media” and “Walk Like A Champion : all vinyl soundtrack provided by Cratery, the Kels and Sunclef. Young & Queer in the Dance” and an incred- custom cocktails and comfort food woke up ible live choreography led by Esie Mensah. even the most tired people. Attendees and panelists alike left feeling THE SUMMIT inspired, energized, fired up and ready for the DAY 1 evening’s festival programming. THE SUMMIT This year we were so happy to be able to DAY 2 bring back our highly anticipated Summit se- Returning to Ryerson University, we had a ries; an educational series of keynotes, panel packed program for the second day of our discussions, Q&As, workshops and network- free Summit. It got a off to an intense start with a powerful and vulnerable keynote by lan, leaving the attendees ready to follow their ities and cultural differences, as well as the Nam Kiwanuka, followed by an emotional dreams and unite in the pursuit of justice. triggers they experienced from the film’s con- and motivational interview with supermodel troversial subject matter. The Summit Day 3 Stacey McKenzie. After that we got into some After a weekend of conversation and thought strategy with a panel of experts in State of the MNFSTO10 + TIFF PRESENT provoking panels, interviews and keynotes, Arts: Thriving Creatively in a Digital World and KIDULTHOOD we thought it was time to shake the dust off moved onto “Roxanne’s Revenge: A Can- Film is a big part of the arts community, and and get into the workshops. So we teamed up did Discussion About Women in the Media”. we deepened our engagement this year with Chippy Nonstop and Kare of the interna- Attendees sat back as Manifesto Board Chair with a three-part co-presentation with TIFF. tionally acclaimed DJ workshop series known and co-founder Che Kothari spoke at length Part one was the screening of Noel Clarke’s as Intersessions. This workshop is curated for with Director X about his prolific career, tips powerful cult-classic KiDULTHOOD which we and by womyn and LGBTQ+, and was free to for success and insights into countless topics. followed up with a debrief and discussion those lucky enough to RSVP before the event The day was wrapped up with a call to action facilitated by the F-You Project. For almost an hit capacity. Following this session, Canadian by LGBTQ and Feminist activist Kim Katrin Mi- hour, audience members discussed similar- master Fresh Kils blew the room away with his knowledge of the MPC, sharing and mento- that covered areas as controversial as the film entire concert to artists hand-picked from our ring the attendees through the instrument’s itself, leaving the room filled with all types of submissions pool, showcasing the incredible nuances. energy. It was a heated night, and we were torrent of talent flowing through this city at honoured to host it with support from active any given moment. Taking place at the icon- listeners provided by our partner the F-you ic and rebranded Rivoli, Buy Local featured MNFSTO10 + TIFF PRESENT Project. performances by EverythingOShauN & Staasia ADULTHOOD Daniels, Naadei (Montreal), Mack Davis, Havi- Following up the first film screening, we BUY LOCAL ah Mighty, Temi, Adrian Duncan, StarStatus showed part two of the trilogy and sat down Manifesto Festival is a platform for the young and Ishaq. Experience the local talent in our afterwards with writer, director and star Noel creatives who make up the fabric of our arts Buy Local playlist: https://www.youtube.com/ Clarke for an intimate interview by Canadian ecology, and each year we get thousands playlist?list=PLLDoQCyZJXCBHQqr-jOn6NY- film critic and journalist Julian Carrington. De- of submissions from aspiring musicians JUKMwJ4Csb spite having prior engagements, Noel stuck wanting to touch the stage. So we added around for a prolonged audience discussion another stage. This year, we dedicated an ADULTHOOD GYALCAST LIVE BIG LEAN’S AFTER PARTY At long last, Manifesto and the women from HOMECOMING Who says you can’t party on Tuesday nights? GYALCAST got together at The Gladstone For the first time in his burgeoning career, Not us. We teamed up with the DIY party Un- Ballroom for a sold out night of unfiltered, raw Toronto’s own Big Lean returned to his home- disposable to activate our amazing art exhi- conversation about pop culture, sex, relation- town to prove to the city why he’s got the bition space for a little late night get together ships and everything in between. This group attention of OVO and Drake alike. The stage in honour of our guest Noel Clarke. Amplified of amazing creatives, who are all powerful was graced by many of the New Toronto’s by some good tunes and a good atmosphere, women of colour, have flipped Toronto on its influential leaders as energy built for the guest there was no denying that rap, art and a little head for over a year, amounting to some pret- of honour. The Mod Club reached capacity cultural conversation are an undeniable com- ty wild conversations, sold out parties and, of at this all-ages show, and when Lean hit the bo. course, a fundamental educational program stage the lights popped and the speakers for young women of colour. The Main Topic: shook. It was a night to remember for him, his Video vixens of the 90s, with special guests team and for everyone in the audience. Tanisha Scott and Ponytailz. IN CONVERSATION WITH RED BULL SOUND SELECT THE SUMMIT BJ THE CHICAGO KID FEAT BJ THE CHICAGO KID DAY 4 & ANDREW BARBER The underground space at Adelaide Hall For the final day of our educational, free and Before he took to the stage to headline our hit capacity early in the night, in time to see all-ages Summit series, we brought a limited Red Bull Sound Select concert, BJ sat down a mind- blowing performance by Toronto’s group of people to the SoHo House for an with colleague and fellow Chicago tastemak- Adria Kain, and her band of horns, strings, intimate keynote by New York’s Erika Elliot, the er Andrew Barber to discuss everything from singers and morTe. The stakes were high Executive Artistic Director of Summer Stage. navigating the modern music industry to when a l l i e hit the stage and she did not SummerStage is the largest presenter of Free coming up in a city that resembles Toronto in disappoint, bringing the crowd into a mystical Arts and Culture in New York City, annually more ways than one. The talk was surprising- world of swirling sounds and soulful lyrics. It presenting more than 125 performances in ly honest and intimate, giving our audience was the perfect setup for our windy neigh- sixteen parks throughout the five boroughs, members real insight into the struggles and bour’s fresh R&B export BJ The Chicago Kid, including the annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festi- accomplishments of some young creatives whose voice pierced through the room as he val. This Summit discussion explored topics of who have found a way to generate an income pounded on his massive drum. Once again, equality in the music industry through the di- through their art. our Sound Select partnership was a fantastic addition to the Festival program. verse experience, expertise, and perspectives LIVE AT ECHO BEACH FEAT. as Daniel Caesar took the stage to open the of Ms.Elliott. She shared how she cultivated ANDERSON .PAAK, night, welcoming the crowd to the concert of her career leading to the profession she finds KAYTRANADA the summer. After easing everyone into the herself in today and discussed how gender & DANIEL CAESAR zone, he made space for Montreal’s pride, Ka- has played a role (or not) in achieving consis- This concert was mad real. We’ve never ytranada who got people moooooving. And tently high performing results, as well as some done anything like this, nothing even close. just when you thought there couldn’t be any insights she has learned along the way on Over 6000 people joined us for the largest more energy in an open air venue, Anderson how to successfully navigate being a woman enhancement Manifesto Festival has ever .Paak tore onto the stage for the most turned in a male-dominated industry. seen: a blowout birthday concert at TD Echo up, maxed out performance of his career. This Beach featuring shining star Anderson .Paak, was without a doubt the biggest and best Polaris- prize winner Kaytranada and future Manifesto concert in a decade of events. legend / Toronto hero Daniel Caesar. While the sky poured rain all day, it opened up to reveal rainbows and a glowing orange sunset OFFICIAL FESTIVAL MNFSTO10 shopping, conversing, admiring and building. AFTER PARTY BLOCK PARTY Finally, A Tribe Called Red took the big stage HIGH POWER EP.7 It wouldn’t be a proper birthday celebration to blow the crowd away with their unique We couldn’t let that emotional high fade, so if we didn’t tie a bow around Yonge-Dundas blend of traditional First Nations music mixed we moved everyone we could fit into our after Square and give it to the community. This is with EDM, hip hop, dance hall and more. They party venue Miss Thing’s, for the 7th episode the heart of Manifesto and we had to come closed their set in the most appropriate way of our monthly party HIGH POWER. This event back. Starting at 2pm, we brought the cities possible: with activism and advocacy. It was was on fire from the moment it started, with best DJ crews and event planners, vendors one for the books, and proof that even 10 resident DJs Nino Brown and Dre Ngozi tear- and food trucks, hosts, dancers, media... ev- year old multi-arts organizations can still get ing up the sound system, joined by our host eryone. We jammed until the son came down as hype as ever. and Jay-Z producer Wondagurl. Dr. Jay swung and the moon came up to welcome Toronto through for a late night Soca set and kept the veterans Celebrity Marauders, followed by crowd jumping while our headliner Anderson Atlanta via Toronto DJ OHSO. The Square .Paak swayed and sang along with everyone was on fire from a full day of dancing, eating, on the dance floor. FESTIVAL WRAP PARTY THE JUICE Tired? We don’t understand the word, which is why the big Block Party at Yonge-Dundas had to be followed up with one last after party for our staff, volunteers, artists, partners and com- munity. And it was proper. Apt 200 filled up with Toronto’s youngest and most influential creatives, all coming together a final night cel- ebrating Manifesto and the city we’re a part of. DJ Dahl, Theo Martines, Killa Kels and Akstar (Rest In Power) provided the soundtrack as we called our 10-year a wrap. What a way to end it; with friends, and with love.

37% HIGHER ATTENDANCE Positive THAN 2015 WITH OVER 42,000 FESTIVAL ATTENDEES!

Vibes Multiple features in the Toronto Star

3 video features on Vice.com http://en.daily.vice.com/videos/first-look-we-party-in-the-streets-at-manifesto-festivals-10th-anniversary

Full profile on CBC as well as 6 more features http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/programs/metromorning/10th-manifesto-hip-hop-festival-1.3755330

Full feature on BlogTO with comprehensive story about Festival program http://www.blogto.com/arts/2016/09/torontos_most_inspiring_arts_culture_festival_turns_10/

Full interview in NOW Magazine with Manifesto co-founders Che Kothari and Ryan Paterson https://nowtoronto.com/music/features/local-heroes-che-kothari-ryan-paterson-of-manifesto-thank-you/

Block Party review of 4 out of 5 Ns on NOW Magazine https://nowtoronto.com/music/concert-reviews/a-tribe-called-red-block-party/

Rave review of Echo Beach concert on Exclaim.ca http://exclaim.ca/music/article/anderson_paak_kaytranada-echo_beach_toronto_on_september_17

Passionate review of the Summit on Chartattack.com http://www.chartattack.com/features/2016/09/13/manifesto-festival-summit-toronto/ IN FOCUSING ON THE ISSUES THAT PLAGUE THE MUSIC SCENE TODAY, MANIFESTO USED ITS 1OTH ANNIVERSARY TO TO REAFFIRM ITS COMMITMENT TO YOUTH INITIATIVES AND THE LOCAL SCENE INSTEAD OF REMINISCING ABOUT BIG NAME ARTISTS IT HELPED INCUBATE.

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