Celebrate Black Music Month with the National Music Centre at Studio Bell!
Join us for a free, building-wide celebration of Black music and culture at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. This special event is curated by legendary former MuchMusic VJ Master T and hosted by Calgary-based rapper and lyricist K-Riz.
The event will spotlight the creativity, expression, and heritage of Black music and culture with a full day of live performances, local food vendors, community showcases, family-friendly activities, and a talent expo spotlighting rising Black artists.
Neo-soul collective The Rondel Roberts Band will headline, showcasing a blend of ‘70s soul, feel-good funk, classic rock, and golden-era boom-bap rap. Also performing are British-Canadian R&B and grime-infused rap artist Jackie Art, and Nigerian-Canadian Afropop act Skinny Blaiz.
The event will also feature a community lane with offerings from Calgary’s Black creative community, from artisans to music industry representatives and recording studio connections. Community lane organizations include RYP Canada, 3rd Verse Studios, and more to be announced.
Calling all Black artists!
As part of Black Music Month, we’re inviting Black artists to submit an original song, cover, or spoken word piece for the chance to perform live at Studio Bell on Saturday, June 14 at 12:00 pm. Selected artists will take the stage in front of a live audience and receive on-the-spot feedback from a panel of acclaimed musicians.
Submission deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:59 PM (MT). Submit your piece and review full guidelines at studiobell.ca/blackmusicmonth.