BMVA - Artists

Black Creek Reign

FRIDAY | 7:30-9:00PM

Black Creek Reign is a Toronto based band that blends Rock, Reggae and funk. Known for their conscious lyrics, funky grooves, hard hitting power chords, and island vibes, the band combines their Caribbean heritage of Reggae with the sounds of rock and funk. Creating a unique soundscape that not only entertains, but speaks out against injustice.

Aaron Ridge

SATURDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 1:20PM, 2:20PM, & 3:20PM

Aaron Ridge is an R&B singer-songwriter from Toronto, Ontario. A prolific musician, he uses his love for music and storytelling to create an experience that is at once unique and familiar. His mellow, soulful voice and lyrics are sure to capture the hearts of the crowd. Check out his most recent EP: “Where Else,” available on all streaming platforms!

LoveSounD

SATURDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 2PM, 3PM & 4PM SUNDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 12PM, 1:15PM & 2PM

Aaron “LoveSounD” Seunarine is a seasoned musician and educator with over 20 years of experience on steel pan, drums, congas, and a wide range of percussion instruments. He currently teaches music for the TDSB and has studied at Humber College and Trebas Institute. Alongside performing in multiple bands, he shares his passion by working with underprivileged youth and playing in senior homes and schools. His mission: to spread the joy of music across all ages and communities.

DJ RORY

SATURDAY | FLOATING STAGE | 5-8PM

Undoubtedly one of the most requested DJ’s in Toronto today; Rory has built a loyal following over the last 12 years as a founding member of Legacy Sound. Known for mixing Reggae, Dancehall, Hip-hop, R&B and Dance - Rory’s style has the energy and competitiveness of dancehall, with the smooth mixing and seamless blending of hip-hop/House.

King Cruff

SATURDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 7PM

Jamaican-raised, Toronto-based MC King Cruff (Solomon Marley-Spence) was born with the talents of songwriting and performance in his blood. The Tuff Gong/Universal Music Canada-signed artist sees his songs as think pieces set to ‘punky’ rhythms. Drawing on his own audio engineering background, the versatile King Cruff fuses genres across the diaspora including hip-hop, Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae into his original ‘punky’ sound. An introspective storyteller, King Cruff explores the juxtapositions of human behaviour with energizing, innovative sounds that uplift and inspire for an ear-bending amalgam of Black musical styles.

Kirk Diamond

SATURDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 8PM

Juno Award Winner Kirk Diamond is singer, songwriter, producer and social activist in his own right. Diamond was featured on CBC Music’s 10 Canadian Reggae Artists You Need To Hear and nominated for a JUNO Award for Best Reggae Recording for his single. Despite the amassed recognitions and critical distinctions, Kirk still stays humbled and continues to push the influence of reggae music internationally, while bringing about social change through his music. 

LAZO

SUNDAY | SUBARU STAGE | 12:30-3:30PM

Juno award winning; Canada’s Top Reggae Performer Lazo brings to the stage a roots reggae performance that is sure to keep the audience rocking. Lazo has been honing his craft as a prolific songwriter and multi-talented musician since the age of 15. As a multi- Juno award nominee and a winner for "Heart and Soul" and a Graduate of the University of Toronto in Political Science his lyrics reflect his brilliant mind, as he masterfully combines education with entertainment and history. Lazo tours tirelessly throughout the Americas, he toured with the world-renowned Wailers as Front-man.