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NXNE 2023, June 13-17, Toronto, ON

Experience Innovative Work-Integrated Learning

Jun 13 - 17, 2023 | Toronto, ON

Discover the exciting collaboration between Humber's Faculty of Media & Creative Arts and the renowned NXNE Music Festival.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music at 2023 NXNE, featuring 5 amazing bands from Humber's Bachelor of Music program.

Meet the Bands

  • Emmett Hodgins Coast Group
  • High Flyer
  • Zee
  • Jessie Gosling
  • Luis Anselmi & Gratitud Band

Each band will perform a 40-minute set, taking over an iconic downtown Toronto venue as part of NXNE 2023’s official programming!

When: Friday, June 16
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Where: The Rivoli – 334 Queen St West

The Journey

For a chance to be showcased, bands submitted a recording of an original song to the Listening Committee. 10 bands were short-listed and invited to perform live, at the Humber College “Battle of the Bands”. The event was judged by NXNE music executives, and the 5 winning bands were announced.

See who made it to our top 10

The Work-Integrated Learning Magic

What makes this project truly unique, is the Artist Management Team. Comprised of 6 programs across Humber College, the Artist Management team is an interdisciplinary unit tasked with the purpose of building a fanbase for each of the 5 bands in advance of NXNE, creating unique content and generating a buzz.

Meet the Artist Management Team

NXNE Listening Committee Demo Rubric

Musical Technique and Musicianship

This section assesses applicants on their overall musical ability, including technique, facility and artistic expression in their chosen idiom of musical expression.

  • 1 to 3 points: Does not demonstrate sufficient skill or grasp of the main technique/skill being assessed.
  • 4 to 6 points: Somewhat demonstrates the skills and grasps the main technique/skill being assessed.
  • 7 to 10 points: Clearly demonstrates the skills and grasps the main technique/skill being assessed.
Areas for Review Points
Time/Feel/Groove /10
Sound Production/Sound /10
Phrasing /10
Tone Production /10
Technique /10
Execution /10
Stylistic and Rhythmic Sections /10
Dynamics /10
Creativity /10
Accuracy /10
Total /100