ponyHAUS presents: NEIGHbourhood

Toronto's longest running horse-themed livestream show brings you a weekend of music, art and community!

ponyHAUS is an independent Toronto organization that hosts monthly livestreams of music and visual arts, devoted to providing an equal platform for artists of both mediums. For their 6th event they are hosting a full weekend festival, fiancially supported by the Jack Layton Chair and opening with an interview between the ponyHAUS hosts and founds Evangeline Y Brooks and Emjay Wright, and the Jack Layton Chair Ken Moffat.

ponyHAUS partnered with so many Canadian arts organizations to make this a reality. Musical performances will be exclusively by artists from Biblioteka Records, Nodding Heads, and Yung Dumb Records, in tandem with our very own ponyHAUS visual artists. 

On top of two nights of the amazing music and visual art that you may know ponyHAUS for, there will be day events planned all weekend long, including interviews, music videos, wellness sessions, and a game show! Most events will be taking place on Twitch for free at but pick up a ticket at the EventBrite link above to support the organizations putting on this on. Also, there are some exclusive interviews hosted by Frequencies that you can only see by picking up one of passes there. 

Also, to raise more money for the show we're running a raffle, with baskets full of merch, goodies from local businesses and more! Pick up your raffle tickets at EventBrite, and stay tuned for the draw at the end of the festival!

Follow ponyHAUS on Instagram (external link)  for updates all throughout the month! Looking forward to seeing you in NEIGHbourhood! Giddy up y'all!

Events

Day 1 | July 3rd

ponyHAUS Interview | 12PM

To kick off the weekend, Evie and Emjay will be doing a live interview hosted by Ken Moffatt. We’ll be sharing some of our process running the show as hosts and curators, waxing about the history of underground arts shows and discussing the future of concerts in the virtual world. 

Yoga With Jodi | 1:30PM

Jodi McIntyre has been teaching yoga in the GTA for the last 18 years. She had primarily taught private and small group classes out of her home studio, but this year she learned how to use a computer AND the internet and now 'video tapes' her classes to share with all the universe. With music by (s)KYE you can join for a chill, stretchy, twisty, bendy, yoga class suited for all levels of experience!

TEDtalk: Gearheads 101 | 3PM

If you've wanted to learn more about modular synths, then this is the event for you! Rafael Khan and Dustin Good will present their process and discuss the philosophy behind creating modular electronic music. 

This event will be held on Zoom! Pick up a ticket to get access.

Insomniac: The Movie: The Game Show | 4:30PM

Filmmakers of Insomniac: The Movie will compete against each other LIVE in the newest game show… Insomniac: The Movie: The Game Show! Founded in 2014, Insomniac Film Festival aims to celebrate works emerging from the lives and experiences of young Toronto artists. We curate films and film-related events that blur the lines between age, genre, and budget - reminding audiences of the creativity behind intelligent and powerful low-budget filmmaking.

Day 2 | July 4th

Emzy’s Guided Meditation | 12PM

Join Emzy Shadows, an artist, musician and meditation guide on a meditation experience fit for all levels of experience. Let her guide your awareness through your perceptions in the present moment. Watch live on Twitch or if you want to join her in the zoom room grab a ticket here.

MusicMuch Comedy Countdown and Free Improv | 1:30PM

You won’t want to miss this chance to bust a gut at this presentation of the MusicMuch Comedy Countdown! You can laugh AND groove with selection of comedy music videos hosted Glenys Marshall! Afterwards, Glenys and a curated team of improvisers from all over Canada will be running an online improv show, LIVE! 

Music Video Showcase with Ultra Mag | 3PM

Presented in collaboration with Ultra Mag, we'll be sharing a cornucopia of videos from Toronto's premiere artists and ponyHAUS alumni! Tune in! You will not want to miss some of the city's grooviest music video moments.

TEDtalk: Indie Label DIY | 4:30PM

Ever wanted to start your own indie label? Or learn more about what goes on behind the scenes? Then join Biblioteka's Sonja, Nodding Heads' Josh Korody, and Yung Dumb's Adam Harding in conversation about the joys of running an indie label and the work that goes into sharing music in the digital age.

This event will be held on Zoom! Pick up a ticket to get access.