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Don’t be afraid of the dark

Goth – and dark subculture in general – has re-emerged as a cultural force in music and fashion in Hamilton and beyond. What: The youth subculture known as “goth” began in the late ’70s and early ’80s in the U.K. The word “goth” is still used by many,…
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Hamilton bands to listen out for

Our city is home to plenty of diverse musical acts doing interesting things. Here are just some we think you should know about. If you lost track of the local music scene over the last four years, you’re not alone. Waking up from the fever dream of COVID…
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Rising above the noise

Auteur Research provides a range of services to hundreds of established bands and up-and-coming musical acts to help them climb to the top of the algorithmic stew and get noticed. As the name implies, research is at the heart of it all. Company: Auteur Research Founder:…
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A musical vision

The Music Hall project at the New Vision United Church has a $1.3-million plan to bring a modern 1,000-seat live music venue to the historic downtown place of worship. Hamilton does not have a proper “mid-sized” 1,000-seat music venue.  That means there’s a rung missing from the music…
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The marvellous Hamilton Place is 50

Yes, we know it’s officially called the FirstOntario Concert Hall, but its original name endures, as does its acoustical excellence, its musical legacy and its importance to Hamiltonians. You might call it FirstOntario Concert Hall, because that’s what its sign says it is. You might have called it…
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Stars of the strings

This city has produced more than its fair share of great guitarists over the years. Steve Strongman, Terra Lightfoot, Luke Bentham and Mike Trebilcock reflect on their careers with their six-string companions. Hamilton’s a rock ’n’ roll town. It’s a cliché, but it’s a cliché because it’s true.