JUNO-nominated drummer Sarah Thawer and local designer Nikolina Kupcevic brought raw, high-energy, chaos to a one-hour jazz fusion performance framed by psychedelic artwork for Good Company Productions latest Live @ 44 event. The series pairs live musical performances with visual artwork from different local designers, making for a completely new and unique experience each show.  We are constantly inspired and amazed at what each collaboration brings, and this pairing did not disappoint. We had the opportunity to chat with both Thawer and Nikolina to get the inside scoop on their unique creative process for this spectacular show and how they brought the...

Debs and Beharry noticed a clear gap in our community – many BIPOC groups can’t find mentors to relate to. So, the pair worked to build WOKE events as a platform for racialized members of the community to share stories and find mentors in a safe space. 

After so many years of education, advocating and standing up for justice, this was a night of warmth and uplifting celebration of where the community is right now and where it's going. 

On Saturday March 6, Apollo Cinema in Kitchener transformed into a concert venue for event Live at the Apollo as Guelph alternative rock band Excuse Me. took the stage for an exclusive one hour performance, produced and broadcast live by Good Company Productions.

Many may think that there is no common point of reference between music and arts, but the latest Live @ 44 collaborative show featuring musician Jaguar Sun and interdisciplinary artist Ahmri Vandeborne proved otherwise. 

In layering environmental factors such as light, colour, brightness or darkness, and mapping these factors to the sounds of the show, the art acted as a catalyst to trigger varying emotions and feelings within audience members. Much like Minielly’s music, Vandeborne’s artwork was layered, reflective and warm.

On Friday, February 19, the 44 Gaukel came to life as local DIY rock ensemble KAAJE!! celebrated their debut album release,“ Things We Least Desire.” Ticket holders experienced an energetic show from home featuring heavy hitting lyrics, angsty violin solos, and an escape from reality for a little while.

Good Company Productions’ mission has always been about supporting artists and connecting people through music. Even under these challenging circumstances, our top priorities haven’t changed — we’re just having to experiment with different ways of going about them and we know everyone else is doing the same. That’s why, when it comes to pursuing a music career during a global pandemic, we want to make it easier for us all to lean on one another and navigate this ‘new normal’ together.