Music

A close-up, low-angle shot of a man in a white t-shirt and a black baseball cap rapping passionately into a microphone under stage lighting.

MicroGrant Success: JD Era, Fall 2023

September 10, 2026September 2, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

JD Era used his Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce JD Era & Friends, a showcase honouring Mississauga’s hip-hop legacy.

A woman with long wavy hair and bold makeup poses outdoors on a brick street. She wears a black fishnet top crossed with pink "WARNING" tape, holds the chanter of a bagpipe decorated with a small dragon head, and yellow text to the right reads "CELTIC-INDIAN PARTY."

MicroGrant Success: Archy Jay, Fall 2024

September 3, 2026September 2, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Archy Jay used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create the music video for Restless Dreamer, a remix of a traditional sea… Read More »MicroGrant Success: Archy Jay, Fall 2024

A group of joyful performers celebrate together on a stage beneath rainbow streamers. In the centre, a person in a blue blazer and black trousers stands with arms wide open. Other individuals surround them, smiling, clapping, and holding Pride and transgender flags.

MicroGrant Success: Angelo Brown, Spring 2026

August 13, 2026July 22, 2026
Literary, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts

Angelo Brown used his Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce Rising Colours: A Mississauga Queer Arts Showcase.

Four people standing and smiling together in a music studio. Musical instruments, including a piano and drum set, are visible in the background.

MicroGrant Success: Radhika Baskar, Spring 2025

July 29, 2026July 22, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Radhika Baskar used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create two new music recordings – seamlessly fusing Carnatic music with Western Jazz.

MicroGrant Success: JSAL, Spring 2026

July 23, 2026June 30, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

JSAL used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to support her Rising Phoenix: Debut Album Release concert at The Rec Room Square One.

A close up shot of Stephanie Braganza, smiling with a Pomeranian. Text over the bottom of the image reads, "Until We Meet Again" and "Stephanie Braganza"

MicroGrant Success: Stephanie Braganza, Spring 2025

July 16, 2026June 30, 2026
Film, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Stephanie Braganza used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to create a music video for her song, “Until We Meet Again.”

Two women posing outdoors at sunset by a lake with mountains in the background. One woman stands in a white dress while the other sits beside her playing an acoustic guitar.

MicroGrant Success: Pilar America, Fall 2022

July 9, 2026June 30, 2026
MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Pilar America used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to make a musical comeback after a devastating hand injury prevented her from playing… Read More »MicroGrant Success: Pilar America, Fall 2022

“Be Somebody Special” by Neddy wins 2026 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest!

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026
50th Anthem Contest, Media Releases, Music, News

“Be Somebody Special” by Mississauga-based pop-folk recording artist, Neddy, is announced as the 2026 Sauga’s Song of the Year Contest!

A collage titled "Poetry and Music" featuring several performers. Images show musicians playing guitar, handpan, and traditional string instruments, alongside poets speaking at microphones. Performers mentioned include Anna Yin, Heather Christine, and Sarah Hei.

MicroGrant Success: Anna Yin, Spring 2025

March 5, 2026February 17, 2026
Literary, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music

Anna Yin used her Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce collaborative pieces combining music and poetry in new ways.

MicroGrant Success: NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir, Spring 2025

February 12, 2026February 18, 2026
Dance, MicroGrant Winners, MicroGrants, Music, Visual Arts

NeoVoce Philharmonic Choir used their Matchmaker MicroGrant to produce an interactive multi-arts program for older adults.