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@access.fest : What if your summer plans included:
🎶 live music
🎉 festival vibes
🤝 making a difference
✨ exclusive behind-the-scenes access

AccessFest is looking for volunteers to help bring this year’s festival to life on June 6 right in downtown Toronto.

If you want to spend your summer doing something meaningful, meeting incredible people, and helping create a space where everyone feels welcome, we’d love to have you on the team!

Apply now through the link in @access.fest bio 🔗

🎶🔥 CALLING ALL DEAF ARTISTS 🔥🎶

ASL Music Video Opportunity
💰 Paid Opportunity 💰

We’re looking for Deaf performers (new or experienced) to submit ASL music videos inspired by your favorite songs!

✨ Show your talent
✨ Be creative
✨ Let your art be seen

📩 Submit:
• Favorite song choice
• ASL music video idea
• Short intro about yourself

Email: phoenixthefire1111@gmail.com
@phoenixthefire1111 🖤

Something powerful is being built behind the scenes. 🔥

The Phoenix The Fire website is currently under construction as we create a space that truly represents our vision, community, creativity, and purpose.

Thank you for your patience, love, and support while we build something meaningful for you all. Trust me… it’s going to be worth the wait. 🖤

Stay tuned. The fire is rising.
@phoenixthefire1111

We are thrilled to announce that our opening night on Thursday, May 7th will feature ASL interpretation by @phoenixthefire1111 . Interpretation services will cover the pre-show welcome message, all performances, and the post-show artist talk-back.

For any questions about access measures or show details, please contact bigbitedance@gmail.com

ADDITIONAL ACCESS INFO:

- wheelchair accessible building
- chair, stool, and standing options available
- ability to move around / come and go during performances
- no strobing lights or haze used in production

[Image Description: A purple gradient event poster with large text reading “ASL Interpretation” and “Provided by Phoenix the Fire.” Three women sit close together at the bottom. Event details list The Tranzac Club, May 7 at 7:30 PM, and the title “munchiez.]

get your tickets through the link in our bio!

We're proud to offer an ASL Interpreted Performance of 𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀!

🗓️ Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕢 7:30PM - 9:45PM
📍 Mainspace, Tarragon Theatre

If you have specific access needs or questions please contact our Box Office at 416-531-1827 or email our patron services team for further assistance.

🔗 Click the link in our bio for more information

𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗮𝘀
Created by Chris Thornborrow and David Yee
Directed by Nina Lee Aquino
A Tarragon Theatre and NAC English Theatre Co-Production in association with fu-GEN Asian Canadian Theatre Company
May 5 - 24, 2026

📹 Vlog made by Phoenix the Fire (@phoenixthefire1111)
📸 Cover image of Monica Dottor, Ryan Hollyman by Dahlia Katz

The Music Gallery, @phoenixthefire1111,and @vibrafusionlab invite Ontario-based hearing artists whose practice focuses on music and sound to apply to participate in a special residency program in September 2026. Five selected participants will each collaborate with a Deaf artist, support their creative ideas, and experiment with haptic technologies through a multi-day residency.

Hearing artists selected as residency participants will work openly with a Deaf collaborating partner during the five day residency. The nature and outcome of this residency will be open-ended as collaborating duos co-conspire, co-develop and co-create new artistic works. This process will emphasize discovery and be led by the Deaf artists. Hearing artists will bring their technical and creative skills, prioritizing curiosity, dialogue, and responsiveness.

Participants are not expected to produce a finished work. Our aim is to provide conditions that are optimal for the participants to create together (in ways that may seed future work), and through their feedback make improvements to Music Gallery’s programming.

Prior to the residency, hearing artists will take part in a 10 part introductory ASL class facilitated by @hands.on.asl.

Visit the link in bio to read more about eligibility, program resources, and to apply 🔗

The Music Gallery, @phoenixthefire1111,and @vibrafusionlab invite Ontario-based hearing artists whose practice focuses on music and sound to apply to participate in a special residency program in September 2026. Five selected participants will each collaborate with a Deaf artist, support their creative ideas, and experiment with haptic technologies through a multi-day residency.

Hearing artists selected as residency participants will work openly with a Deaf collaborating partner during the five day residency. The nature and outcome of this residency will be open-ended as collaborating duos co-conspire, co-develop and co-create new artistic works. This process will emphasize discovery and be led by the Deaf artists. Hearing artists will bring their technical and creative skills, prioritizing curiosity, dialogue, and responsiveness.

Participants are not expected to produce a finished work. Our aim is to provide conditions that are optimal for the participants to create together (in ways that may seed future work), and through their feedback make improvements to Music Gallery’s programming.

Prior to the residency, hearing artists will take part in a 10 part introductory ASL class facilitated by @hands.on.asl.

Visit the link in bio to read more about eligibility, program resources, and to apply 🔗

The Music Gallery, @phoenixthefire1111,and @vibrafusionlab invite Ontario-based hearing artists whose practice focuses on music and sound to apply to participate in a special residency program in September 2026. Five selected participants will each collaborate with a Deaf artist, support their creative ideas, and experiment with haptic technologies through a multi-day residency.

Hearing artists selected as residency participants will work openly with a Deaf collaborating partner during the five day residency. The nature and outcome of this residency will be open-ended as collaborating duos co-conspire, co-develop and co-create new artistic works. This process will emphasize discovery and be led by the Deaf artists. Hearing artists will bring their technical and creative skills, prioritizing curiosity, dialogue, and responsiveness.

Participants are not expected to produce a finished work. Our aim is to provide conditions that are optimal for the participants to create together (in ways that may seed future work), and through their feedback make improvements to Music Gallery’s programming.

Prior to the residency, hearing artists will take part in a 10 part introductory ASL class facilitated by @hands.on.asl.

Visit the link in bio to read more about eligibility, program resources, and to apply 🔗

The Music Gallery, @phoenixthefire1111,and @vibrafusionlab invite Ontario-based hearing artists whose practice focuses on music and sound to apply to participate in a special residency program in September 2026. Five selected participants will each collaborate with a Deaf artist, support their creative ideas, and experiment with haptic technologies through a multi-day residency.

Hearing artists selected as residency participants will work openly with a Deaf collaborating partner during the five day residency. The nature and outcome of this residency will be open-ended as collaborating duos co-conspire, co-develop and co-create new artistic works. This process will emphasize discovery and be led by the Deaf artists. Hearing artists will bring their technical and creative skills, prioritizing curiosity, dialogue, and responsiveness.

Participants are not expected to produce a finished work. Our aim is to provide conditions that are optimal for the participants to create together (in ways that may seed future work), and through their feedback make improvements to Music Gallery’s programming.

Prior to the residency, hearing artists will take part in a 10 part introductory ASL class facilitated by @hands.on.asl.

Visit the link in bio to read more about eligibility, program resources, and to apply 🔗

Phoenix the Fire provides ASL interpretation for the Toronto launch of *The Way Disabled People Love Each Other* by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha 🔥🤟

Join us for an evening of poetry, a reading by Kai Cheng Thom, and the Disabled Grief Portal Altar installation.

🗓 April 15th, 7pm
📍 It’s OK* Studios, 468 Queen St W
🎟 Free tickets: llpsapril5.eventbrite.ca

This is a masked, wheelchair accessible event, and masks will be provided.

Grateful to support access and be in community 💖

Deaf BIPOC artists,this space is for YOU.
Celestial Festival is creating a platform where Deaf BIPOC performers are centered, celebrated, and heard.
We’re looking for:
🎭 Theatre & Dance
⚡ Visual Vernacular
🎤 Improv
This is more than a festival, it’s community, visibility, and power.
📩 Send your bio + performance details
phoenixthefire1111@gmail.com
⏰ Deadline: April 17, 2026
Hosted by Phoenix The Fire 🔥
#DeafBIPOC #DeafPower #BIPOCArtists #DeafPerformers #InclusiveArts

It's almost time for an adaptive concert with @Mattmaconline & @phoenixthefire1111!

Blind music producer and recording artist Mattmac has harnessed his melodic pop-trap beats and inspiring story, quickly establishing himself as one to watch on the national scene with more than 30 million streams across platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to see Mattmac perform in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability; you don't want to miss this! Therapy dogs will be present 🐶.

Happening at Meridian Hall on April 18. You can learn more and register at the link in our bio!

@xeniaconcerts @onehealthpartners

Presented by Xenia Concerts and TO Live.

[Visual description for accessibility: A black-and-white image of Mattmac.]

Xenia Concerts and TO Live Present: An adaptive concert with @Mattmaconline & Phoenix the Fire!

This is a rare opportunity to see Mattmac perform in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability.

Blind music producer and recording artist Mattmac has harnessed his melodic pop-trap beats and inspiring story, quickly establishing himself as one to watch on the national scene with more than 30 million streams across platforms!

Therapy dogs from @onehealthpartners will be present at the event.

Join us on April 18 at Meridian Hall for a morning of music!

[Visual description for accessibility: A photo of Mattmac wearing a black quarter-zip sweater against a blue background.]

The Music Gallery, Phoenix the Fire and VibraFusionLab are inviting Deaf artists in any creative discipline to apply to participate in a special residency program running September 2026 in Toronto!

Five selected participants will collaborate with a music/sound artist, experiment with haptic technologies, and workshop their creative ideas through a five day in-person residency focused on experimentation, Deaf-hearing collaboration, and building new creative models. Artists will receive a $2,500 CAD fee, meals, travel or family care subsidies (as needed), ASL interpreters on site, technician support, and access to haptic equipment.

Check out our page for more info and swipe to the end for the ASL video! Deadline to apply has been moved to Monday, April 6th 🩷

The Music Gallery, Phoenix the Fire and VibraFusionLab are inviting Deaf artists in any creative discipline to apply to participate in a special residency program running September 2026 in Toronto!

Five selected participants will collaborate with a music/sound artist, experiment with haptic technologies, and workshop their creative ideas through a five day in-person residency focused on experimentation, Deaf-hearing collaboration, and building new creative models. Artists will receive a $2,500 CAD fee, meals, travel or family care subsidies (as needed), ASL interpreters on site, technician support, and access to haptic equipment.

Check out our page for more info and swipe to the end for the ASL video! Deadline to apply has been moved to Monday, April 6th 🩷

The Music Gallery, Phoenix the Fire and VibraFusionLab are inviting Deaf artists in any creative discipline to apply to participate in a special residency program running September 2026 in Toronto!

Five selected participants will collaborate with a music/sound artist, experiment with haptic technologies, and workshop their creative ideas through a five day in-person residency focused on experimentation, Deaf-hearing collaboration, and building new creative models. Artists will receive a $2,500 CAD fee, meals, travel or family care subsidies (as needed), ASL interpreters on site, technician support, and access to haptic equipment.

Check out our page for more info and swipe to the end for the ASL video! Deadline to apply has been moved to Monday, April 6th 🩷

The Music Gallery, Phoenix the Fire and VibraFusionLab are inviting Deaf artists in any creative discipline to apply to participate in a special residency program running September 2026 in Toronto!

Five selected participants will collaborate with a music/sound artist, experiment with haptic technologies, and workshop their creative ideas through a five day in-person residency focused on experimentation, Deaf-hearing collaboration, and building new creative models. Artists will receive a $2,500 CAD fee, meals, travel or family care subsidies (as needed), ASL interpreters on site, technician support, and access to haptic equipment.

Check out our page for more info and swipe to the end for the ASL video! Deadline to apply has been moved to Monday, April 6th 🩷

Saturday April 18th
Meridian Hall
1 Front Street East

10:30 AM Adaptive Concert

Presented in partnership with @tolivegram with therapy dogs provided by @onehealthpartners

Blind music producer and recording artist Mattmac has harnessed his melodic pop-trap beats and inspiring story, quickly establishing himself as ‘one to watch’ on the national scene with more than 30 million + streams across platforms, and critical acclaim across all major media outlets such as CBC, CTV, Virgin Radio, and more.

With two award winning albums under his belt, he has amassed a long list of accolades early on in his career: CBC Searchlight 2023 Winner, International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards 2023 Album Of the Year, Canada’s Walk Of Fame RBC’s Emerging Musician Award Winner 2022, Rap/Electronic Album Of The Year at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 2022, Broadcast Dialogue Emerging Artist Radio Award 2021 + more.

This is a rare opportunity to see Mattmac perform in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Therapy dogs will be present, provided by One Health Partners. ASL interpretation will be provided, with musical ASL performed by Phoenix the Fire.

Click the link in our bio to reserve your seats!

[Image Description: An infographic listing details for a Xenia Concert featuring Blind producer and recording artist Mattmac, on April 18th at Meridian Hall in a 10:30 AM adaptive concert. The infographic features a photo of Mattmac sitting in front of a tree, he is wearing jeans, a white t-shirt, and an orange jacket.]