Vision

Promoting Success for Diverse Creators of Canadian Arts, Music and Fashion.

MISSION: Proudly Canadian, Mode Canada Rocks, a federal not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to supporting diverse emerging and established talent across the intersecting music and fashion industries. It promotes equity within its virtual ‘com.unity’, spotlights success at live marquee events, and raises funds to empower young people in need.

Music and fashion are indelibly interconnected. Artists not only wear but often inspire the latest trends. Conversely, designers always use artists’ music to underscore the mood of each new collection. Music artists have also performed live at these unveilings, further deepening this symbiotic relationship. Proudly Canadian, MCR embraces this timeless intersection, embodying the limitless possibilities of harmony in difference.

With extensive knowledge and expertise in these disciplines, Mode Canada Rocks harnesses the power of digital technology across multiple social media platforms to engage and grow visibility, audiences, and success for diverse Canadian creatives in music, fashion, and performance arts. Content is delivered through a range of formats, including open conversations, panels, workshops, intimate behind-the-scenes studio presentations, teasers, and impactful short films. Mode Canada Rocks’ goal is to fuel greater appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage and lifestyles, the resultant experiences of these Canadians, as well as the challenges, aspirations, and successes they encounter.

Mode Canada Rocks further leans into the concepts, creativity, and inspiration shared within its digital com.unity to curate and deliver fully immersive live experiences annually. These events deepen the digital connections made, further growing understanding, amplifying visibility, and enhancing business success for diverse Canadians, all while raising funds and awareness, and exemplifying empowerment for young people in need. MCR also livestreams excerpts and the entirety of its events via its com.unity, allowing followers who are unable to attend to also enjoy the live experiences.

Mode Canada Rocks launched the first-ever “Fashion Music Festival,” MODECANADAROCKS Spring Equinox, to a highly enthusiastic crowd at Rebel Toronto in 2023. The event celebrated Canada and our new equity in cultures, languages, physicalities, sexualities, religions, beliefs, and ideas, garnering an impressive 27,736,081 digital impressions, generated principally through the collaborative efforts of partnering influencers across social media platforms. MODECANADAROCKS™ also enjoyed comprehensive coverage, generating a pre- and post-event reach of 22,543,960 from local and out-of-town traditional media outlets.

Music and fashion are indelibly interconnected. Artists not only wear but often inspire the latest trends. Conversely, designers always use artists’ music to underscore the mood of each new collection. Music artists have also performed live at these unveilings, further deepening this symbiotic relationship. Proudly Canadian, MCR embraces this timeless intersection, embodying the limitless possibilities of harmony in difference.

With extensive knowledge and expertise in these disciplines, Mode Canada Rocks harnesses the power of digital technology across multiple social media platforms to engage and grow visibility, audiences, and success for diverse Canadian creatives in music, fashion, and performance arts. Content is delivered through a range of formats, including open conversations, panels, workshops, intimate behind-the-scenes studio presentations, teasers, and impactful short films. Mode Canada Rocks’ goal is to fuel greater appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage and lifestyles, the resultant experiences of these Canadians, as well as the challenges, aspirations, and successes they encounter.

Mode Canada Rocks further leans into the concepts, creativity, and inspiration shared within its digital com.unity to curate and deliver fully immersive live experiences annually. These events deepen the digital connections made, further growing understanding, amplifying visibility, and enhancing business success for diverse Canadians, all while raising funds and awareness, and exemplifying empowerment for young people in need. MCR also livestreams excerpts and the entirety of its events via its com.unity, allowing followers who are unable to attend to also enjoy the live experiences.

Mode Canada Rocks launched the first-ever “Fashion Music Festival,” MODECANADAROCKS Spring Equinox, to a highly enthusiastic crowd at Rebel Toronto in 2023. The event celebrated Canada and our new equity in cultures, languages, physicalities, sexualities, religions, beliefs, and ideas, garnering an impressive 27,736,081 digital impressions, generated principally through the collaborative efforts of partnering influencers across social media platforms. MODECANADAROCKS™ also enjoyed comprehensive coverage, generating a pre- and post-event reach of 22,543,960 from local and out-of-town traditional media outlets.

Patrons

Contributing Generous Support & Connectivity

Joan Kelley-Walker
Joan Kelley-WalkerPhilanthropist | Model, Host, Writer
Timothy Leonard
Timothy LeonardSenior Private Banker focused on advising and lending to the High Net Wealth, Ultra High Net Wealth and Family Office sectors
Steven Slavin
Steven SlavinPresident | Slavin Raphael

Advisory

Notable Professionals Contributing Savvy Lifestyle Industry Insights & Expertise

Laurie Belzak
Laurie BelzakSector Development Officer – Fashion/Apparel & Design, City of Toronto
Len D. Henry
Len D. HenryCEO, Delectant Media Inc. | Managing Director, Mode Canada Rocks
Susan Langdon
Susan Langdon Executive Director | The Toronto Fashion Incubator
Erika Larva
Erika LarvaPresident | Monarch Events Group
Sabaa Quao
Sabaa QuaoChief Creative Officer | Cossette; Co-Founder at Wealthie Works Daily, Inc.
Patricia Scarlett
Patricia ScarlettFounder & CEO | Media Business Institute (MBI)

Team

Creatives

Melanie Bolton
Melanie BoltonBrand Styling Director | Flow Hair Care
Hillary LeBlanc
Hillary LeBlancJournalist | Hillary LeBlanc Media
Rudy Pietrolungo
Rudy PietrolungoPresident | Creative Director, BIG MUCH
Stephanie Pollard Scott
Stephanie Pollard ScottSocial Media Strategist | Orange Blossom Communication
Nadia Sorel
Nadia SorelStylist
Bren Willie
Bren WillieIndigenous Content Outreach | Canada's First Indigenous Model