Vision

Promoting Global Success for Canadian Arts and Culture.

MISSION: Mode Canada Rocks, a federal not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting emerging and established Canadian talent across various cultural, musical, and fashion industries. MCR fosters equity within its virtual ‘com.unity’, highlights the success of Canadian artists 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 layer in artists’ music to underscore the mood of each new collection. And music artists at times perform live at these unveilings, further deepening this symbiotic relationship. MCR proudly embodies and celebrates this intersection across Canadian businesses, creative, and performance arts.

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 –conversations, panels, workshops, intimate behind-the-scenes studio presentations, teasers, and short films –delivered through MCR’s digital com.unity, fueling global appreciation of Canada’s identity.

Mode Canada Rocks further leverages its com.unity to deliver immersive live experiences annually, deepening digital connections, amplifying visibility, and enhancing business success for Canadians while raising funds and awareness to empower young people in need. MCR livestreams excerpts and events to its community, providing access for those unable to attend.

Mode Canada Rocks launched its inaugural “Fashion Music Festival,” MODECANADAROCKS™ Spring Equinox, to an enthusiastic crowd at Rebel Toronto in 2023. The event was a celebration of Canada and our newfound sense of cultural, linguistic, physical, sexual, religious, belief, and idea diversity. It garnered an impressive 27,736,081 digital impressions, primarily achieved through the collaborative efforts of partnering influencers across various social media platforms. MCR also received extensive 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 layer in artists’ music to underscore the mood of each new collection. And music artists at times perform live at these unveilings, further deepening this symbiotic relationship. MCR proudly embodies and celebrates this intersection across Canadian businesses, creative, and performance arts.

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 –conversations, panels, workshops, intimate behind-the-scenes studio presentations, teasers, and short films –delivered through MCR’s digital com.unity, fueling global appreciation of Canada’s identity.

Mode Canada Rocks further leverages its com.unity to deliver immersive live experiences annually, deepening digital connections, amplifying visibility, and enhancing business success for Canadians while raising funds and awareness to empower young people in need. MCR livestreams excerpts and events to its community, providing access for those unable to attend.

Mode Canada Rocks launched its inaugural “Fashion Music Festival,” MODECANADAROCKS™ Spring Equinox, to an enthusiastic crowd at Rebel Toronto in 2023. The event was a celebration of Canada and our newfound sense of cultural, linguistic, physical, sexual, religious, belief, and idea diversity. It garnered an impressive 27,736,081 digital impressions, primarily achieved through the collaborative efforts of partnering influencers across various social media platforms. MCR also received extensive 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