Vision

Promoting Success for Diverse Creators of Canadian Music and Fashion.

MISSION: Proudly Canadian, Mode Canada Rocks, a federal not-for-profit, is dedicated to supporting diverse emerging and established talent across the intersected music and fashion industries. It propels audience connectivity across its virtual ‘com.unity‘, spotlights success at live marquee events, raises funds and inspires hope for young people in need.

For decades, within popular culture, music and fashion have been intrinsically united. Music artists have not only worn but often set the latest trends. Conversely, fashion designers use artists’ music to score their shows, defining and enhancing the mood of their brand with each collection. This synergistic partnership between music and fashion consistently serves as a beacon and arbiter of what is hip, new, and relevant around the globe.

With its extensive knowledge and expertise in these creative 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 creators in music and fashion. This is achieved through images, videos, short films, conversations, workshops, and live studio performances. Mode Canada Rocks recognizes that this virtual sharing of creators’ works and productions will foster a better understanding and appreciation of their unique experiences and cultural heritage within Canada, as well as their aspirational business goals and ambitions.

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 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 enjoy its live experiences as well.

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 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.

For decades, within popular culture, music and fashion have been intrinsically united. Music artists have not only worn but often set the latest trends. Conversely, fashion designers use artists’ music to score their shows, defining and enhancing the mood of their brand with each collection. This synergistic partnership between music and fashion consistently serves as a beacon and arbiter of what is hip, new, and relevant around the globe.

With its extensive knowledge and expertise in these creative 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 creators in music and fashion. This is achieved through images, videos, short films, conversations, workshops, and live studio performances. Mode Canada Rocks recognizes that this virtual sharing of creators’ works and productions will foster a better understanding and appreciation of their unique experiences and cultural heritage within Canada, as well as their aspirational business goals and ambitions.

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 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 enjoy its live experiences as well.

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 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 & Suppliers

Melanie Bolton
Melanie BoltonBrand Styling Director, Flow Hair Care
Rudy Pietrolungo
Rudy PietrolungoPresident / Creative Director, BIG MUCH
Nadia Sorel
Nadia SorelStylist
Bren Willie
Bren WillieCanada's First Indigenous Model