TORONTO (April 2, 2020) – Bell Media’s iHeartRadio Canada is keeping Canada entertained with newly announced series, content hubs, and channels, all available at
iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartradio app.
“Now more than ever its imperative to be creating and executing cutting-edge content across all of our platforms for people of all ages, whether they are at home in isolation, or essential workers,” said Rob Farina, Head of Content, Strategy and iHeartRadio Canada. “We’re thrilled to showcase Canadian musical artists with our new exclusive programs
IHEART LIVING ROOM SESSIONS and
IHEART STORYTIME,
shows that connect artists with Canadians by providing entertainment during this unprecedented time.”
Following the massive success of last Sunday’s
THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT, beginning today, iHeartRadio Canada takes viewers into the homes of some of the biggest performers with
IHEART LIVING ROOM SESSIONS. Singer-songwriter
Lauv kicks off the new original series from iHeartRadio Canada, performing live from his living room on
iHeartRadio Canada’s Instagram this evening,
Thursday, April 2 at
6 p.m. ET, with songs from his debut album,
How I’m Feeling.
THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT supports the
Canadian Red Cross COVID-19 and other disaster response efforts, which to date has raised more than
$445,000 and which Canadians are invited to continue to contribute. Additional confirmed sessions include country singer
Brett Kissel, singer and actress
Lennon Stella, singer-songwriter
Vanessa Carlton, hip-hop artist
Haviah Mighty, singer-songwriter
JP Saxe, country singer
Margo Price, singer
Tyler Shaw, pop duo
Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine,
DJ Starting from Scratch, a live drag performance by
Tynomi Banks, and more. For more information and performance date and times, visit
iHeartRadio.ca.
In addition, iHeartRadio Canada, in partnership with
Scholastic Canada, today announced
IHEART STORYTIME, where fan-favourite artists read children’s bedtime stories. Performers who have signed on to read include
Walk off the Earth, guitarist
Matt Webb (Marianas Trench), singer
Sam Roberts (Sam Roberts Band), singer-songwriter
Jeremy Fisher, drummer
Tyler Stewart (Barenaked Ladies), and more. Follow iHeartRadio Canada on
Instagram and
Twitter for details about the first story.
As well, iHeartRadio Canada announces the
IHEARTRADIO FAMILY hub, available now, a new family-focused area on
iHeartradio.ca consisting of a carefully selected grouping of music channels, podcasts, and shows to keep the kids entertained all day.
IHEARTRADIO FAMILY provides parents with appropriate and informative content for kids spending more time at home than ever before.
Finally, iHeartRadio Canada introduces its newest station,
LIFT, a perfectly curated positivity playlist for listeners across the country. The station is dedicated to the men and women who are on the front line working to ensure the healthy and well-being of all of us during this crisis.
For more information on all of iHeartRadio Canada’s current programming download the
iHeartRadio app, or visit
iHeartRadio.ca
Canadian Red Cross donation methods include:
Online
English:
redcross.ca/concert
French:
croixrouge.ca/concert
SMS
English: Donate $10 by texting CONCERT to 20222
French: Donate $10 by texting CONCERT to 30333
English: Donate $20 by texting CONCERT to 45678
French: Donate $20 by texting CONCERT to 40100
The Canadian Red Cross thanks donors for their generous support. Donors can opt-out of a follow-up call from the Red Cross regarding their donation by replying NOTHANKS.
Phone
1-866-224-1617