Friday Night Live Returns to the ROM in Style

TORONTO, September 6, 2017— Friday Night Live (#FNLROM), presented by Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., commands the catwalk when it returns to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) with a Fashion-themed bash on Friday, September 29, 2017. Featuring a line-up of the most danceable bands and DJs, delicious food vendors, and diverse themes, #FNLROM transforms Canada’s largest museum of art, culture and nature into Toronto’s hottest adult-only social event.

Working with internationally acclaimed artists and activators, each week guests at #FNLROM experience the Museum like never before. Some of this season’s program partners include Kruger Products, North Side Hip-Hop Archive, MARTK’D Celebration of Art on Sneakers Competition, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, and many more.

September 29: Fashion
Fall into the world of fashion at this season’s premiere #FNLROM party! Be inspired by the 2017 White Cashmere Collection™, featuring creations from Canada’s next generation of fashion designers. This national competition is Cashmere Bathroom Tissue’s Annual Fund and Awareness-Raiser for breast cancer efforts at the Canadian Cancer Society. Guests will also experience Northern Spirit: Esto Style, the Canadian premiere of the best in Estonian fashion and design, presented in partnership with the Estonian Ecumenical Relief Organization (EERO). Dance into the night with performances by the genre-blending DJ Mista Jiggz and visually dynamic DJ Gimmemar.

October 6: Thanks Canada
Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with melodic musings from contemporary country-folk musician Spencer Burton, as he reflects on his days spent crossing Canada with songs from his new album. Catch sets from the stylish and sophisticated DJ Conor Cutz and DJ D-Smooth.

October 13: Rock On
Celebrate Earth Science Week as The Blue Stones headline this week’s rock ‘n’ roll party with their dynamic alternative and blues-blended sound. DJ Simon Jain spins a danceable mix of classic and current rock and Shaine Crosbie, aka CRSB, mixes the newest and freshest songs from a range of genres.

October 20: Senses
#FNLROM comes alive in a way that is sure to stimulate all the senses! Experience the sights, sounds, and movement of World Dance with DLM Dance and Entertainment as it launches Canada's first Dance Awards. DJ Sean Caff and DJ Law play energetic beats with music videos to make you move.

October 27: Wicked
It’s a haunting Halloween bash at #FNLROM! Toronto burlesque producer and performer Scarlett La Flame presents Bad Girls of History, a frighteningly bold tribute to rebellious women of the past. Break it down with your fellow fiends to wicked beats from DJ ESP and DJ Craig Dominic.

November 3: Valhalla
Bloodthirsty plunderers. Pillaging warriors. Seafaring traders. What do we really know about Vikings? Explore the myths and stereotypes of this ancient culture with complimentary access to VIKINGS: The Exhibition presented by Raymond James Ltd. This night features a performance by Swedish-born and Yukon-based singer-songwriter Sarah MacDougall, a two-time winner of the Western Canadian Music Award, as well as energetic sets from DJ Sanga Genesis and DJ Jason Palma.

November 10: Tribute
Dance your heart out to throwback tunes from the 80s and 90s with The Lonely Hearts. Other performances include vocal powerhouse Roveena and eclectic sets from DJ Yuknodis and DJ El Devine. In honour of Remembrance Day, this night includes free admission for Canadian Armed Forces personnel.

November 17: Mic Drop
The ROM, in partnership with North Side Hip-Hop Archive, shines a spotlight on local community radio shows that were pivotal in developing a hip-hop community in Toronto. In One Hundred and Fifty Futures, hip-hop veterans will perform alongside a new generation of hip-hop artists to celebrate the music genre’s long history. Experience live art from Eklipz, and be inspired by the MARTK’D Canada-wide Art on Sneakers Competition finale.

November 24: Chic
Explore the brilliance behind Paris haute couture at this season’s #FNLROM finale! Celebrate the House of Dior’s 70th anniversary with complimentary access to our newest stunning exhibition Christian Dior, presented by Holt Renfrew. The party features eclectic beats from DJ Sophie Jones and DJ JAYEMKAYEM.

#FNLROM takes place every Friday from September 29 to November 24, 2017, from 7:00 to 11:30 pm. Each night, ElectriCITY Events sets the scene with the sounds of Toronto’s best DJs. Returning to #FNLROM this season is the exclusive Indie88 stage, the hottest place in town to catch your favourite live artists.

#FNLROM is a specially ticketed event for adults 19+. Tickets are $17 for Adults, $15.50 for Post-Secondary Students, and $5 for ROM Members. For guaranteed entry, purchase tickets in advance at rom.on.ca/fnl. Groups of 20 or more receive 20% off admission. For details, email groupsales@rom.on.ca.

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ABOUT THE ROM

Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture, and archaeology, the ROM plays a vital role in advancing our global understanding of the artistic, cultural, and natural world. The Renaissance ROM expansion project (2007) merged the iconic architectural heritage of the original building with the Studio Daniel Libeskind-designed Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. A distinctive new symbol of Toronto for the 21st century, the Lee-Chin Crystal marked the beginning of a new era for the ROM as the country's premier cultural and social destination.

Special thanks to #FNLROM partners