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We all know that Toronto is a large hub where you can: 1- see your favourite band and 2- discover your next favourite band. That's what is so great about the city, there are multiple options for the music lover to go and see a show. A few posts ago I linked a website that listed dates for basically any and every event happening in Toronto, including concerts and such, but of course finding the time and money to go to all these amazing shows can be a hassle. 

Well thankfully Toronto has a solution to these problems in the creation of North by North East!

The Canadian answer to the successful South by South West festival that takes place in Austin, Texas every year, this is a week long festival that takes place throughout downtown Toronto. Roughly 800 bands of all kinds of varieties and status play shows in local bars, clubs, and even on the streets, for cheap too! Since it all takes place over a week and there are so many artists performing it is nearly impossible to be left with nothing to do or see. Many well known bands have played here, almost too many to mention, and it's also a great chance to see small bands get their start. Here's the poster from last years line up just so you can see the magnitude of this large block party.

Along with all of the music there are also a number of films that are shown here written and directed by GTA natives. If you want to check this fest out you have to wait till next summer as it won't be happening till June 2013 but this just gives you more time to plan and research the area so you can be prepared to travel to all the different venues to catch your favourite act.

Check out the website for more details: http://nxne.com/ 

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