Saskatchewan artist Big Tones has been invited to perform at the International Indigenous Music Summit 2025 (IIMS) in Toronto, June 1-6, 2025. His performance will be at Supermarket Bar on June 5.
Additionally, SaskMusic’s Indigenous Music Development Coordinator, Denny Blackstar, will be attending the conference. He will be participating in discussions, attending panels, and facilitating connections on behalf of the Saskatchewan music industry.
IIMS is the largest global event dedicated to celebrating, creating awareness, sharing resources, and building opportunities for the Indigenous music community.
It’s a “unique space for Indigenous artists to discuss, exchange, and share and connect with one another, in a culturally sensitive and appropriate space directed at building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between artists and industry professionals.”
SaskMusic is also pleased to sponsor a panel at IIMS this year. The Perfect Pitch: The Artist’s Journey to a Sync Deal will be held on June 4 at the Toronto conference with Kim Temple, Rick Clark, Jordan Howard, Michelle Allman-Esdaille, and Michael Perlmutter. Registration is open now through IIMS' website.
About the Artist:
Anthony Pasqua, aka Big Tones, is an Indigenous hip hop artist from Pasqua First Nation, born in Surrey, BC and raised in Regina, SK. With deep roots in Treaty 4 Territory, he uses music as a form of healing and storytelling. Known for his old school sound, smooth delivery, and lyrical depth, Big Tones shares powerful perspectives through lived experience, uplifting Indigenous voices and mentoring youth through art and community engagement
How was this artist chosen?
Showcase artists were selected by the International Indigenous Music Summit organizers following their call for submissions, which SaskMusic shared.
SaskMusic thanks and recognizes Creative Saskatchewan and FACTOR – The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings for their support of our export activities.
