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iHeartRadio Canada Joins NXNE as Festival Partner

iHeartRadio Canada will exclusively livestream Khalid at Billboard Canada The Stage at Sankofa Square in Toronto on June 12.

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iHeartRadio Canada is joining forces with NXNE as an official festival partner to amplify the festival’s biggest concert across the country.

One of Canada’s biggest radio networks, iHeartRadio will exclusively livestream Khalid’s highly anticipated concert at Sankofa Square as part of Billboard Canada The Stage at NXNE on June 12. The concert will serve as NXNE’s official 30th birthday party, bringing major chart-topping artists to the heart of downtown Toronto.

The outdoor concert marks the centrepiece of NXNE’s 30th anniversary celebration, with Khalid bringing his chart-topping catalogue and electrifying presence to the heart of downtown Toronto.

In addition to streaming the show, iHeartRadio Canada will host the official NXNE Artist Studio, conducting interviews with the festival’s most buzzed-about performers and giving fans behind-the-scenes access to their favourite acts.

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“NXNE is a festival built on unforgettable moments of musical discovery, and that’s exactly what iHeartRadio Canada stands for,” says Sarah Cummings, Director of Radio Content at iHeartRadio Canada and Orbyt Media. “We’re thrilled to bring this massive performance to audiences nationwide and to help amplify emerging talent on such an iconic stage.”

The partnership reflects iHeartRadio Canada’s continued commitment to supporting live music, elevating Canadian artists, and connecting fans with the sounds they love, both in person and through its digital platforms.

Billboard Canada The Stage at Sankofa Square will also feature an UP NEXT series, spotlighting Canadian artists poised for major breakthroughs. The first artist announced is rising R&B star Aqyila — presented by the City of Mississauga.

For more information on the concert and livestream, visit NXNE.com, iHeartRadio.ca and subscribe to YouTube.com/@iHeartRadioCA.

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