Before the 6ix: Sound System Foundations
Schedule
Mon Feb 02 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Beeton Hall | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Toronto’s hip-hop history includes countless groundbreaking hip hop artists from Maestro Fresh Wes to Drake, but without the sound systems that existed before them would we have ever had a hip-hop scene in the city to begin with?
Join Before the 6ix hosts Del Cowie and DJ Agile, as they go on a musical journey with DJs and MCs from Toronto’s sound systems that played the first hip-hop records at blockos, high schools and roller skating rinks. Featuring special guest panelists Toney D from Sunshine Sound Crew, Lady P of Kilowatt and DJ ONeil of Chic Dynasty.
Question and answer session to follow.
Ticket registration for this event is required.
About this event's guests:
About Del Cowie
About DJ Agile
Image: DJ Carl Cole of Kilowatt Sound Krew
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This event is part of TPL's Black History and Culture Series.
Presenting Sponsor of Heritage Programs:TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment
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About Before the 6ix
Before the 6ix is a series that connects the dots from Toronto’s present-day internationally recognized hip-hop influence to the rich and vitally important roots of its past.
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PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Location: Beeton Hall, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 1st floor
Time: Doors open 6:00 PM, Event starts 7:00 PM.
Tickets: Free registration required.
Ticket policy: We oversell these events to make sure that most people have an opportunity to attend. Tickets are guaranteed until 6:45pm or until capacity is reached. Any remaining space will be opened up to the rush line beginning at 6:45pm.
Filming Notification: You may be photographed or filmed during this program.
TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact [email protected] or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
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Where is it happening?
Beeton Hall, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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