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Who We Are

R.I.S.E. (Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere) is a grassroots organization empowering Black youth. Our name stands for Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere and, through our Edutainment methodology, we empower BIPOC youth in the Greater Toronto Area to create meaningful art rooted in self-knowledge and self-expression.

12

Years in Existence

600+

Live Events Hosted

185

Virtual Events Hosted

3000

paid opportunities for emerging artists

 

4600

youth impacted by our programs

30,000

Intelligent Souls Reached

500

Program Participants

 

Lights, Camera, Action 4.0 Application Form

Calling all emerging artists - it’s your time to LEVEL UP.

R.I.S.E. & UNITY present LCA 4.0 - a 12-week performance-based incubator designed for vocalists, rappers, singers, musicians, spoken word artists, and poets looking to elevate their craft.

Led by industry professionals, each weekly session will cover essentials like vocal training, performance techniques, branding, styling, and more - all to help you show up stronger, both on and off stage.

Program Details
πŸ“… Wednesdays, 6:30–9:30 PM
πŸ“ Sept 17 - Dec 3, 2025 | Unity HQ, 1560 Yonge St. #204, Toronto

βœ”οΈ Gain expert coaching
βœ”οΈ Build stage presence
βœ”οΈ Access paid opportunities

Think this program is for you?

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action - let’s get to work.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

RISE Edutainment puts on over fifty events a year. Most of the events are open mic events but RISE also hosts special events.

RISE Open Mic

RISE Open Mic occurs monthly at CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, 75 Thermos Road, Toronto, ON M1L 0E6