Shangela: Interview
We had a chance to chat with the brilliantly talented Drag Superstar Shangela about her wonderful career and all things Pride at this Year’s Fierte…
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Fierté Village Interviews
We took to the street in Montreal’s Gay Village to chat with folks during Fierte about why Pride is still so important in 2018!
Ivan Coyote: Interview
Canadian writer, activist and storyteller Ivan Coyote sat down with us to chat about their trailblazing career while in town for the Montreal Storytelling festival.
Deborah Cox: Legend Series Q&A
As apart of our on-going “Legend Series” we were thrilled to have the insanely talented Canadian R&B Superstar Deborah Cox join us for a enchanting…
Trixie Mattel: Interview
We had the ultimate pleasure of interviewing the hilarious Drag Superstar Trixie Mattel while she was recently in town on her “Now With Moving parts”…
Blue Metropolis Literary Festival Interviews
We interview the talented writers and activists involved in the Blue Metropolis Literary festival about their amazing works. This event was spearheaded by Never Apart…
Crying on the Dancefloor: Meet Hunter Lombard
Hunter Lombard is a producer, DJ, and native New Yorker. Her mixture of acid, breakbeats, and dark and moody pads create emotional yet dancey tracks…
Summer Exhibitions 2018: Artist Interviews
We sit down and chat with the artists who’s work is on display for our Summer Season and learn a bit more about their exhibitions…
Two-Spirit Panel Discussion
We are pleased show the insightful and important panel discussion by Jeffrey McNeil Seymour & Dayna Danger the artists behind the “Two-Spirit Man/Two-Spirit Woman Call…
Deborah Cox: Interview
Deborah Cox, who, in a career now spanning three decades, has achieved all of those things. But in an age when words like “legend” and…
Two-Spirit Artist Interviews
We chat with Jeffrey McNeil Seymour & Dayna Danger the artists behind the Two-Spirit Man/Two-Spirit Woman Call Home the Salmon w/Help Exhibition.
Six Picks: Sainte Nitouche
Discover Sainte Nitouche’s Six Picks—she will be serving a DJ set at the NVA showcase at Piknic Électronik this year.
Artist Visits SF: Mr. David Glamamore
We had the pleasure of visiting Fashion Designer Mr. David in his San Francisco studio about his prolific career as well as his alter ego…
Sammy Rawal: LGBT Film Series Q&A
Sammy Rawal recently visited the Centre for our LGBT Film Series where he shared his music video and short films followed by an insightful interview…
Lucas Silveira: Legend Series Q&A
Lucas was apart of our Legend Series where he shared stories about being in the music business with his band “The Cliks”, transitioning in public,…
10×10 Opening
We were apart of the amazing annual 10×10 photography exhibition in Toronto at The Gladstone Hotel and spoke with all the artists and folks involved…
Six Picks: Data Plan
Ahead of her DJ set at NVA’s “Serve It” party alongside Justin Cudmore on August 17th, Dom dropped by the music room to pick her…
Slut Island Creates Space for Marginalized Artists in the Canadian Cultural Scene
At the wake of the 5th edition of the Slut Island festival—a community initiative led by women, nonbinary and LGBT+ folks that seeks to create…
Hieroglyphic Being aka Jamal Moss: House as a home
We chat with Chicago veteran Hieroglyphic Being in advance of his show presented by Never Apart, Suoni and CKUT.
Six Picks: Tess Roby
As part of her busy summer tour schedule, Tess Roby will be making a stop at Never Apart, joining us the center’s 3rd year anniversary…
Laraaji & Arji OceAnanda: Q&A
We sat down with legendary ambient musician Laraaji and sound healer Arji OceAnanda to talk about their story and how their use laughter for healing.
Hard to Imagine: Q&A
As a part of the Violet Hour and the Blue Metropolis Festival educator and activist Thomas Waugh was celebrated for his four decades of work….
Meera Darji: Interview
We chat with UK based filmmaker Meera Darji about her documentary Transindia, The Story of India’s Hijras.
10×10: Behind the Scenes Video
We take a look behind the scene of the Never Apart 10×10 photoshoot shot by Michael Venus. Featuring 10 brilliant queer Montrealers dressed up as…
Outside The Margins: Q&A
Christopher DiRaddo organized an insightful panel discussion for the Blue Metropolis literary festival and Violet Hour with an amazing group of women writers. This was…
Spring 2018 Exhibitions: Artist Interviews
We chat with the acclaimed Canadian photographer Evergon who’s exhibition “The Ramboys: A Bookless Novel” is currently on display in our Upper Gallery as apart…
Six Picks: DJ NAME
DJ NAME née Maria Wang hailing from Sydney is a newcomer to Montreal’s scene, but whose passion for techno and for Montreal has been evident…
Noncompliant aka DJ Shiva: Hard edged techno with a groove
We chat with Noncompliant aka DJ Shiva about queering hard techno and keeping things fresh with her 20+ years of engagement with DJing.
OK LÀ: Showcasing experimental music and analog filmmaking
We profile this month’s NVA collaborators, the OK LÀ collective. They tell us about their mission and how they are bringing experimental music and cinema…
Véronique Ménard: Video Interview
We chat with artist VÉRONIQUE MÉNARD about her three exhibitions on display in our galleries for the Spring season. We also chat with the Bombardier…
LGBT Film Series Video Q&A: “I’m not sure what you mean?”
Enjoy the Q&A which happened after the screenings which were programmed by Jess Lee & Rebecca Ladida.
anabasine: on interacting with ‘mind-rhythms’ through music
Montreal-based musician anabasine talks about his process, drawing parallels between being zoned-in on a dancefloor and zoned-out in drone music.
Six Picks: Elle Barbara
We hung out with black trans icon Elle Barbara as she browsed the NVA record collection and shared with us myriad anecdotes about her discoveries.
Post-Massimadi Talk with Rene Callahan-St John and Elle Barbara
We chat with Rene Callahan-St John and Elle Barbara after the screening of “Free Cece” which was apart of the Massimadi Film Festival about LGBTQ…
Beck Osborne: LGBT Film Series Video Q&A
We sit down and chat with Beck Osborne after the screening of their videos and films about their work and journey.
Artist Visits SF: Juanita More
We visit the home of San Francisco Drag Legend and philanthropist Juanita More and chat about her wonderful career throughout the years and legacy she…
Transindia Video Q&A
Never Apart’s Mariette Raina sits down with Transindia film director Meera Darji and chats with her after the screening of her film about the challenges…
Stacey McKenzie Legend Series Artist Talk
We sit down with Canadian Supermodel Stacey McKenzie as apart of our “Legend Series” and chat about her career on and off the runway followed…
Six Picks: Bamboo Hermann
“I was found in a fortune cookie in Montreal’s Chinatown.” Montreal via London DJ Bamboo Hermann choses her six favorite tracks from the NVA record…
Stillness and improvisation with Lyndsie Alguire
“I want to draw the listeners in and let them feel suspended in that moment, altering their experience of the passage of time.”
NAAFI’s DEBIT is defying clichés in latinx electronic music
She’s a rising force in the Mexican experimental, electronic and club scene since 2012. Meet Delia Beatriz aka DEBIT.
A Conversation with Animal Rights Activist Leif Cocks
Leif Cocks stands apart from other animal activists—has the rare ability to step back and look at the big picture.
“Practice” Sound Meditation
We chat with Jann Tomaro about her ongoing Sound Meditation series called “Practice” that happen monthly at Never Apart with different guest musicians.
Twiggy Pucci Garcon: Artist Talk
This past summer we chatted with the very talented activist and performer about his werk both on and off the runway.
Winter 2018 Exhibitions: Artist Interviews
We sit down with the six artists who’s wonderful works launched this past January and chat with them about their exhibitions and intentions behind them….
We’re Never Apart
Founder Dax Dasilva describes what Never Apart is and the intention behind creating this arts and culture organization dedicated to create change through art and…
Artist Visits SF: Scrumbly
We visit with the legendary Scrumbly of the ground breaking “Cockettes” at is home in San Francisco. He shares many stories about his days in…
NVA Q&A: Sven Marquardt
The famed German photographer and doorman of the legendary Berlin club “Berghain” shared his stories and inspirations to an eager crowd at Never Apart in…
Brock Yurich: Video Interview
This American actor and film maker joined us for our LGBT Film Series recently and we chatted about what is happening in his career before…
Dominic Poliquin: Video Interview
Quebec born filmmaker Dominic Poliquin joined us for our LGBT Film series where a few of his shorts screened. He talks to us about his…