NVA Podcast: Bonbon Kojak
Listen to a new exclusive mix for NVA by Moonshine resident Bonbon Kojak.
Features
Six Picks: J’vlyn D’Ark
Ahead of teaching a workshop on DJ mixers at Never Apart, the multi-talented DJ, producer and sound engineer J’vlyn D’ark dug through our collection in…
Turntable talk: NVA meets Montreal’s go-to repair person for the Technics 1200
Darryl runs DC Electronics, the go-to shop for Technics 1200 turntable repair in Montreal, where he’s been repairing, servicing and upgrading them since 2002.
“Gospel of Eureka” The AfterLife Party Interviews
We interview the fabulous performers who brought life to the afterparty following the “Gospel of Eureka” screening at RIDM festival.
Winter 2019 Vernissage Video
Enjoy the glamour that was the Never Apart 2019 Winter Exhibitions.
Winter 2019 Vernissage Artist Interviews
We chat with the artists involved in the Never Apart Winter exhibitions about their work, process and practice.
About Never Apart’s Legend Series Artist Talks
Find out more about Never Apart’s Legend Series, an ongoing talk series in which pioneers and trailblazing guest artists discuss their body of work in…
In Spirit : The philosopher sculptor
To spend time with a sculptor such as my grandfather, is to learn to look at the world. A ray of sunshine falling on a…
Montreal Feminist Film Festival Interviews
We speak with the creator and curator for Indigenous Feminism screening which was the launch of the Montreal International Feminist Film Festival held at Centre…
All Together: January 2019
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
NVA x Moonshine Off-site Video Recap: DJ Pierre and more
NVA & Moonshine presented a soiree with the legendary creator of acid house DJ Pierre, alongside much-loved Moonshine resident Bonbon Kojak, as well as Kris…
NEGOTIATION: Interview
The Massimadi Festival once again graces the Never Apart environment with a series of culturally delicious exhibits and creative offerings. Tobi Aremu’s film ‘NEGOTIATION’ is…
Peaches: Interview
We welcomed the brilliant Canadian artist to our centre to play by the pool and chat about her kick ass career as she approaches 20…
NVA Selects #4 Playlist
Acidic synths and driving rhythms propel us into the new year with the fourth instalment of NVA Selects, our playlist series curated by Never Apart’s…
In Spirit: Photography and Metaphysics, Reflection of the Self
Si elle peut représenter le pire de notre société, elle peut tout autant en refléter les plus hautes sphères des qualités et des valeurs humaines,…
image+nation Pro Lab #1
Tech Witches teamed up with image+nation, Montréal’s LGBT film festival, to offer you a day of queer digital exploration at Never Apart. Special guest Nathalie…
NVA Off-site Recap: Karen Gwyer, anabasine, Musique Nouvelle, VINO
NVA presented a night of live and DJ sets on the psychedelic side of techno with Karen Gwyer, anabasine, Musique Nouvelle and VINO.
NVA Podcast: Karen Gwyer
Psychedelia and techno meet in a lush live analog performance by Karen Gwyer at NVA’s October 2018 Off-site.
NVA Podcast: anabasine
anabasine closed the night on October 19th for NVA’s Off-site with Karen Gwyer, Musique Nouvelle and VINO. Hear his excellent hypnotic, bass-laden vinyl DJ set.
NVA Podcast: Musique Nouvelle
Listen to the Canadian premiere of Musique Nouvelle’s hypnotic techno live set from our NVA October Off-site.
All Together: December 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
image+nation Pro Lab #2
“Queering the game industry,” a fishbowl panel Genderqueer and xicanx game producer Jasmine Aguilar (USA) and diversity advocate Shareef Jackson (USA) lead the participatory panel.
Speak Series 03 : African Diaspora Perspectives in Mental Health
Speak Series 03 : African diaspora perspectives in Mental health talk hosted by Sayaspora this was a bilingual documentary series that aims to share conversations…
Gail Thacker: NYC Artist Visit
We visit NYC based photographer Gail Thacker at the Gene Frankle Theatre about her prolific career behind the camera and cultivating LGBTQ culture throughout the…
Closet Monster: Q&A
As apart of our LGBT Film Series we chat with filmmaker Stephen Dunn about his brilliant, award winning first feature film Closet Monster.
Mandala Beats: Q&A
We sit down with Rebekah Reiko after the screening of her film wonderful film Mandala Beats and chat about the process of making the film…
NVA Podcast: Dust-e-1 live
Listen to a new live set by Canadian-based British producer Dust-e-1 from NVA Equinox 2018.
About NVA
NVA is Never Apart’s music division. Our Music Director Leticia Trandafir talks about NVA’s mission, the different kinds of NVA events, the extensive record collection…
Artist Visits NYC: Linda Simpson
We travel to NYC and visit with Drag Icon and Drag documentarian Linda Simpson while she presents her “Drag Explosion” Slide Show about her brilliant…
Artist Visits NYC: Joey Arias
We travel to the Big Apple and chat with one of the cities most noted performers and personalities who’s career spans the decades and who’s…
NVA x POP Montréal Legend Series: Lena Platonos
NVA and POP Montréal welcomed legendary Greek electronic music composer Lena Platonos for a Legend Series talk during her first appearance in North America.
All Together: November 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.
Fall 2018 MAPP_MTL: Artist Interviews
We chat with many of the talented artists involved in our Fall exhibitions about their works and the inspiration behind their concepts.
Fall 2018 Exhibitions: Artist Interviews
We chat with many of the talented artists involved in our Fall exhibitions about their works and the inspiration behind their concepts.
Salt and Papaya: A Pop-up Featuring Sustainably Made Caribbean Fashion
Never Apart welcomes Salt and Papaya: A pop-up featuring sustainably made Caribbean Fashion next December 8th. Get to know more about the project.
Six Picks: Konrad Black & Natalia Escobar
Passing through town last summer, we had the chance to hang out with two Berlin expats for this edition of Six Picks: Konrad Black and…
Fay and Fluffy Storytime: Interview
We had the joyful time catching up with the dynamic drag duo Fay Slift and Fluffy Souflé from Toronto who came to the centre to…
In Spirit: Living Space
Do you look at the space in which you live? Do you stop sometimes during the day to observe the movement of the sun and…
LGBT Film Series Video Q&A Dirty Looks: 8 Years On
Enjoy the talk which happened after the screening with curator Bradford Nordeen, scholar Thomas Waugh, and DJ Fraser.
Fall 2018 Exhibitions Vernissage: Video Recap
Watch the amazing Fall Vernissage with almost 1000 attendees who were dazzled by the four new shows. Special thanks to MAPP_MTL, Jaik Puppyteeth, Marilou Lyonnais…
Never Apart TV: Season 2
Never Apart TV is an arts and culture news program giving a much needed voice to queer artists. Never Apart is a cultural organization with…
ASTT(e)Q Montréal’s 20th Anniversary Video
We hear from some of the organizers of ASTT(e)Q, an amazing transgender organization that celebrated 20 years of community building during their speeches and celebrations…
In Spirit: Kamakhya, Terrifying Feminity
Kāmākhyā, the city of the goddess. Red is everywhere, whether it is the rituals, puja, or the fabrics whose priests, pujari, are wearing in temples….
Take an Immersive Virtual Tour of Never Apart
Visit our gallery virtually through this 360° virtual tour featuring our last summer exhibitions, as well as our permanent installations—the Sun Roon and the Moon…
Amour Is Love with Fariha Róisín: Interviews
The talented writer and activist Fariha Róisín was joined on stage by Nènè Myriam Konaté of CC:MTL for an insightful and important panel discussion. We…
Meet Musique Nouvelle, the New Music Project of Simon Chioini and Félix Gourd
We spoke to Montréal artists Félix Gourd and Simon Chioini about their new musical collaboration that will be premiered in Canada at NVA next October…
NVA Equinox 2018: Video Recap
Video recap of NVA Equinox—our biggest music event of the year, with Octo Octa, Eris Drew, Ciel, Dust-e-1, and softcoresoft.
NVA Equinox Q&A: Octo Octa
We chat live with powerhouse DJ and producer Octo Octa about her musical practice, her career, thoughts on the current dance music world and more.
Big Freedia: Interview
The “Queen of Bounce”, Big Freedia put on an amazing show for this year’s Fierte Festival and we had the chance to speak with her…
All Together: October 2018
All Together is a monthly review of photo highlights from Never Apart and NVA moments, events and happenings.