Sensation White, Into the Wild At Toronto's Rogers Centre

Once a year in Downtown Toronto at the Rogers Centre, Toronto holds an all white music festival with some of the world's best EDM DJ's. This year Afrojack, Mr. White, and Eric Prydz attended the festival and it was most definitely a sensational night with amazing people. It was required for entry to the event that all the attendants where all white clothing, and the result of the images and layout of the crowd was incredible. Everyone was given a bracelet that glowed in the dark, which created a dream like atmosphere, and the combination of the energy of the crowd along with the DJ performing was what made the night complete.The concept of "into the wild" comes from the concept of the Sensation that was originated in Europe and is held in different countries across the world including Belgium, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Mexcio and others. There are a number of entertainers that attend the event that preform acrobatics and dancing that portrays the image of being in a wildlife scenario (faces painted, special costumes etc) I have enclosed a video below to portray the amazing atmosphere of the event.

The amazing thing about EDM events, is that for whichever purpose they are attending whether it be to witness a DJ they love or never have seen before, or they are simply having the time of their life with their friends, everyone feels united within the environment. When a special song comes on that everybody knows it results in everyone singing along with the lyrics, and it is an amazing feeling to have everyone surrounding you so passionate about one thing, the music. I have another video enclosed that demonstrates the interesting use of lighting throughout the event that I quite enjoyed.

Although this event can be on the pricey side, it only happens once a year and if you are looking for a different experience with a bunch of friends Downtown Toronto and you enjoy house music, this event is the perfect opportunity to experience that. I met a few people at the event, and was fortunate to say that they just added to my friend group and experience. Below I have posted a couple pictures of some of the friends I was happy to say I made at a point in the night.

 


The great thing about the event is there is a lot of accommodation surrounding the Roger's Centre for transportation or places to sleep. I was fortunate to stay in the hotel attached to the Roger's centre, that i would definitely recommend to anyone who chooses to attend this event, due to the fact that the service is great and the convenience is a big plus with the close proximity of location to the event. The hotel's name was Renaissance and located directly on Blue Jays Way.  The security was very high at all times throughout the night, so I did not feel unsafe at any point throughout the duration of my stay despite the large crowds of people entering and exiting the hotel for the event.

Act Industry Sundays and Factory Fridays at Uniun Nightclub

Who would've thought that you could go out on a sunday to a club in Toronto and actually have a decent time, let alone the venue being open past 11 p.m. Most individuals whether a part of a consistent work or school schedule, view sundays as their days to relax and recuperate before the dreaded start of their weekly ritual. It is a day used to collect thoughts from what may have happened during the weekend, and how to get back on track and focused for the week that is commencing. I had never attended Uniun on a Sunday, as I always had classes the following day and did not want to be unfocused or tired during the duration of them. This past sunday was my good friend's birthday and the first thought that popped into my head was "Uniun" and it was most definitely an unforgettable night from start to finish.

The picture below is the outfit I decided to wear to the club, seeing as Uniun is generally a classier venue located near Adelaide and Bathurst, I wanted to look my best for whatever the night had in store.

At first the weather was discouraging, it was a blizzard outside and we were contemplating on whether or not it would be worth going. A few thoughts raised in our heads "will it be busy, will it be a waste of time or money, will it be safe to get to and from the venue'. We decided to take a risk and see how the night played out. We ordered Uber X, which is a fantastic alternative to a cab that can be easily accessed from an app on your phone and not to mention for a cheaper price, to the residence we were staying at. The great thing about Uber X is it also says how far away the driver is from your location, wouldn't recommend a better form of transportation if you are travelling to a destination and don't like using public transit. When we arrived at the club we entered for free due to our names being on the guest list (can be done through the official Uniun website) and walked inside the club doors at around 1130 p.m. Every previous time I had been to Uniun was on a friday (factory fridays that I will be discussing below) or on a Saturday so I was used to seeing the floors packed with people but initially it was quite empty, and the motivation to stay at that point was the other friends that were joining us shortly to get a booth for My friend's birthday. The picture below is of me and the birthday girl patiently waiting for the remainder of the group to arrive, thankfully there is a mixture of seating and dancing place in this venue so there wasn't a shortage of places we could wait and relax in the time being.

Finally our friends had arrived and that is when the craziness of the night had begun. If you like electronic dance music and house with an upbeat vibe this is the perfect place for you. The layout of fixtures on the walls as well as the lighting make the experience that much more unforgettable. At that point in the night the bottles had began to arrive, as displayed below. On most nights a 750 ml bottle (which is standard for most venues with bottle service) ranges from anywhere from about 200 to 700$, not including gratuity for the bottle service at Uniun (which is 18%). There was a special going on that night for Super Bowl sunday that select bottles were as low as 125$. Specials and discounts on bottle service arise now and again on specific act sundays at Uniun. Our alcohol of choice for the night was belvedere.

After receiving the bottles and having a few good laughs with my group of friends, I noticed the club started to fill up quickly. It went from being almost completely empty to packed with individuals from wall to wall of the dance floor. It was amazing to see the transformation of the crowd in just an hour's period of time.I have included a video below that portrays the type of music that is generally played, along with the lighting fixture layout as well as the positive vibe of people in the venue.

Overall it was an amazing night with great people, definitely a fun place to spend a birthday and an exceptional Sunday. Here is another picture from inside the club which also matches the classy and luxury feel of the inside.


 Another great thing about Uniun is the Factory Friday events. Every Friday, a new dj that is generally more popular spins at Uniun nightclub creating another unforgettable night. I have attended many factory fridays for some of my favourite djs including Fedde Le grande, Martin Garrix and Laidback Luke. The one that I most recently attended in December, Fedde le Grande, was an amazing experience seeing an incredible DJ. I got to be a part of the dj booth nearing the end of the night when two of Toronto's best Djs (Manzone and strong) were spinning to finish the night. The vibe was also incredible because everyone was in unison and there to see this particular DJ or just to have a good time. Bumping into old friends at events is also exciting because then you can enjoy the experience together, and grow the group that you are in the venue with. Below I have pictures with the Dj as well as some friends, in addition to a movie from Fedde Le Grande and from the Dj booth.

Whether you are there to simply see a special Dj on a friday or want something to do on a Saturday or Sunday, Uniun is a fun filled environment that doesn't fail to disappoint with it's music, people and overall entertainment.Uniun