Save Afrofest! Toronto's African Music Festival

This is a great activity and they have followed the rules. The city is simply discriminating and it is unjust and unfair!

With the amount of festivals that are held in Toronto how disrespectful to choose the one that gathers our Nubian people in positive vibes and harmony. So I assume Canada is too busy "brown nosing" the U.S.A. to realize they are falling into the same foolish decision to play the race card to bring down the population on the Nubian race. Very disappointing, and Canada is going to cause a war to break out when all Nubians realize that you were never genuine to the so-called "diversity" that makes Canada, Toronto, Ontario beautiful.

Suporting this great Event!

This is one of Toronto's most loved festivals, not to mention a huge source of income to many of the vendors of which i am one... this would change everything.

With all the diverse cultural performers at Afrofest(which has grown over the years),it cannot be a one day event.The "noise "thing is no excuse, please. Cant do this to the Community,please.

Afrofest is one of the most important cultural festivals of its kind not just in Toronto but in the entire North America. It is the rare occasion where people from all cultural backgrounds join together, celebrate life through music and learn a thing or two about how rich and diverse Africa is. However, all the attempts to move and shorten the event over the years are quite discouraging, putting the city in a negative light. There are no security incidents, the "noise" levels are pretty much the same as ANY other festival that occurs in the city (although there are quite a number of others that can really blow the walls down), yet we hear not a single word of complaint from neighbours, councilors or the media. Jazzfest literally shuts down part of the city for the sake of great music (which I am always in favour of), yet there is so much consternation from the council over two days in a park! I am also curious to hear from the individual who claimed to be able to hear the concert all the way from the Danforth as I would love to have super-hearing powers too. =) As a lover of music, a musician and a regular participant of many Toronto music festivals, few crowds are as diverse or inclusive as Afrofest. Shortening it to one day will be robbing the community of a little bit of joy and what gives the Toronto summer its spark; a little bit of adventure and an unforgettable experience where one can travel the world within one city. I hope the City of Toronto and MusicAfrica may be able to work something out in time and reach an agreement that will keep it in its current format.

This is ridiculous

Victory is certain.

Fuddy-duddies

I think is not fear to treat the Afrofest like this or to have beleive as major's noisy show on one time all summer time, probably on weekend time only, is not like every weekend or weekdays, etc,,, come they didn't shoot peoples, or violence, no drugs ,no terrorist activity , so why they are treating us like this,i was thinking was multiculture city ,,,but now we feels it not, even lots of canadians native came in the festival to enjoy with us,,,etc,,,In Woodbine Park some of others festivals events taken place too they play music etc ,,,so for them is not noisy or what??/ We contribute in Toronto city,too ,taxes, properties , businesses,,etc,,, .THIS IS CLEAR CRYSTAL DISCRIMINATION. WE DO NOT DO CRIMES AGAINST THE CITY ,OR SHOOTING LIKE SOME HOW OTHERS FESTIVALS, WE ARE QUIETS PEOPLES WITH RESPECTABLY LAW,WORKING HARD IN TORONTO, , WITH FAMILY'S VALUE.ETC.... WE NEED JUST TO SHARE AND CONTRIBUTE OUR EFFORTS, ENERGIES ,TAXES IN TORONTO ,PLEASE LET CONSIDERE US ALSO LIKE HUMAIN BEEN VALUE INTO OUR CITY TORONTO..[;EASE KEEP AFROFEST FESTIVAL IN. THANKS. AVEC BEAUCOUP DE REGRETS ET CHOC ,D'Y ENTRENDRE CETTE MAUVAISE DECISION CONTRE l'AFROFEST ,,,ENSUITE IL 'YA EU PAS DE CRIME AU MOMENT DE TOUTES ANNEES CONNUE AU FESTIVAL ,PAS DESORDRE ET NI JAMAIS THE TERRORISTES NO,NO, NO. POURQUOI CA!!!!!!

Afrofest is as genuine and relevant as any other festival and should be treated and respected as such, limiting it does a great disservice to the people and community.

So let me see I have this straight. The Beaches Jazz Festival runs right down Queen Street East, through a densely populated residential area. Apparently that's totally copacetic. Afrofest is in Woodbine Park, and that stage is quite a ways from the community that's fronted by Woodbine Avenue. Sorry, but I can do that math. It never should have been forced out of Queens Park in the first place.

this is a vital part of what makes Toronto great. it should be supported and expanded.

Save Afrofest

Afro fest is not only a successful cultural event, it also brings in money to the city, brings tourists from out of town just to attend it, and celebrates culture in a positive way. It is no different for ital fest, taste of danforth, salsa on st Clair, and all the other cultural festivals around our city. Toronto is envied for its multi culturalism and diversity. To be prejudice against this one event amongst so many is unfair and inhumane. Not to mention, as a regular afro fest attendee, I see more and more non-african cultures attending to celebrate the festival with us. Changing an annual event that has proven successful, year after year, and only keeps growing in numbers, would be a huge mistake for the city to make and prove to be a huge financial loss to the city as well. I would urge those in power to rethink that decision and respect toronto 's diversity!

Afrofest is a valuable part of Toronto's cultural landscape

Afro fest is a part of the Toronto cultural landscape, it must be continued in its present form and with the same two day time slot. My family and friends are counting on this.

I've been enjoying Afrofest for the past 27 years without fail, and have discovered fantastic music and a wonderful community. A one day festival would eliminate so many great bands, and impact the vendors adversely. There are so many events and festivals in Toronto that run later than anticipated, why pick on Afrofest? And don't noise by-laws indicate 11pm as the cut-off time?

First Queens Park, then Woodbine Beach, now nowhere. What a loud and clear way of telling people they are not important enough to have the same treatment as others.

Afro fest is a festival of joy, community and celebration of music and earth. Please build and maintain strong communities, promote our diverse awesomeness, that is our greatest asset as a city and country - our festivals, our culture, our freedom to rejoice. Save Afro Fest !