Runs from 3 to 11pm

Including hot musicians, talented poets, cabaret performers and authors, transAction has it all! Writer and performer Nicki Ward is followed by self-described "singer of torch love songs" artist Mackenzie McBride.  Experimental multimedia poet and actor Ryli Skelton will perform. As well, transgendered award-winning author, performance artist, poet and academic S. Bear Bergman will be on hand. Slam poet Kit Yan and songwriter Melissa Li bring the Good Asian Drivers to Toronto for a powerhouse performance.  Closing out the night is Toronto¹s own Nik Redman, an artist, activist and community worker.

SCHEDULE:
3:00 pm Syrus Ware
3:45 pm Nicki Ward
4:05 pm Devi April McCallion
4:25 pm Ryli Skelton
4:50 pm Nicki Ward (2nd appearance)
5:10 pm Devi April McCallion (2nd appearance)
5:30 pm S Bear Bergman
6:20 pm Mackensie MacBride
7:00 pm Good Asian Drivers
7:45 pm Colour Me Dragg presents: TRANSpiration!
9:40 pm Tamechi
10:15 pm Nik Redman

SPOTLIGHT: Good Asian Drivers

The Good Asian Drivers broke into the national spotlight in 2008 when transgender slam poet Kit Yan and lesbian songwriter Melissa Li launched an unforgettable cross-country tour, playing in over 30 states in 12 weeks.
Together, this performance powerhouse has emerged from their breakthrough debut as one of the most electrifying artists of their generation.

SPOTLIGHT: Colour Me Dragg presents: TRANSpiration

This year CMD are proud to introduce TRANSpiration; an hour of inspiring performances by transgendered and transsexual performers of colour. CMD offers and creates safe spaces to encourage and promote solidarity within the community while transcending the boundaries of gender.