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Journal notes by James Alton about performance, image-making and the work around it.

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Original editorial graphic for Canada's Eurovision 2027 artist search, with a microphone and the September 9 application deadline.

Performance · September 1, 2026

Eurovision Canada 2027: Kelowna and BC artists can apply now

CBC/Radio-Canada is accepting applications from Canadian musical artists who want to represent the country at the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. Eligible singers and live performers in Kelowna, West Kelowna, the Okanagan, Vancouver, Victoria and across British Columbia can apply until September 9 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.

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A dancer in red performs on a theatre stage from The Village Dance Academy Sockeye.

Performance · June 5, 2026

Filming performance without flattening it

Dance and music films need more than coverage. I want the camera to feel close to the rhythm without taking the performance away from the person doing it.

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