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<i>HELLO! Canada</i> and <i>Toronto Life</i> to Kick off TIFF 2024 With the Return of Their Star-Studded Hollywood North Party

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SJC Media’s HELLO! Canada and Toronto Life are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the Hollywood North Party, set to take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024. This exclusive, invite-only event will be held at the private University Club in Toronto, from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m.

The Hollywood North Party will bring together 250 elite guests, including Toronto International Film Festival industry professionals and A-list celebrities, for a curated evening of exceptional entertainment, music, food and drink. As a premier kickoff to TIFF, the event will celebrate Canada’s best and brightest talents in the entertainment industry.

“We are incredibly excited to bring back the Hollywood North Party after a year-long hiatus,” said Jason Maghanoy, Group Publisher of Toronto Life and Wonder, SJC Media's new events pillar. “This event has been a TIFF highlight, and with the launch of Wonder, we’re poised to deliver an even more spectacular experience that captures the energy and excitement of the festival.”

What to Expect:

  • Red-carpet arrivals of esteemed celebrities and industry leaders
  • 1940s glam cocktails by World Class Canada 
  • Passed canapés and interactive food stations
  • A piano room with live musical performance by RBCxMusic artists 
  • Celebrity portrait studio
  • DJ Beats and a dance party to close the night
  • Sponsored gift bags 
  • Appearances by Malcolm Johnston, editor-in-chief of Toronto Life, and Alison Eastwood, editor-in-chief of HELLO! Canada
“TIFF is a magical time for HELLO! and this year we are marking our 18th anniversary in Canada,” says Alison Eastwood, editor-in-chief of HELLO! Canada. “We’re thrilled to kick off this year’s festival with another red-carpet Hollywood-inspired celebration, and even happier to be doing it with our friends at Toronto Life!"

Sponsors for this year’s event include the University Club, Fort Myers, Florida, RBCxMusic, ROOM, Diageo and Select Wines with more to be announced. For sponsorship inquiries as well as guest list information and access, please email Toronto Life publisher Jason Maghanoy.

Media Coverage Opportunity:

A limited number of media outlets will have the opportunity to cover the red-carpet arrivals and capture the essence of this star-studded evening. The Hollywood North Party promises to be one of the most talked-about events of TIFF 2024, offering an exclusive opportunity for media to engage with top-tier celebrities and industry professionals.

For a glimpse of the glamour and excitement from its inaugural year, check out the post-event coverage of the 2022 Hollywood North Party.

About Toronto Life and HELLO Canada!

Toronto Life is the city’s most essential, entertaining and influential publication. For 57 years, it has helped readers make smart choices about food, shopping, real estate and culture. Reaching 3 million people per month in print, online and across social channels, it is also one of the country’s top-nominated magazines in the history of the National Magazine Awards.

HELLO! Canada is Canada's number one newsstand title and the leading Canadian entertainment media brand on Instagram. Its ethos of kindness has made it a beacon for millions of smart, educated Canadian readers who love entertainment and escapism, covered in a positive, uplifting way. On every platform, readers are invited inside the lives of Hollywood, royal and Canadian stars, who share their stories exclusively with HELLO!

Toronto Life and HELLO! Canada are published by SJC Media, Canada’s largest publisher of media brands, reaching more than 23 million Canadians each month. 

About the University Club of Toronto

Located on Toronto’s prestigious University Avenue, the University Club of Toronto is a private club that has been part of the Toronto social scene since before the First World War. Steeped in history and rich with tradition, the University Club of Toronto is home to a growing community of Toronto’s most inspiring minds and offers a respite from the city’s busy downtown streets for the bon vivant.  

For media inquiries, credentials and red-carpet access requests, contact Jacqueline Darling  from Coveted Co.

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