CBC - Music City Soundtrack

Commissioned by CBC Canada, I created the lead illustration and visual assets for Music City Soundtrack, a digital series launched to celebrate Toronto’s vibrant music scene during the time of a major Canadian music award show.

Working under CBC’s creative team, I was commissioned to create a custom illustration showcasing diverse musicians in bold, expressive poses, each captured mid-performance to convey energy, sound, and individuality. The goal was to represent the richness and diversity of Toronto’s musical talent through a glamorous, inclusive, and artistic lens. The section was divided between “Hometown Stars,” focusing on more established household names and “Ones to Watch” for rising stars from the Canadian music industry.

The final artwork was published across CBC’s official website, used in social media banners, and integrated into campaign materials during the two-week series. The colour palette and composition were inspired by stage lighting, sound waves, and golden hour tones, reinforcing a sense of celebration and spotlight.

This piece reflects both my illustrative style and my ability to visually support a national cultural moment through thoughtful composition and storytelling.

Role
Designer (contract)

Year
2021

This article and artwork were publicly published by CBC Canada during the event and remain accessible through their site and online archives. All content and visual assets referenced here were sourced from publicly released material. All rights belong to CBC.

Illustration promoting CBC Toronto's Music City Soundtrack, featuring diverse musicians and singers with musical notes and city skyline in the background
Cover of CBC Toronto's Music City Soundtrack featuring a singer, with a photo of her sitting in a chair wearing a white shirt and dark colour pants, surrounded by gold and black musical graphics and text.

Instagram Story from the official instagram account of CBC

Music City Soundtrack album cover featuring a singer, with a photo of him wearing a black hat, black shirt, surrounded by musical and audio-themed graphic elements, and the CBC Toronto logo.

Instagram Post from the official instagram account of CBC

Illustration of diverse musicians performing around a smartphone screen advertising CBC Toronto's Music City Soundtrack, with a city skyline and musical notes in the background.

Instagram Story from the official instagram account of CBC

Illustration of four diverse musicians playing instruments and singing with Toronto skyline in the background, promoting the CBC Toronto Music City Soundtrack event.

Captured from the official site of CBC - find it here