RIVER MOUTH III
4 Weeks of Workshops
4 Weeks of Workshops
4 Weeks of Workshops
Bringing 5 established Mississauga artists into the Malton Youth Hub for a weekly bootcamp on the power of the spoken word, the elements of a good performance, and ultimately a chance to compete in the River Mouth Cypher in the Finale.
2 Community Events
4 Weeks of Workshops
4 Weeks of Workshops
Kicking off the 2025 programming with Junia-T in the Malton Youth Hub and book-ending our series of workshops with an exclusive Remix Project Youth Takeover featuring alumni from the highly-lauded performing arts program.
1 Finale Concert
4 Weeks of Workshops
1 Finale Concert
Live inside The Rec Room Square One, the River Mouth III Finale will feature artist showcases, youth showcase cyphers, and the main event - The River Mouth Cypher - where artists will compete live for $500.
2025 Headliner
Junia-T (Mississauga, ON)
Junia-T’s release “Studio Monk” was long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize, a music award annually given to the best full-length Canadian album. Actively releasing and performing music since 2012, Junia-T is currently traveling the world as Jessie Reyez’s tour DJ.
Junia-T will be hosting our opening workshop on October 2nd as well as a headlining performance as a part of our finale concert on October 25th inside The Rec Room Square One.
River Mouth III Workshops
Junia-T (October 2nd @ 3pm)
With over 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and over 11 Million all-time streams, Junia-T will share some of his secret sauce behind the music, his production, and songwriting.
MDRA (October 9th @ 3pm)
MDRA reaches the hearts of her listeners through her enchanting and infectious sound. Featured in Mississauga Arts Council’s Sauga Music Now Live Mixtape presented by Junia-T at Metalworks Studios. She was also a co-headliner for The Hustle’s Mississauga debut at The Rec Room in 2024.
RUNXGUN (Oct 16th @ 3pm)
Heavy G and J.O. Mairs are two seasoned Mississauga emcees from an era where bars and lyrical skill were still a main focal point of rap music. The chemistry between the two emcees can be highly credited to the spirit of competition - not wanting to be out-rapped by each other.
Rich Kidd (Oct 23rd @ 3pm)
Hip Hop recording artist, record producer and film/video director from Mississauga, Rich KIdd is a two-time Juno Award nominee and winner of the Rap Recording of the Year in 2015. Rich Kidd serves as the Recording Arts Manager for the Remix Project, helping level the playing field for talented youth facing barriers in arts and entertainment.
BONUS EVENT
Comedy Night & Roast
The 40oz Heroes founder Jawn Taboika is turning 40, so what better way to celebrate than with a public humiliation. Hosted by Big Norm and featuring a dais of once-close friends.
Wednesday October 15th, 2025
6pm - 10pm
THE 2025 RIVER MOUTH CYPHER
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 @ REC ROOM SQUARE ONE
featuring
D.O.V. (Mississauga, ON)
River Mouth II Runner-Up and established Sauga barsmith - coming with a chip on his shoulder.
Solar-C (Mississauga, ON)
No stranger to the cypher, he's been reppin' with his Gill Breathing (Es, Elaquent) crew for over a decade.
Kyle Genesis (Mississauga, ON)
A rapper returning from our first year, this Ghostown Records affiliate his bringing his creative take to any beat.
Scarz1 (Toronto, ON)
Making his return to rap after an extended hiatus, Skizzy will be making his River Mouth debut in a big way.
J Shiltz (Mississauga, ON)
The baritone beast dives into our live cypher with his intricately woven POV.
TBD
Who else deserves a spot in the cypher?
MAIN EVENT
Join us for the River Mouth III Finale
Live at The Rec Room Square One, our third annual show is set to be a true celebration of Hip Hop and rap in Mississauga. Saturday October 25th.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25 @ REC ROOM SQUARE ONE
Junia-T and friends
The prolific Polaris Award shortlister and Mississauga native will be performing a taste of his finger-drumming, live-production with some special guests to help rock the mic for this special River Mouth III Headline performance. Junia-T, who is also delivering a workshop as a part of the series, will be guiding the participants with his professional experience in the game. Show meets tell.
Beatbox Showcase: Scott Jackson
Canadian beatboxer, 2-time Canadian Beatbox Champion, and the host of the Grand Beatbox Battle since 2016. A master of sound and ceremony, he is known for his technical skill and showmanship, and he can famously recreate any sound or genre of music with his voice.
Rap Showcase: Masta Inferno
MC and recording artist from Toronto, Inferno is known for his freestyle and improv skills. He combines "golden era" influences with modern sounds, focusing on lyrics that address social issues and personal growth.
Join us Saturday Saturday October 25th in Mississauga!
Free all-ages show inside Square One Shopping Centre.