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Maxell Introduces Two New USB-C Audio Solutions for Enhanced Listening Experiences

Maxell Ltd., a trusted name in consumer electronics, announces the launch of two new products that leverage the growing popularity of USB-C technology: the HP101 USB-C Headphone with MIC and the Sync Up USB-C Headphone Adapter. These products are designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and convenience for users across various environments, including schools, offices, and homes.

HP101 USB-C Headphone with MIC

The HP101 USB-C Headphone with MIC offers a budget-friendly solution for those seeking high-quality wired headphones with USB-C connectivity. Ideal for students, professionals, and home users, these headphones are equipped with a Digital Analog Chipset (DAC) that ensures clearer, richer sound with precise control.

Key features include:

  • USB TYPE-C Connection compatible with all USB-C devices.
  • Adjustable Sliding Headband for a custom fit.
  • Soft Ear Pads for lasting comfort during extended use.
  • Built-In Microphone for seamless communication.
  • Lifetime Warranty for added peace of mind.

Sync Up USB-C Headphone Adapter

For users who prefer their existing 3.5mm headphones but need compatibility with modern USB-C devices, the USB-C Headphone Adapter is the perfect solution. This adapter allows users to connect their favorite wired headphones or earbuds to any USB-C port, preserving audio quality with the help of a built-in DAC.

Key features include:

  • Reversible Plug Design for easy connection.
  • High-Quality Audio through a flexible, durable cable.
  • Lifetime Warranty included for long-term reliability.

Both the HP101 USB-C Headphone and the Sync Up USB-C Headphone Adapter are equipped with DAC technology, transforming digital signals into analog for a more immersive and refined audio experience. This innovation enhances the enjoyment of music, movies, and virtual meetings by delivering superior sound clarity and depth.

Availability

Maxell’s HP101 USB-C Headphones and the Sync Up USB-C Headphone Adapter are available on Amazon.

Charli xcx Releases ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’

Charli xcx today releases ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’.

You can stream & purchase ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ HERE.

The brand new version of Charli’s critically acclaimed album – released via Atlantic Records – features reimagined takes and innovative reworks of tracks from ‘BRAT’ and features the likes of Julian Casablancas, Bon Iver, The 1975, Shygirl, Ariana Grande, Caroline Polachek and more.

To celebrate the release of ‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’, Charli unveiled an immersive sonic sculpture at Storm King Arts Center in New York State yesterday.

Eager fans descended on the acclaimed outdoor museum and sculpture park on Thursday afternoon to find a 30 ft x 30 ft physical reproduction of her new album featuring audio from the project too. Charli then held an intimate listening party with the lucky attendees, playing out new music while talking through select tracks from the release. The event was live streamed on the newly relaunched Twitch Music channel.

The artwork by Charli xcx will be on display at Storm King until Monday 14th October.

Charli released her iconic, critically acclaimed sixth studio album ‘BRAT’ in June leaving a lasting mark on the cultural zeitgeist in the process. Labeled ‘a masterpiece’ by The Guardian, the audacious campaign has seen Charli cause roadblocks around the world with her pop-up PARTYGIRL DJ sets, break the internet with viral videos and surprise collaborations with the likes of Billie Eilish, Lorde, Addison Rae, Robyn, Yung Lean, Julia Fox, Chloë Sevigny, and Rachel Sennott and introduce a new tone of green to the social lexicon.

The album was nominated for the Mercury Prize 2024 while ‘Guess featuring Billie Eilish’ debuted at Number 1 on the UK Official Singles Charts in August, making Charli the first British artist to land at the top of the singles charts this year.

Charli is currently on the road with longtime collaborator Troye Sivan for their acclaimed co-headline US arena tour ‘Charli xcx & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat’ which stops by Dallas this evening before arriving in Los Angeles next week. She will then embark on her biggest ever UK headline shows in sold out arenas in November and December before headlining Australia’s Laneway Festival in February 2025.

In February, Charli kickstarted the ‘BRAT’ campaign with a momentous Boiler Room in New York’s Brooklyn with A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss. The show broke the record for the most ever RSVPs to a Boiler Room event, with over 40k people registering to attend. Featuring special guest appearances from the likes of Addison Rae and Julia Fox, the show quickly became one of the viral moments of the year. You can watch the full stream of ‘Boiler Room & Charli XCX Presents: PARTYGIRL’ HERE.

Alongside her new album, Charli has been working on multiple film & TV projects following the breakout success of her Barbie soundtrack contribution ‘Speed Drive’ last year. She is co-executive producing the score for the A24 film ‘Mother Mary’ with Jack Antonoff and also producing original music for Benito Skinner’s series ‘Overcompensating’ on Prime Video. In addition, Charli will star in the Daniel Goldhaber remake of 1978 cult horror film ‘Faces of Death’ and Greg Araki’s erotic thriller ‘I Want Your Sex’.

Avant-pop and electronic superstar Charli xcx has become an iconic figure in the arts, having helped expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and mainstream with her artistic output. Over the course of a trailblazing career, the multi-hyphenate creative has earned critical acclaim for her innovative style and entrepreneurial spirit and seen her forward-thinking approach reshape pop culture in the process.

Her lasting impact was cemented last year when Charli was honoured with the Visionary Award at the annual Ivor Novellos in London, while she also received the Powerhouse Award at Billboard’s Women In Music ceremony in March and the ASCAP Global Impact Award in May.

Charli xcx assets can be found here.

‘Brat and it’s completely different but also still brat’ Tracklist:

Disc One

  1. 360 featuring robyn & yung lean
  2. Club classics featuring bb trickz
  3. Sympathy is a knife featuring ariana grande
  4. I might say something stupid featuring the 1975 & jon hopkins
  5. Talk talk featuring troye sivan
  6. Von dutch a. g. cook remix featuring addison rae
  7. Everything is romantic featuring caroline polachek
  8. Rewind featuring bladee
  9. So i featuring a. g. cook
  10. Girl, so confusing featuring lorde
  11. Apple featuring the japanese house
  12. B2b featuring tinashe
  13. Mean girls featuring julian casablancas
  14. I think about it all the time featuring bon iver
  15. 365 featuring shygirl
  16. Guess featuring billie eilish

Disc Two

  1. 360
  2. Club classics
  3. Sympathy is a knife
  4. I might say something stupid
  5. Talk talk
  6. Von dutch
  7. Everything is romantic
  8. Rewind
  9. So I
  10. Girl, so confusing
  11. Apple
  12. B2b
  13. Mean girls
  14. I think about it all the time
  15. 365
  16. Hello goodbye
  17. Guess
  18. Spring breakers

Charli xcx Upcoming Tour Dates:
Fri 11/10/24 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena – Sold Out
Sun 13/10/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center – Sold Out
Tue 15/10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum – Sold Out
Wed 16/10/24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum – Sold Out
Fri 18/10/24 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena – Sold Out
Sun 20/10/24 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center – Sold Out
Tue 22/10/24 – Portland, OR – Moda Center – Sold Out
Wed 23/10/24 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena – Sold Out
Wed 27/11/24 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Arena – Sold Out
Thu 28/11/24 – London, UK – The O2 – Sold Out
Fri 29/11/24 – Birmingham, UK – Resorts World Arena – Sold Out
Mon 02/12/24 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena – Sold Out
Sat 08/02/25 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Showgrounds
Sun 09/02/25 – Sydney, Australia – Sydney Showground
Fri 14/02/25 – Melbourne, Australia – Flemington Park
Sat 15/02/25 – Adelaide, Australia – Bonython Park
Sun 16/02/25 – Perth, Australia – Wellington Square

HEYDUDE and Jelly Roll Launch Global Partnership Featuring Limited-Edition Design

Today, HEYDUDE announces a partnership with singer, songwriter and philanthropist Jelly Roll as the brand continues its mission to encourage a movement of Dudes. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter’s highly anticipated new album “Beautifully Broken” is set to be released October 11th as his current sold-out arena headlining tour makes its way across the country. Known for his therapeutically-minded music and unparalleled fan connection, Jelly Roll continues to challenge the status of his past, overcoming challenges like addiction and incarceration, while inspiring others through impactful storytelling both on and off stage to do the same.

With its latest movement of Dudes, HEYDUDE expands the meaning of being comfortable in your own shoes and encouraging others to do the same. Together, HEYDUDE and Jelly Roll are empowering individuals to walk towards self-acceptance and a brighter future.

In celebration of the partnership, HEYDUDE and Jelly Roll co-designed a limited-edition shoe inspired by the themes in Jelly Roll’s latest album “Beautifully Broken.” The white Wally Slip Canvas silhouette features a black skull design and gold crackle print on the outsole.

Fans can visit https://www.heydude.com/products/wally-slip-jelly-roll-white-gold-metallic to purchase the limited-edition shoe for $79.99. Each pair of the collaborative product will include a vinyl copy of the “Beautifully Broken” album as a gift with purchase while supplies last.

“Jelly Roll is an inspiration to others and as a result, has become one of the most popular and versatile artists in the world,” said HEYDUDE Chief Marketing Officer Paul Nugent. “He is authentic to his core and embraces what it means to be a Dude. He’s a true creative visionary, collaborating on thoughtfully designed product that we know everyone, especially his fans, will love.”

HEYDUDE and Jelly Roll want to ensure that not only do people feel comfortable in their own shoes, but also that more people can be comfortable in their own shoes. To create a positive impact together, the brand and musician are partnering with the preeminent one-to-one youth mentoring organization in the United States, Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Twenty to twenty-five percent of young people served by Big Brothers Big Sisters have a parent or family member who is incarcerated. As part of the organization’s mission to create and support mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth, they provide step up skills such as building resilience to young people. Through this partnership, the brand and musician bring to life their shared efforts to unlock potential in young people while providing positive mentorship to their lives.

The long-term, global partnership will include new product drops, coordinated social media efforts and digital marketing.

HEYDUDE is quickly becoming a must-have footwear brand for casual moments, music festivals, travel, pre- and post-activity wearing occasions and everything in between. The brand continues to expand its portfolio beyond tried-and-true classic silhouettes to a variety of new styles and designs, all built on the foundation of comfort and lightweight materials.

Crocs, Inc. (Nasdaq: CROX), headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, combining comfort and style with a value that consumers know and love. The Company’s brands include Crocs and HEYDUDE, and its products are sold in more than 80 countries through wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels. For more information on Crocs, Inc. visit investors.crocs.com. To learn more about our brands, visit www.crocs.com or www.heydude.com. Individuals can also visit https://investors.crocs.com/news-and-events/ and follow both Crocs and HEYDUDE on their social platforms.

Currently nominated for 3 CMA awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male, and Album of the Year (Whitsitt Chapel), award-winning, Grammy nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) is set to release his highly anticipated new album, Beautifully Broken on October 11th. Beautifully Broken is the follow up to Jelly’s CMA Album of the Year nominated album, Whitsitt Chapel, and his four consecutive #1 singles at Country radio: “Halfway To Hell,” “Save Me,” “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner” and numerous Rock #1s. His current Top 10 single “anthem of perseverance” (The New York Times) “I Am Not Okay” “shines a light on a dark national crisis” (Billboard) and “makes a powerful impact” (Men’s Journal).

In 2023, Jelly’s country album debut Whitsitt Chapel entered at Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts-earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards where he earned three awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Awards and a win for best New Country and Pop artist wins, Jelly Roll is one of three artists alongside Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs to have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023 and the first to do it with his first three singles. “One of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times) and “Nashville’s new hero,” (Rolling Stone) Jelly was a 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year. His #1 hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights including a Platinum certification from the RIAA on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart and earned him his first ACM win for Music Event of the Year.

Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly Roll continues to resonate with fans on a global scale while racking up numerous milestones – from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, “Save Me” – the most watched music documentary on the platform – to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the U.S. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

 

Shakira Joins Forces with Code.org and Amazon to Expand Computer Science Education for Hispanic Youth

Code.org announced today a new partnership with Amazon and Grammy award-winning recording artist and global humanitarian Shakira, through her foundation, Fundación Pies Descalzos, to expand access to computer science education for Spanish-speaking students around the globe. This partnership leverages Shakira’s star power to raise awareness around the importance of computer science education for Spanish and Latin American students to prepare them for success in an increasingly tech-first workforce and world.

“Computer science is about more than just coding; it’s about teaching students the problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking skills that are essential in today’s digitally-driven world,” said Hadi Partovi, CEO and co-founder of Code.org. “Collaborating with Shakira to expand access to computer science education for Hispanic students worldwide is a critical part of our mission to prepare all students to thrive in the future workforce.”

Shakira has been a long-time advocate for advancing equity in education through Fundación Pies Descalzos, a non-profit organization she founded which is dedicated to addressing the educational needs of students in Colombia and across Latin America through sustainable infrastructure, teacher training, and curricular innovation. To date, the Foundation has supported more than 224,000 children of different backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultural traditions in Colombia providing a protective space for learning as well as serving as a transformative social engine for communities.

Shakira shared, “I’m happy to partner once again with Code.org to be part of highlighting both the importance of computer science learning and its different applications including in the world of music creation; and to contribute in helping Hispanic students gain access to a field that has gained major relevance in today’s industries and will only continue to do so.”

To celebrate the partnership, Shakira has donated use of her top Spanish-language hits including “Amarillo” and “Chantaje” in Music Lab, the popular platform from Code.org and Amazon where students can learn to code through interactive music composition featuring chart-topping hits from artists around the globe.

Thanks to a donation by Amazon’s Future Engineer program, Code.org and Fundación Pies Descalzos kicked-off the partnership with the first of a series of computer science teacher training workshops in September 2024, in Barranquilla, Colombia. A total of 25 teachers from public schools managed by Fundación Pies Descalzos in Barranquilla and Cartagena participated, impacting nearly 2,400 students across both cities.

The workshops are designed to equip teachers with the tools and pedagogy needed to introduce elementary-age students to foundational computer science concepts. Teacher trainings hosted by Code.org and Fundación Pies Descalzos will continue through 2025, starting in February with the training of an additional 100 teachers. The project seeks to enrich and enhance student skills in language, mathematics, and computer programming by improving pedagogical practices and student learning practices in the STEM sciences, thus helping close the gap in education for communities in need.

“At Amazon, we believe access to high-quality computer science education is crucial for preparing all students, especially those from underrepresented communities, to thrive in the digital economy,” said Victor Reinoso, global director of Amazon’s philanthropic education initiatives. “We’re proud to partner with Code.org, Shakira and Fundación Pies Descalzos to expand opportunities for Hispanic students to learn coding and computational thinking skills. Through this collaboration, we can help unlock the potential of the next generation of innovators and empower Hispanic youth with the tech skills needed for future success.”

In the last year, Code.org has expanded access to computer science education for 1 million students and 50,000 teachers across Spain and Latin America. In Colombia alone, Code.org has supported more than 746,000 students and 22,000 teachers since 2014 to advance the teaching and learning of computer science. Each year, students across Spain and Latin America participate in the annual Hour of Code, an initiative that introduces millions of K-12 worldwide students to coding. This year’s Hour of Code campaign, “Make the Invisible, Visible,” celebrates the many ways that coding powers everyday life.

Randy Owen to Be Honored With BMI Icon Award at the 72nd Annual BMI Country Awards on Nov. 19th

Photo Credit: Academy of Country Music

BMI will celebrate the legendary career of Alabama frontman Randy Owen by naming him a BMI Icon during the 72nd annual BMI Country Awards. Owen will be recognized for his prolific songwriting and significant contributions to Country music. The invitation-only event will be held at BMI’s Nashville office on Nov. 19th and will be hosted by BMI’s President and CEO, Mike O’Neill alongside BMI’s Nashville VP of Creative, Clay Bradley.

Throughout the evening, BMI will also reveal the Country Songwriter of the Year, Country Song of the Year and Country Publisher of the Year, while celebrating the top songwriters and music publishers behind this past year’s 50 most-performed songs in Country music.

“Randy Owen’s impact on Country music is immeasurable and his songwriting has left an undeniable mark on the genre,” Bradley said. “His talents have solidified Alabama as one of the most successful Country bands of all time and his memorable melodies and relatable lyrics continue to influence countless artists that follow in his footsteps. We are honored to present him with this year’s BMI Icon Award.”

Since his 1974 affiliation with BMI, Owen has received more than 25 BMI Million-Air awards, earned the 2000 BMI President’s Award and received the BMI Country Song of the Year accolade in 1989 for “Fallin’ Again.” Owen has been a cornerstone in Country music for over five decades and remains an influential figure with 43 No. One singles and 80 million records sold. The Country Music Hall of Fame inductee has helped cement Alabama’s legendary status by co-writing at least half of the band’s signature chart toppers including their first No. One, “Tennessee River” and countless others such as “Mountain Music,” “Song of the South,” “Can’t Keep a Good Man Down,” “Feels So Right,” and “Close Enough to Perfect.” Throughout Alabama’s renowned career, they were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Musician’s Hall of Fame, and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. They have collected 20 American Music Awards, 12 ACM Awards, two GRAMMY Awards and were named CMA’s Entertainer of the Year three years in a row. Owen’s impact extends beyond his work with Alabama as other artist have also recorded his songs, further demonstrating the appeal and quality of his craft.

The BMI Icon Award is given to exceptional songwriters in recognition of their unique and indelible influence on music makers over many generations. In receiving this award, Owen’s joins an impressive list of Country legends including Matraca Berg, Toby Keith, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristofferson, Dean Dillon, and Hank Williams, Jr., as well as multi-genre creative/songwriting royalty Stevie Nicks, Little Richard, Carole King, Patti LaBelle, Brian Wilson, James Brown, Janet Jackson, Bo Diddley, Holland-Dozier-Holland, Peter Gabriel, Al Green, Van Morrison, Sting, Bryan Ferry, Carlos Santana, Los Lobos, and more.

Alabama, country music’s first band, is known for hit songs including “Mountain Music,” “Roll On,” “Dixieland Delight” and “If You’re Gonna Play In Texas (You Gotta Have A Fiddle In The Band).” From humble beginnings to international stars, Alabama went on to sell 80 million albums and charted 43 No. One hits, becoming the most successful band in the history of country music. In November 2022, Alabama co-founder Jeff Cook passed following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. With his prior encouragement and wishes, Alabama continues touring on a limited basis, keeping the iconic music they created alive for the current and future generation of fans. Most recently, Alabama was honored by CMT with the nationally televised CMT GIANTS: ALABAMA. The two-hour special featured Blake Shelton ft. Steve Wariner, Brad Paisley, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Old Dominion, Pam Tillis & Lorrie Morgan, Riley Green, and Sam Hunt performing some of the band’s most legendary hits. For more information visit www.thealabamaband.com.

Ultimate Guide to Everest Base Camp Trek

By Mitch Rice

Trek Highlights

  • Epic trekking journey to Everest Base Camp (5364 m)
  • Hiking to incredible Kala View Point (5545 m)
  • Exploration of Tengboche and Pangboche Monasteries
  • Sherpa cultural wonders of the Everest region
  • Peaceful and adventurous trekking experience
  • Cultural sightseeing tour of Kathmandu

Trek Overview

The Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) is one of the world’s most iconic and lifetime trekking experiences. Located in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the trek provides a view of the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest. The “Everest Base Camp Trek,” or the Nepali name is Sagarmatha (Brow of the Ocean), and an even more popular Sherpa is Chomolungma (Mother Goddess of the World). Khumbu region provides you with a sufficient chance of exploring high mountain scenery.Doing the Everest Base Camp Trek doesn’t only provide the Himalayan perks; it also provides the greatest insights of intrepid mountaineering people, the Sherpa! Get to know about the lifestyle of the Sherpa people and relish the chance to encounter more than a dozen snowy mountains. Moreover, the EBC Trek challenges trekkers to the limit. 

It gives immense life lessons and provides the best experiences of Nepal’s Himalayan wilderness adventures.Your Mount Everest Base Camp Trek of 14 Days is a lifetime journey, and it creates unforgettable memories of adventure. Once your mind is made up for a holiday, the Himalayas strike your mind first. As a result, your thoughts stray to the dizzy altitude of Everest. Mount Everest is a major attraction for being at the top of the world. 

How long do you need for Everest Base Camp?

The recommended length of time to do Everest Base Camp is fourteen days. You need time to acclimatize and extra time set aside just in case anything happens with your flights. When I arrived at Ramechhap Airport, it was backed up because the previous three days there were no flights due to weather. My trek was supposed to be twelve days, but with the delays, it ended up being ten days. 

Kala Patthar: Add an extra day by climbing to this viewpoint at 5644 m/18,519 ft before you begin the return trek to Lukla. The 360-degree views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu are sensational!

Gokyo: You can detour west from EBC to the turquoise-colored Gokyo Lakes, some of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Returning to Lukla via the village of Gokyo will add about three days to the trek, and you can summit Gokyo Ri (5357m/17,575ft) for epic views.

Pioneer’s Route: You can skip the nail-biting flight to Lukla on the old Pioneers’ Route, which climbs from Bhandar or Salleri (accessible by bus or 4WD from Kathmandu) to Lukla over six days. This was the route that early mountaineers, including Sir Edmund Hillary, took before the Lukla airstrip was built in the 1960s.

Tumlingtar to EBC: For a quieter trek, follow the ancient trail through Makalu Barun National Park, joining the main EBC route at Lukla after about 10 days of walking. This challenging route to EBC takes about 22 days in total, starting with a flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar.

Three Passes: Make a circuit of the Sagarmatha National Park on the stunning Three Passes Trek—a very challenging route for experienced hikers that crosses three of the Everest region’s highest passes over about 20 days, starting on the main EBC trail.

What to expect on the trek

If this is your first trek in Nepal, EBC is a great route to start with as the infrastructure is good and the views can’t be beaten, but it’s not entirely typical of Nepal’s trekking routes—many trails are much more rugged, with simpler accommodation, more basic food, more challenging paths, and far fewer travelers.

If you’ve trekked elsewhere in Nepal, you may be surprised by how busy the EBC route is—those photos of human traffic jams on Everest were taken at bottlenecks on the mountaineering route to the summit, but even lower down the mountain, there are plenty of people around.

Expect to spend three to eight hours per day walking along well-maintained trails, though the number of hours walked each day typically decreases as you ascend. 

After Namche, the landscape becomes rockier, and the mountain peaks feel much closer. Along the way, you’ll pass Buddhist monasteries such as Tengboche, stupas, prayer wheels, and walls of ceremonial mani stones bearing Tibetan inscriptions, as well as the school founded by Sir Edmund Hillary at Khumjung and a small museum where you can see what some locals believe is a “real” yeti skull.

Is the Everest Base Camp trek hard?

The two-week trek to EBC requires stamina but not superhuman powers. Many older kids manage it, for example, but you’ll find it easier if you’re reasonably fit and have some experience of multi-day mountain trekking.

 If you’ve never hiked in your life, you may struggle, but if you have a regular workout routine of some kind, you’ll probably do fine. Pre-trek gym-based or outdoor training is a good idea.

Lukla, the most common starting point for the trek, sits at 2860 m (9383 ft), and you’ll climb to 5364 m (17,598 ft) at base camp. The trek gets harder the higher you go because the air gets thinner and the temperatures get colder, especially at night. 

Best Time to Do the EBC Trek

When setting out on a journey, the weather is undoubtedly a primary concern. Selecting the optimal time to travel ensures a worthwhile and delightful holiday experience. The Everest Base Camp trek is best done during autumn (Sep-Nov) and spring (March-May). 

These seasons offer unparalleled views of the glistening Himalayas and their stunning landscape, providing trekkers with an enhanced trekking experience. The temperature during these periods is moderate, striking a balance between hot and cold. Alternatively, for those seeking to avoid crowds, winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could be an excellent option.

Accommodations During the Trek

While staying in Kathmandu, you’ll be accommodated in one of the best hotels, generally 3-4 stars, on a twin-sharing basis. However, accommodations during the trek are more basic, providing a room with pillows, warm blankets, and comfortable beds for the 13-day journey.

 Single travelers are also catered for, with single bedrooms available. Hygienic food is served throughout the trek, and the food and accommodation menu is fixed by the local management community.

Safety and satisfaction

We prioritize the safety and well-being of our clients and employees above all else. Our 13-day Everest Base Camp itinerary features highly experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking local guides who accompany the group throughout the journey. These guides have received extensive training from the government of Nepal and are fully insured. They carry essential equipment and a first aid kit to ensure safety.

Is this an adventure trip for you?

If you know you are physically fit, this is an arduous grade trek at (level 5). You walk to Mount Everest Base Camp and ascend Kalapathar at over 5545 m. This is where we get the best close-up views of the highest mountains in the world. Furthermore, everyone should sleep a night at the Gorak Shep elevation of 5180 m; it is the world’s highest tea house. The view of Everest from base camp is jaw-dropping, and you should not miss it at any cost. Please get involved in some good physical activity at least 1 or 2 months prior to your EBC venture.
We experience 12 days of point-to-point walking with full porterage throughout—you need only carry your daypack. Before you trek to Everest base camp, you should have some previous trekking experience if you do not partake in regular exercise or hill walking. 

Crowded:

The Everest Base Camp trek is more popular and crowded than the Manaslu Circuit trek. While both treks offer opportunities to get away from the crowds and experience remote wilderness areas, the Everest Base Camp trek can be busy during the peak trekking season.


How to Avoid Altitude Sickness Throughout the EBC Trek?

A journey to Everest Base Camp would always be arduous due to the high altitude that requires good preparation physically and mentally. Anyone with a strong fear of heights or dizziness may feel a bit heady. The maximum elevation of Everest base camp is achieved at Kalapathar at 5,545 m, and the average is near 4000 m. However, we give you enough time for acclimatization throughout the trip, but altitude is a factor here and must be considered. This is why we ask our clients to ensure good physical fitness. It’s good for us to have some previous trekking/hiking experience above 3,500 m before we head into the Mount Everest Base Camp.Walking hours stated within the itinerary of the Everest Base Camp Hike are given as approximations only. Timings stated exclude lunch stops and will vary depending on the pace of your group. 

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Hamilton-Based Alt-Folk Singer S.G. Sinnicks Releases Politically-Charged “Miss America 2.0”

Sometimes great art emerges from difficult times, either personally, socially, or politically. For Hamilton-based alternative folk singer S.G. Sinnicks, the tumultuous situation south of the Canadian border is what makes the excellent, pensive and timely “Miss America 2.0” so poignant. For Sinnicks, the song is “equal parts love song and lament” from the standpoint “of a neutral observer.”

“I spent so many years playing and touring in the U.S. seeing the growing fractures in a society that is too important to fracture and the pain in my American-born wife, friends and family as it went downhill,” Sinnicks says of “Miss America 2.0.” “The title is a bit of a play on words. Both reflecting that I miss an America that used to value things like compassion and intelligence and using an aging beauty queen in her MISS AMERICA sash for her once beautiful country.”

“Miss America 2.0,” a remake of a song entitled “Miss America” Sinnicks wrote and released on his 2012 album The Last Irishman In Corktown, is a splendid revisiting of the original with Sinnicks describing the new single as “slower and more atmospheric.” Falling in a vein similar to the likes of Wilco, Tim Easton, Rod Picott or John Prine with a mid-tempo roots seasoning throughout, “Miss America 2.0” features multi-instrumentalist Mike Boguski (piano, organ, accordion) fleshing out the extremely well-crafted track. And Sinnicks’ voice and incisive lyrics shine on the single which Sinnicks says “needed to be a little darker and sharper” than the previous version, mirroring the “world overall.”

Some know the prices and some folks know the amounts
But what do you do when a generation forgets how to count
Too many weapons and too short a fuse
Everybody’s working harder for the benefit of so very few

“Miss America 2.0” is the “first piece transformed” from Sinnicks rich discography and songbook, an idea where legacy material is retooled for new audiences. Or as Sinnicks says a “scaled-up re-release.” The musician feels the single speaks to a larger audience now in a world which survived a global pandemic but “pushed so many people who were already barely hanging on over the edge.” Sinnicks says the edgier, darker atmosphere “reflects the increasing anger and sadness we are feeling today.”

A video for “Miss America 2.0,” created by Peter Riddihough and starring Nora Hutchinson, was also made to visually drive home the message Sinnicks cleverly and thoughtfully executes almost effortlessly.

“Sometimes all I can do as a humble songwriter is call it as I see it and hope the message finds a home in the hearts and minds that it was intended for,” he says. “The song is written from the point of view of the helpless observer. I’m sure any Canadian watching American politics can relate.”

If “Miss America 2.0” is the first of a series of songs S.G. Sinnicks retools from his cherished catalog, Canadian, American and international lovers of brilliant alt-folk music will be all the better and richer for it.

“Evening to Bring Back Hope III” Returns To Vancouver October 22 at the JW Marriott Parq

Join us for an inspiring event, Evening to Bring Back Hope III, on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. This gathering will celebrate and advance the incredible impact of the Bring Back Hope (BBH) initiative, which was founded by Gary Segal, C.M., O.B.C. to support Dr. Rick Hodes’ life-saving humanitarian work in Ethiopia. Dr. Hodes, tirelessly devoted to helping his patients, will be in attendance. Their partners The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care (BGSC) and Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver will also be present.

BBH helps young Ethiopians suffering from severe spinal deformities access critical surgeries, transforming lives that would otherwise be cut short. Since 2012, BBH has worked alongside Dr. Hodes and his international partners—Dr. Oheneba Boachie in Ghana and Dr. Shanmugathan Rajasakaran in India—who collaborate across religious and cultural lines to bring hope and healing to hundreds of young people.

Event Details:

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Time: 5:30 PM – Cocktail Reception | Dinner to Follow
  • Location: JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, 39 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC
  • Dress Code: Business Attire
  • Tickets: Individual tickets and tables are available at www.bringbackhope.com

The evening will highlight inspiring stories, including the journey of Tesfaye, who, at age 13, left his village in Ethiopia to seek treatment for a collapsed spine caused by tuberculosis when he was eight. Tesfaye’s complex 14-hour surgery in Vancouver in 2009 at VGH organized by Gary and operated on by Dr. Marcel Dvoark, saved his life. Now married and a father, Tesfaye will be in attendance to share his extraordinary story. We also hope to welcome his wife and young son, pending visa approvals.

The evening will also feature a special performance by Zada, an Ethiopian-born entertainer adopted and raised in Whistler, who has a unique connection to Dr. Rick Hodes, having raised money for him as a child.

Since the last BBH event in 2017, remarkable progress has been made. Outreach programs have expanded into rural Ethiopia, educating healthcare workers on early spine disease detection, and the Ministry of Health has set aside a section of a hospital in Addis Ababa to become Ethiopia’s National Spine Centre.

Gary Segal, BBH Founder and Chair, shares: “Helping Dr. Rick Hodes and young Ethiopians like Tesfaye has been a central part of my life for the past 17 years. This event is an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact we’ve had, and to continue the mission of saving lives and providing hope.”

 

Canadian Music Therapy Fund Presents Un-Gala 2024 With Andy Kim Oct 24 In Toronto

The Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF) is thrilled to present Un-Gala 2024, a night of celebration and fundraising dedicated to bringing the transformative power of music therapy to those who need it most but lack the financial means to access it. This year’s event will focus on expanding access to music therapy for older adults facing cognitive decline due to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other age-related illnesses.

Un-Gala: A Night of Lyrics and Laughter happens on Thursday, October 24th at 7:30 PM, located at Universal Music Canada, 80 Atlantic Ave, Toronto. The evening will be hosted by Big Norm, with music from DJ Celebrity Dru. Tickets Now Available Here.

JUNO Award winner and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Andy Kim will headline the event, with an opening performance by J3M. “As an artist, I’ve seen firsthand the healing power of music, and I’m deeply committed to supporting music therapy,” says Andy Kim. “It’s more than just a melody – it’s a lifeline for so many who are in need of comfort, connection, and hope.”

The funds raised at Un-Gala will be used to provide national clinical grants to music therapy programs across Canada. These grants will enable life-changing music therapy services for seniors struggling with cognitive decline, helping to improve their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The Un-Gala will also support the growth of services at the Music Therapy Centre in Toronto, a flagship program of the CMTF.

Quentin Burgess, Board Chair of the Canadian Music Therapy Fund, shared, “As we come together for this year’s Un-Gala, let’s remember the profound impact music therapy has on lives. This event not only celebrates the transformative power of music therapy but also serves as a crucial fundraising platform for the Canadian Music Therapy Fund. Through your support, we can continue making these life-changing services accessible to those who need them most, regardless of financial means.”

The Canadian Music Therapy Fund is dedicated to making music therapy accessible to all Canadians. The flagship Music Therapy Centre (MTC) in Toronto provides affordable sessions delivered by accredited music therapists, serving a diverse community of clients, including seniors with dementia, children on the autism spectrum, and individuals living with disabilities or mental health challenges.

As the only non-profit music therapy centre in Canada, the MTC plays a vital role in providing holistic health and mental well-being to those who face physical and financial barriers to accessing traditional mental health services. This year’s Un-Gala will ensure that these programs continue to thrive, especially for older adults coping with cognitive decline.

Anna Kajtár, Executive Director of CMTF, emphasized, “Our mission is to raise awareness about the power of music therapy and make it accessible to all Canadians. Music therapy is a vital, yet under-recognized, tool for enhancing physical, emotional, and mental well-being. With the Un-Gala, we are building a future where music therapy is recognized, valued, and available to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances or location.”

Event highlights include a celebration of the transformative power of music therapy, featuring live performances and heartfelt testimonials from individuals whose lives have been positively impacted. Attendees will also hear special announcements about the expansion of national clinical grants for music therapy programs, along with exclusive updates on the growth of the Music Therapy Centre in Toronto and its continued work serving underserved communities.

The Canadian Music Therapy Fund is a registered charity that promotes, develops, and supports music therapy services and research across Canada. Its mission is to restore, maintain, and improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of Canadians through accessible music therapy programs. In addition to offering affordable services at the Music Therapy Centre, CMTF provides grants and scholarships to ensure that music therapy is available to those who need it most.

Colin James Releases New Video For Single “Protection” (feat. Lucinda Williams) and Announces Canadian Tour

After releasing his great Chasing The Sun album earlier in 2024, musician Colin James continues to be on fire thanks to the album’s second single, “Protection” (feat. Lucinda Williams). James says a music video was shot in Nashville recently for the song, and a certain someone makes a special appearance in it.

“This song was written by Lucinda, and I was so, so happy that she agreed to sing on it and join us for the video shoot as well,” James says. “She is a treasure. Hope you enjoy!”

Williams, who wrote the track, originally recorded “Protection” for her 2014 double-album Down Where The Spirit Meets The Bone. The cover, meanwhile, came together near the end of the album recording. “When I first had to sing it, she was on the couch in the listening room, and I didn’t know she was coming over that early,” James told Canadian journalist Terry David Mulligan in an August 2024 episode of the Mulligan Stew podcast discussing “Protection.” “I hadn’t even sung the song yet because it was a late choice for us. ‘Protection’ was at the last minute.

“We were going to do a song of hers that was much quieter, much more really played down and sad. I think we decided we needed tempo. So, (co-producer) Colin Linden phoned me one morning and said, ‘What about ‘Protection’? Do you know it?’ I said, ‘I think I know it.’ We listened to it, and I said, ‘Oh, I think it would be awesome!'” After James and Williams had a “nice dinner,” Williams ended up singing on the track the following day.

The video release is the latest big news for James, but not the only feather in his proverbial cap. Chasing The Sun, released on Stony Plain Records, has topped the Roots Music Canada Album Chart for eight weeks. The album, co-produced and co-arranged by James and Colin Linden, was released in late August and has been steadily gaining new fans and listeners ever since.

With a new music video for “Protection,” a chart-topping studio album in Chasing The Sun and an extensive Canadian tour slated to start next February, the only thing currently hotter than the sun might be Colin James.

Colin James 2025 Tour Dates:
January 24, 2025 Lyric Theatre, Stuart, FL
February 7, 2025 National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 8, 2025 Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 9, 2025 Empire Theatre, Belleville, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 11, 2025 Centre In The Square, Kitchener, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 12, 2025 Centennial Hall, London, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 14, 2025 Massey Hall, Toronto, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 15, 2025 FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Hamilton, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 16, 2025 Capitol Centre, North Bay, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 18, 2025 Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON With Terra Lightfoot
February 20, 2025 Burton Cummings Theatre, Winnipeg, MB With Terra Lightfoot
February 21, 2025 Casino Regina, Regina, SK With Terra Lightfoot
February 22, 2025 TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK With Terra Lightfoot
February 24, 2025 EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts, Prince Albert, SK With Terra Lightfoot
February 26, 2025 Grey Eagle Event Centre, Calgary, AB With Terra Lightfoot
February 27, 2025 Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB With Terra Lightfoot
March 1, 2025 Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC With Terra Lightfoot
March 3, 2025 Royal Theatre, Victoria, BC With Terra Lightfoot
March 4, 2025 Port Theatre, Nanaimo, BC With Terra Lightfoot
March 8, 2025 Mount Baker Theater, Bellingham, WA

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