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Great night stepping out with friends on a Saturday night in the city at the 17th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards Gala in Toronto. Under the theme "Unlocking Brilliance," celebrating Caribbean excellence, educational empowerment, and community leadership. The sold-out event, hosted at The Ritz-Carlton. #inpiration #blacktie #itfactorbiz

🇨🇦🇯🇲 TORONTO — THIS IS ALMOST GONE. 🔥 60%+ SOLD OUT 🚨 LESS THAN 2 WEEKS LEFT. ONE NIGHT ONLY. Elephant Man is TOUCHING DOWN at Rebel — and the city is already MOVING. ⚡️ 10 YEARS LATER — THE KING OF ENERGY RETURNS! @elephantmantheenergygod This isn’t something you “plan later.” This is something you either secure NOW… or watch everyone else post. ⸻ 🎟 HOW YOU’RE GETTING IN: SOLO TICKETS: → Still at $100 — while they last 👥 COMMUNITY 4-PACK — $350 (This is what’s moving FAST) → Less per person. Better vibe. Smarter move. ** LIMITED TIME OFFER ** ⸻ 🔥 STACKED ENERGY ALL NIGHT: 🎤 Host: @spexdaboss 🎧 Sound System: @blaxzdundaplace @djtyrone @djxrennie @lookdbandit 🌆 LOCAL ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: @eyesusmusic @iamrockdahouse ⸻ 🥂 VIP = ALMOST SOLD OUT Once it’s gone… it’s DONE. 🏙 Balcony Views 🔥 Side Stage Access 🍾 Bottle Service + Fast Entry 📲 DM @4wardftp ASAP for remaining sections ⸻ 🗓 SATURDAY, MAY 16 — VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND 📍 Rebel ⏰ Doors 7PM ⸻ 🚨 FINAL PHASE ACTIVE No holds. No extensions. No second drops. When this sells out (and it will)… that’s it. ⸻ 👇🏽 SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW 👇🏽 Hit the 🔗 Link in bio for @ticketgateway before you’re priced out or locked out. 📍 CASH OUTLETS ACROSS THE CITY: No waiting. No excuses. Just pull up. - Souperlicious (Brampton, Mississauga, Etobicoke, North York, York, Scarborough) - The Jerk Box (West Toronto) - Play De Record (Downtown Toronto) - Rock Da House Barber Shop (Downtown Toronto & Scarborough) - Class One Records (Scarborough) - Patty Gyal (Ajax) ⸻ #Elephantman #dancehallmusic #torontoevents #the6ix #torontomusic TorontoNightlife VictoriaDayWeekend RebelToronto ConcertToronto ThingsToDoToronto CaribbeanCulture DancehallVibes TorontoParties LiveMusicToronto EventToronto TorontoVibes

🏇🏾 Run Your Race 🥀 @andrejuliusofficial understood the assignment! Hey Met Gala, I’ll see you in 2027... @si_experiences & @itfactorbiz thank you!

Teammates, unlocked! 🐾 The pets waiting for us at home (or in the locker room) are part of every win. Mitch is excited to have @nulocanada in Zeus’s corner. 🐶🍁 #MakeAnAssist #nulopartner

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of our favourite events of the year, the Rhythm on the Rocks Rum Festival we produced back in February on behalf of the Jamaica Tourist Board. Emphasizing Jamaica’s new tagline, Jamaica is Calling, we brought the Caribbean heat over to Toronto’s cold winters to warm everyone up. Featuring an exclusive rum tasting from our sponsor, @appletonestate as well as some other food and drink stations from @redstripe , @gracefoodsca @souperlicioushq & @chubbysjamaican . Giving away a record 10 trips to @visitjamaica , so guests could enjoy the island vibes with our travel partners @redtag.ca , @princesshotels , @sandalsresorts and more! The highlight of the evening included headlining performances from @steele_mobs , @agentsasco & @thecham , who kept the energy high and the party going all night long! Hosted by the talented @jaymartincomic with the evening beats provided by @spexdaboss & @lookdbandit The It Factor was so blessed to have put on this amazing event celebrating Jamaican culture at the Toronto Event Centre. Keep your eye out for more amazing events coming to you in 2026! #itfactorbiz #visitjamaica #torontoevents #jamaicaiscalling

Travel with purpose this summer. Join our 20th Anniversary Voluntourism Trip from July 6–12 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. This isn’t just a trip. It’s a chance to rebuild a school, support a community, and change lives. Your package includes: - Hands-On Impact to rebuild Fyffes Pen Primary & Infant School - Flights, accommodations, meals & select unforgettable excursions Be part of the legacy. Help Build a School, Change a Future. Secure Your Spot Today. Link in Bio #Schoolbuild #visitjamaica #itfactorbiz #Jamaica #HHJF

Seeing your prize pics = everything 🇨🇦💛 This series was all about celebrating the things that bring us together and you showed up in the best way. Thank you to everyone who entered, tagged, shared, and supported. Keep an eye on this space, we’re just getting started 👀🍁 #MakeAnAssist @honestlygoodchickenfingers

Hydration, but make it count 💧🍁 Because small choices can make a big impact. And @tappwater.co helps make that choice easy. Switching to reusable isn’t just convenient — it’s a simple way to keep countless bottles out of landfills and our communities cleaner. Better for you. Better for the places we call home. #MakeAnAssist #TappwaterPartner

The MAF team would like to send a huge shoutout to our incredible Sink the Stigma live auction winners for making the most of their unforgettable ‘Knight on the Town’. From round-trip flights to Vegas courtesy of @westjet to catching the @vegasgoldenknights in action courtesy of the team, this trip was truly one for the books. A special thank you to Mitch and Stephanie Marner for their incredible hospitality and for helping make the experience even more memorable. We are so grateful to Ana and John for supporting MAF, your winning bid allowed us to support an essential mental health programming at FEMAP! Thank you for helping us make a difference, & what a *knight* to remember in Vegas! ♠️💛 #makeanassist #SinktheStigma #VegasGoldenKnights #itfactorbiz @marner_93

Another incredible RYNOx Conference in the books! ✈️🔥 At the end of February, The It Factor had the privilege of heading to Arizona for RYNOx 2026. A huge thank you to Chris and Anna for their continued trust and support over the years in letting us secure the talent for such special events. It’s always an honour to be part of bringing these moments to life. A big shoutout to Robert O’Neill for joining us as the keynote speaker; his insight, stories, and perspective truly elevated the experience and made the event unforgettable. The perfect touch for the Top Gun-themed event! And of course… the energy went through the roof thanks to Sugar Ray surprising guests with classics like “Fly” and “Every Morning” had everyone singing along and made the night one to remember. Grateful for another amazing event and an incredible team that makes it all happen! #itfactorbiz #RYNOx #Arizona #SugarRay

🎉 20 Years of Giving Back — Walk With Us! Celebrate this milestone with Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation at our annual Jam-walk 5k walk & Brunch on Saturday May 30, 2026 at the beautiful Palais Royale. Every step you take helps provide access to education for children and youth in Jamaica. 🇯🇲 ✨ What to look forward to: • 8:30 AM – Registration opens • A gift for registered participants • A delicious brunch to enjoy • Reggae beats & family-friendly vibes • Warm island hospitality all afternoon Last year was an incredible success — and this year will be even bigger! 👉 Register now and walk with purpose. Let’s come together to give Jamaica’s children a brighter future through education. Link in Bio! #Jamwalk #HelpingHandsJA #ItFactorbiz #TorontoEvents #visitjamaica

Home is calling 🇯🇲 Rhythm on the Rocks brought a true Taste of Jamaica to Toronto with @agentsasco and @thecham turning distance into connection made possible by @visitjamaica From food and rum to fashion and travel dreams, the island’s energy was on full display and ten guests walked away with all-inclusive trips back to Jamaica. An A+ execution by Event Management @itfactorbiz Full story drops tomorrow. #jamaica #babycham #agentsasco, #visitjamaica #thejamaican #JamaicanDiaspora