DAVID PORTEOUS

Musician · Filmmaker · Photographer

DAVID
PORTEOUS

“not only a talented singer/songwriter,
but a talented filmmaker.”
JANICE FORSYTH, BBC

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Music

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New Release

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Discography

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Film

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Winner — Best Documentary, EDU Film FestWinner — Best Documentary Short, Hilltop Film Festival of Diversity & InclusionOfficial Selection — Madrid Human Rights Film Festival 2020Official Selection — Short to the Point 2020Official Selection — Reel Teal Film Festival 2021Official Selection — Festival Angaelica 2020Official Selection — Catalyst International Film Festival 2021Official Selection — Hidalgo Film Fest 2020Top Film Pick of the Day — blogTO 2010Official Selection — River Arts Festival 2010
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Photography

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Motorsports

TRACKSIDE · 2018-2026
CASC, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2026)
Jimmie Johnson, Toronto Indy (2022)
Jim Locke, Road America (2019)
Ryan, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)
Porteous Media, St. Petersburg Florida (2020)
James Hinchcliffe, Road America (2019)
IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)
IndyCar, Toronto Indy (2019)
Colton Herta, Toronto Indy (2022)
IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)
Graham Rahal, Portland International Raceway (2019)
F1 Livery Reveal, Toronto AutoShow (2018)
Marco Andretti, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)
BAJA 1000, Mexico (2019)
Alex Abbott, Northumberland, Ontario (2021)
FatBoy Racing!, Mid Ohio (2019)
James Hinchcliffe, Road America (2019)
FatBoy Racing!, Mid Ohio (2019)
IMSA, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2022)
Indianapolis Motor Speedway (2019)
CASC, Canadian Tire Motorsports Park (2026)

Misc. Photography

Shows

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2025

May 15

Colborne, ON

The Royal Crown Pub & Grill · 8:00pm

May 14

Warkworth, ON

St Paul's United Church · 6:30pm

May 7

Cobourg, ON

The Cat & Fiddle · 7:30pm

Apr 30

Stirling, ON

Longtooth Beverage Co.

Apr 28

Trenton, ON

The Cardinal

More shows to be announced — join the mailing list for advance notice.

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Music Videos

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Resolute Heart

7.8 billion dreams of tomorrow, the resolute heart beats for unity and peace. A song and music video featuring only one character — unity.

The Dirt — a music video for the deaf

The world's first music video for the deaf — an attempt at translating music into a visual form, so the deaf community can experience the song.

"London" by David Porteous

Live off the floor recording of "London", recorded at the Whisper Gallery, Northumberland, Ontario.

Round & Round

“Round & Round” from David Porteous’ EP THEIA — a music release that was written entirely via meditation.

Little Spoon

Filmed on-location in Colborne, Ontario using the latest in musician tracking technology. Bug spray was used many times.

The Blue (live in Toronto)

Recorded live in Toronto at The Piston.

Fighting Talk (live in Toronto)

Recorded live in Toronto at The Piston.

The Dirt (live at Sundlaugin Studio, Iceland)

Recorded live-off-the-floor at Sundlaugin Studios in Iceland.

Ed Sheeran "Shivers" (Full Band Mix)

The acoustic version of Ed Sheeran’s "Shivers" turned into a David Porteous-style tune.

"Plasticine Figures" — Thom Yorke (Full Band Mix)

Thom Yorke’s "Plasticine Figures" turned into a David Porteous-style tune.

Forevermore — a song in dedication to the nurses

This music video was put together in honour of International Nurses Day.

Music & Media Production

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Crow Town — Do It!Shoot The Image — Cranes In The CityUniter — Red LightsMr. & Mrs. Fox — Glass HousesLe Peep — Licking PowerMeanwood — Queen MabGenuine Feline — Break A LegsSimeon Ross — Sound At Sea LevelBoy Meets GirlCuestaCodeen — The Shape of Things To ComeNever Enough
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Store

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ROBBER'S JOY album cover
THEIA album cover
Resolute Heart album cover
tigerlily album cover
31 album cover
Leaving April album cover
Black of Hearts album cover
The Red album cover
The Blue album cover

Social Media

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About

An introspective  multidisciplinary Canadian artist who aims to use their creative capacity to make the world a better place.

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David Porteous — Råhuset - Copenhagen, Denmark (2014)
David Porteous — Alter Baeckerei - Großhennersdorf, Germany (2013)David Porteous — Sound Academy - Toronto, Canada (2011)David Porteous — The Piston - Toronto, Canada (2011)David Porteous — Recording at Sundlaugin Studio - Mosfellsbaer, Iceland (2014)
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Press

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“David’s soulful voice, combined with his passionate   guitar playing ended with the audience loudly demanding several encores.”  ””
— — BLICKPUNKT
“257 Down, a ilm ocused on patience, endurance, and courae, to raise awareness about individuals who experience barriers in our society and inspire them, as well as open public discussion about this vital subject matter... a reat example o how we can proress as a contemporary society.” ”
— — PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“left the crown speechless"”
— — THE SHIELD (CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK SHOWCASE)
“David Porteous has released another great CD”
— — TEGAN & SARA
“It’s so compelling and intriguing…it takes the musical experience to a whole other level."”
— — ASHA TOMLINSON, CBC
“The funds raised will help women and girls across Canada move out of violence, out of poverty, and into confidence."”
— — JESSICA HOWARD, CANADIAN WOMEN’S FOUNDATION