SABCO translates to "All Of Us" in many South Asian languages. It reflects our core belief: this work belongs to all of us—creators, communities, collaborators, disruptors and audiences across the diaspora.

SABCO is a cross-continental creative convergence platform dedicated to amplifying South Asian voices across music, comedy, and film, as disruptors, and ecosystem builders. SABCO’s mission is to transform representation into collaboration, and economic opportunity by connecting emerging and mid-career creators with cross-disciplinary labs, co-commissioning editorial, industry networking, and diaspora-to-diaspora pipelines creating measurable creative impact.

Our Mission

SABCO amplifies South Asian voices across music, comedy, and film as disruptors and ecosystem builders. We transform representation into authorship, collaboration, and economic opportunity. By connecting emerging and mid-career creators with cross-disciplinary labs, co-commissioning programs, industry networks, and diaspora-to-diaspora pipelines, we establish pathways for professional development, IP ownership, and measurable creative impact.

❋ Global Gateway Strategy

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Creative Labs

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Editorial Leadership

Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

❋ Creative Guild

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

November 22, 2025

SABCO 2026 | Rivoli Toronto

On November 22, Toronto became the centre of an exciting new, possibly the first South Asian Arts Festival, innovatively fusing three creative streams of creativity, showcasing the boldest South Asian voices in music, comedy, and film. The soft launch is anchored at the iconic Rivoli Toronto and stretches along the legendary West Queen West. SABCOFEST transforms one of the city’s most artistic corridors into a hub of South Asian creativity, conversation, and cultural exchange. SABCOFEST includes; a panel discussion with the founders, an incredible lineup of artists including; LAL, Lapgan, Mlfnktion, Dameer, FeniFena and Comedian stylings by; Raza Jafri, Usman Siddique and Jesse Singh, and a special screening of DEK BOSS with Rana Ghose followed by a Q&A.

WHY WEST QUEEN WEST?
West Queen West has long been the heartbeat of Toronto’s independent arts scene and the birthplace of countless careers, collectives, and countercultures. From intimate live music rooms to experimental film houses and comedy clubs, it’s where new ideas meet diverse audiences.

Panel Discussion

4pm

Bass Boss Q&A

4:30pm-5:00pm

SABCO Comedy

7pm-9pm

SABCO Music

11pm-1am

Doors Close

12:30am

SABCO is guided by a distinguished leadership team operating at the intersection of production, programming, and cultural strategy. Activating an untapped potential in South Asian entertainment. Together, this team brings visionary leadership, deep industry networks, and an unwavering commitment to making the competition irrelevant by reshaping South Asian entertainment for global audiences.