Let's Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party
Experience the excitement and energy of the 2025 JUNO Awards with a lineup of 2025 JUNO nominees, Surrey musicians, and more.
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Let’s Hear It BC, the JUNO Tour, is coming to Surrey! Experience the excitement and energy of the 2025 JUNO Awards with a lineup of 2025 JUNO nominees, Surrey musicians, and more at the Let's Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party.
All stages and activities are fully covered or indoors!
- 6 stages
- 30+ artists and DJs
- 5X Art Party
- Open jam by Music City Centre
- Free crafts and face painting by Downtown Surrey BIA
- Delicious food trucks
- Beer garden
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Schedule
Main Stage
2:30pm Luv Randhawa
3:30pm Empanadas Ilegales
4:30pm Fionn
5:30pm Brass Camel
6:30pm Shawnee Kish
7:20pm Mayor Brenda Locke & Vancouver JUNO Host Committee
7:35pm Tyler Joe Miller
8:35pm Chani Nattan & Inderpal Moga
9:05pm Sarbjit Cheema
9:45pm Sarbjit Cheema X Chani Nattan & Inderpal Moga Collab
Community Stage
2:00pm Ginalina
3:00pm Sarah McLachlan School of Music
4:00pm The Apartment
5:00pm Sadé Awele
6:00pm Ayla Tesler-Mabe
7:00pm Luca Fogale
5X Stage
2:30pm Kyle Bhawan
3:30pm Kyle Bhawan
4:30pm Keerat Kaur
5:30pm RAEDIAMENDZ
6:30pm RAEDIAMENDZ
Plaza Stage
2:00pm Haleluya Hailu
2:40pm CocoLarosa
3:20pm Kylie V
4:00pm Argel MDR
4:40pm Fleetwood Huey
5:20pm Matt Hermano
6:00pm Karishma Deo
6:40pm DJ A-Slam & Lady Sinncere
7:20pm Glisha
Library Stage
2:00pm Pat Chessell
3:00pm Hayley Wallis
4:00pm Mohamed Assani
Dominion Stage
Located inside the Dominion Bar + Kitchen in the Surrey Civic Hotel.
5:00pm Sleepy Gonzalez
6:00pm Colin Sankey
7:00pm Mikey Jose
Experience
Open jam
Join Music City Centre’s open jam! Share your talent, collaborate, and celebrate Surrey's vibrant music scene.
Come connect, play, and be part of the music! The jam will be fully equipped with two mics, a guitar amp, a bass amp, a piano, guitars, and a bass—just bring your passion for music.
5X Art Party
Step into the spotlight and capture yourself in one of six immersive selfie-photo booths, each inspired by the unique communities of Surrey.
Set against a backdrop of live DJ sets and performances, this interactive installation transforms Surrey City Hall’s Atrium into a space where music and community collide—creating the perfect vibe for a wonderful afternoon.
Kids crafts & face painting
Get creative with free crafts and face painting, presented by the Downtown Surrey BIA, in the City Centre Library in room 120.
Food trucks
Beer garden
Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and coolers. Must have 19+ verified wristband for purchase.
Getting here
Transit
Surrey Central station is right next door, with Expo Line trains running approximately every six minutes.
Bus
Surrey Civic Plaza is right beside the Surrey Central Bus Loop. Plan your trip using TransLink's Trip Planner.
Bike
Bike racks are located by City Centre Library on University Drive.
Parking
Limited free underground parking is available on parking levels 1 and 2 of Surrey City Hall.
Accessibility
- Limited Accessible Vehicle Parking: Accessible vehicle parking is available on a first come, first served basis in P1 of the Surrey City Hall parkade.
- Wheelchair Accessible Picnic Tables: Accessible picnic tables are positioned in eating areas.
- Paved Event Site: Surrey Civic Plaza and the event site is entirely paved.
- Adult and Baby Changing Facilities: Adult and baby changing facilities are available inside Surrey City Hall.
- Accessible Washrooms: Wheelchair accessible flushing washrooms are available inside Surrey City Hall.
- Sensory Friendly Spaces: A dedicated sensory-friendly space furnished with noise-canceling headphones and sensory toys.
- Wayfinding Information: Adequate wayfinding information is strategically positioned to raise awareness of available facilities at the event.
- Map: A map will be posted on the event website and shared on social media communicating where accessible features are onsite.
FAQ
Do I need tickets to get into the festival?
No! Let's Hear It BC JUNOS Plaza Party offers free admission.
What items are prohibited?
Prohibited items include:
- Pets
- Drugs or alcohol
- Any weapon or item that can be used as a weapon
Additional items may be deemed prohibited or illicit as per event security.
Is smoking permitted?
No. Smoking and vaping of any substance is not permitted on Surrey Civic Plaza.
Are there food and drinks available?
Yes, there will be a variety of food trucks as well as a beer garden to purchase from. View the full list of food trucks.
If you have additional questions, please email specialevents@surrey.ca
Performers
Argel MDR
Argel MDR (Argel Monte de Ramos) is a Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter and musical theatre performer based in Surrey, Canada. Known for his soulful voice and emotional storytelling, his music blends influences from Sam Smith, One Republic, and OPM. His single Sail Away landed on multiple Spotify editorial playlists, earning him recognition as a rising artist.
An award-winning performer, Argel was one of the CBC Searchlight Finalists in 2021, Excellence Award by a BIPOC Artist and was nominated for Pop Artist of the Year at the Fraser Valley Music Awards. In theatre, he won an Ovation Award for Outstanding Performance and has starred in productions like Seussical, Elf! The Musical, and the upcoming Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Beyond music and theatre, Argel is an advocate for diversity and inclusion, using his platform to uplift immigrant and marginalized communities.
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Ayla Telser-Mabé
Ayla Tesler-Mabé is a 23-year-old songwriter, producer, educator, and musician. Beginning her musical journey on the cello, then bass, and eventually settling on guitar, Ayla skyrocketed to online success when her YouTube cover of "Since I've Been Loving You" by Led Zeppelin blew up when she was 15 years old.
Since then, Ayla has performed for thousands of people around the world, touring extensively with her previous band Calpurnia between the ages of 16 and 18. More recently, her alternative R&B band Ludic released their first full EP in 2022 and opened for Grammy award-winning artists Brittany Howard and Snarky Puppy.
Ayla has also collaborated with many music industry leaders, most notably co-writing and featuring on a song by Willow Smith, performing their song "Come Home" together on stage in New York City. Her creative approach to music has led Ayla to work closely with notable guitar brands such as Ernie Ball and Fender, being instrumental in multiple new product launches. Her undying passion and respect for music as a communication tool have also led Ayla to share her appreciation and understanding of music with others, garnering millions of views on her educational videos.
Last year, Ayla kicked off her solo career with a groovy and soulful series of singles leading up to her debut EP, "Let Me Out!!", released in autumn 2023. Ayla is now working towards her sophomore EP, leaning into a more psychedelic, rock-oriented sound with her sparkling single, "Am I".
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Brass Camel
Brass Camel is a unique Vancouver-based rock group whose singular sound mashes together the diverse influences of prog, funk and rock music. The band's musicianship, songwriting and work ethic have led to endorsements from such companies as Sabian, Rotosound UK and Vater and the group has performed over 120 concerts since the release of their debut album "Brass" in late 2022. Among these shows are two successful national tours of Canada, numerous summer festivals including Between the Peaks, Starbelly Jam, and Wapiti Festival, and performances in such esteemed venues as Vancouver's Commodore Ballroom and Vogue Theatre as well as a headline performance at Toronto's historic Longboat Hall. Working with multiple Juno winner Ben Kaplan, the group has completed the recording of a second full length LP which shows a remarkable development in the group's writing and arrangement abilities. With a mid April release date, the group seeks to further expand the audience for their strange brew.
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CocoLarosa
Hailing from Surrey BC, folk singer/songwriter CocoLarosa is a marine mechanic by day, and troubadour of unquestionable dexterity in the verbal arena by night! Known for his passionate performances and high caliber lyricism, he regularly performs showcases and at festivals across the lower mainland. His music is enjoyed by fans of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Chris Stapleton, and John Moreland.
Exploring themes of nostalgia, desperation, and sass, Coco is quick to draw listeners in with his rhythmically bombastic and lyrically driven storytelling. “I speak directly from the heart of my life experiences to stir up emotion and connect with people in all walks of life.” says Coco.
In January 2024 Coco released “Bottom of the Slough,” his first studio track backed by a full band. Bouncy baselines and stunning choral harmonies accompany CocoLarosa’s gritty vocals in this upbeat Indie Americana track. Recorded at 5 Feet Under Studios in Surrey. In the summer of 2024 CocoLarosa won the Fraser Valley Music ‘People’s Choice Award,’ and was also nominated for the FVMA Folk/Roots Artist of the Year.
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Chani Nattan & Inderpal Moga
Chani Nattan and Inderpal Moga have made history with their JUNO Award nomination for “COOLIN” in collaboration with Jazzy B, in the new South Asian Music Recording of the Year category. Their nomination highlights their influence and the increasing representation of South Asian artists on local and national levels.
DJ A-Slam & Lady Sinncere
Lady Sinncere and A-SLAM are two up-and-coming Vancouver MCs. Lady Sinncere is known in her community for her spoken word and cultural work, and A-SLAM is an established DJ and Juno-Nominated music producer. During the lockdown, they started working on several songs, culminating in Lady Sinncere’s debut album “Northwest Coast Story.” The album launched in 2024, under A-SLAM’s label, GPS Music, with several high-energy and impactful music videos. In creating the album, Lady Sinncere explains, “I was inspired to write after learning about the number of our children that were killed and put into mass graves. This album celebrates how we, as Indigenous People, survived the genocide against our people and the systematic murder of our children and our culture, our holocaust: Residential Schools. We came through strong and resilient, and we’re still here. We made it through the Dark Night.”
Empanadas Ilegales
Vancouver-based psychedelic cumbia and salsa ensemble Empanadas Illegales delivers contagious cumbia rhythms, hypnotic guitar melodies, and experimental salsa trumpet lines to create a Latin surf-rock/free-jazz fusion. Their latest full length album, Creepy Mambo, pays homage to cumbia cult classics infusing a vintage vibe with contemporary synth, slinky dub grooves, and feverish percussion departures.
At electrifying performances at Vancouver International Jazz Fest, Calgary Folk Fest, Tofino Jazz Fest, Kensington Market Jazz, Lula Lounge and Global Toronto (Small World Toronto),Empanadas Ilegales has performed alongside such acclaimed acts as Helado Negro, LALOM,Sonido Gallo Negro, and Meridian Brothers. With members representing diverse Latin backgrounds, the band cultivates an immersive experience that takes any audience on an unforgettable journey. With their infectious beats and unique sound, Empanadas Ilegales are a must-have addition to any lineup, offering an unparalleled energy and vibrancy that keeps crowds moving and grooving all night long.
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Fionn
Twin sisters Alanna and Brianne Finn-Morris have quickly ascended through the ranks since their debut, crafting music that transcends genres and resonates deeply with listeners. Garnering over 2 million streams and gracing the cover of NEXT Magazine, they're a star- studded duo you don’t want to take your eyes off of. Fionn’s releases have received extensive radio play across major stations including The Zone Victoria, Sonic Radio Vancouver, and CBC Radio Currents. They have been featured on influential playlists including It’s a Bop, Ready to Rock, EQUAL Canada and more. Their music has garnered praise from tastemakers such as Exclaim!, Billboard, and The Georgia Straight who commend their timeless harmonies, soul-stirring melodies, and poignant lyricism. Their journey is one defined by artistic evolution and unwavering dedication, promising a future filled with continued innovation and musical excellence.
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Fleetwood Huey
From the bustling streets of Surrey, BC, Fleetwood Huey is a rising star on a mission to revolutionize the music scene in his city. Hailing from an Ethiopian household, Fleetwood's eclectic upbringing - steeped in metal, punk, and alternative rock - has infused his sound with a refreshingly unique blend of genres.
With an unwavering passion for his craft, Fleetwood has been tirelessly honing his skills as an independent artist since 2019. His latest release, "OTW", showcases an unprecedented level of finesse, solidifying his position as an artist to watch in 2025. From the infectious energy of "Fantasies" to the introspective wordplay of "The Cure," Fleetwood effortlessly navigates through various styles, leaving an indelible mark on every track he touches.
Beyond his musical prowess, Fleetwood is a true advocate for the art form, dedicated to reinvesting in himself and his community. As he continues to push boundaries and break barriers, Fleetwood is not only reshaping the music scene in Surrey, but also inspiring aspiring artists to dream big and create their own path to success.
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Ginalina with Sun Moon Lake Trio
Ginalina is a 4x JUNO and 5x Canadian Folk Music Award nominated singer-songwriter, producer, and author who blends nature, community, and cultural discovery. Constantly pushing her creative and artistic boundaries, her recent fusion folk music is inspired by West Coast and Far East roots, new languages, Chinese instruments, and musical storytelling. Explore her new work, "Going Back: remembered and remixed family folk songs" and land-honouring release, "All the Earth Speaks".
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Glisha
Glisha is a Surrey-based Filipino-Canadian artist who effortlessly blends together the worlds of Pop, RnB, and Folk with her lyrically-charged songs and warm vocal tones. Glisha’s work displays her storytelling through her songwriting, production, and lush vocal stacks. Her music has circulated the globe, with core listeners from the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines.
Glisha’s prowess as a music and vocal producer contributed greatly towards the making of her album, Attachments + Acceptance (2021) and its lead single “Staycation” - which has generated over two million streams across all platforms. Her versatile discography earned her the title of Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Fraser Valley Music Awards, and she is nominated for the Young Woman of Distinction title at the 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.
She has graced the stages of the Surrey Fusion Festival (2024), Surrey Canada Day (2022), Surrey Tree Lighting Festival (2021, 2023), New Westminster's Fridays On Front (2023), Abbotsford's Jam in Jubilee (2021), and the North Vancouver Shipyards Festival (2023). “My favourite part about playing live is doing crowd work and connecting with the audience,” says Glisha. “I especially enjoy making them laugh…and sometimes cry too.”
Hayley Wallis
The rich textured tone of singer songwriter Hayley Wallis’ voice has an unmistakable confidence that is immediately recognizable. Hayley delivers a powerful emotional performance that evokes a response as dynamic as her vocal range. She is part of the Kitasoo/Xaixais Nation, originally from Klemtu, a small isolated island located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia. Hayley is well on her way to breaking into the scene with her debut EP Halulu, a collection of relatable soulful pop gems focusing on her passion for storytelling – all while showcasing her immense talent as an R&B pop singer. With multiple singles reaching #1 on NCI’s Indigenous Music Countdown, alongside various adds to SiriusXM’s Indigiverse & Poplandia, and the “Indigenous” Spotify Editorial, this emerging star is poised for much bigger horizons.
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Karishma Deo
Karishma Deo is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter from Vancouver, Canada. She studied songwriting and composition from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and has trained in Indian classical music, western vocals and music theory since she was 10 years old. She has performed at the 2018 Juno awards and concerts for many Bollywood singers in Canada and America. Karishma has released original songs in English and Hindi languages named "Sansani” and "Jhumo to the Rhythm”!
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Kyle Bhawan
Kyle has been updating a playlist every Sunday on Spotify for 460 weeks in a row and boom, just like that, he's become a part-time DJ. The Surrey native's appreciation for the aux cable in a Honda Civic has led him to appearances behind the turntables at the Vancouver Art Gallery, Fortune Sound Club, B-Side Radio & the occasional Studio party. The Full-Time podcast producer will always credit music curation and local sounds for taking him to where he is today.
Kylie V
Kylie V can level you with a single note. With their operatic voice and appetite for the devastating, Kylie’s discography is a blast of sonorous and explosive indie folk. Ranging from twisted tranquility to cataclysmic crescendoes, over a terrain of barest honesty and intricate rhythms, they capture the tender perils of love, loss, and sacrifice in evocative poetry. Kylie has carved a mythology into their wall of sound; sweet, heart-wrenching, and unmistakable, building into a beacon of their distinct personality and unflinching perspective.
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Luca Fogale
Luca Fogale’s 2016 debut, Safety, introduced a songwriter with a fine-tuned ear for warm, wool-sweater melodies, richly rendered narratives, and intimate autumnal ambiance, like Jeff Buckley timewarped into Bon Iver’s wood cabin. That album pegged Luca as an indie-folk phenom on the rise, with streaming stats well into the seven figures. But with his Juno Nominated 2020 follow-up, Nothing Is Lost, Luca graduated from the proverbial coffeehouse to the concert hall, recasting his private conversations as cinematic set pieces.
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Luv Randhawa
From singing in English for my Debut Main Stream Album "Believe In Me” recorded at Bryan Adam’s Studio in Vancouver, engineered by my brother Eric Mosher to my Indian Albums, ” Yours For the Taking, Signatures, This Side of Luv, and Taqdeer My Destiny. With many singles from Dhol Te, Livin’ It Up, DJ Shadow Remixes, Tohar Vekh Kai (Bikram Singh NYC), Harj Nagra Produced Kichay Selfirle Kuriye. To my next chapter with the Great Legendary producer Hunterz with That’s My Girl & Balle Balle (2023 releases), all of these songs and Albums hit #1 and #2 on the iTunes World Music Charts and RnB Soul Charts worldwide.
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Mikey Jose
If someone could live in the soulful intersection of R&B, gospel and pop, that’s likely where Mikey Jose would make his home. In fact, it is the space between genres, fields, and environments where he has found comfort. His church-influenced, science-immersed, art-filled, culturally-overlapping background has provided him with a unique perspective on the world, informing his mantra: music is medicine.
Drawing influence from vocal heavy-hitters like Stevie Wonder, Allen Stone, Jazmine Sullivan and Lucky Daye, Mikey Jose has crafted his own sonic signature featuring intentional melodies and lyrics that reflect the unique complexities of existing in the 21st century. His pen has touched songs that have streamed 8 million+ times over his short tenure releasing music.
Mikey Jose's live shows pack a punch of powerful vocals and high energy, most recently exhibited on his 2023 summer tour across Canada and Japan’s major hubs. He has opened for Lawrence, The Main Squeeze, and Giacomo Turra, and has "brought the house down" at local and international music festivals, such as Rifflandia and NXNE (Virgin Radio Vancouver).
Mohamed Assani
Mohamed Assani is a sitarist and composer, known for his genre-defying approach to music making. Trained in Indian/Pakistani, classical music, Western classical and jazz, his music-making seamlessly draws from different genres and cultures with depth and authenticity. Mohamed was twice nominated (in 2021 and 2022) as ‘Instrumental Artist of the Year’ for the Western Canadian Music Awards.
In Wayfinder Mohamed takes his sitar in a completely new direction—bringing together unforeseen musical worlds that relentlessly pushes at the frontiers of cultural and musical hybridity. Using a contemporary sound palette, Wayfinder incorporates South Asian, Middle Eastern, jazz, Western, ambient & electronic music.
According to the Georgia Straight Newspaper, "Assani is both a musician who’s deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of South Asia and a one-of-a- kind innovator who’s bent on ensuring that those age-old forms will survive, and grow, in the modern era. His playing is fierce, resolute, and gripping. There’s no denying that this is extraordinary music.”
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Pat Chessell
Pat Chessell is a Canadian folk artist known for his rich, storytelling lyrics and energetic performances. Influenced by John Prine, Stan Rogers, and Gordon Lightfoot, he blends Celtic and folk traditions with a contemporary edge. A two-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, he has shared the stage with Jim Byrnes, The Paperboys, and Sharon Shannon. His latest album, shaped by his 2024 North Vancouver Artist Residency, showcases his deep connection to history, place, and song. Born and raised in Surrey, BC, Pat looks forward to gracing the stage at the Junos Plaza Party!
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RAEDIAMENDZ
RAEDIAMENDZ, hailing from Surrey, BC Canada draws inspiration from her Fijian heritage, 90’s culture, and Bollywood, all of which shaped her passion for music and dance. RAE was born with Single Sided Deafness (SSD), which made life challenging, but she never let it hinder her love for music. At 13, she was creating mixes for her dance teams and this passion led her to transform into a DJ. Her love for music has only grown stronger over the years, creating an energetic and fun vibe in any room is something she’s always loved to do. For RAE, it’s not just about playing music, it’s about bringing people together and making every moment unforgettable!
RAEDIAMENDZ has since become a prominent DJ in Vancouver, spinning at major venues, collaborating with artists and playing music festivals. As a multi-genre artist, Rae takes her audience on a global musical journey, with Missy Elliot as her biggest inspiration, encouraging her audience to embrace their uniqueness. Committed to creating an inclusive dance floor, she invites everyone to join her for a memorable experience. Follow RAEDIAMENDZ on Instagram to stay updated on her upcoming events!
Sarah McLachlan School of Music
Sarah McLachlan School of Music has a new program in New Westminster at Douglas College. These students have only been together since Nov, but have already been exploring different instruments, performing, and songwriting. This ensemble features one of the Junior Music Development bands, with students from grades 4-7, as well as some of our high school soloists and one of our Alumni from the Surrey program. At SoM we provide free music lessons to youth who may not be able to access music education. We are accepting new students and can get more information about our programs from our booth outside.
Sarbjit Cheema
Sarbjit Cheema, prominent Punjabi singer, is known for his significant contributions to Punjabi music in both India and Canada. Over the years, he has released numerous successful albums, including Chandigarh Shaher Di Kuddi, and is known for his dynamic performances of Bhangra beats.
Sadé Awele
Sadé Awele is a Vancouver-based artist of Nigerian heritage, blending Afrosoul and R&B into a sound that’s as captivating as it is intentional. Recently crowned R&B Artist of the Year at the 2024 Western Canadian Music Awards, she continues to make waves, from gracing the stage at Road to the Junos to touring across Canada and Europe. With melodies that linger and songwriting that speaks to the soul, Sadé effortlessly fuses her culture into every aspect of her artistry—whether through the rich textures of her music or her distinct fashion sense. She’s the kind of artist who can turn heartbreak into a rhythmic celebration, creating music that resonates deeply yet makes you move. Her latest EP, Intuition, is a testament to her evolution—an experience that’s both timeless and undeniably fresh.
Shawnee Kish
Shawnee Kish's powerful soul voice is why hearing her is a one-of-a-kind experience. Shawnee's journey in music has been one that she attributes to her strength, survival, and inspiration during her struggle coming out as Two Spirit and her struggle with depression as a child.
The Mohawk singer-songwriter from Canada was a 2022 JUNO nominee for Contemporary Indigenous Artist of the Year, tied to her acclaimed self-titled debut EP. In 2023, she released her highly anticipated follow-up EP, Revolution, which landed her another Two JUNO nominations in Adult Alternative Album Of The Year, and Contemporary Indigenous Artist Of The Year. Revolution features her powerhouse vocals and introspective songwriting, as well as songwriting and production collaborations with industry luminaries, including Arkells frontman Max Kerman, Serena Ryder, Sara Quin of Tegan & Sara, and Dan Wilson (Adele, Taylor Swift).
She was the winner of CBC Music's Searchlight competition in 2020 and was subsequently one of the winners of the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class program for artist development in 2021. A voice of determined passion, Shawnee is driven by empowering youth around her to use music and continues to honor healing and empower strength using her journey in music. Shawnee was the creator of "Music Is My Medicine," a symphonic work performed by Shawnee and the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa for the CBC Gem show Undisrupted, highlighting the voices, stories of struggle, and talents of indigenous youth.
Shawnee works closely with Kids Help Phone and, in 2023, participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.
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Sleepy Gonzales
Since 2015, Sleepy Gonzales has taken their sound from their hometown of Surrey to New York, Downtown LA, Tokyo Japan, Mexico City, and many places in between. Growing up in Newton and Fleetwood, Sleepy Gonzales is as Surrey as it gets.
The Apartment
The Apartment is a dynamic, high-energy live jam band known for electrifying performances and a diverse musical repertoire that spans rock, funk, pop, world and soul. Formerly known as Eleven09 and later Apartment1109, the band has been a staple in the BC music scene, captivating audiences with their engaging stage presence and polished musicianship.
As the official house band of FUSIONpresents, The Apartment is at the heart of some of the most interactive live music experiences in the lower mainland. They are well known for their Live Band Karaoke performances at the Vancouver Fringe Festival’s Fringe Bar, where they give audience members the chance to be the star—singing their favourite songs backed by a professional jam band. This event has become a must-see highlight of the festival, drawing in music lovers and aspiring vocalists alike.
Beyond the Fringe Festival, The Apartment has taken the stage at major venues such as the Hard Rock Casino and has also been a proud supporter of Surrey Pride, performing at events that celebrate inclusivity, diversity, and the power of music to bring people together. Their original music has also made waves, with past releases including "I Wanna Be Cool" and "Looking for Love" featuring vocalist Khyla Granstrom.
Their sound blends infectious grooves with powerful melodies, creating music that resonates across generations. Whether they’re igniting the stage at a major venue, supporting meaningful community events, or turning a night out into an unforgettable sing-along, The Apartment continues to be one of BC's most engaging live bands.
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Tyler Joe Miller
Born and raised in Surrey, two-time JUNO Award-nominated country star Tyler Joe Miller is set to ‘go home’ and perform for his hometown fans.
Miller’s acclaimed album Going Home has been nominated for Country Album of the Year at the 2025 JUNO Awards, marking his second consecutive nomination after first being recognized in 2024. Since bursting onto the Canadian country music scene with his Gold-certified debut single, “Pillow Talkin’,” in late 2019, Miller has continued to dominate the airwaves. The breakout hit earned him the title of iHeartRadio Future Star and became his first #1 at Canadian country radio. To date, he has achieved nine consecutive Top 10 singles, solidifying his status as one of the genre’s most consistent hitmakers.
Now, Miller is bringing his chart-topping hits back to where it all began, delivering an unforgettable show for his hometown crowd.
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