2025
Saturday May 24
Concert
SING! Free: Concerts in the Park
Saturday May 24
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Kew Gardens
A full afternoon of concerts in the park, featuring a wide variety of vocal music from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Alex Christie Bandstand in Kew Gardens.
Concert
SING! in Concert: Estonian Voices with Countermeasure
Saturday May 24
3:00pm
Innis Town Hall
SING! is partnering once again with Estonian Music Week, this time to present two award-winning recording artists: Estonian Voices (Estonia) and Countermeasure (Toronto). This will be an evening of outstanding jazz vocals. Doors at 2:00pm.
Sunday May 25
Concert
SING! in Concert: Black Umfolosi
Sunday May 25
4:00pm
Royal Ontario Museum
Black Umfolosi is an award Winning A cappella singing and traditional dance group, and the best travelled Group in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, having toured extensively nationwide and internationally; Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Asia.
Monday May 26
Free Concert
SING! Free: Preview in Nathan Phillips Square
Monday May 26
12:15pm
Nathan Phillips Square
SING! offers this free lunchtime show at Nathan Phillips Square for all to enjoy, as a teaser for all the great events happening as part of SING! 2025. This year the featured performers will be one of Canada’s most renowned beatboxer’s Scott Jackson (Canada’s Got Talent, NBA Halftime show) and twice Kiwanis Golden Award winner’s the Sunday Singers Women’s Choir.
Free Virtual Seminar
The SING! Music Business summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar looks at the ever-changing landscape of social media and its role in the careers of musicians and artists, emphasizing adaptability, visibility, and connection in the digital age.
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Social Media 3.0 with Jim Norris
Zoom
Monday May 26
11:30am
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
So you want to be a Session Singer or Player?
Zoom
Monday May 26
12:30pm
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar explores the world of session work, offering insight into the realities, rewards, and challenges of building a career as a supporting vocalist or instrumentalist.
Tuesday May 27
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Getting your song on the radio
Zoom
Tuesday May 27
11:30am
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar provides a broad overview of radio's place in the music world today, exploring how artists can navigate this platform to share their music with a wider audience.
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Tech Talk - Best Investments in Recording Studio and Live gear
Zoom
Tuesday May 27
12:30pm
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. It can be hard to know where to start when purchasing music gear. This seminar helps artists make informed decisions when it comes to investing in studio and performance equipment.
Wednesday May 28
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Financial Management for Musicians
Zoom
Wednesday May 28
11:30am
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar addresses the importance of financial stability for artists, offering general guidance on managing income, planning for the future, and sustaining a long-term creative career.
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Cruise ships and Corporate gigs - How to get the bookings
Zoom
Wednesday May 28
12:30pm
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar explores performance opportunities beyond the traditional stage, looking at how artists can find work in a variety of areas and build careers in diverse entertainment markets.
Live Art Show
SING! is once again partnering with Art Battle to bring you a completely unique night of live painting and vocal music. Watch as talented artists battle it out in three rounds of 20-minute masterpieces, all created with open materials. The pieces will be auctioned off and the crowd will crown the ultimate champion of the night. The SING! Silent Auction will take place at this event too!
SING! in the Clubs: Art Battle
The Great Hall
Wednesday May 28
7:30pm
Thursday May 29
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
Fringe Festivals Pros and Cons
Zoom
Thursday May 29
11:30am
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar provides a balanced look at fringe festivals as performance opportunities, considering the potential benefits, challenges, and strategic value of taking part in these creative spaces.
Free Virtual Seminar
SING! Music Business Summit (Online):
A.I. and the Music Business from a Legal Perspective
Zoom
Thursday May 29
12:30pm
The SING! Music Business Summit presents free seminars on a variety of topics related to the music industry. This seminar explores how artificial intelligence is changing the music industry, from creation to copyright, and what it means for artists and the future of music.
Concert
SING! in Concert: Beatsync EP Release
Thursday May 29
8:00pm
Royal Ontario Museum
Beatsync is taking over the ROM for a night of vocal magic! Celebrating 10 years and their first-ever EP, they’ll be serving up a dynamic fusion of pop, alternative, and electronic music with their dynamic signature a cappella sound. Don’t miss this special concert!
Friday May 30
Concert
SING! in Concert:
2025 SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships
Friday May 30
8:00pm
Royal Ontario Museum
This is the inaugural year of the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships. The 10 featured groups have been accepted into the finals through a preliminary round of judge scoring via video submissions.
Winners will be decided by a panel of judges, including special guest judge Deke Sharon, the producer of the Pitch Perfect movies, Sing Off NBC-TV series, and contemporary a cappella’s most prolific arranger! The audience members will also be able to vote for winner of an "Audience Favourite" prize.
Saturday May 31
Workshop
SING! and Learn: A Cappella Arranging with Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell
Saturday May 31
2:30pm
The Rec Room
There are few places in the world to study music arranging, and even fewer that offer any instruction on arranging a cappella. This seminar will offer ideas and discussion topics to further develop the skills of intermediate and advanced a cappella arrangers, as well as Q & A. Lead by Dylan Bell and Deke Sharon, authors of A Cappella Arranging and A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level. All levels of musicians and arrangers are welcome.
Beatbox competition
SING! in Concert:
Great North Battle - International Beatbox Competition
Saturday May 31 (day 1)
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Rec Room
The Great North Battle returns May 31st to June 1st, 2025 presented by Beatbox Canada. A two day event featuring a top 16 solo beatbox battle, top 8 loopstation battle, top 4 tag team battle plus special performances, workshops and showcases.
Winner of the Solo battle will receive a qualifying spot at the Grand Beatbox Battle 2025 hosted by Swiss Beatbox in Japan.
Concert
SING! in Concert:
Soundcrowd with Deke Sharon
Saturday May 31
8:00pm
Isabel Bader Theatre
Toronto's own SoundCrowd, the groundbreaking large-scale a cappella ensemble, joins forces with Deke Sharon, the legendary "Father of Contemporary A Cappella" and Pitch Perfect music director/producer, for a concert that celebrates the joy of making harmony through harmony. Featuring amazing vocal arrangements, killer performances and entertaining anecdotes, this is a show you don't want to miss. This night will also feature a special opening act: the winner of the inaugural SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships!
Sunday June 1
Beatbox competition
SING! in the Clubs:
Great North Battle - International Beatbox Competition
Sunday June 1 (day 2)
1:00pm - 10:00pm
Rec Room
The Great North Battle returns May 31st to June 1st, 2025 presented by Beatbox Canada. A two day event featuring a top 16 solo beatbox battle, top 8 loopstation battle, top 4 tag team battle plus special performances, workshops and showcases.
Winner of the Solo battle will receive a qualifying spot at the Grand Beatbox Battle 2025 hosted by Swiss Beatbox in Japan.
Concert
SING! In Concert: The Kinsey Sicks' Dragappella with opener On That Note and Special Guest Steven Page
Sunday June 1
7:30pm
Royal Ontario Museum
Experience a night of music and comedy with America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet The Kinsey Sicks' as they perform their new show “Deep inside Tonight!”, featuring a cappella harmonies, sharp satire, and fabulous drag. Opening the show is On That Note, a competitive a cappella group from Toronto Metropolitan University, known for their unique sound and award-winning performances. Special guest Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies) will also be presented with the Slaight Music SING! Legacy Award. Don’t miss it!
Recommended for 18+. Coarse language.
