Music series showcases up-and-coming artists, award-winning performers and renowned a cappella groups
TORONTO, ON, July TBC, 2025 – 2025 Summer Live Music Festival brings together an exceptional lineup of award winning jazz bands, contemporary a cappella groups, and one of Toronto’s premier DJs for an evening of unforgettable performances by the lake. As part of SummerSeries in Trillium Park, Summer Live Music Festival is a FREE, family-friendly music festival that takes place in Trillium Park at Ontario Place. The much-anticipated festival is the result of a partnership between SING! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival and EAA Emerging Artists Association (formerly Toronto Undergraduate Jazz Festival Inc.), two vital arts organizations that have designed this showcase to give emerging talent an opportunity to learn, network and perform alongside seasoned performers.
“Summer has long been synonymous with outdoor concerts but one of the best ways to experience an open-air performance is against the backdrop of Toronto’s picturesque waterfront,” says David Lee, Artistic Director at T.U. Jazz Fest & Summer Live Music Festival and Executive Director of Emerging Artists Association, an organization that develops opportunities to recognize and promote the works of young professional musicians in local and broader communities. “We are very excited about this year’s line-up, which features two award winning artists and a cappella groups who took home prizes in the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships 2025, besting competitors from across Canada and in the U.S.”
Concerts take place on Saturday, July 26, starting at 4:00 p.m., with a program that blends musical innovation and high-energy performances. Audiences will enjoy a dynamic a cappella program showcasing three diverse groups - On That Note, SoundCrowd, and WIBI A Cappella, and powerful jazz ensembles, the Shuffle Demons and the Swing Shift Big Band featuring Metro Big Band, and live DJ sets by DJ Undercover, offering a rich and eclectic musical experience at Toronto’s waterfront.
“There truly is something for every musical taste and so much more to be discovered in this eclectic group of award-winning, world-travelled musicians,” says Pat Silver, Co-Manager of SING! Canada’s premier program solely dedicated to celebrating a cappella music. “These performances will not only amaze audiences, but they will also demonstrate that the human voice has no limits, knows no constraints of genre, language or cultural background.”
The 2025 Summer Live Music Festival includes:
- On That Note - 4:00 pm
A competitive women and queer-centered a cappella group from Toronto Metropolitan University, On That Note is known for its powerful, narrative-driven sets, original arrangements, and dynamic stage presence. With multiple ICCA accolades and a CARA-winning debut EP group, they brings a fresh and meaningful perspective to contemporary vocal music. On That Note won the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships 2025 in the Collegiate division.
- SoundCrowd - 5:00 pm
Toronto’s first large-scale a cappella ensemble, SoundCrowd brings 30 powerhouse voices to the stage under the direction of Scott Pietrangelo. With high-energy performances, chart-topping vocal arrangements, and appearances alongside artists like DCappella and Steven Page, they deliver an unforgettable celebration of vocal harmony and community.
- WIBI A Cappella - 6:00 pm
As Canada’s longest-running collegiate a cappella group, WIBI A Cappella blends decades of tradition with fresh, modern energy. Founded at York University, WIBI delivers innovative pop arrangements and showcases the collaborative talents of its members with high musical standards and vibrant creativity. WIBI came second in the Collegiate Division of the SING! Canadian A Cappella Championships 2025.
- The Shuffle Demons - 7:00 pm
The Shuffle Demons are a high-octane, five-piece jazz-funk fusion band with a flair for spectacle and showmanship. Combining virtuosic musicianship, genre-defying influences, and colourful stage antics, they have thrilled audiences around the world from Canada to Europe to Australia on big stages, theatres and clubs.
- Swing Shift Band ft. Metro Big Band - at 8:30 pm
Led by Jim John, Swing Shift Band includes 17 talented musicians who bring the golden age of big band jazz to life with rich orchestrations, soaring brass, and polished vocal performances. Recognized as one of Canada’s top big bands, they capture the spirit of swing with timeless classics and modern flair.
- DJ Undercover - at 4:30 pm & 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm & 8:00 pm
A celebrated name in Toronto’s club scene, DJ Undercover brings his genre-spanning sets and unmatched technical finesse to the festival pavilion. His live performances between sets keep the energy high and the audience grooving all evening long.
SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place features live music, arts and culture, and wellness events from July 5 to August 23, 2025. Weekend programming has been carefully curated by program partners to deliver a summer season with FREE entertainment for all ages! For more information on how to access Trillium Park, please check the Ontario Place - Summer Series page. Trillium Park has lawn seating so bringing blankets or lawn chairs from home is recommended.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage. For full Summer Live Music Festival details visit: www.tujazz.com and www.singtoronto.com.