The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation and The Gibson Centre are hosting the Raise Your Voice – Virtual Concert to collaboratively profile local musicians and showcase their talent, while raising critical funds for community health care and the arts in Simcoe County and surrounding areas.
45 talented, amateur musicians ranging in age from 9 to 60+ entered the “idol-style” music competition. The top 3 artists selected through public voting will advance to the grand finale, where our esteemed judges panel will select one lucky winner to take home the grand prize.
Purchase tickets to our Raise Your Voice – Virtual Concert, and from the comfort of your own home enjoy a lineup of local headlining musicians and the grand finale of our “idol-style” music competition.
Key Dates To Remember
Contest Submissions
Feb 11 – March 25
Voting
March 26 – May 1
Concert Tickets on Sale
March 26
Virtual Concert
June 3
Tickets & Auction
Tune in for our Virtual Concert!
Purchase tickets to our Raise Your Voice – Virtual Concert, and from the comfort of your own home enjoy a lineup of local headlining musicians and the grand finale of our “idol-style” music competition. A portion of your ticket sale will support the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation and The Gibson Centre, and you’ll receive an electronic tax receipt for a portion of your ticket price.
Bid on the Silent Auction!
From now until June 3rd, 2021 (11:59pm), the Raise Your Voice – Silent Auction is LIVE! Check out all the amazing packages donated from local businesses that are keen to support care and culture. Don’t wait to place your bids.
Vote
Your Opinion Matters! Vote for your top performer for a chance for them to move onto the next stage.
Public voting is NOW LIVE until May 1, 2021, 11:59pm *$5 donation per vote (vote donations $20 and over will receive a tax receipt)
Judges and Headliners
Meet the Judges!
Our judges panel has been hand-picked by our co-host, The Gibson Centre. Marshall Dane, Erin McCallum, and Sophia Fracassi will not only be our judges panel, they will also be our headlining performers at the virtual concert!
The top three artists selected through public voting will perform at our Raise Your Voice – Virtual Concert, vying for first place. Our esteemed judges will select one lucky artist to take home the grand prize and bragging rights!
Marshall Dane
For five years in a row, Marshall has been nominated for Male Artist of the Year at the CMAO Awards, alongside artists who have major label backing and riding recent hit singles. Why? Sheer fan power. It is Marshall’s fans who have consistently voted him into the top level. The fans don’t need a chart number to influence their loyalty – he’s a star to them, and that’s the real end game. They hear it. They feel it.
Erin McCallum
Erin McCallum frontlines a four-piece band, comprising drums, bass, guitars and that unmistakable big voice – a captivating alto-tenor. For over a decade, Erin and the band have been on tour relentlessly, performing for millions of fans – and turning heads in the music industry along the way. Erin has a voice that just rocks the soul – one of those voices that just resonates with the heart. Her vocal ability is that perfect musical marriage of style, power, flare and just a touch of that smoky intangible that makes a blues singer truly great.
Sophia Fracassi
Up and coming singer/songwriter, Sophia Fracassi, is well on her way to making her mark on the Canadian Music scene. Signed as an artist with iconic Canadian label, Coalition Music (coalition music.com), Sophia has spent the last year working on her international music debut. Creating melodic, emotive, contemporary pop with skill far beyond her 17 years, her first single with Coalition, “Wish I Never Met You” will be available on all platforms in early Spring. Winner of the Herald’s “Readers Choice Award” for “Best Local Musician or Band”, Sophia is honoured to participate in this fundraiser in support of our amazing hospital and the fabulous Gibson Centre!
Sponsorship
Become a Sponsor of the Raise Your Voice – Virtual Concert, and help raise critical funds for community health care and the arts in Simcoe County and surrounding areas. Contact kvannostrand@smhosp.on.ca to learn more about the available sponsorship packages.