Entertainment Lineup

The Aroon Academy of Irish Dance is the premiere Irish dance school in the Richmond Hill/Markham area. We promote a love of Irish dancing through physical fitness, working hard and having fun. Classes for ages [...]

Toronto-based alt-rock outfit Birds of Bellwoods have wasted little time making an indelible mark on Canada’s musical landscape, having amassed an impressive pile of achievements and accolades in a few short years on the back [...]

Black Creek Reign was founded by Darren Armoogam and Lex Stultz after the implosion of a previous project. Musical differences and clashing egos didn't make for great music, but they knew they had found something [...]

Blind Mule has progressed from many musical directions since their inception in 2007, and their music has evolved from a folk roots duo, to a diverse sounding quintet, revolving around alt-country boogie, which dives into [...]

BOLLYWOOD BLAST It is our pleasure to welcome ladies from Swan Lake Village. The fitness classes are conducted by Ami.  Ami is self-inspired individual with a passion for dancing. As for everyone, fitness is essential [...]

Toronto Chinese Media Award Recipient　Yan Yan Zhu President of Canada One Family Network 华媒奖得奖人 朱彥晏 加拿大一同家园文化中心会长 Ms. Zhu Yanyan, a Guqin player and performer developed this heritage studying with Guqin masters of Jinling School, Zhucheng [...]

Carol C Dance Studio strives to preserve Chinese Cultural Arts through educating children and youths in Chinese Dance. In addition to performing at venues such as Nathan Philip Square, Metro Convention Centre, and Canada Day [...]

CCAA - "Chinese Collective Arts Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote Chinese culture and arts. We provide Chinese dance classes, as well as, performances throughout the province. Please visit chineseculturalarts.org for [...]

The Classy Wrecks are a Ska Rocksteady band from Toronto, Ontario. The band was formed in 2016 and can be described as an upbeat, fun and poppy dance band. The band has spent the last [...]

Connor Cheung is a 17 year old Singer/Songwriter in Unionville, Ontario who has recently released his debut EP, Past Midnight. He has been playing music for over 10 years and has performed live at various events [...]

CROW is an indie-folk-rock band from Uxbridge, Ontario. Their sound centers on the dual electric ukuleles of Tamara Williamson and Patty Ewaschuk, original songwriting and experimental harmonies. Their one-of-a-kind ukulele stylings are rounded out by [...]

Juno Award winner/Top Reggae Performer Lazo exudes a “feel-good” vibe through his combination of reggae riddims, beautiful melodies, conscious lyrics, and his uncanny ability to connect with his audience.  Lazo writes songs informed by his [...]

The name of our group is called “Farrucas Duo”. We are a husband-and-wife duo (Laura Spada & Jorge Cuamacás) that experiments with the diversity of Latin sounds and instruments through our music; painting an exotic [...]

fortysomething  Harry James and Alan Kennedy, they are in demand at local pubs and community events such as Markham Farmer's Market, Markham Village Music Festival as well as fund raisers, wedding and birthday celebrations to [...]

Fuego Flamenco Dance Ensemble was founded in 1997 and has been performing extensively at summer festivals, galas and fundraising functions over the years all across Ontario. Recognizing the need to offer classes to those drawn [...]

In the short time since the Feb 2010 release of their debut EP, “Self-Titled.” Future History have made quite an impact. Comprised of Kevin Ker, Justin Dillon, Sarah Carmosino, Todd Larter and Braedon Garret., the [...]

Dave Donar (the Hero) and Brian O'Sullivan (the Hobo) play the guitar within the Piedmont Blues style that originated in the Southeastern region of the United States. We are inspired from some of the greatest [...]

In the City is a songwriting duo from Toronto, Canada. Their music is a collection of dreamy sounds, catchy melodies and haunting harmonies. Their music has been showcased on television programs, award winning independent films, [...]

Since capturing first place at 2016's Toronto Open Mic Contest, Richmond Hill's Jay Dee has established her band as a high-voltage, spell-binding feature of numerous music festivals (Wintersong, Markham Village, SOTC, Markham Ribfest, Taste of [...]

Since releasing her debut EP: Upon Our Wonders (2011), followed by her debut LP: From Darkness to Light (2013), Jenn Fiorentino has spent the last six years growing in to the woman that her music [...]

Jimmy Miller & The Buzz delivers an authentic, polished sound inspired by early band legends of the ‘60s ‘70s ‘80s and ‘90s. For almost a decade, fellow Toronto natives Paul Burton (bass guitar and vocals) [...]

JJ and The Pillars are a Toronto folk-rock band known for their Canadian Rock sound and upbeat, guitar driven, foot stomping live performances. Formed in 2013, the band has put out two successful indie records: [...]

Jonny Starkes is a singer/songwriter born in Hare Bay, Newfoundland and residing out of Toronto. Jonny draws his inspirations from his rise/falls in life and the world around him delivering a heart felt, driven and leave [...]

Born and raised in Markham, Ontario Julia Gartha is a pop singer-songwriter who effortlessly captivates her audience with her honesty and openness. As a classically trained pianist and vocalist, music quickly became her way of [...]

Julie Moffatt has been writing music most of her life; she pours her soul into her song writing and her deepest emotions fuel her creations. She's had extensive vocal training and with her combination of [...]

Kick up a fuss Cloggers under the direction of Angela Cameron have been performing at the Markham Music Festival for over 25 years. Angela is well known as a National and International Clogging Instructor for [...]

Kyle Pullan, an instrumental percussive fingerstyle acoustic guitarist. His sound was born in the Rocky Mountains and now resides in Toronto, On. Using the entire acoustic guitar to create full band sounds. With heavy melodies, [...]

Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran and follows the kalakshetra style. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and [...]

From different bands throughout the GTA, The Lemon Steps are a trio of seasoned session musicians that have accumulated to perform rock covers from the 60's to now. From Led Zeppelin to Muse, The Lemon [...]

Los Moralitos Founded by Richard Morales, the band fusions tropical Latino rhythms using modern sounds. The first official gig was at the 2012 Markham Village Music Festival. The band has original music too and they [...]

The Loxley Group brings Canadians with cultural roots originating from all over the world on one stage to celebrate this great nation.  Proudly performing at the Markham Festival for 13the consecutive year, “International Music & [...]

Luna Li has been called the garage rock princess of Toronto (Mick Magazine), performing regularly with her female-centric 4-piece band throughout Ontario and Quebec. She has played shows and festivals such as Canadian Music Week, [...]

The Marion Drexler Band has been a mainstay in the Markham Village Music Festival for a number of years now. They play a broad variety of music including original material to suit many occasions. Don’t [...]

Since 1978 Markham Concert Band has entertained Markham with the best in concert band music. Our volunteer musicians range in age from their twenties to their eighties, united by their love of music. Other than [...]

“Tame The Mane” Markham Lions Club Shorn n' Shave Fundraising Event. Saturday, June 15th Noon - 2pm at the Gentleman's Barber Ship  - 8 Main Street North in Markham. Raising funds at the Markham Village [...]

Markham School of Dance is a local dance studio in Markham Ontario, offering a variety of dance classes for pre-school (ages 2+), youth, teens and adults. MSD is committed to offering a dance education which [...]

Mimi O'Bonsawin If you can embrace the grace and power of Northern Ontario landscapes, you will feel the music of Mimi O’Bonsawin. She epitomizes the powerful scenery and the beauty of its waters through her [...]

The Orient Dance Company (Toronto), a not-for-profit organization with a purely artistic and educational mission. Our objective is to share and nurture the growth of the Chinese Dance culture, and to promote its exchange with [...]

Parai is one of the earliest percussion instruments, dating back to prehistoric times. It is often accompanied with Parai Aattam, in which the artist beats the Parai and dances to its rhythm.

Phil & Debbie live and work right here in Old Markham Village. They were first introduced by friends at a fiddle party back in 1994, and they have now been performing their repertoire of traditional [...]

Come be a part of a studio that cares!!! At Pulse we are a family and family is everything! Pulse Dance Works Inc. provides top quality recreational and competitive dance training from 2yrs +. A [...]

At the end of 2017, Norm (Vocals, guitar) had enough of being a lone wolf and decided to seek out a pack. After straying from his rock roots and kicking it country for a few [...]

Richard Malouin is a singer/songwriter from the Niagara Falls, Ontario area and now living in Markham (just outside of Toronto). His first CD, Bad Joe Rising is a collection of songs written between 2013 and [...]

At every show, Road Waves is reaching for the stars and beyond to see what can be found. Although improvising a large portion of the sets and songs increases the possibility of creating unpleasant noises, [...]

Inspired by his strong Scottish heritage, Rùm Cuillin is the stage name chosen by local singer/songwriter Cameron Kennedy. Since early childhood, Cameron's life and destiny has been more obviously and inseparably bound to music with [...]

You wouldn’t know it from his deep, poignant lyrics and chilling melodies, but singer-songwriter Sagen Pearse has only been writing music for three years. A managing funeral director by day, Sagen started composing his own [...]

Salseros with Attitude SWA, short for Salseros With Attitude, was established in 2016. The formation process came about as a natural next step after the 3 founding members, Alex Naar, Andres Magno and Jairo Acuña, [...]

Sarah Carmosino is an emerging indie pop singer/songwriter from Aurora, with a diverse background in music and television that has given her the opportunity to perform on stages across Canada and in Europe. Her rich [...]

Formed in the Summer of 2018, Say Ritual's music is a recipe fused with garage, pop, and rock n' roll. The band has been hard at work recording their debut EP with the help of producers James McKenty [...]

Shobha Talent and Cultural Centre, popularly known as STCC, has classes for everyone! Whether you are looking for recreational fun, or a place to dedicate yourself to the arts, STCC Programs are designed to suit [...]

Silver Penny plays Americana music, with a combination of original material and selectively chosen covers. Based in Newmarket we love playing for music lovers in almost any setting. We have recently completed recording an album [...]

Soul2Sole is a dynamic group of dance professionals based in Toronto, Canada. Soul2Sole was Born in 2000 with the mission to share our passion for Latin Dance with the Toronto community. With more than 15 [...]

The Red Decade are proof that indie-rock music with heart is alive and well in Canada. A blend of fun, uptempo, catchy pop rock and acoustic driven songs are the landscape to set your eyes and [...]

 “It was all getting to be a bit much.” This, from Nate Daniels, lead singer/songwriter for Tom Boy. He’s referring to the turbulent past of his last project CAIRO with current collaborator Dante Berardi Jr. [...]

A bittersweet slice of gut-slammin’ Texas Rockin’ Blues with Twang! The Tonedogs will shuffle their way into your soul right from the opening chord. The band is dedicated to the authenticity of its sound. What [...]

We Three are from Grenada and St Lucia in the Caribbean. We migrated to Canada in the seventies and now call here home. We play a variety of music including Calypso And Reggae. We enjoy [...]

Unionville Theatre Company was originally founded in 1979 as “The Little People’s Theatre of Unionville” when local resident Mike Johnston saw that local teens needed an opportunity to develop their creative talents. Since that time [...]

A power trio from Toronto, Canada that just know how to rock! Mixing the styles of blues, rock, funk & reggae, the band has thrilled & captivated audiences all over North America & Europe for [...]