A night in support of The Royal Conservatory’s mission to transform lives through the power of music and the arts.
Join us for The Royal Conservatory of Music’s marquee fundraising event, bringing our community together with exceptional artists for an evening of world-class performances and a high-energy after party, as we celebrate the icons shaping our cultural landscape.
8:00pm Concert
9:30pm After Party
FEATURED ARTIST: JANN ARDEN
Jann Arden is a multi-platinum award-winning Canadian icon, a celebrated member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, and an Officer of the Order of Canada. Renowned for her signature wit and heartfelt storytelling, Arden has spent decades captivating audiences with a prolific body of work that includes eight JUNO Awards, sixteen albums, and nineteen top-ten singles.
We are thrilled for Jann Arden to make her Koerner Hall debut at The Royal Occasion, and are delighted to award her with an Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Conservatory in recognition of her extraordinary legacy as a songwriter, author, and performer. A true Canadian original, her artistry continues to shape our national cultural fabric and inspire the next generation of talent.
Special Guests: Laila Biali & Donovan Woods
Multi-award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali is internationally celebrated for her genre-transcending artistry and virtuosity. An alumna of The Royal Conservatory of Music, she has headlined major venues on five continents—from Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts—and earned a JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her acclaimed recordings include multiple JUNO nominated releases, most recently Wintersongs (2025). She is also known nationwide as the host of CBC Music’s Saturday Night Jazz.
Donovan Woods is a JUNO Award–winning Canadian singer‑songwriter celebrated for his emotionally resonant folk and roots music. He has released a critically acclaimed catalogue including
Both Ways, winner of the 2019 JUNO Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, and continues to earn national and international recognition for his songwriting. Woods has a longstanding connection to The Royal Conservatory of Music, having performed at Koerner Hall, and previously working as staff at the RCM. His songs have been recorded by artists including Tim McGraw and have reached audiences worldwide.
BUY YOUR CONCERT & AFTER PARTY TICKETS NOW!
Starting at $200, your all-access ticket includes our three feature performers, followed by an exclusive after-party. Sip from the open bar, indulge in sweet and savoury gourmet bites, and dance the night away to a live DJ set. Don’t miss the RCM’s most anticipated night of the year!
Exclusive Raffle:
Experience Vienna & Budapest: One Unforgettable Journey In Time!
Enjoy 6 days and 5 nights in Vienna and Budapest with this exclusive package, which includes: Two (2) business class roundtrip promotional tickets to Vienna, Austria; Three (3) nights in a junior suite at the Anantara Hansen Palais Vienna, including daily breakfast; Two (2) nights in a junior suite at the Anantara New York Palace Budapest, including daily breakfast; Airport transfers for two (2) to/from Vienna or Budapest airport; Half day sightseeing tour in each city; Lunch and a VIP tour for two (2) at the Museum of Fine Arts in Vienna.
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Thank you to our sponsors!
Our work is made possible through the steadfast support of our partners. Thank you for your generosity.
Special thanks to our incredible committee:
Heather Edwards
Sondra Lindros
Jenifer McDonald
Rayla Myhal