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Hedley Allegations Inspire Neon Dreams' Raise Your Voice Fundraiser

The September 9 concert, which also includes Ralph, Jillea, and The Command Sisters, will benefit various orgs, including the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre.

Hedley Allegations Inspire Neon Dreams' Raise Your Voice Fundraiser

By Nick Krewen

Halifax EMI-based pop band Neon Dreams, which abandoned its warm-up slot during Hedley’s recent Cageless cross-Canada tour after rumours of sexual assault allegations about the headliner began to circulate, has spearheaded the Raise Your Voice fundraiser Sept. 9 at Toronto’s Gladstone.


According to the press release, the concert, which includes headliner Ralph of Toronto, another local singer Jillea, and Alberta duo The Command Sisters, will benefit programs involving Youth Rising Above (YRA) and the Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape.

Neon Dreams, which will perform an acoustic set, will also donate $1000 to the two organizations, and another $5000 through the Raise Your Voice event.

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– Continue reading Nick Krewen’s feature about the event on SamaritanMag.

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Music News Digest: AHI, Cassie & Maggie Head Nominees List For Canadian Folk Music Awards

Also this week: Canadian-based British rock legend Paul Rodgers unable to attend Bad Company's Rock Hall of Fame induction, M for Montreal showcase news and more.

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The nominations for the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards have been announced, and the trophies will be handed out across a series of events, April 9-12 in Calgary. The 2026 CFMAs will feature four distinct gala concerts, a range of public programming, private industry showcases and a focus on national and international export development.

Leading the nominees list this year are Toronto singer-songwriter AHI and Nova Scotia duo Cassie and Maggie, with five nods each. Other multiple nominees include Boreal, Max Francis, The Barrel Boys, Mia Kelly, Terra Spencer, Aysanabee and Wyatt C. Louis.

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