Toronto's Dream Serenade Benefit to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with TALK, Sam Roberts, Sarah Harmer and More
Created by Hayden Desser and Christie Greyerbiehl, the always popular benefit show supports the Dream Serenade Summer Bursary for students with exceptionalities and their families. This year's edition is at Massey Hall on Oct. 19 and will also feature Bahamas, Haviah Mighty, Cuff The Duke and surprise guests.
Dream Serenade founder Hayden
One of Toronto’s most beloved annual musical benefit concerts, Dream Serenade celebrates a milestone 10th anniversary when it takes place at Massey Hall on Oct. 19.
This year’s performers include TALK, Bahamas, Sam Roberts, Sarah Harmer & Georgia Harmer, Haviah Mighty, Hayden, Cuff The Duke and, as always, some surprise guests. Alongside the musical performances, Dream Serenade features short films and a silent auction.
Past performers and special guests have included Gord Downie, Feist, City and Colour, members of The National, Gowan, Jim Cuddy, Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, Billy Talent, Serena Ryder, Glass Tiger, William Prince, The Rural Alberta Advantage, July Talk, Sarah Harmer, Tanya Tagaq, Shad and Aysanabee.
Tickets for this year's concert are available here or via 416-872-4255.
Dream Serenade was founded by singer-songwriter Hayden (Desser) and his wife, Christie Greyerbiehl. “What began as a fundraising concert for our daughter’s school has turned into an annual celebration of our community," they explain. "When we look back at the wonderful artists who’ve accepted our invitation to play Dream Serenade, the list is overwhelming. The generosity of the musicians and their support staff, the small businesses who’ve sponsored or donated to our silent auction, and all the remarkable volunteers have made Dream Serenade a one of a kind event in the city."
When it launched in 2014, Dream Serenade helped raise funds for a new playground at Beverley School. As the event has grown, it has raised funds that directly assist hundreds of Toronto area families each year through the Summer Bursary Fund.
The Dream Serenade Summer Bursary provides financial support for students with exceptionalities and their families to access summer programs or enhance their summer experience. The Summer Bursary opens each spring with two streams of distributions: one application stream through partner Social Workers and School Principals, and another online application made available to the public. This year’s Bursary program distributed 170 bursaries to families across the Greater Toronto area.
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