#NEWMUSIC: HONEY JAM ANNOUNCE “INSPIRATIONS” 30TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT JULY 30, 2025

The annual Honey Jam concert has been a summer music staple, spotlighting extraordinary, diverse talent from across Canada. On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Honey Jam – Canada’s first and longest running female artist development program – will celebrate this milestone with its 30th anniversary concert taking place for the first time at the legendary Massey Hall in downtown Toronto with returning host CBC The Block’s Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe.

Titled “INSPIRATIONS,” the concert promises to be a dynamic evening of music that spans several genres including Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Opera, RnB, Rock, Country, Dancehall and more! Role modeling and mentoring are central to Honey Jam’s mission of inspiring new generations of artists, and in tandem with the concert theme, featured vocalists will perform songs by the icons who have inspired them.

“Our last big milestone, the 25th anniversary in 2020, was during COVID, where all of our big plans had to be cancelled so we’re excited to make up for that and do it big for our 30th!” says Honey Jam founder and Executive Director Ebonnie Rowe. “One of the wonderful things that did happen back in 2020 was that we were selected to receive the Roy Thomson Award of Merit by the Toronto Arts Foundation. That recognition brought us into the ‘Hall’ family. We did 2 shows at TD Music Hall, and it became a dream to one day perform at the majestic Massey Hall. So it’s a full circle moment and we’re so excited to welcome thousands of music fans to celebrate with us in such a beautiful and historic venue.”

Honey Jam provides mentorship, educational, performance, promotional and networking opportunities for female youth aged 14-25.

Rowe was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, a prestigious honour bestowed upon those who have made significant cultural contributions in the country. Notable alums from the Honey Jam program include Nelly Furtado, Jully Black, Haviah Mighty, Savannah Re, Melanie Fiona, Jenna Walker of The Recklaws, and more.

This year’s amazing list of artists include:

Annabel Oreste
Blue Will
Charmie
Chatta
Christina Smith
Cinzia
Feura
Fridaee
Haliey Smith
Jaclyn Kenyon
Joy Lapps
Leah Holtom
Rachelle Show
Rebecca Sichon
Jelly Too Fly
Lola Bunz
Villah

Honey Jam is aiming to make the concert accessible to youth from community groups, performing arts schools and music programs by having 1,000 tickets sponsored. Businesses or individuals interested in contributing can email honeyjamtickets@gmail.com for more information. In the spirit of the 30th anniversary the ticket price will be $30 each plus applicable fees. Tickets here.