Name: The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys
Start: 2025-06-28T19:30:00
Location: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Get ready for a remarkable musical journey this spring at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre in St. Catharines, as they present a vibrant lineup of events that cater to a wide range of musical tastes. From the fiery bagpipes of The Red Hot Chilli Pipers to the legendary rock sounds of Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours,' and the dynamic performances of Gowan, this season promises unforgettable experiences. Join us as we delve into each event, spotlighting the talent and creativity that will grace the stages, creating a symphony of sights and sounds.

A Diverse Month of Melody: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre's Upcoming Lineup

Music enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre is set to host a series of electrifying events, celebrating musical legends and iconic performers. From the grandeur of Bach's Mass in B Minor to energetic tributes to Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, and Queen, this season offers a spectacular tribute to artistry and legacy. With legendary performances by talented artists, these events promise an unforgettable musical experience, capturing the essence of music's greatest icons.

Harmonizing Legends: A Journey through Iconic Musical Tributes

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Splash’N Boots are a beloved Canadian children's music duo consisting of Nick Adams (Splash) and Taes Leavitt (Boots). With 20 years of experience, Splash’N Boots have become a household name, creating music and concert experiences that bring happiness and joy to children of all ages.

With their hit TV show on Treehouse TV and Disney Jr. Canada, Splash’N Boots have appeared daily in over 8.5 million homes across Canada. They have also recently written and produced an episode for Sesame Street.

In addition to their own original music, Splash’N Boots have collaborated with a wide range of artists including Alice Cooper, Brett Kissel, Johnny Reid, Alan Doyle, Simon Ward of The Strumbellas, The Wiggles, and Sharon and Bram. Their music is enjoyed around the world, with millions of streams on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube.

Splash'N Boots

Join us at the PAC to celebrate New Year’s Eve with Jim’s fun and exciting tribute to some of the best musical duos in history!

Jim Witter has been entertaining crowds for over 30 years. Whether it be his original music, the music of Billy Joel and Elton John, or any of the other many artists he pays tribute to, Jim’s versatility as an artist has allowed him the opportunity to reach out and share his music and his infectious personality with audiences of all ages across Canada, the United States, the U.K, Dubai, and the Netherlands.  His unique approach and comfortable rapport makes each member of his audience feel as though they are a part of a private concert in the comfort of their own living room. This, along with his rich, powerful voice and ease of manner at the piano, make him a favourite with theatre goers everywhere.

Jim’s music and songwriting have been recognized on both sides of the border, earning him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association, the Juno Awards, and the Dove Awards in Nashville, where Jim’s album “Forgiveness” was nominated for Inspirational Album of the year.

Jim Witter

The Musical Box takes audiences on an emblematic recreation of renowned British progressive-rock band Genesis during their 1973 tour by using original instruments and impactful visual scenes. 

The Musical Box were formed in 1993 in Montreal, Quebec in Canada, and take their name from the song of the same name from Genesis's third studio album, Nursery Cryme (1971), the first album featuring the classic lineup which The Musical Box now portrays. Founding member and musical director, bassist Sébastien Lamothe, advertised in local newspapers for musicians who were Genesis fans to play in the band. The group performs replicating members and sounds of Genesis and incorporates visual effects and costumes that were a part of the band’s original shows.

The Musical Box

Julian Taylor and Logan Staats will be bringing their musical gifts and storytelling reminiscence.

Julian Taylor has just released a new song “Pathways” which features Allison Russell, has toured across Canada performing at Festivals, Clubs, and theatres, been nominated for the Native American Music Award Nominee five times, is a three-time Juno Award Nominee, and has won the Canadian Folk Music Solo Artist of the Year.

Logan Staats is the winner of CTV’s The Launch, the Indigenous Music Award for Best Radio Single for "The Lucky Ones," Recipient of SOCAN TD Indigenous Songwriter Award, is a Juno Nominee for his debut Album Light in the Attic, and the winner of the NAMA Award for best debut artist.

Julian Taylor & Logan Staats

Celebrate the elegance, charm, and exuberance of the Viennese musical tradition in a sparkling evening of beloved classics!

The concert opens with the effervescent Overture to Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss, Jr., setting the stage for a night of irresistible rhythm and flair. Then, experience the graceful brilliance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23, performed by the exceptional Eric Guo—a masterpiece of lyrical beauty and refinement.

Postcards from Vienna

SKéN:NEN aims to engage, educate, and inspire dialogue on pressing environmental and cultural issues that resonate with all audiences ages 11 and up.

Experience the theatrical premiere of Kaha:wi Dance Theatre’s SKéN:NEN, an immersive dance performance with a powerful narrative that is rooted in cultural knowledge and transcends time and place. Through mesmerizing choreography, storytelling, and innovative design, SKéN:NEN explores Indigenous resilience within the self, community, and natural world.

The Kanyen'kéha (Mohawk) word skén:nen (Sgah:nah) translates to mean peace and balance. On the edge of collapse in an uncertain and imbalanced reality, SKéN:NEN is set in an imagined post-environmental-catastrophe. We witness the journey of a young Kahnyen’kehàka girl and other climate survivors who need to revitalize humanity’s interconnectedness with an environment in recovery. For the young girl this means remembering her rites of passage and learning from the earth.

SKéN:NEN

Join Avanti Singers for Creation/Extinction, a meditation on the beauty of the earth and the environmental challenges it faces. This program features an abbreviated chamber edition of Haydn’s majestic tribute to the natural world, The Creation, alongside contemporary reflections on the urgent need for environmental care and stewardship.

Known for their moving performances of eclectic repertoire, Avanti is a Niagara-based community choir committed to presenting intimate choral concerts in diverse musical genres with an emphasis on the works of living composers. Avanti strives for excellence through inspired thematic programming that celebrates community through the power of the human voice.

Avanti Singers

Juno Award-winning singer, songwriter and motivational speaker Kellylee Evans is a high-octane, chameleon-like performer whose natural charm and improvisational vocal style embodies jazz, soul, pop, and hip-hop. Since winning 2nd place in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition in 2004, the singer-songwriter has been nominated for a number of awards including 4 Juno nominations. She has toured extensively, captivating audiences throughout the world and opened for artists like John Legend, Tony Bennett, Willie Nelson, and Erykah Badu. She has been signed to Universal Music and Publishing, Motema Music, and French label Plus Loin, and today releases music on her own label, Enliven Media. Her new EP, Show Love, offers a fresh and innovative approach that establishes new sonic terrain built on the foundation of familiar sounds and styles from her six previous studio projects.

Kellylee Evans

Flora & Fauna is a new early years creation exploring themes of relationship and nature. The performance is an invitation for the audience to let the magical forest come and greet them in this performative forest walk. Part installation, part performance, to create a rich outdoor performing arts experience for young audiences and their caregivers.

Flora & Fauna

Get ready for a concert that radiates boldness, brilliance, and pure musical fire!

The evening opens with Wagner’s Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg—a grand, triumphant burst of orchestral colour that sets the stage for a night of epic scale.

Then, rising star William Leathers takes the spotlight for John Estacio’s electrifying Trumpet Concerto—a dazzling showcase of virtuosity, energy, and emotional depth that pushes the instrument to its expressive limits.

Eroica

Nomfusi is a singer whose music embraces both her South African heritage and the sounds of soul and Motown. She has become one of South Africa’s most sought-after performers, and there is nothing small about “the tiny songstress with the gigantic voice and tons of charm. Join Nomfusi for her PAC debut in Partridge Hall!

Nomfusi has given riveting performances across Europe and Canada at prestigious festivals such as WOMAD in England, performing with Angelique Kidjo at the Afrikadey Festival in Canada, and to an audience of more than 8000 at FMM Sines in Portugal, and Lugano Jazz Festival. Recently she opened for superstar Lionel Richie at Stimmen Festival in Loerrach, Germany. Nomfusi was chosen to portray the character of Miriam Makeba in “Long Walk To Freedom,” the film about the life of Nelson Mandela, Released in early 2014, it is, according to the Hollywood Reporter “the largest South African production ever mounted”.

Nomfusi

Classic Albums Live will perform their note-for-note rendition of Purple Rain, Prince's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Lose yourself in iconic songs such as "When Doves Cry" and "Let's Go Crazy."

Classic Albums Live and its roster of A-list musicians from across the country perform their rendition of rock favourites exactly as you remember hearing them, note for note, cut for cut. Back again for another year, this series is an absolute favourite for Niagara.

Classic Albums Live: Prince — Purple Rain

Don't miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.

The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys

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