Sunfest 2025 in London, Ontario, promises a rich tapestry of global musical heritage, featuring artists like AYSAY, NewBerry and Verch, Jane Bunnett with her stellar collaborations, and Genticorum. Each act brings its own unique sound and cultural influences, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates diversity in music. From the heartfelt songs of AYSAY to the soulful fiddle and guitar duo of NewBerry and Verch, and the captivating Afro-Cuban jazz of Jane Bunnett to the lively Québécois tunes of Genticorum, the festival is a feast for the senses.

Sunfest 2025: A Celebration of Musical Diversity and Cultural Heritage

Sunfest is setting the stage for a vibrant series of events in London, Ontario, bringing together diverse musical talents from across the globe. With performances ranging from the soul-stirring melodies of AYSAY to the homespun tunes of NewBerry and Verch, and the Afro-Cuban rhythms of Jane Bunnett, to the Québécois charm of Genticorum, this festival promises a rich tapestry of cultural expressions. Each act offers a unique sound and story, culminating in an unforgettable celebration of music and community from February 28 to March 30, 2025.

Sunfest's Cultural Tapestry: A Celebration of Diversity and Musical Heritage

Sunfest, in collaboration with Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club, presents Genticorum, a renowned Quebec folk trio blending contemporary North American and European folk music with traditional Québécois tunes. Comprised of Yann Falquet, Pascal Gemme, and Nicholas Williams, the group’s energetic sound features fiddles, guitar, wooden flute, and percussion through rhythmic foot tapping. Their dynamic performances have earned them Canadian Folk Music Awards, JUNO nominations, and international acclaim. Genticorum’s latest album, Au coeur de l'aube (2023), follows over 1,000 concerts across 15 countries, with a growing fan base in New England and California.

Genticorum

Chaucer's Pub

“Five-time Juno Award winner and an internationally acclaimed musician, Bunnett is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry. Her exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies expresses the universality of music, and her ability to embrace and showcase the rhythms and culture of Cuba has been ground-breaking. She has toured the world bringing her own special sound to numerous jazz festivals, displaying her versatility as a flutist, saxophone player, and pianist.

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Wolf Performance Hall

Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth – in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians are fond of saying that they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit of home with them wherever they go.

NewBerry and Verch

The trio's ability both to transmit essential human values ​​and to bring together a large audience through its songs, always seeking to create bridges in a society which relies on its diversity.

AYSAY

London Brewing Co-operative

These astounding young musicians will definitely light-up your heart. The Next Generation Leahy is a family of accomplished multi-instrumental musicians, entertaining audiences with dynamic stage performances, breath-taking vocals, fiddle, Cello, accordion, piano and even some lively French-Canadian step-dancing!

The Next Generation Leahy

There’s no better way to experience the vibrance and character of the Canadian jazz scene, than through the astounding music performances of the Jeremy Lebetter Trio. Passion and story-telling emanate from these musicians and are beautifully expressed through the group’s mastery of their craft. Stacked with talent, Jeremy Ledbetter joins with renowned drummer Larnell Lewis and Richard Brown on bass, to create a formidable trio of jazz!.

Jeremy Ledbetter Trio

Captivating fusion of Irish and Welsh musical traditions with two of the most celebrated artists in the Celtic music scene! Dublin’s own Aoife Ní Bhriain, a masterful traditional fiddle player and internationally acclaimed classical violinist, joins forces with the incredible Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, known for her trailblazing collaborations and classical prowess.

Catrin Finch & Aoife NI Bihiain

One of Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach. This award-winning Scottish folk band will swept the crowd off their feet with their dynamic tunes and vibrant energy as they united the Highland and Island tradition, with the innovative Scottish music scene.

Breabach

Metropolitan United Church

Don’t miss Award-winning flutist and bansuri player, Lara Wong and flamenco guitarist, Melón Jiménez, who make flamenco their universal musical language to traverse musical territories. Their music ebbs and flows with elegance and emotive power, as they fuse the soul of flamenco with the inventive spirit of jazz and the rhythmic improvisations of Indian music.

Lara Wong & Melon Jimenez Trio

With over 15 million streams and sold-out shows across five continents, Talisk have amassed a global following while redefining the folk genre. Mohsen Amini (concertina), Benedict Morris (violin), and Charlie Galloway (guitar) push musical boundaries while testing a trio’s live production capabilities. There’s captivating a crowd, then there’s Talisk.

Talisk

London Music Hall Music Complex

With a sound that blends Irish folk with global influences, Kíla’s eight members push musical boundaries, creating an electrifying fusion of traditional instruments and modern rhythms.

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Mar 30, 2025

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