K-OS, Kardinal Offishall, and Classified join a Canadian hip hop legend for his first official concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of Symphony in Effect. Tickets on sale Friday, July 26.
(Toronto, Ontario) Wednesday, July 24 – Canada’s Walk of Fame, along with National Premier Partner RBC, announced today that the godfather of Canadian hip hop, Maestro Fresh Wes along with some of today’s hottest artists, are set to headline the Massey Hall stage on Saturday, September 21.
Rounding out the three-day Festival, the Maestro Fresh Wes and Friends landmark concert, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking career, will include performing the entire JUNO Award-winning debut album Symphony In Effect. The album went double platinum when it was released in 1989 and remains one of the best-selling Canadian hip hop albums of all time. In honour of this milestone, Maestro is even turning back time in his concert fashion, dusting off the signature bowtie and black tuxedo style that marked Symphony In Effect’s iconic album cover. In addition, Maestro will also perform tracks from his 2013 collaborative album Orchestrated Noise. Special guests joining the concert include three-time JUNO-winners K-OS and Kardinal Offishall along with JUNO-winner Classified, with more artists to be announced.
“Maestro Fresh Wes and Friends bring a high-energy level of excitement to Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival, and we are honoured to have some of Canada’s more recognized hip hop names join our stellar roster this year,” said Randy Lennox, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada and Talent Chair, Board of Directors, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “This will be an unforgettable concert.”
Returning to Toronto from September 19-21, the Festival covers three days of music, featuring some of Canada’s most popular performers. Previously announced headlining acts include Burton Cummings (Thursday, September 19) and Serena Ryder (Friday, September 20).
Tickets for Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 AM. To purchase, visit canadaswalkoffame.com or call the theatre box office: 416-872-4255 (Massey Hall).
The Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival is a central part of a series of signature events that include the Red Carpet Induction Ceremony, the Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards, the Inductee Charity Ball and the national broadcast on Global and Slice™, which will air in the fall (date and time tbc).
Funding has been provided by Celebrate Ontario and the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.