London Arts Live Busking Festival - Sunday, July 27, 2025

London’s First Music-Centred Busking Festival — Celebrating Local Sounds, Diverse Styles, and Streets That Sing in Canada’s First UNESCO City of Music

The London Arts Live Busking Festival celebrates creativity by providing an elevated platform for multiple local musicians to showcase their talent, creating networking opportunities with other musicians of diverse genres, and bringing the music community together.

Musicians will be positioned along Dundas Street (Dundas Place Flex Street), creating an immersive and diverse musical and artistic experience for Londoners and visitors.

The Busking Festival provides a one-of-a-kind live music experience in London, uniquely designed with our UNESCO City of Music talents, assets, and development in mind.

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SCHEDULE

Performer and Performance Information

Library Block (Dundas Street Between Wellington & Clarence) 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Juice Joint (Location A) 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Juice Joint is a project formed at Fanshawe College. Initially a seven-piece collective, they now perform as a six-piece band, drawing on a broader pool of musicians. Led by bandleader Nathan Nykor, their sound blends smooth keyboard grooves, dynamic brass lines, and energetic percussion with influences like Casiopea, Robert Glasper, Ahmad Jamal, D’Angelo, and Jamiroquai. They've performed over 40 shows across Ontario, supporting acts such as Moneka Arabic Jazz and performing at events like Sunfest and the Aeolian Jazz Fest.

Jeremy Fox Revett Band (Location A) 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The Jeremy Fox Band is a modern rock/pop group from London, Ontario. Their shows are energetic and exciting, combining fan-favourite covers with original songs. Their repertoire spans classic rock legends like The Eagles and Queen, country hits from Zac Brown and Luke Bryan, and modern pop anthems by The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift. Latin Power Band (Location A) 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Latin Power Band is a high-energy ensemble from London, Ontario, founded in 2008. Comprising musicians from across Latin America, they deliver vibrant performances of salsa, merengue, cumbia, bachata, and more. Winners of the 2022 FCLMA World Music Award and 2023 nominees, they are known for their dynamic stage presence across Ontario festivals and events.

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Performer and Performance Information Marquee Block (Dundas Street Between Clarence & Richmond) 11:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Mary Ashton (Location B) 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Mary Ashton is a versatile violinist and fiddler whose performances blend hornpipes, jigs, reels, and classics like "Summertime" with Greek and Arabic influences. Her music bursts with energy and joy, shaped by venue, season, and her fellow musicians.

Fiker & Co. (Location C) 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Fiker is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has been writing songs since the age of 13. Playing alongside her talented husband, she draws from a wide range of genres including rock, alt-rock, R&B, pop, folk, and early 2000s punk.

Forte Piano Trio (Location B) 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Forte Piano Trio is a chamber ensemble from London, Ontario, founded at Western University. Performing pop hits with a classical twist—from Coldplay to Handel—they make classical music joyful and accessible. They also perform at festivals, weddings, and community outreach events throughout southwestern Ontario.

Nicole Tan (Location C) 1:45 – 3:15 p.m.

Nicole Tan, originally from Malaysia, is a classical and jazz vocalist/pianist now based in Canada. After completing her Masters at Western University, she formed the Nicole Tan Combo, performing jazz and bossa nova in over ten languages. She is a multi-award winner, recognized by FCLMA and international music institutions.

Naide and the Living Notes (Location B) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Naide (Nah-e-day) is an Italian-Canadian multi-instrumentalist, musicologist and singer-songwriter who relocated to London, Ontario from Italy. Despite the young age he has met, shared the stage or collaborated with the likes of Jack De Keyzer, Brandon Isaak, Scarlet Rivera, Eric Andersen, Dirk Hamilton, Fabrizio Poggi, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, Paolo Ercoli, Grayson Capps, Bocephus King, Doug Dietrich etc., and London's own Chris Murphy, Larry Smith, Frank Ridsdale, The Rizdales, Robbie Antone, Jerry Fletcher etc. Naide will take you on a musical journey through the backroads of music history. From small intimate performances to full band rocking sets, whether in a DUO (Mother and Son) BAND or SOLO setting, you will witness a unique performance that inspires the listener to go beyond the music whether it's Chicago or Delta Blues, Swing, Rockabilly, Classic Country or Jazz.

Shelly Faris (Location C) 3:45 – 5:15 p.m.

Shelly Faris began singing in childhood and found her voice as lead singer of CrossFire in 2002. Through personal challenges and triumphs, Shelly now performs to share messages of hope, healing, and joy through music, especially through her journey of sober living.

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Performer and Performance Information Fanshawe Block (Dundas Street Between Richmond & Talbot) 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Laika Berdey (Location D) 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Laika Berdey blends emo-rock, pop-punk, and indie-folk with humor and heart. A lifelong performer from London, Ontario, she’s part of the Canadian Musicians Cooperative and the London Arts Council. Her performances are marked by clever songwriting and an engaging stage presence.

Michael Quigley (Location E) 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Michael Quigley is a pianist known for heartfelt originals and reimagined pop favourites. His dynamic, emotive playing style makes him a sought-after performer at festivals, private events, and showcases across the region.

Tyrone Traher (Location F) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Tyrone Traher II (formerly Paris Monroe) is a London-based singer-songwriter with a heartfelt sound spanning pop, rock, folk, and indie. His lyrics explore faith, grief, love, and identity. A lifelong athlete and musician, Tyrone brings both vulnerability and strength to his performances.

Aidan Hough (Location D) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Aidan Hough, a graduate of Fanshawe’s MIA program, has been singing and playing guitar for most of his life. Known for his impressive range and captivating tone, Aidan is a rising star in London’s music scene.

Vinnie Vincenzo (Location E) 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.

Known as the “One Man Rhythm Section,” Vinnie Vincenzo has been a staple in London’s music scene since 1991. He leads the duo 2 For the Show and hosts open mic nights and drum circles that bring the community together through music.

Donald Waugh (Location F) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Jamaican-born Donald Waugh began on piano at 7 and picked up bass at 17. Trained in jazz theory and visual arts at Edna Manley College, his shows are always full of talent, passion, and rhythm.

David Rayo (Location D) 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Nicaraguan-born David Rayo came to Canada in 1988 and has since become a key figure in London's Latin music scene. He leads Los Synco, composes original music, and balances performing with his work as an English instructor.

Greg Lirette (Location E) 3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Greg Lirette is a seasoned acoustic solo performer with nearly 30 years of experience. He’s played thousands of shows locally and internationally, building a strong reputation across southwestern Ontario.

Tina Powell (Location F) 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Tina Powell, based in London’s Black Friars, has been performing for over 15 years. With smoky vocals and skilled piano work, she channels the essence of '90s female songwriters while making each song uniquely her own.

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This event is the first in the series of London Arts Live Busking Festivals, generously supported by The Paul Seed Fund  Held at London Community Foundation, The Paul Seed Fund recently announced grants to boost live music performances in London by creating connections and opportunities for musicians, venues, and audiences. The grants will support live music activities coordinated through the London Arts Council and the London Music Office over the next year.

“London’s arts community has seen remarkable growth in recent years, and it’s truly inspiring to witness the creativity and passion that continue to emerge. I’m proud to support a fund that will foster greater participation across diverse artistic disciplines and help local talent flourish,” said Paul Seed, Founder and CEO of London-based StarTech.com, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025.

Funding to the London Arts Council will support the expansion of the London Arts Live series, providing performance opportunities for London musicians in collaboration with local organizations and existing community events, such as Month End Music Mania with East Park, Island Fest London, and Friday Night Salsa with Latin Passion Dance Academy. Funding will also support London Arts Live busking festivals, featuring a wide variety of genres and a combination of solo artists and bands. The Paul Seed Fund The Paul Seed Fund was established by London Community Foundation in 2024 through a generous donation from StarTech.com Founder Paul Seed. The Fund was created to increase involvement in a wide range of artistic disciplines in London and ensure that local artists have the opportunity to succeed and thrive in our community. Click here to learn more about The Paul Seed Fund. Paul Seed Paul Seed is co-founder of StarTech.com and responsible for the strategic direction of the company as well as leading the executive leadership team. He guides the strategic planning process which is influenced by ongoing customer research and feedback. Paul is actively engaged in high-level operational aspects of the business and over the years has been involved with all key functional areas at StarTech.com.

Dedicated to giving back to the community, you’ll find Paul acting as both a sponsor and generous donor to the United Way. He has held board of director positions with the United Way and StarTech.com proudly remains among the top companies in overall leadership and employee contributions within the community. Paul has fostered an environment at StarTech.com that encourages all employees to give back to the community by supporting various charities and community organizations. In addition to direct financial contributions, StarTech.com employees are provided a paid day each year to volunteer for a charity of their choice.  (https://www.startech.com/en-ca/about-us/leadership) To see more of LAC's events supported by The Paul Seed Fund, visit: www.londonarts.ca/art-activations.