The BraveHearts Gala (formerly the Spotlight Gala), presented by Penner Home Hardware Building Centre and benefitting the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara, is back and better than ever!
ABOUT THE GALA
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 23, and join us at the stunning Central Niagara (680 York Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake) for an evening filled with celebration, music, and heartfelt support.
This year’s gala will take things to the next level with an exclusive, intimate concert experience featuring Canadian music legends and Juno Award winners, Sam Roberts & Joel Plaskett! Indulge in a gourmet dinner by Wellington Court, bid on extraordinary auction items, enjoy entertainment from our host, Niagara’s Own Joe Pillitteri, and then get swept away by the electrifying performances of these iconic musicians.
We’re thrilled to bring you this incredible event in support of Niagara’s children and youth who have faced trauma stemming from abuse, neglect, and other adverse childhood experiences. Don’t miss out on this magical evening – the music, the cause, and the community spirit will make it a night to remember!
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
SAM ROBERTS AND Dave NUGENT
Canadian Rock Legend and Six-time Juno Award Winner Sam Roberts, with long-time collaborator Dave Nugent, will join us this year at the BraveHearts Gala, benefitting the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre.
Sam’s groundbreaking The Inhuman Condition was released in 2002 and became the best-selling independent EP in Canadian history. In 2003 he released his first full-length album, We Were Born in a Flame. The Certified Double-Platinum selling album was a huge hit in Canada and won the Juno Awards for Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, and Artist of the Year. He continued to release hit albums for the remainder of the decade: Platinum-certified Chemical City in 2006 and Gold-certified Love at the End of the World in 2008. Each album also won the Juno for Rock Album of the Year.
From “Don’t Walk Away Eileen,” to “We’re All In This Together” and “Afterlife,” Sam’s music continues to deliver a legacy of hit singles to take over the airwaves. The band’s legendary live show has seen them performing around the world including Australia, Japan, extensive tours of Europe and North America and brought them to festivals such as Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza and Bumbershoot, and alongside giants like the Rolling Stones and AC/DC.
JOEL PLASKETT
For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter’s eclectic body of work reveals a restless and playful spirit, always transforming and expanding.
Coast-to-coast and the world ’round, Joel has rocked crowds at clubs, festivals and grand old theatres with longtime Emergency bandmates Dave Marsh and Chris Pennell as well as drawn audiences close with intimate acoustic shows, both solo and with his father, Bill. Then there are the special events that have really allowed Joel to reach the rafters, like headlining Toronto’s Massey Hall with everyone in tow, playing the NAC in Ottawa backed by the national orchestra, and warming up huge stages for artists like The Tragically Hip and Paul McCartney.
Joel and the Emergency have also been roundly celebrated within the music industry for their work, racking up awards and nominations from the JUNOs, the Polaris Music Prize, the East Coast Music Awards, Music Nova Scotia, and numerous others.
We are proud to welcome Joel to the stage at this year’s BraveHearts Gala, in support of the kids who use our services at the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara.
Learn more about our 2024 Gala Sponsors.
On behalf of the Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre and Niagara’s children and youth who find themselves in need of our service, we thank you for your consideration and continued support.
Would you like to sponsor a future event? Ask us about sponsorship opportunities that work for you. Contact Development Director Meredith Marino today.
e. mmarino@kristenfrenchcacn.org
p. 905-937-5435 ext. 7034
