What to know
- Honey Jam returned to Toronto for its annual showcase celebrating women and non-binary artists in music.
- Twenty artists performed at Thursday night’s Honey Jam Concert at TD Hall, delivering a diverse, genre-spanning lineup.
- Performances ranged from hip hop, rock, jazz and neo-soul to folk, pop, Punjabi, country and dance.
- The artists were backed by Honey Jam’s house band, led by Musical Director Juwayon Clarke, with host Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe and DJs Killa Kels helping keep the crowd energized.
Twenty women and non-binary artists lit up a packed Toronto stage Thursday night, turning Honey Jam’s annual concert into a high-energy celebration of some of Canada’s emerging musical talent.
Twenty artists took the stage during Thursday night’s Honey Jam Concert at TD Hall, delivering a genre-spanning showcase that had the audience locked in from start to finish. With performers covering genres ranging from hip hop, rock, jazz, and neo-soul to folk, pop, Punjabi, country, and dance, the lineup offered something for everyone.
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The show saw singers complemented by Honey Jam’s house band, led by Musical Director Juwayon Clarke, host Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe and DJs Killa Kels. Together with an energetic and engaged crowd, they helped create a night of musical excellence and community.
An annual celebration of women and non-binary people in music
First launched in 1995, the concert returns to Toronto yearly, serving as a showcase for alumni of the Honey Jam artist development program. It provides promotional, networking, educational and performance opportunities to female talent across Canada. The incubator also offers mentoring opportunities with powerhouse talent including Jessie Reyez, Marsha Ambrosius, Erykah Badu, and Janelle Monáe.
Canada’s first and longest-running female artist development program, previous participants of Honey Jam include some of the GTA’s biggest talents, such as Haviah Mighty, Jully Black, and Nelly Furtado.
Executive Director and producer Ebonnie Rowe, who was appointed to the Order of Canada for her work in the industry, shared an immense amount of pride for the artists in the 2026 showcase.
“I’m so proud of all of the artists who I chose with intention to curate and create this type of experience,” Rowe told Now Toronto, highlighting her program’s commitment to providing artists from a variety of genres and cultures with platforms and tools to develop their artistry.
“I know they gained hundreds of new fans [who] were in attendance and many thousands more who watched them on socials,” she continued, adding that she looks forward to seeing their careers soar.
