Sound of Music Festival

Well, did we ever Walk Off The Earth last night in Burlington! A sold out show live-streamed to viewers around the globe...Germany, UK, USA, Canada and more. From Fire in my Soul to a Beatles medley and a whole lot more. Keep following us for more music in 2021.... . . . #SOM #burlon #wote #music #concert #live See more

Sound Check live from BPAC

Final chance to grab your livestream tickets for tonight's show...just 4 hours until the curtain goes up on this unique performance with Walk Off The Earth ! https://burlingtonpac.ca/eve/walk-off-the-earth-livestream/ .... . . #SOM #music #live #wote #BurlON See more

Nothing says Boxing Day like livestream tickets for Walk off the Earth on Monday. It’s Cyber Shopping at its finest. . . . #SOM #music #live #BurlON

The (unofficial) 6th member of the "Rat Pack", Canada's most beloved crooner Matt Dusk stops by the SOM Session Virtual Studio to spread some Christmas cheer, bomb a Christmas carol lyric test and tell us why Vegas is the place to be, baby! Merry Christmas from SOM Sessions to you and yours! https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions .... . . #SOM #music #podcast #BurlON #christmas See more

We're happy to share that ticket sales are back online! If you tried on the weekend and couldn't grab streaming tickets...go get 'em now! Sorry everyone for the delay with the system. Let's get all WOTE'd now! Click through at www.soundofmusic.ca . .... . #SOM #music #live #BurlON See more

When it comes to misheard lyrics, nobody did better at highlighting them than...Wayne and Garth. Here's a few we chuckle at every time...you? Abba - "Dancing Queen, feel the beat from the tangerine."... Peter Gabriel - "Jacques the monkey." Johnny Nash - "I can see clearly now, Lorraine is gone." CCR - "There's a bathroom on the right." . . . #SOM #music #lyrics #misheard #karaokefun

Hey SOM fans....we’re aware of issues with the The Burlington Performing Arts Centre ticket portal and are awaiting news from them of the system being back up and running. We apologize for this interruption in WOTE Dec 28 streaming ticket access. . .... . #BurlON #SOM #music #live See more

Did you miss grabbing in person show tickets for Dec 28? Don't sweat it, you can rock with WOTE from the comfort of your living room! Streaming tickets are available for this unique, interactive performance from the band that calls Burlington home. Go get them now at www.soundofmusic.ca... . . . #SOM #music #live #WOTE #BurlON #performance #performingarts #concert Walk Off The Earth

It's just five weeks to Christmas. Let's have some fun, get in the spirit...get Scrooged! Some fun songs on the soundtrack to this one, Annie Lennox, Robbie Robertson, even Kool Moe Dee. . .... . #SOM #Christmas #soundtrack #scrooged #holidayspirit See more

As 2020 nears it's end...it's reminiscent of two decades ago as speculation about Y2K was running rampant. So much change was near. As we try to figure out what's next in the new normal, the days ahead can be brightened with some Y2K era music. What's your 2000's playlist?... Here's a few to get you started... Open Your Eyes - Alterbridge Rise - The Cult Where Have All The Good People Gone - Sam Roberts . . . #SOM #music #playlist #tbt #throwback #Y2K

It's our rock and roll duty to go back in time to Kim Mitchell onstage at our 35th anniversary in 2014. . . . #SOM #music #live #tbt #BurlON #KimMitchell

SOM Sessions walks the halls of Q107 to The Legends of Classic Rock, as we chat with one of the most recognizable radio voices around about his book, Radio, Records & Rockstars and more. It's, Jeff Woods. Records & Rockstars with Jeff Woods https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions... . . . #SOM #SOMSessions #podcast #music #JeffWoods #radio

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada! Hope you treasured the time with family in marking the tradition for another year. Let's extend the vibe with a Canadian icon as we chat with Juno award winner Tom Wilson about music, arts, hometown and hits. https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions . . .... #SOM2020 #music #podcast #BurlON #Canada See more

It's 40 years for Downtown Burlington, Ontario and local business needs support more than ever. There's a memories contest and some good things cooking over at the BDBA. Even a glimpse of SOM and The Spoons in the video. https://youtu.be/t100Dgv4-0I . .... . #SOM #BurlON #BDBA #buylocal #community See more

Ten year throwback to 2010 at SOM. Were you there? . . . #SOM #music #festival #tbt #community #BurlON

Our third new board member is Burlington (the city that has her heart!) born and raised, Vanessa Silaphet. She has had the privilege of practicing good governance in working closely with boards of directors for the past nine years with experience stretching across policy development, relationship and change management, and developing strategic plans. Vanessa's interest in joining the Sound of Music board of directors stems from a long standing belief in philanthropy and community development, and supporting organizations close to home. Welcome, Vanessa! . . . #SOM2020 #community #music #volunteerism

Good food and some tunes...yes. studebaker has a new menu and live music every Friday. It's Taste Of Burlington Fall 2020 time too! . .... . #BurlON #dining #tourism #SOM2020 #livemusic #restaurant #buylocal See more

It's SOM Session time and Franky Perez chats with Myles about riding his Ducati across American during his The Great Divide Tour. Stories from the road and a look behind the curtain on how a Las Vegas boy ended up singing with Finnish Symphonic Metal band Apocalyptica. Tune in at https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions . .... . #SOM2020 #music #podcast See more

Heading into the weekend, download our SOM app...support local businesses and turn up the music whatever you do! www.soundofmusic.ca . .... . #BurlON #music #weekend #buylocal #community See more

Plug in the amp and riff on this! Congrats to our friends Long & McQuade (Burlington) on the move to their new location at 3060 Davidson Ct. They've also generously helped us with the purchase of some guitars and we've been busy gathering signatures. Something special is coming... . .... . . #BurlON #SOM2020 #music #artists #Canada #community #guitar See more

Meet Ali Raney, another of our new Board members! Ali brings a performance background in music and theatre and recently moved to Burlington with her family ~ she saw Sound of Music as an opportunity to become immersed in local arts and culture. She's a 6 time CCMA nominee and has toured with Terri Clark & Barbara Streisand and has been in the Toronto productions of Come From Away & Hamilton. Today, she helps small business clients tell their brand story, while raising two you...ng children with her husband. Ali is excited to get to work and support the team that presents SOM each year. Welcome Ali! . . . #SOM2020 #music #community #soundofmusic #festival

We invite one half of Wide Mouth Mason into the SOM Session studio...listen in as Safwan Javed dishes about Big Shiny Tunes history and a little muse on Jimi Hendrix as a bandmate. Wide Mouth Mason https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions . .... . #SOM2020 #somsessions #podcast #Canada #soundofmusic See more

With special cooperation from Walk Off The Earth , a partnership between The Sound of Music (SOM) and the firm of Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP, have joined the Taylor Family to proudly announce the annual Mike Taylor Music Education Bursary. This award will help a promising young individual from the Burlington area pursue their dreams of a career in music and allow Mike’s life and legacy to live on for generations to come. Mike Taylor was a person who truly embodied the... phrase life is for living, says SOM executive director, Myles Rusak. He was deeply passionate about family, friends, business and music alike, he poured his heart and soul into everything that he did and made a massive impact on the lives of people all over the world." Mike cared deeply about music education, and worked closely with charities like MusiCounts to help provide young people all across Canada with the opportunity to play, perform and learn about music. This bursary is one further step towards fulfilling the Sound of Music’s new vision of being a true champion, year round, for the arts in Southern Ontario. More at www.soundofmusic.ca . . . #BurlON #WOTE #walkofftheearth #music #community #bursary #musiceducation

Our Board of Directors comprises a group of dedicated caretakers of The Sound of Music. Each lending a hand in building a healthy future for SOM. We've recently welcomed three new Directors and we're introducing one of them today! Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels Inc. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Contributing to her community is o...ne of Julie’s top priorities. Joining the SOM Board of Directors has brought together several of her passions her hometown, music, strategy, and FUN! . . . #SOM2020 #music #festival #community See more

We're certain that everyone has bopped, tapped and sang along to This Beat Goes On/Switchin' To Glide. It's 40 years new and we chat with Mister Zero and David Diamond of The Kings about the anatomy of a one hit wonder and what the guys are doing to keep the beat going on today. https://www.facebook.com/The-Kings-Are-Here-129367440437699 https://www.soundofmusic.ca/somsessions . .... . #SOM2020 #music #SOMSessions #podcast See more

Live music for your Friday. Now until 1pm at the foot of Brant St. . . . #BurlON #music #live #community