Victoria, BC (July 29, 2024) – NHL star Tyson Barrie has teamed up with venture philanthropy foundation, Power to Give, and is returning to his hometown, Victoria, on August 3to host Tyson Barrie and Friends. This intimate benefit concert hosted on a private oceanfront estate in the Saanich neighbourhood, will feature legendary artists Wesley Schultz, Dallas Green, Nathaniel Rateliff and special guest Sarah McLachlan. In addition, top local chefs, breweries and mixologists will offer up exclusive gastronomic delights.
The evening is poised to raise $400,000 to support local children’s sports-focused programs.
“This night bridges two areas that I’m deeply passionate about – music, and helping children and youth discover a love of sport,” said Tyson Barrie, star Canadian NHL defenseman. “We will be supporting five local charities who are all dedicated to helping children and youth discover their inner strength, confidence and resilience, through the power of playing sports.”
The local organizations benefiting from this one-of-a-kind concert include: First Tee British Columbia, KidsSport – Greater Victoria, Sport for Life, Victoria City Police Athletic Association (VCPAA), and Washington Kids Foundation – Victoria, BC.
To start off the evening, Schultz, Green and Rateliff will each play acoustic solo sets, and they will close out the concert by performing together for the first time ever. Schultz is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Grammy-nominated folk rock band, The Lumineers, and is also known for being one of the composers of the Hunger Games song “The Hanging Tree”. Three-time JUNO Award-winning singer-songwriter and record producer, Green also known as City and Colour, has played to stadium crowds with Rateliff and his backup band, The Night Sweats. Rateliff was also dubbed by the New York Times as a local folk-pop hero. Guest Sarah McLachlan will perform a special set and join Schultz, Green and Rateliff for the finale.
“This is truly a rare, personal musical experience, where people can come together to do some good for local kids and enjoy an incredible evening with extraordinarily talented musicians,” noted Tim Cormode, CEO, Power to Give. “Top chefs and mixologists provide the all-inclusive culinary experience so guests can simply take in the breathtaking ocean view and enjoy all that this special night has to offer.”
Only 225 Tyson Barrie and Friends tickets are available at $2,500 per person, and every ticket holder will receive a charitable tax receipt for $2,000. Tickets can be purchased online at: https://can.givergy.com/tysonbarrieandfriends. The location of the private estate, generously donated by friends of Power to Give, will be shared with ticket holders prior to the concert date.
The evening’s programming will begin at 6 p.m. and run through to 11 p.m. Prior to the musical performances, guests will be able to wander through the estate’s spectacular oceanside lawn and manicured gardens while sampling unique cocktails and an irresistible array of treats designed to tease the tastebuds.
The evening’s culinary maestros will include:
- Celebrity chef Errin Massolin and champion of regional cuisine from Western Canada, Matthew Batey from Teatro Group, based in Calgary
- Alessandro Vianello from Vianello Hospitality in Vancouver who honed his culinary skills all over the world and is revered for his Italian heritage-inspired food mastered in Tuscany
- Matias Sallaberry of South Fire by Zambri’s in Victoria, who has worked in several Michelin-starred restaurants, and is known for his South American cuisine and cooking with fire
- JP Green, of Truffles Catering in Victoria, who perfected his craft in his grandfather’s bakery in a small village in France. Green is also a strong advocate for sustainable food practices
- Jess “The Mullusk Man” Taylor, of Shuck Taylor’s, known as Victoria’s premier destination for the finest oysters, crab, wild shrimp and lobster
- Jayce Kadyshuck, of Marilena Café and Raw Bar, a leading mixologist who was described as the base camp of Victoria’s cocktail culture. He is well known for his off-the-cuff cocktails, and will undoubtedly be serving up some magical concoctions at this benefit concert
This is the second time that Tyson Barrie and Power to Give have partnered to give back. In 2022, they hosted a similar intimate, acoustic charity concert on the island, which raised $750,000 for five local charities supporting youth mental health.
“Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Tyson, Wesley, Dallas, Nathaniel, Sarah and to all of the incredibly talented chefs and mixologists who are contributing their valuable time and talents to bringing this special magic back to Victoria,” said Cormode. “I would also like to thank all of our esteemed guests in advance – their generosity will be making a difference for children and youth at a foundational level for decades to come.”
About Power to Give: Established in 2016, Power to Give is a boutique venture philanthropy foundation that invests funds into social purpose organizations. Today, it is one of the most active grassroots foundations in Canada. Power to Give is dedicated to amplifying impact through a refreshed philanthropic approach, one that brings together impact investors and social purpose leaders, and focuses on convening, curating, and connecting inspirational ideas that can change the world. For more information, please visit: www.powertogive.ca.
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Charities Receiving Funds from the Tyson Barrie and Friends Benefit Concert
On August 3 at a private oceanfront estate in Victoria’s Saanich neighbourhood, NHL star, Tyson Barrie and venture philanthropy foundation, Power to Give are hosting, Tyler Barrie and Friends – a powerful, intimate concert featuring legendary artists Wesley Schultz, Dallas Green, and Nathaniel Rateliff and special guest Sarah McLachlan.
Tickets are available online now for $2,500 each (with a charitable tax receipt for $2,000). All net proceeds will be donated to five local charities supporting children and youth sports programs. This unique benefit concert is aiming to raise $400,000.
The five organizations that will receive funding from this concert are:
- First Tee British Columbia – This not-for-profit builds game changers by empowering kids and teens through the game of golf. Its youth program has been developed by Golf Canada. Through in-school and after school programs, First Tee reinforces values like integrity, respect, and perseverance and focuses on character development.
- KidsSport, Greater Victoria – This organization envisions a country where all children can participate in sport, where costs are no longer a barrier – because no child should be excluded and relegated to watching from the sidelines. KidSport provides grants to help cover registration fees so kids aged 18 and younger, can play a full season of sport, helping them build a sense of belonging and confidence, while unleashing their potential.
- Sport for Life – Sport for Life thinks globally and acts locally, delivering quality sport and physical literacy programming within communities. Sport for Life is a knowledge-based organization that works with governments, institutions, schools and sports organizations to improve programs and services that can benefit everyone, not just high achievers in sports.
- Victoria City Police Athletic Association (VCPAA) – This non-profit society supports events in the community to foster positive relationships between police and youth in Greater Victoria and South Island. In addition to officers volunteering hours towards local initiatives, the VCPAA donates funds for annual youth golf and basketball tournaments, and sponsors numerous community athletic teams.
- Washington Kids Foundation | Victoria, BC – This foundation partners with school districts on the island to support youth via tailored programming. Funds raised will benefit programs that promote fitness, training and nutrition, to help youth improve their overall physical and mental well-being, while improving motor skills, flexibility, strength-building, and team participation skills.