VERNON, BC –The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre proudly presents Ron Sexsmith, one of Canada’s most accomplished singer-songwriters in an intimate OnSTAGE Concert on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:30PM. Part of his ‘Sexsmith at Sixty’ tour, this is the first performance in VDPAC’s 2024-25 SPOTLIGHT OnSTAGE Concert Series.

A three-time Juno Award winner, Ron Sexsmith has collaborated with industry luminaries like Daniel Lanois and Mitchell Froom. His songwriting graces albums by Rod Stewart, Michael Bublé and more, earning praise from icons including Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. With 15 Juno nominations, including eight for ‘Songwriter of the Year’, Sexsmith’s unique blend of pop, contemporary folk and roots-rock has garnered him a dedicated global following, with such widely-acclaimed hits as “Secret Heart”, “Gold in Them Hills” and “Tomorrow in Her Eyes” to name just a few.

VDPACS’ Artistic Director Erin Kennedy shares, “We are thrilled that Ron Sexsmith is performing solo in the intimate OnSTAGE concerts setting!” His stop in Vernon is part of a BC tour ‘Sexsmith at Sixty’ before he heads to Ireland and the UK.

Audience members can expect an “up close”, cabaret-style setting for this OnSTAGE Concert, where Ron Sexsmith will perform songs from his vast seventeen album catalog, including songs from his most recent & evocative album “The Vivian Line”. Sexsmith is known for his catchy yet graceful melodies and his music draws on themes of love and the trials of everyday life.

VDPAC’s popular OnSTAGE Concert format provides a rare, intimate live performance experience with audience seated cabaret-style on the main stage, offering fans a unique chance to enjoy the musical prowess of this multi-award-winning artist. Limited general seating and advance ticket availability ensure an exclusive and unforgettable evening for all attendees.

The Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre presents Ron Sexsmith on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 At 7:30PM. Tickets are $50 for Adults, $47 for Seniors and $45 for Students. The performance is 1 hour 30 minutes with an intermission.

For tickets, please call Ticket Seller at 250-549-SHOW (7469) or online at ticketseller.ca.

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About Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre

The Vernon and District Performing Arts Centre Society is a non-profit, charitable organization devoted to fostering artists, their work and live performance in all genres and for all ages. The Society operates the Performing Arts Centre (VDPAC) on behalf of the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) and with the support of over 30 staff and 200 volunteers. Each year, we present our SPOTLIGHT Season of over 25 diverse performances, complemented by over 125 concerts, festivals and special events. We select professional touring productions to entertain, enlighten, move and amuse our patrons. Altogether, they offer audiences of all ages a world of unforgettable live performance experiences. Please visit: https://vdpac.ca/ & https://ticketseller.ca/

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