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Image featuring text & illustration. Seasons in the Sun. Hosted by Ron MacLean. WEP 10/WEO 65 Celebrate two print institutions in one. Rings of yellow, with silhouettes of five seagulls flying at the right, just below the title.
Image featuring text & illustration. Seasons in the Sun. Hosted by Ron MacLean. WEP 10/WEO 65 Celebrate two print institutions in one. Rings of yellow, with silhouettes of five seagulls flying at the right, just below the title.

Congrats on 10 years, WEP! Congrats on 10 years, WEP!

A community newspaper celebrates its 10th anniversary with a party & concert at a storied venue.

Home Events Society West End Phoenix: Seasons in the Sun Fall Concert

West End Phoenix: Seasons in the Sun Fall Concert

One night only – Friday, September 25, 2026 – The West End Phoenix presents Seasons in the Sun, a fall concert and party to mark their 10th anniversary! Presented at Palais Royale.

Celebrating 10 years of the West End Phoenix

Hosted by legendary broadcaster Ron MacLean, Seasons in the Sun celebrates a decade of community-powered journalism. The stacked roster of Canadian talent includes WEP Editor-In-Chief and musician Dave Bidini, Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith, Canadian vocalist and songwriter Shakura S’Aida, and many more, all backed by Ian Goodtimes and the Sundowners. Each artist will cover a beloved Canadian classic in a tribute to Canada’s rich musical past and present.

“Local, independent journalism is more urgent than ever before, something to be protected and celebrated, and what better way to do that than coming together to revel in the community we build together.”

– West End Phoenix, on the occasion of their 10th anniversary celebration

More than an anniversary party, this is a decade-long victory lap for independent media and a celebration of community storytelling and creative collaboration. As local news organizations continue to disappear across North America, the West End Phoenix stands as a reminder that journalism can still thrive when communities support what matters.

Join the West End Phoenix for an unforgettable evening celebrating 10 years of thriving independent journalism, and help support them as they move forward. All proceeds help support the work they do.

About the West End Phoenix

The West End Phoenix (WEP) is a local community broadsheet newspaper for Toronto’s west end, with a readership across the city and beyond. Published roughly 10 times a year, it’s hand-delivered to local subscribers and mailed out to thousands of subscribers across Canada and around the globe. Read more about them here.

Image featuring text & illustration. Friday, Sept 25. Palais Royale. Doors 6:30. Show 7:30. Early bird tickets: $77. After August 1: $90. Seasons in the Sun. Hosted by Ron MacLean. Silhouettes of five seagulls flying at the right, below the title. Yellow rings above a circle, West End Phoenix in the centre, with a pink-lined purple horizon beneath. Text inside the white outer rim of circle: WEP 10/WEO 65. Celebrate two print institutions on one glorious night of music.

(Photo credits: The West End Phoenix.)

 

Event details

Hosted by: The West End Phoenix 

Type of event: fundraising concert

Event host: Ron MacLean

Featured performers: Dave Bidini, Ron Sexsmith, Shakura S’Aida, Tom Wilson, Lucas Silveira, Vivek Shraya, Jason Collett, Christa Couture, Tara Slone, Ian Goodtimes & the Sundowners & more. Find the full lineup here.

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Start time: Show @ 7:30 PM ET (doors @ 6:30 PM ET)

Duration: 4 hours (ends at 10:30 PM ET)

Cost: Prices do not include HST.

  • Early bird tickets (till August 1): C$77.00
  • Tickets (after August 1): C$90.00

Location: Palais Royale, 1601 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON, M5X 1E3, Canada. Find map & directions, including TTC & parking info, here.

Booking link: Book your tickets here

Contact details: West End Phoenix, hello@westendphoenix.com, westendphoenix.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 19+.

Accessibility: Wheelchair access to the ballroom is available via the west side of the building. This entrance leads directly to the main ballroom. On this level, guests will also find two accessible washrooms for their convenience. The ballroom level includes access to the upper patio, which offers scenic views of the lower patio and Lake Ontario. While some areas of the venue may not be permanently accessible, additional spaces can be made wheelchair-friendly through the use of temporary ramps (upon advanced request) depending on event requirements.