Scotty Newlands performs "O Holy Night" as a counter-tenor
Scotty will be performing "O Holy Night" (Cantique de Noel) at the Knox Presbyterian Chuch Christmas Eve service. He will be putting his "pop chops" aside and will return to his original roots in the church to join the choir to sing this famous hymn for all in attendance.
This marks the first time Scotty has sung publicly as a counter-tenor and he is thrilled to be making his debut with this well-known secular piece of music. There are many artists who have performed this over the years - but few male vocalists have done it as a counter-tenor. Scotty is very much looking forward to this performance.
For information on the service itself, pelase visit: http://knoxpcagincourt.org. Knox Presbyterian is located at 4156 Sheppard Ave E Toronto, ON - near Midland Ave and Sheppard Ave. Call (416) 293-0791 for more details.
On behalf of Scotty and his family, a very Merry Christmas and all the best to you and yours...
23 Dec 2011
Scotty Newlands Joins All The King's Voices for a Concert at Toronto City Hall
Scotty has been asked to lend his vocal talents to join the choral ensemble All The King's Voices that will be performing at Toronto City Hall. It is part of the city's Christmas Choral Concert Celebration taking place in the Rotunda of Toronto City Hall.
There will be a number of well-known selections performed - both secular and non.
This marks this first time in many years that Scotty will be perfoming with any choir and he is happy to join the ranks for this memorable Christmas concert.
All The King's Voices is a mixed-voice, semi-professional choir that performs a wide variety of music from classical to contemporary. They have performed at Roy Thomson Hall, Glenn Gould Studio, Toronto Centre for the Arts and Black Creek Pioneer Village, and have been featured on CBC Radio, JAZZFM and CityTV. The choir has presented several great classical works with the Mooredale Orchestra and Talisker Players and for the Symphony Orchestra of Canada. They have appeared with such internationally acclaimed singers as soprano Measha Bruggergosman, tenor Ben Heppner and jazz singer Salome Bey. The choir has also performed for the Childrens Wish Foundation, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
Admission to this concert is free and audience members are encouraged to sing along with the choirs!
Toronto City Hall is located aat 100 Queen Street West - near Queen St and Bay Street. For more information on this event, please click here.
We hope to see you out and share in some Christmas choral fellowship!
15 Nov 2011
Scotty Newlands sings the National Anthems for The Canadian American Business Council Luncheon at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Scotty has been given the esteemed honour to represent the Canadian Forces and open the ceremony at the 17th annual Canadian American Business Council (CABC) luncheon, being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The CABC is the premiere voice of the Canadian American business community in Washington. Established in 1987, the Council is a non-profit, issues-oriented organization dedicated to elevating the private sector perspective on issues that affect our two nations.
The Council's activities include high-level briefings on issues of current concern, assistance with practical trade and policy challenges, and providing significant networking opportunities and informative seminars. Each year the Council also celebrates innovative cross-border partnerships through its prestigious Canadian American Award for Business Achievement.
This year, CNN Host and America's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan will address the crowd about cross-border business practices - followed by a Q&A session.
Scotty Newlands sings the National Anthems for Remembrance Day at the ACC
It's time once again to honour the brave men and women who have served our country in conflicts far from home. Many of these individuals never made it home to live in the world they helped to keep free.
Continuing with a proud tradition, Scotty has been asked to sing the anthem for the Remembrance Day service game which will take place on the 8th of November.
This is definitely the most important game of the year to sing at - as it is time to reflect on the actions of these people who served both domestically and overseas. They fought for our freedom and many of them never returned home again. They fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we can be free.
It is also an opportunity to pay respect and thanks to those current veterans who have served their country in various conflicts during our lifetime.
The Leafs face off against the Florida Panthers. Tickets can be purchased here.
It's sure to be a great game - c'mon out - show your support for the veterans and enjoy a great night of hockey!!
Hope to see you at the Air Canada Centre!!!
21 Oct 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs at a "DIVA SHOW" at St. Dunstan of Canterbury in Scarborough
For the second year in a row, Scotty has been asked to perform selections for a "DIVA NIGHT" in support of Cancer research. He will be singing a selection of pop tunes that topped the charts - spanning the last 50 years!
This marks the 7th year that St Dunstan of Canterbury has done this fund-raiser. Because of their efforts - more money has gone into researching the causes of breast and brain cancer.
This is a great initiative and Scotty is excited to be a part of this extremely worthwhile cause. For more information on the evening, please visit St. Dunstan's website or phone: 416-283-1844 for details.
Come on out to enjoy a night of fun and support a great cause!
Jul 23 2011
Scotty Performs for Veterans at the Tony Stacey Centre
Scotty has been asked to again lend his vocal services and entertain patrons at the 5th Annual "Ride To Remember" charity ride for veterans. This organization made up of service members is dedicated to raising money for the Tony Stacey Centre - a long term care facility that accepts non-serving spouses of veterans, non-overseas veterans, veterans of conflicts post Korea and peacekeepers.
Riders will leave from a location in Aurora Ont, and ride to the centre - located at 59 Lawson Road in Scarborough. After the entire party has arrived, there will be a BBQ and various activites to kick off the event.
Scotty will be performing a selection of songs including the debut of his newest song "These Are Our Heroes" - a touching tribute for the men and women of our Canadian Forces. Details on the song can be found here.
This is sure to be a great time out and hopefully there will be enough money raised to benefit this truly worthwhile cause. Come one out and support those brave heroes who put service before self and fought for our rights and freedoms...
Hope to see you there.
1 Jul 2011
Scotty performs the national anthem for Oakville's Inagural Host A Veteran Fishing event on Canada Day
Immediately following Scotty's performance at the Roger's Centre, he will be travelling to Oakville to open the festivities for the fist ever Host a Veteran Fishing event being held at the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park as part of Oakville's Canada Dat afternoon festivities.
The event brings focus to our Afghanistan Veterans and raises funds for our broken soldiers and their families by forwarding proceeds to Military Family Support Centres.
There will be a fantastic BBQ, awards ceremony for the derby and other events taking place concurrently. Information on the event can be found here.
Come on out to Oakville, thank the Veteran's, seeing some great fishing and help celebrate our nation's birthday in style!
1 Jul 2011
Scotty performs national anthem for Blue Jays on Canada Day
Canada Day will mark the latest milestone performance for Scotty. He was asked to sing the national anthem for the Toronto Blue Jays as they take on the Philadelphia Phillies.
Come on out - celebrate Canada Day with your hometown Blue Jays and enjoy a great day of baseball at the Rogers Centre!
25 Jun 2011
Scotty performs for QOR Soldiers returning from Afghanistan
Scotty has been asked to perform at a BBQ which is being held by RCL Branch 344. This BBQ is to welcome back the soldiers from the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada who recently returned from their deployment in Afghanistan. Members of the regiment as well as legion members will be there to greet them and share in some social festivities.
Scotty will be singing a selection of songs for everyone and will focus on some wartime classics for the veterans in attendance.
This event is very important as we all need to show our appreciation for those brave men and women who put their life on the line in nations far away to fight for the rights of others who cannot fight themselves.
If you happen to be in the neighbourhood, the legion is located on Lakeshore Blvd - just west of Jamieson. Stop by, say hi, enjoy some great food and support our troops!
15-19 Jun 2011
Scotty performs national anthem for PRIMERICA Canadian Kickoff in Atlanta GA
What can I say? Atlanta's PFS Convention was truly incredible!!!
I had such a great time representing Canada for the national breakout session and everyone was moved by my performance. Some were even moved to tears - which was an incredible honour!
My esteemed thanks to everyone who made my trip possible. To everyone at AGF - thank you so much - this wouldn't have been possible without your support!
Scotty has had the esteemed honour of being asked to travel to Atlanta Georgia to perform the national anthem at the PRIMERICA Financial Services Canadian Kickoff!
Scotty is quite excited about this opportunity and understands the importance and significance of this request. He was personally selected to perform this duty and is more than happy to oblige.
PRIMERICA is dedicated to to helping people get themselves out of debt by offering affordable solutions and products to assist them with insurance and investment concerns - while at the same time - helping them realize their financial potential on the road to becoming financially independent.
This is sure to be a great event and Scotty is thrilled to be taking part in it!
31 May - 5 Jun 2011
Worldwide Short Film Festival - sponsored by the Canadian Film Centre
Scotty was recently a feature in a short film - inspired by the viral You Tube video "Charlie Bit My Finger". He was cast as one of the two leads in a mock-musical video.
The film is a feature for the Worldwide Shortfilm Festival - being held between May 31st and June 5th. The official page can be seen here or click below to view the You Tube video.
This was an incredibly fun experience for Scotty, and he thoroughly enjoyed himself. Special thanks to director Sammy Ray Welch and everyone at Sparks Productions.
There's sure to be some incredible cinematic creations - so get out there and support the independent film scene!
27 May 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs Live at the world famous El Mocambo
Thank you to everyone who came out to my second show with my new band! It was truly an exciting night and I enjoyed sharing the bill with some great musicians. I was really happy to perform my original set again with my band members:
Colin Stewart - Guitar
Mark Rynkun - Bass
Daniel Picillo - Drums
Thank you again to HotBoXxX Bookings for allowing this event to take place and a big thanks to the El Mocambo for housing us for the evening.
To my close friends and fans - thank you for your continued support and love and for making the trek out a 3rd time to see me! You made this night truly special and it wouldn't have been the same without you!
I can't wait until the next show...thanks again!!!
Scotty's live performances continue to flourish! This time, he'll be taking the stage at the famous El Mocambo at 464 Spadina Ave.
His band will join him around 9pm to perform his original selection of music.
This event - presented by HotBoxXx Bookings will feature different artists from all genres.
Scotty will again be given a 30 minute set to perform for the audience and then after, he will be able to spend time with you afterwards.
This is a 19+ event. Tickets are $5 with a canned food donation and $10 without. Bring an item to save yourself some money - and help out those in need.
It would mean the world to Scotty to see as many people there as possible to support him in this venture.
Thank you all so much for your continued support and motivation and we hope to hear from you very soon - and see you at The El Mocambo on May 27th!!!
20 May 2011, 29 May 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs the National Anthems at the Memorial Cup
I had an incredible time taking part in the opening game and closing match for the 2011 Memorial Cup.
Certainly, it was an honour to be there - due to the military lineage of the tournament. It was truly humbling to be a part of history. These young men are incredibly talented atheletes and many of them have bright futures ahead of them.
Congratulations to the New Brunswick Sea Dogs who defeated the Mississauga Majors in a 3-1 game.
The competition brought alot of awareness to the CHL and certainly helped tourism for the city of Mississauga.
Thank you again to the organizers for allowing me to be involved with this organization!!
Scotty has been asked to sing the national anthems at this year's Memorial Cup - being held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. This competition is for a junior ice hockey club championship trophy awarded annually to the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) champion. It is awarded following a four-team, round robin tournament between a host team and the champions of the CHL's three member leagues: the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) and Western Hockey League (WHL).
Scotty is looking forward to performing for this event and helping to support up and coming hockey stars.
Tickets for this competition can be purchased: here.
7 May 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs at Crepe De Licious Opening at Cambridge Centre in Cambridge ON
It was another fantastic opening for Crepe Delicious!
I had a great time in Cambridge and the franchise owners were incredibly nice and accommodating to myself. It's great that the Cambridge Centre now has a healthy alternative to fast food - as well as the innagural self-serve gelato system!
Continuing his partnership and association with Crepe Delicious, Scotty will again be performing at the grand opening of another location. This time, it will be at the Cambridge Centre in Cambridge Ontario located at 355 Hespeler Road.
As in the past, Scotty will be performing a selection of pop classics, in addition to featuring some of his original material to the patrons and fellow merchants at the Cambridge Centre.
Come on out for $1.00 Nutella Crepes and experience the company's innagural self-serve gelato stand.
Continue to visit Crepe Delicious and enjoy their fabulous selections!
Talk to you soon!
13 Apr 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs Live at the Universal Music Showcase at The RIVOLI
I don't how to thank everyone for coming out to my first show with my new band! It was truly an exciting night and had such a great time performing my original set with 3 incredibly talented musicians:
Colin Stewart - Guitar
Mark Teghrarian - Bass
Daniel Picillo - Drums
Thank you again to HotBoXxX Bookings for allowing this showcase to take place and a big thanks to the representatives from Universal Music who attended the evening.
To my close friends and fans - thank you for your continued support and love and for making the trek out a 2nd time to see me! You made this night truly special and it wouldn't have been the same without you!
I can't wait until the next show...thanks again!!!
Due to the success at the OPERA HOUSE venue, Scotty has been asked to perform as a feature in another showcase. This one is being held at The RIVOLI and will be sponsered by the Universal Music Group.
As previous, he has been presented with an opportunity to perform his original music and this time, he will have a live band to accompany him.
This event - presented by HotBoxXx Bookings will feature different artists from all genres.
Scotty will again be given a 30 minute set to perform for the audience and then after a brief one-on-one session with Industry professionals, he will be able to spend time with you afterwards.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door - it is suggested that you purchase them in advance from Scotty to avoid any unnecessary costs.
Tickets can be purchased: here or call: 416-418-2723 for details.
It would mean the world to Scotty to see as many people there as possible to support him in this venture.
Thank you all so much for your continued support and motivation and we hope to hear from you very soon - and see you at The RIVOLI on April 13th!!!
24 Mar 2011
Scotty Newlands sings the National Anthem for "The Magic Starts With You"
Scotty has been asked to sing the national anthem for the prestigous event "The Magic Starts With You".
This is an incredible event which features Christie Blatchford as the keynote speaker.
This event, emceed by CTV's Ken Shaw will surely be a night to remember and Scotty is honoured to be representing the Canadian Forces - both as a serving member and as a singer.
As Scotty continues to further himself in his solo career - he has said that he will always make time to lend his services to events suchs as this.
18 Mar 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs Live at Indie Music Showcase at the OPERA HOUSE
My esteemed thanks to everyone who came out to support me at this event! I had an absolute blast performing for everyone at The OPERA HOUSE!
To my close friends and fans - thank you for making this night such a joy - the show was truly a success because of you!
Now I get to prepare myself for my next showcase - I hope to see you all there!
As most of you know, Scotty has been working quite hard in his solo music career and he has a lot of you to thank for his success so far!
He has been presented with an opportunity to perform his original music at an industry Indie Showcase being held at the OPERA HOUSE on the 18th of March.
This event - presented by HotBoxXx Bookings will feature different artists from all genres.
This is an incredibly exciting opportunity and it will allow Scotty to perform selections from his first album, as well as a brand new song - just finished up in studio!
Scotty will be given a 30 minute set to perform for the audience and then after a brief one-on-one session with Industry professionals, he will be able to spend time with you afterwards.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door - it is suggested that you purchase them in advance from Scotty to avoid any unnecessary costs.
Tickets can be purchased: here or call: 416-418-2723 for details.
It would mean the world to Scotty to see as many people there as possible to support him in this venture.
Thank you all so much for your continued support and motivation and we hope to hear from you very soon - and see you at the OPERA HOUSE on March 18th!!!
13 Feb 2011
Scotty Newlands sings the National Anthem for CF Appreciation Night at the ACC
As part of a continuing tradition, Scotty has been asked to represent the Canadian Forces and perform the national anthems at this years CF Appreciation service.
This performance marks the 4th time Scotty has sung for the Raptors. They face off against the Loa Angeles Clippers. Tickets can be purchased here.
It's sure to be a great game - c'mon out - show your support for the brace men and women who serve everyday and enjoy a great night of basketball!!
Hope to see you at the Air Canada Centre!!!
15 Jan 2011
Scotty Newlands Performs at Crepe De Licious Opening in Port Coquitlam - British Columbia
It was a real honour taking part of the grand opening for this Crepe De Licious location! The fact that this was the innagural location in British Columbia made it a truly a special occasion to be a part of.
One of the highlights for me was performing with Mayor Richard Stewart during the song "Piano Man". We both enjoyed ourselves and it gave the people a chance to see Mayor Stewart's lighter side. Afterward, he declared me to be an honourary citizen of the city of Coquitlam! It was quite and honour and thrill indeed! What a great way to make my mark in British Columbia!
My esteemed thanks to the entire CD franchise team, corporate partners, Talya and everyone else who were responsible for making this such a great event!
A special thanks to Daniel and the gang at Pennant Media Group for allowing me to be a part of this momentous occasion!
I look forward to the next event and wish all the best to the entire Crepe De licious team.
Scotty has been thrilled with all of the support he has received through his association with Crepe Delicious and all of the fantastic opportunities afforded to him through the various location openings. This marks the first time Scotty has performed his music and been hired outside of Ontario and he is honoured and privileged to have been asked to take part in this latest location grand opening
As in the past, Scotty will be performing a selection of pop classics, in addition to featuring some of his original material to the patrons and fellow merchants at Coquitlam Centre.
Scotty knows that people will probably not be able to make it out to this event - unless you happen to be visiting BC during this time - but he is thoroughly looking forward to this event and can't wait to expose a new crowd to his style of music.
Continue to visit Crepe DeLicious and enjoy their fabulous selections!
For more information on the company and this incredible event, please click here to read an article by the TRI-CITY News in BC.