After 25 years in music, building an unimpeachable reputation as a truly independent artist and entrepreneur, Julian Taylor now owns his legacy. From the formative rock of Staggered Crossing to the genre fusion of Julian Taylor Band, and now his revered work as a solo singer-songwriter, Julian owns the right to it all and it couldn’t have happened at a better time. 

It’s rare in this era to see an artist build slowly and reach a new level of widespread acclaim two decades into their career. But Julian’s ethos, work ethic, and artistry has always had a timeless quality to it. And so, he’s built things slowly in a DIY fashion, withstanding highs and lows along the way, ultimately reaching the peak of his powers with his latest solo work. Fans and critics have noticed, granting Julian the Solo Artist of the Year honour at the Canadian Folk Music Awards (and nomination in the English Songwriter category), plus two Juno Award nominations in 2021, as well as a Polaris Music Prize nomination.  

DooDoo the International Clown has been a featured act at some of the biggest theme parks and fairs in Canada, USA, Australia and has also performed in the Caribbean and Middle east earning the name DooDoo the INTERNATIONAL Clown.  DooDoo’s family shows include comedy, Magic, Music with interactive dance party. DooDoo is well known by kids and Adults as the Clown in Adam Sandler’s hit movie BILLY MADISON.

Brian Wride is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist with a "voice like a minor key" who teaches music from his home in Uxbridge, Ontario. And, while his passion is for music education, he rarely passes up an opportunity to battle stage fright.

Des is a local fingerstyle guitarist inspired by the music of Bruce Cockburn and others. His tutelage under D'Arcy Wickham and Jason Fowler has led to a number of finely crafted solo fingerstyle guitar compositions based on things like the sound his cat makes when padding up the stairs - 'Footsteps on the Stairs'.

The Django Djunkies are a local (Stouffville/Uxbridge) group of gypsy jazz enthusiasts. Gypsy jazz is an interpretation of early jazz/swing by such proponents as Django Reinhardt and Stephan Grappelli.

At Harriet Chung Performing Arts, we are proud to offer musical theatre, ballet & point, contemporary, lyrical, acro jazz, hip hop and private coaching at the studio.

Harriet Chung, the Artistic Director of the school, has had an extensive international musical theatre career and has appeared in such hits as the Toronto proudction of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats in Germany and numerous productions of The King & I in Ontario and Britis Columbia where she also received an Ovation Theatre award nomination for Outstanding Choreography.  Harriet also starred in the title role in Golden Lotus, in Hong Kong, where she received a Hong Kong English Drama Award (Heckers) nomination for Best Actress.  

Isabella Hoops is a circus performer based out of Toronto, Ontario Canada who has always possessed a passion for entertaining people. Her charm, flirtatious energy and her quirky humour is unforgettable. Bella doesn’t just hula-hoop; she brings her own style of dance and rhythm to the hoop to create an extraordinary and memorable show. Bella Hoops has a wide variety of performing experience: from cabarets, to festivals, on the street, in schools and kids birthday parties.

Noah holds a Masters in Music from the University of Toledo in jazz performance, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Concordia University, a performance certificate from the Musicians Institute in California and also is an OCT certified teacher currently teaching for the York Region District School Board.

Noah plays a wide variety of musical styles including Jazz, Blues, Country, Bluegrass, and Funk.

An Open Mic for Kids 12 years of age and under. Participants must pre-register. Go to Strawberry Jam Jr. on the Events page of this website.

Recently transplanted to the Toronto Beaches area, Erwin Schack is a fingerstyle guitarist who performs instrumental pieces that cover several different genres. Erwin’s playing is not always about the technicality of a piece but instead focuses on the soul and emotional intention of each piece to try and make a connection with listeners. Past performances include Winterfolk, The Unionville Jazz Festival  

and the Foster Memorial Concert Series.  He can occasionally be found at his favourite venue, busking along the boardwalk at the Toronto beaches.

At Stouffville Academy, we strive to create a high-quality, nurturing, and FUN atmosphere where creativity and self-confidence can flourish amongst our young performing artists-in-training.

For 30 years our Performing Arts Family has been a second home for the Dance, Music, and Drama students of Stouffville. Thousands of children have been welcomed through our doors, learning not just how to dance, act, sing, or play an instrument, but the creative and critical thinking skills, as well as communication and collaboration skills, that support their social and emotional development.  We love being a part of the wonderful community of Stouffville.

Chris Birkett, an award winning Record Producer, singer/songwriter, musician,  was just featured on both Global News at Noon with Susan Hay and CBC Montreal, for his award winning song "Everyone Deserves a Home".  Shari Tallon is a multi-instrumentalist and music specialist for kids, composer, singer-songwriter and together they form the Free Spirits.

Mike Cole and Anne Delong, both from Durham Region, are regular jammers at music clubs, open mics and bluegrass festivals in southern Ontario. After hosting Kitchen Party jams around the GTA, they have performed together at Lang Pioneer Village, the Whitevale Porchfest, and the Stouffville Strawberry Festival. They are both members of the Pineridge Bluegrass Folklore Society.

Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs. Kirupanithy Ratneswaran. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and Toronto. Our school trains students to learn this Indian classical dance and perform as well. Students from the age of 5 to 35 continue to learn dance. Our school provides yearly examinations for all students.  Many of our graduates go on to become dance teachers, performers and even have their own schools.

abotti with Antonietta is a low impact group fitness experience where we incorporate everyday practical movements to FUN music -- everyone is welcome -- all fitness levels and ages. Our motto is YOU DO YOU.

Join us at this year's Strawberry Festival to get a chance to meet and have FUN with our infectious, supportive and all-inclusive abotti community while incorporating some physical activity in your day. Find out first hand why Breakfast Television Toronto has named Antonietta, the creator of abotti, the female version of Richard Simmons of the North!

You do not want to miss 30 mins of pure FUN and JOY!

 Ted Nasmith is better known as an illustrator of books by JRR Tolkien, but has had a musical side for as long as he's been an illustrator. He and veteran musician and singer Raimee Stevens have teamed up to create new vocal arrangements with bass and acoustic guitar, covering soft rock favourites.

The Breck School of Highland Dance started in Stouffville in 2008. The owner and sole teacher is Lisa Breck, teacher with the BATD, and adjudicator with the Royal Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. The school started small and has grown to create Ontario champions, Canadian champions, Scottish champions, and Commonwealth champions. Breck School dancers are also known for their 1st place in Canada team dances and themed choreographies. Any and all are welcome at the school to learn the strength and energy of highland dancing.

David Owen accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica brings on modern approach to the traditional Blues/folk genre.

Caardia is the Canadian alternative-pop sister duo made up of singer/songwriters Annie and Celia Siriopoulos. The duo became recipients of the FACTOR Artist Development Grant in 2019 and was named one of CBC Searchlight’s Top 10 Teens to watch in 2020. They were also selected to showcase in Canadian Music Week 2021. These creative empaths’ music reflects life in a genuine, realistic, and recognizable way – designed for soulful listening and thought.

The Blackboard Blues Band is the GTA's foremost R'n'B band. Specializing in classic R'n'B, Soul Funk, Rock and Blues, the band plays hits from the 60's to present day. The Blackboard Blues Band plays regularly at clubs and bars across the GTA in addition to corporate functions, weddings, private parties, and numerous music festivals! The band has fans of all ages!

The Blackboard Blues Band brings a wealth of professional experience to each performance. With an extensive repertoire, a tight 4-piece horn section, an energetic 4-piece rhythm section, and 2 dynamic vocalists, the Blackboard Blues Band is sure to raise the energy level and get people on the dance floor!

The subtle mixture of baritone and tenor voices, underscored by the richness of resonant bass notes, produce a blend of sweet sounds possible only when male voices are raised as one in song. Each Men of Note Male Voice Choir concert offers a pleasing and enjoyable interpretation of favourite melodies – from sacred anthems and choral works to plaintive spirituals, traditional folk tunes, show music and popular songs. In addition, a special place is reserved for the songs of Canadian composers. 

  The Flailing Shilaleighs are a high energy celtic band specializing in East Coast and Irish music. Playing together for the past 8 years, they have released one album entitled 'The Flailing Shilaleighs- Yours To Discover.' It is available on all music platforms as well as the old fashioned CD disc. Today's lineup includes Russ Clayton, Pat Gowan, and Stouffville's own, Ivan Emk

Tom Pullin (aka Tommy Tuneful) has had a long career of playing music which covers two countries. Since the age of 16, he has recorded two cd’s. He has played with many local musicians, enjoying the camaraderie which goes along with the music. Tommy has played the Strawberry Festival and The Markham festival in the past. He will be be joining with his trio, The Tommy Tuneful Trio, with Joe Fafaro on bass and Lisa St.Germain on drums.

Jon is 17 years old and he just graduated grade 12. He has been singing since he was 4 years old. He has been playing guitar for 2 years. He learned to play in 22 days. He has lived in Sunderland then moved to Woodville 5 years ago.

Good friends Dave and Sarah are a male and female duet known for their harmonious blend of voices and seamless chemistry on stage. They first met a few years ago and quickly discovered their shared love of singing and performing.

After realizing how well they worked together, they decided to form a duo and began performing at local venues and private parties. Their unique sound, which draws inspiration from a variety of musical genres, including folk, pop, and country, has helped them build a loyal fan base and quickly caught the attention of venue owners.

Wayne Madder is a singer-songwriter, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and lives in the Municipality of Scugog Ontario, Canada.  Genre of music is jazzy blues, blues, blues rock, soul, fusion, country blues, folk.
Wayne’s first single release, Crack in the Wall, made it to the 2021 semi-finals in the International Songwriting Competition and is included on his 2022 album release, Unconditional, which was awarded the Winning Album of the Year 2022 nominated by the OMAs ( Oshawa music awards).

Wayne is releasing a new album, Disconnect, in 2023  on February 8,  featuring his popular single Angels.

The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble: 

Music that will move your Heart, Soul, & Feet"

The Ferrport Jazz Ensemble is a crisp, clean & classy jazz ensemble that performs iconic hits from 'The Great American Songbook' of popular music that spans decades of jazz, blues, & pop from the 1920's to the 1970's.  

    Whether it's ballads, bebop or the Blues, our arrangements deliver jazz standards to a wider popular audience with snappy tempos, swingin' rhythms and soaring melodies. The best compliment we can get is, "I don't like jazz, but I love whatever this is!" After all, it's the song that matters. 

Donna Huber as Shania Twin, performs regularly on The Las Vegas Strip.  Donna is from Canada, and has performed for our Canadian troops in Bosnia, Croatia, and Dubai.  Europe, China, Japan, has been a huge favorite Donna has performed at.  She has also opened for Trace Atkins, The Dixie Chicks, Trooper, April Wine, Chubby Checker, Jason McCoy, Chantel Kreviazuk, and many more recording artists.   Together, Donna and her band, perform a powerful show that thrills and captivates audiences everywhere. The timeless sound of Shania Twain proves appealing to audiences of all ages, bringing back memories and touching the hearts of all. This talented group of musicians showcase Shania Twains' mega-hits! This tribute was formed to salute the iconic star and bring Shania Twains' music to your city! Get ready to experience Shania Twin!!!!!

One of Canada's top rising country artists, Leah Daniels first gained acclaim with her track “Go Back” which skyrocketed into the top 20 at Canadian Radio and won her the CRMA (Canadian Radio Music Award) as the 2016 FACTOR Breakthrough Artist of the Year.  Hailing from Uxbridge Ontario, Daniels has quickly made inroads within the industry.  She's received four nominations for CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Interactive Artist of the Year, has garnered over 2 Million views on YouTube, and won the 2016 CMA Ontario Female Artist of the Year Award.  She's also taken to the stage at key festivals including CMT Fest, Boots & Hearts and Big Valley Jamboree (just to name a few).