It's a showcase of young talent to support young talent.
The Backstage Youth Performers Society is back at Massey Theatre this weekend with A Night of Stars, a fundraising gala featuring a wide range of dancers, musicians and singers.
It takes to the stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.
The gala helps to raise money for the society's mission to support youth in the performing arts. Formed as a non-profit society in 2007, the Backstage Youth Performers Society makes it a mission to provide financial assistance and training opportunities to young performers in music, theatre and dance - by offering workshops with master teachers, providing support for artist-in- residence programs and offering scholarships for high-level training with organizations such as the National Ballet School and Royal Winnipeg Ballet School.
This weekend's gala is a star-studded affair, headlining by young indie musician Laurell, whose awards include Pop Album of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
She's joined by soul singer Omar Khan and local teen singer Michelle Creber, along with a long list of performers that includes singer Madeleine Campeau and pianist Mariya Orlenko.
A variety of groups will also take part in the evening, including the Arts Umbrella Graduate Company, CatchingArt, Coastal City Ballet, Dance Collective, Fusion Force, KTL (Kill the Lights), OTW (Ones to Watch, with Mac Harmon), Studio One, TapCo, The Aviary, The Source, Tri-City Dance Centre and the Victoria Academy of Ballet.
A silent auction is also part of the gala.
Tickets are $18.50 and $23, and there's also a special pre-show VIP reception at 6:45 p.m. for $20. You can buy through www.ticketsnw.ca or 604-521-5050.
See www.byps.org for more about the group.
