At a time when Torontonians are looking for ways to connect, show pride, and ensure a vibrant future, TOgether offers a simple idea: show up and make it count. Designed to be more than a single day, it’s the start of a new platform for Torontonians to come together each year in support of a healthier, more connected city.

Powered by MRG Live, TOgether launches as a city-wide rallying moment. With a goal to raise over $1 million in support of UHN and Michael Garron Hospital Foundations, it’s an opportunity to turn civic pride into lasting impact by supporting our hospitals that keep Toronto healthy, resilient, and moving forward.

“Toronto is a city that has always shown up for each other and for what matters,” said Adrian Rocca, Founder & CEO of Fitzrovia and Chair of the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation. “TOgether is about channelling that energy into something tangible as we support the hospitals and healthcare workers who are there for all of us every day. As our population continues to outpace our healthcare infrastructure, investing in these hospitals has never been more urgent. Our ambition is to build something enduring, a moment each year when the city comes together to give back. It reflects the same mindset at Fitzrovia, where we build communities that support wellbeing and help shape a more livable city.”

“At MRG Live, we believe that live events have the power to bring people together in ways nothing else can, and TOgether is exactly that,” said Matthew Gibbons, President & Founder of The MRG Group, parent company of MRG Live. “As a proudly Canadian company, based in Toronto, it means everything to us to be part of an event that celebrates the spirit of this city: our generosity, our community, and our commitment to one another and we’re honoured to bring that to life on June 6th. This is about more than a concert, it’s about what we can build together for Toronto.“

Funds raised through TOgether will directly support UHN and Michael Garron Hospital. At the forefront of global care, UHN was recently ranked the #2 hospital in the world, driving breakthrough research, training the next generation of medical leaders, and delivering complex, life-saving care. Michael Garron Hospital serves one of the most diverse areas in the country and is deeply embedded in the fabric of East Toronto, championing compassionate, community-based care for its fast-growing population.

Free admission, no tickets required.

Date: Saturday, June 6^th, 2026
Time: 12 PM to late
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
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Now that we’ve got a bit of important history out of the way, let’s talk about the live show.

Last Friday Toronto’s Mod Club open its doors for Jessie Reyez’s last show on the Kiddo tour. The show was sold out, packed wall-to-wall with excited fans patiently waiting for Reyez to take the stage. As soon as she did it was clear the audience knew exactly what they were there for, nearly everyone knew every word and on more than one occasion Reyez let the audience sing the song. The room was vibrating with all sorts of positive emotions and radiating support. Reyez thanked her parents, her friends, The Remix Project, and a thousand times the adoring audience: “My gums are gonna hurt from smiling at the end of this show – thank you, thank you, thank you!”

Each track came with a personal story, something about her life and childhood, something about the music industry, and a lot about her emotional state, love, and relationships. “Can I talk to you for a moment? I want to talk to every single one of you, be quiet… seriously shut the fuck up!” she smiled, and as the room went quiet she proceeded to give an inspirational speech about being strong, fighting for what you want, and never letting anyone hold you down.

As the show went on Reyez played through Kiddo, her favorite covers, a few unreleased tracks, and more than one surprise that got the audience to freak. Right after talking about The Remix Project, in which she participated last October, Reyez brought out on stage King Louie with whom she collaborated on a track, “Living in the Sky” at that time. Reyez ran off stage giving the spotlight to King Louie for “Live & Die In Chicago.”

The next surprise on stage was Toronto’s own Allan Rayman, another up-and-coming musician who has been taking the city by storm. Rayman and Reyez have also collaborated on a track recently, “Repeat,” an equally bare, emotional track mostly performed by Allan Rayman. Once again Reyez left the stage leaving Rayman in the dim spotlight to be himself.

Opting in to do another cover Reyez began singing Alessia Cara‘s “Here,” something tells us another experience she can personally relate to, but let’s be real, we’ve all been to this party. A few lines in another voice joins in and no one other than Alessia Cara herself steps out on the stage to sing through the track with Reyez.

“I’ve been dreaming about being a singer since I was [a little girl], you being here, buying my shit makes me so happy!” Reyez wrapped up the show with “Figures” and a highly energetic encore with “Blue Ribbon.” After raiding the merch table the energized crowd flooded out on the street, and each one was handed a red balloon.

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