Dawn Tyler Watson
Rachel Dara
Dear Friends,
The West Island Blues Festival (WIBF) will be hosting its annual VIP Fundraiser on May 21, 2026 at 6pm (cocktails and dinner) followed by a show at 8pm featuring Dawn Tyler Watson and Rachel Dara.
As you know, funds raised are donated to local charities that need help to continue their valuable work. This year, the following organizations will benefit: West Island Women’s Shelter, ABOVAS, West Island Black Community Association, Literacy Unlimited, PCSM and West Island Mission.
Tickets are now available for $150 (eligible for a donation receipt). Please reserve as soon as possible, as the number of tickets is limited.
You can reserve your tickets by emailing us at westislandbluesfest@gmail.com, contacting us by phone, (Errol Johnson: 514-781-0890 or Jim Beis: 514-641-2279), or by donating with a note that the donation is for VIP WIBF tickets. We’ll follow up immediately to confirm your reservation.
Please find below the direct link to buy your ticket; the donation is the price of the ticket.
Thanks for your support,
West Island Blues Festival
Photo Dawn Tyler Watson: © Laura Carbone
West Island Blues Festival - V.I.P. Night
An evening that matters
This isn’t just about great music and an elegant setting. It’s the kind of event where simply being there has a real impact. The people who attend don’t come only for the experience, but for what it supports beyond the night itself.
The atmosphere starts off relaxed, with conversations, connections, and good energy. It builds naturally, leading into a memorable live performance. Nothing feels rushed or overly formal, but there’s a clear purpose behind it all.
Every ticket represents a direct contribution. Not abstract, not symbolic, but tangible. It helps sustain organizations that rely on ongoing support, resources, and community involvement.
It’s the kind of evening you leave with more than you arrived with. The music stays with you, but so does the sense that you were part of something that truly makes a difference.
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