Toronto is about to witness something truly extraordinary. On February 28, 2025, Charlotte Day Wilson—GRAMMY®-nominated, JUNO-nominated, and one of Canada’s most captivating musical forces—will take the stage at Roy Thomson Hall for the country’s first-ever Red Bull Symphonic event.
Wilson, fresh from the global tour for her acclaimed album Cyan Blue, will reimagine her deeply soulful catalog in collaboration with a full symphonic orchestra. Her music, already rich with lush instrumentation and emotional depth, is set to be transformed in an entirely new way—blurring the lines between contemporary R&B, soul, and classical music. It’s an evolution that feels not only natural but inevitable.
For the artist, this moment marks a full-circle journey. Red Bull was one of the first brands to recognize her talent, having supported her early in her career through the Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp. Now, she returns as a headliner for one of the brand’s most ambitious live music experiences.
“I’m at a point where I’m excited to rework my music and see it through a different lens,” Wilson shares. “A lot of my work already incorporates elements of orchestration, so this feels like the perfect way to present it in a new, immersive way.”
The venue itself—Roy Thomson Hall—is a fitting stage for such an ambitious production. Having hosted legendary artists from Jessye Norman to Mustafa, it stands as a landmark for musical excellence in Toronto. Now, it will serve as the backdrop for Wilson’s orchestral reimagining, bringing together longtime fans and new listeners alike for a one-night-only experience.
Red Bull Symphonic has already made waves in other global cities, pairing some of the world’s most groundbreaking contemporary artists with classical orchestras. In Atlanta, Rick Ross joined forces with Orchestra Noir for a sold-out show that redefined the intersection of hip-hop and classical music. In Los Angeles, Metro Boomin took over the Dolby Theatre with special guests John Legend, Swae Lee, and more, proving that modern music and orchestral grandeur can coexist in spectacular fashion. Now, it’s Toronto’s turn.
Wilson’s journey to this stage has been anything but conventional. A fixture in Toronto’s music scene, she has spent years crafting a sound that is both timeless and genre-defying. Her collaborations with artists like BADBADNOTGOOD, River Tiber, and Daniel Caesar have cemented her reputation as a musician’s musician—an artist whose work resonates beyond trends. Her breakout single “Work” became an anthem of quiet resilience, and Cyan Blue has only deepened her artistic legacy, earning her a GRAMMY nomination for its engineering and a JUNO nod for Best Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year.
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The promise of Red Bull Symphonic isn’t just in the performance itself—it’s in the fusion of two musical worlds, the breaking of boundaries, and the creation of something that transcends genre. For Wilson, it’s a moment of reinvention. For Toronto, it’s a musical event that will be talked about long after the final note fades.
One night. One stage. One artist stepping into a bold new chapter. Charlotte Day Wilson at Red Bull Symphonic is not just a concert—it’s a historic moment in Canadian music.
