Ottawa Blues for Youth
A musical fundraising event in support of Youth Mental Health at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
Presented by:
Bell Let’s Talk
Ottawa Blues for Youth at Irene’s Pub is a wonderful fundraising night of music, performed by some of the best blues musicians Ottawa has to offer. All in support of Youth Mental Health at The Royal. You won’t want to miss it!
We Won the 2024 Ottawa’s Best Fundraising Event of the Year Award!
Winners are also 100% people's choice, and voting took place from January 22nd - March 7th, 2024
Thank you to everyone who voted, your support means the world to our small and mighty team
The finest local blues musicians in support of youth suicide prevention
2024 Event
Must be 19+ to attend
Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Time: 8 - 11 pm
Where: Irene’s Pub (885 Bank St)
Tickets: $40
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2024 After Party!
All ages can attend
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: 3 - 5:30 pm
Where: Irene’s Pub (885 Bank St)
Tickets: $25
Featuring all-star blues artists, KJ and The Strayways and several very talented teen performers from a local award winning music school.
Join us for some more fun and all-star blues music while supporting youth mental health and creating more awareness, at the After-Party. There will be door prizes! What better way to raise funds and awareness than by adding another day to the event and, in addition, having some local teens perform in support of youth mental health.
Funds Raised
Ottawa Blues for Youth would like to thank everyone who bought tickets, donated, showed up in person/virtually, and participated in our online auction. Also, a big thank you to our sponsors and all those businesses who donated online auction items.
2022 Funds Raised:
$26,014
2021 Funds Raised:
$21,451
2023 Funds Raised:
$31,558
Grand total since 2021:
$79,023
Big cheque donation from Ottawa Blues for Youth to The Royal Foundation for $30,058. Anita Manley, Founder of Ottawa Blues for Youth (left), Shaundra Mitchener of The Royal Foundation (centre), and Sandy McDonald of our Presenting Sponsor, Bell Let's Talk (right).
2024 Goal: $30,000
Total Raised Since 2021: $79,023
Our Favourite MC Returns for 2024 Event
We are super excited to announce that Katherine Dines of MOVE 100 will be coming back as our emcee for Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Irene's Pub.
Features During Event
Online Auction
In conjunction with this event, we will be having an online auction with all funds going towards Youth Mental Health at The Royal. There will be lots of amazing items up for grabs, all generously donated from local businesses in Ottawa. We encourage you to support these businesses moving forward.
Click the link below to see the full list of participating businesses and people.
Live Auction
A live auction will take place this year at our 2024 event. There will be limited items available so make sure not to miss this exciting live auction happening in person on the night of the event.
Gratitude Post
We are so grateful to you for showing up, buying tickets, donating, and participating in our online auction. We hope you enjoy Ottawa Blues for Youth and that we raise much needed funds in support of Youth Mental Health.
Enjoy the music! Stay safe!