Splash of Culture

Julian Troiano is a Toronto-based vocalist, pianist, and producer, born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He's followed his passion for music from an early age, inspired by his uncle, Canadian Music Hall-of-Famer Domenic Troiano. Self-taught on piano, he has been performing and singing professionally for over 15 years, including an early appearance at the Newmarket Jazz Festival.

He studied Vocal Performance and Music Technology at Metalworks Institute, graduating with honours in 2014 and receiving the Tom Cochrane Songwriter's Award and the Rik Emmett Special Achievement Award for his work there. He has also written for film, scoring two features for director Cyrus Baetz: The Layover and Speak Your Mind. Both sold out their screenings and won awards.

After years split between producing and recording other artists, live performance and teaching, Julian founded J&Co Music. The company plays weddings, corporate events and private functions across the region, with everything from solo performers to strings to full bands. He is currently writing his own original music and working towards an album release in 2027. 

For Splash of Culture, he performs with his string quartet, playing reimagined versions of familiar pop songs.

Laurel Tubman is one of Toronto’s most versatile voices, moving effortlessly across jazz, soul and pop. Her performances weave together timeless favourites and modern gems, from the swing of Sinatra to the soul of Stevie, the bops of Bruno to the power of Adele, with something for every generation in the crowd. 

A Wilfrid Laurier University-trained vocalist, Laurel has performed everywhere from Toronto’s Ripley’s Aquarium, where she holds a regular residency, to a two-month Artist-in-Residence engagement at the world-famous New York Bar in Tokyo’s Park Hyatt Hotel. This evening she is joined by an accomplished set of musicians: Jacob Damelin (Berklee) on keys, Louis Baranyi-Irvine  (Humber) on drums and Jesse Visser (Mohawk) on bass. Laurel and her band bring polished musicianship, warmth and joy to every performance. More info and other performance dates at www.laureltubman.com. 

At just 20 years old Isabella has always had a special place in her heart for music. Her love for music began before she could even speak, growing up being cared for by her grandparents who filled her childhood with singing and music. Those early memories became the foundation for a lifelong passion that continues to shape who she is today. Isabella has been singing since she was nine years old and has played the piano for many years. From an early age, music became more than just a hobby – it became a way for her to express herself, tell stories and connect with others. Her journey has taken her through a variety of musical styles and performances with a particular love for classical and opera music.