📅 Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: The Shed on Sparks Street (near 190 Sparks St., between Bank & O’Connor), Ottawa, ON
🎟 Admission: Free outdoor event – no tickets required
About the Series
Songs from the Shed is a free lunchtime concert series hosted by the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), in collaboration with the Sparks Street BIA and the City of Ottawa. Held twice a week through the warmer months, the series brings live music to The Shed, a pop-up outdoor stage, transforming Sparks Street into a vibrant midday music venue.
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About the Artist
Alanna Sterling is an Ottawa-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and genre-defying performer known for blending soul, jazz, synth-pop, and rock. Their captivating voice and emotional honesty have earned comparisons to icons like Amy Winehouse and Adele, while their stage presence leaves a lasting impression wherever they go.
Following performances across the globe—including a spotlight run at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics—Alanna returns to Songs from the Shed to share original music in one of Ottawa’s most welcoming public music series.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a soulful afternoon of live music, community, and creativity!