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🎵 Alanna Sterling Live @ Uncommon Spaces Activation - Ottawa

📅 Friday, August 15, 2025 • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Bank Street & Florence, Ottawa (Centretown)


Event Description

Join us for an immersive evening as award-winning Ottawa artist Alanna Sterling performs three 45-minute sets in a dynamic outdoor activation hosted by Music.Art.Ppl as part of the Uncommon Spaces Activation series.

Uncommon is a vibrant public event space located at Snider Plaza between Bank and Laurier in Ottawa’s Centretown. It’s designed to bring the urban core to life with installations, live music, and street activations.

Supported by the City of Ottawa and Centretown BIA, the activation transforms Florence Street into a pedestrian-friendly hub for art, music, and culture through mid‑October.


🎶 Performance Format

  • Three 45-minute sets
  • Short breaks between sets
  • Genre-defying music: rock, soul, jazz, synth-pop
  • Powerful vocals & emotional storytelling

Why Attend?

  • See Alanna Sterling live in a rare outdoor set
  • Celebrate local talent in a community-driven arts space
  • Dance, vibe, and connect under the open sky

Additional Details

Admission: Free & open to the public
Tip & merch table: Support the artist through merch and donations
Accessibility: Outdoor and wheelchair-accessible
Seating: Bring a folding chair or blanket – arrive early!


About the Artist

Alanna Sterling is an award-winning, non-binary musician from Ottawa known for their bold blend of soul, jazz, rock, and synth-pop. Often compared to legends like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Lady Gaga, Alanna brings unmatched vocal power and raw emotional expression.

In 2024, Alanna released their third studio album and performed daily at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics as part of the Seine Music Festival. Their latest EP, Everything’s Gonna Be Just Fine, is now available on vinyl.


📣 Spread the Word

Invite your friends, family, and fellow music lovers. Let’s celebrate queer artistry, community, and music in the heart of Centretown!