TORONTO BANDURA FESTIVAL

Bandura on Bloor returns for a final time this year with a Christmas Special show at the Heliconian Hall! Featuring Ukrainian-Canadian bandura duet Banduralicious with performances from the Bandura Trio and a young rising star bandurist – Solomia Shevchuk!

Friday, December 19, 2025
7:30 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
Heliconian Hall
35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON

This performance will be followed by a post-concert Christmas-themed reception for all the guests and performers!

Early Bird tickets for only $25 available until end of November 25th!
For tickets to this event visit:
https://www.showpass.com/bandura-on-bloor-dec19/

Partial net proceeds from this concert will sponsor scholarships to the Litnia Zustrich Bandura Camp for Ukrainian children who recently moved to Canada due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Banduralicious is a musical project by two close friends, Oleksander and Borys, dedicated to reimagining the Ukrainian bandura for the modern world. Known for blending tradition with innovation, Banduralicious prepares a sonic cuisine by improvising popular melodies that span from timeless folk tunes to contemporary hits. Each performance is an exploration: improvisation brings spontaneity, while the selection of repertoire connects with audiences across generations and genres. Ready to stir the pot, Banduralicious is an invitation to hear the bandura in a fresh light and unmistakably tasty way, leaving you hungry for more!
If you want to find out more about Banduralicious and listen to some of their music you can check them out on the following links:
Instagram
YouTube

Representing Vira Zelinska Bandura Capella “Zoloti Struny”, the Bandura Trio consists of young, talented bandurists Solomia Kosarenko, Solomia Shevchuk, and Daria Sulipka. In addition to playing as part of Zoloti Struny, the girls perform regularly as soloists and in duets, trios, and quartets. As a trio and individually, they are Platinum Award winners at the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival and prizewinners at the Marta Krawciw-Barabash Ukrainian Music Festival in Toronto. The Trio is skilled in both instrumental and vocal music, performing a variety of genres and styles from classical to modern popular songs. 

Solomia Shevchuk, a young rising artist, has been playing bandura for 11 years, beginning her musical journey at the age of five. She studies under the guidance of her teacher, Oksana Zelinska-Shevchuk, an experienced bandura instructor, whose mentorship has helped shape her growth as a dedicated and expressive performer. Throughout her musical development, Solomia has participated in numerous competitions and festivals, earning recognition for her skill, achievements and commitment. Annually, she has competed successfully in the Kiwanis Music Festival and the Ukrainian Festival in Toronto, where her performances have been recognized with Platinum awards and top scholarships. With many years of experience and a strong passion for music, Solomia continues to refine her artistry and share her talent with her community.