The Honey Jam 2012

Nearly two decades of female empowerment and opportunity for female songstresses brought 17 female musicians out at the 17th anniversary of The Honey Jam, presented by PhemPhat Entertainment Group.
The performers ranged in genre from R&B, rock and pop to soul, blue, hip-hop and even opera. Young, talented female artists from all over Canada were chosen to showcase their talent at the 17th annual Honey Jam at the MOD Club last month. The packed venue was treated to a spectacular night of music as DJ Melboogie and DJ Tasha Rozez spun the ones and twos before MuchMusic host Lauren Toyota invited each female act to hit the stage. Each performer had her own vastly unique ‘it’ factor that won over the hearts of the supporters, fans and industry representatives in attendance.
Fourteen-year-old Angelique Francis played the upright bass and shocked the crowd with her deep, soulful voice, emcee Notty spit her track “Laissez Tomber Les Filles” in French, while 15-year-old Victoria Fragomeni’s larger than life vocal skills belted out Pavarotti’s “Nessun Dorma”.

Stacey Asiedu from Brampton, who performed the song “Memory Lane”, accompanied by an entire band, says that The Honey Jam is an amazing experience, but so much more than just a performance.
“People may think that The Honey Jam is just about a one-night showcase, but it’s so much more than just providing the artist with a day to perform, it’s about giving us education and resources so that we can facilitate our knowledge and actually develop through our career. It’s been amazing,” she says.

She says the opportunity has given her more of a drive to pursue her career and she doesn’t know which doors will open for her because of it.
Melissa Bel, from Burlington, who won the opportunity to perform in Barbados through The Honey Jam, accompanied herself on guitar and said she is thankful for The Honey Jam, as the opportunity for females to showcase their talent is rare to find.
“I don’t feel like there are enough opportunities for women to, first of all be showcased like this, and then also, to do it all together. We’re not competing, we’re all on the same team and we’re all just enjoying each other’s performances and learning from each other.

Toronto’s Savannah Ré performed her hit “Paranormal” in a stunning yellow dress, and talented songstress Shi Wisdom performed her new single, “Penny”, in a black ensemble before all the “honeys” were invited onstage to participate in a freestyle cypher to close off the night of immense talent.