SELCUK SUNA

Concerts on Connolly is a summer concert series that celebrates cultural diversity, community engagement, and live music. This year, the series features two concerts, six bands, interactive workshops, local vendors, and community partnerships, including collaborations with local food banks and other community organizations. Concerts on Connolly operates under ProArts Hub, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and creating meaningful cultural experiences. ProArts Hub recently organized programming as part of the FIFA World Cup celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto. In addition to its nonprofit activities, ProArts also operates an incorporated branch that presents concerts and tours featuring renowned artists from Europe across Canada. Our mission is to create opportunities for artists whose voices and talents are often underrepresented, while building cultural connections between communities. As a full-time musician, I have performed with many well-known European artists, particularly leading Turkish pop stars. Drawing on these professional relationships and industry experience, we organize three to four Canadian tours and large-scale events annually. We are proud to collaborate with respected Canadian festivals, venues, and cultural organizations, including Sunfest, Uma Nota Culture, Lula World, Drom Taberna, and many others. Through these partnerships, we continue to promote artistic excellence, cultural exchange, and community engagement across Canada.