Absolute Journey Tribute-The Legacy of The Best Music From The 80’s Is Still Going Strong

Absolute Journey Tribute is a MUST SEE performance! The show is as real to life as the original Journey band from the 80’s.

After an inspiring interview with lead singer, Riccardo Curzi, there was no doubt this band would weave its way in to the hearts of the crowd and an International fan base would rapidly grow.

In this article, Riccardo openly shares the goal setting strategies and focus it takes for new musicians to get their dreams off the ground and how to keep it all straight when the dream starts to fly.

Pure positive vibes and good times are what Absolute Journey Tribute promise and “YES” they deliver!

Hopefest is proud to have Absolute Journey Tribute be headline at this year’s Music 4 Miracles in support of SickKids Foundation and Marnie’s Studio at Eaglewood R&R in Pefferlaw ON, Sunday September 4, 2016.

Read the article here: http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/absolute-journey-tribute-the-legacy-of-the-best-music-from-the-80s-is-still-going-strong

In The Spotlight With The Unsurpassed Therapy Seeker Erin Briggs

It was an honor and pleasure to write this article about a woman who has so much heart and passion for the healing power of music and the countless ways she puts herself out there to give back to humanity and charitable causes.

Erin Briggs was one of our inspiring Warriors who helped others overcome their fears and complete the challenges at the Hopefest Amazon Warriors event in support of SickKids Foundation and Marnie’s Studio in April 2016.

This summer Erin has accomplished some of her own personal goals and is inspiring thousands of others as she deals with life’s adversities on her way to the top of the country music business.

Erin is an awesome example of courage, inspiration and what it takes to Be “EMPOWERED” and live the life you love!

Read the article here: http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/in-the-spotlight-with-the-unsurpassed-therapy-seeker-erin-briggs

Frank Nelson’s Paying It Back Campaign Brings 2 Celebrities To The City Of Barrie

“I hope that one day the world will live as though “acts of kindness” were an everyday thing.”

Frank Nelson is a Barrie man who was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. Following treatment, Frank was informed the cancer had gone in to remission. In 2013 Frank was informed the cancer had returned. Frank decided it was time to start living his unique bucket list to start helping complete strangers after watching the “Ellen Show”.

Read this inspiring and heart warming article about this Barrie man who is receiving a lot of public awareness in the media right now and find out who the 2 celebrities are who are coming to Barrie to help Frank raise money and awareness for his “Paying It Back” Campaign.

http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/frank-nelsons-paying-it-back-campaign-brings-2-legendary-public-figures-to-the-city-of-barrie-for-a-meet-and-greet-fundraiser

Hopefest Presents Music For Miracles Hair For Hope Campaign

Singer Dave Ahara from Starsik willing to shave his beard for a price to support Sick Kids Hospital and Marnie’s Studio

Once the music got going the hair started flying at Hopefest Presents Music 4 Miracles 2015 venue held at Eaglewood Resort in Pefferlaw.

Read this article to find out how a small seed idea grew in to a huge campaign of Beard Shaving Rock Stars to raise money to build Marnie’s Studio at Sick Kids Hospital.

http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/hopefest-music-4-miracles-2015-hair-for-hope-campaign

Hopefest Presents Music For Miracles Artist Frances Chard Mentors Others In The Healing Power Of Art

Making her first singing debut at Hopefest Presents Music For Miracles in support of Sick Kids Foundation, Frnaces tells her story about the healing power art has had in her life. She had some fears to overcome about singing at the event but she did like a true performer and mentors the way for others who want to be “EMPOWERED” and live the life they love.

Read the inspiring article about Frances and her courage to heal some life issues and sing with all the heart and passion her heart had to give.

http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/hopefest-2015-artist-frances-chard-mentors-others-in-the-healing-power-of-artistic-expression

Hopefest Presents Music For Miracles 2015 Provides Opportunity For Georgina’s Youth

This year, Hopefest Music For Miracles collaborated with the Salvation Army Sutton Youth Shelter to provide an opportunity for homeless or at-risk youth to work on a unique project to support the Hopefest venue. Frank Nelson, a man with a unique bucket list campaign to help complete strangers also got on board with the project and offered a unique gift through his Paying It Back Campaign. This is heartwarming story that shows community is about people and has no borders.

Read this heartwarming story for more information and pictures of this youth initiative hard at work. http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/hopefest-presents-music-4-miracles-2015-provided-opportunity-for-georginas-youth

Aboriginal Village, Fort York grounds, Territory of the Mississaugas, New Credit First Nation, July 11 2015

Aboriginal Village, Fort York grounds, Territory of the Mississaugas, New Credit First Nation, July 11 2015.

That Dream In Your Heart

You are magnificent and were born for greatness.

http://www.essenceforabundance.com/empowerment-blog/that-dream-in-your-heart

Illness In The Family Brings A Gift of Hopefest

Lonliness and isolation can be 2 of the most difficult challenges to deal with when you or a family member are dealing with an illness. This article shares the story about families in Georgina who found a way to cope with those challenges and give back to the community and help  others to ease their suffering. It is a MUST read!

Thank-you to Bob Walker and his family for letting me share your story​ and for all that you do to make the world a better place. You are all awesome.

http://www.yourtango.com/experts/joanne-pugh/when-illness-hitting-your-family-hard-where-do-you-turn-hope

Hopefest gives hope to cope.

Starsik Knows Music Success Is About Giving Back

This inspiring article from Your Tango Magazine about STARSIK tells you why this band not only rocks the crowd but is going International to spread the word of Hope.

http://www.yourtango.com/experts/joanne-pugh/starsik-knows-music-success-about-giving-back