Friday, March 27, 2026
Christchurch Cathedral
Vancouver, BC
WAVE 98.3 presents THE CONCERT FOR PROJECT HOPE 2026 - An evening of music benefiting the ALS Society of BC
On Friday, March 27, 2026, Vancouver’s rich music community joins together for a powerful night of song at the 2026 Concert for Project Hope, an inspiring benefit concert in support of the ALS Society of British Columbia and the Society’s PROJECT HOPE initiative. The event takes place at the historic Christ Church Cathedral (Downtown Vancouver's oldest surviving building) on Burrard Street.
The inspiration behind the concert
Concert for Project Hope was inspired by much loved Vancouver radio personality Julie Brown, (part of the team that launched WAVE 98.3) and performer with the Vancouver swing trio The Hot Mammas. Julie was diagnosed with ALS in April 2024.
In response to her diagnosis, Brown immediately set out to create a concert that would raise funds and awareness for PROJECT HOPE, a program dedicated to advancing ALS research and improving quality of life for those affected.
Julie Brown passed away December 16, 2025, but not before she had gathered forces to put on another celebration of life and music in support of ALS Research.
Julie Brown and Stirling Faux
Event: 2026 Concert for Project Hope
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Venue: Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver, BC
Doors: 6:15 pm | Music: 7:00 pm
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated directly to the ALS Society of BC, with additional opportunities for attendees to contribute before, during, and after the performance.
Hosted by Tara Jean and Stirling Faux of Wave 98.3, Vancouver’s Coolest Vibe, the evening will feature an extraordinary lineup of beloved Canadian artists, including: Dawn Pemberton, Krystle Dos Santos, Georgina Arntzen & Mary Ella Young (The Hot Mamma’s), Candus Churchill, Dee Daniels, Marcus Mosely & The Sojourners, Jennifer Scott & René Worst, Aaron Wong (Elvis Tribute Artist), Tom Arntzen, Miles Black…along with the Concert for Project Hope House Band, led by musical director Dean Thiessen, and special guests.
About ALS and PROJECT HOPE
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive, degenerative neurological disease that attacks the nerve cells responsible for voluntary muscle movement. ALS affects individuals and families across British Columbia and around the world. The ALS Society of BC supports people living with ALS through care, advocacy, and research. PROJECT HOPE focuses on advancing critical research to change the future of ALS. Learn more at https://www.alsbc.ca/