A vocal powerhouse, Serena Ryder is a platinum-selling artist whose raw and earnest songwriting and beautifully electric live performances have made her a favourite amongst fans, peers, and critics alike. She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Canada’s Walk of Fame Impact Honour, a Canadian Screen Award for Achievement in Music, and eight Juno Awards, including one for her latest album, The Art of Falling Apart.
A well-known advocate for mental wellness, Ryder is the honourary co-chair of the largest youth mental health movement in Canada, the Feel Out Loud campaign with Kids Help Phone. It has exceeded its $300M goal — and counting! In 2018, Ryder was awarded the Margaret Trudeau Mental Health Advocacy Award.
Ryder has been playing shows and penning songs since she was eight years old, with multiple hit albums to her name. Her songs have appeared in more than 50 television shows and commercials, including Grey’s Anatomy, VEEP, and Suits. In concert, Ryder has shared tours with such notable artists as OneRepublic, Steve Earl, Ray Lamontagne, Needtobreathe, Sarah McLachlan, KT Tunstall, and Melissa Ethridge.
Through her keynote presentations and recent album, Ryder invites audiences to join her mental wellness journey and helps them understand the importance of sitting with the uncomfortable feelings and the wisdom in their messages.
