
Departure 2026: Tommy Genesis w/ Piao, and Tyra Jutai
Wed, 6 May, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM EDT
Doors open
7:00 PM EDT
The Great Hall
1087 Queen Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1H7
Description
From May 4–10, 2026 Departure transforms Toronto into a creative epicenter, blending a world-class industry conference with a city-wide festival. Immerse yourself in curated music showcases, premium headlining performances, comedy, film, and interactive pop-ups across the downtown core. Learn more at departureto.com.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Capacity
480

Hip-Hop/Rap
Tommy Genesis
Tommy Genesis
Hip-Hop/Rap
Tommy Genesis is a boundary-pushing artist, songwriter and cultural force who has spent nearly a decade challenging norms and carving her own lane as a true multi-hyphenate, multi-medium artist. She’s long been known for her fearless lyricism, experimental sound, and unshakable creative vision with critically acclaimed releases like her debut Tommy Genesis, Goldilocks X, and the collaborative project World on Fire with Charlie Heat.
Now, she returns with Genesis, out via Ultra Records on July 25. Titled after her given name, Genesis is her most intimate, expansive, and self-defining body of work to date. The album pulls back the curtain on the person behind the persona, offering raw reflections on identity, sexuality, vulnerability, and personal growth. Genesis artfully highlights the signature spoken-word rap flows and avant-garde production that minted Tommy as an underground icon with striking singles such as “True Blue” and “Girl’s Girl.”
To build a world this personal, Tommy tapped her closest collaborators. Genesis features executive production from hitmakers Take A Daytrip and striking visual direction from cultural powerhouse Parris Goebel. The album also builds on her recent creative run with artists like Marlon Hoffstadt, Kito, and Alex Chapman, highlighting Tommy’s evolving role not just as an artist, but as a curatorial mover of culture.
Her music is deeply rooted in community and collaboration, as seen by her work with Lana Del Rey, Charli XCX, JPEGMafia and PVRIS, among others. Her ability to seamlessly integrate into the worlds she helps shape makes her a rare and powerful voice.
With Genesis, Tommy reclaims her narrative and expands her influence, marking a bold new chapter in an already fearless career.

Indie Pop
Piao
Piao
Indie Pop
PIAO is a Shanghai-born, Toronto-raised, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter whose music blends dark-pop, hyper-pop, and folk elements into a cinematic, emotionally driven sound. Inspired by artists like Mariah Carey, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, and Hannah Montana, she began developing her own distinct voice from a young age. A Berklee College of Music graduate, PIAO's relentless pursuit of musical growth has granted her invaluable opportunities to collaborate with esteemed artists, producers, and industry giants including the likes of T-Pain, Myles William, Banx & Ranx, and more. In 2025, she made her festival debut at Head In The Clouds LA, toured with Marianas Trench, and Ashley Mehta, and headlined her own Los Angeles show. Now, in 2026, PIAO is determined to shine brighter than ever with new music, a new label and a new style to mark the start of a dynamic new era.

Indie Pop
Tyra Jutai
Tyra Jutai
Indie Pop
Tyra Jutai is a Toronto-based pop-soul artist blending cinematic soul, jazz tones, and poetic
intensity. Known for her haunting visuals and genre-defying sound, Tyra has performed at Pride
Toronto, DoWest Fest, and Honey Jam 2024 at TD Music Hall. With over 100K Spotify streams
across self-produced releases and a background in directing and film, she brings a full-spectrum
artistic vision to every project. For fans of RAYE, Amy Winehouse, Olivia Dean, and Lana Del
Rey.