Brand New B.A.B.E

Her voice has the classic seductiveness of a Las Vegas lounge singer, raw emotion you’d expect from Etta or Amy, tone described as a hybrid of Leona and Amel, and vocabulary heavily influenced by Beyoncé and Christina. With such powerful vocals and intense, dynamic stage presence, her passion is palpably infectious and makes you feel as good listening as she does performing. Laying R&B grooves under Jazz chords to support Pop sensibilities, she isn’t merely a vocalist; she is a fierce performer with a purpose. Conscious of the seemingly default predominance of men in music, when it comes to her original project B.A.B.E, Bridgette Anderson strives to work with Canada’s most sought after multi-instrumentalists and engineers to establish a new standard — inherent diversity and instinctive inclusion of women and 2SLGBTQ+ representation.

B.A.B.E has performed at various festivals and venues in the GTA and Southern Ontario. Some of their favourite performances have been at: Steam Whistle Brewery for the 104th Grey Cup, Toronto City Hall for #LiveFromCityHall & Music 311, Yonge & Dundas Square for Youth Day, Union Station for TD Union Summer, The Rivoli for Indie Week, Revival for Sessions X One Shot, Alleycatz for Uptown Soul, Mod Club, Bier Markt, Toronto Pride, Peel Pride, TD Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival, Canada’s Largest Ribfest, Toronto Sessions, Sessions On The River, and the Special Olympics. B.A.B.E will be heading into the studio to record a full length album, STAGES, to be released in 2020.

A daughter of immigrants of South African and Scottish descent, Bridgette sings in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Latin, and Polish. She has performed in the United States, Central and South America, and Morocco; as well as all over Southern Ontario and the GTA. Bridgette is currently working as a freelance vocalist leading bands and toplining for various artists and producers, and is endorsed by FSP Custom Cables and Poppy Apparel.

PROFESSIONAL

• Lead Vocalist of Canada’s Wonderland’s inaugural WinterFest musical (2019)
• Lead Vocalist/FX Artist of corporate band, Saturday Night Jive, from 2018—present
• Venue Musician aboard Celebrity Cruises’ Constellation, Infinity, Reflection, Equinox, Silhouette; Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas from 2014—present
• Composer/Lead Vocalist/Looping Artist of original band, B.A.B.E, from 2012—present
• Background/Session Vocalist for various artists and producers in the Greater Toronto Area, ON from 2011—present
• Lead Vocalist/Looping Artist of corporate bands, MonoChromatic and The DNA Project, from 2014—2016
• Lead Vocalist/FX Artist of corporate band, BPM Krew, from 2011—2012
• Composer/Lead Vocalist of original band, X among Y, from 2006—2008

FESTIVALS/SERIES

• Performed at Springtide Music Festival in Uxbridge, ON (2022)
• Featured on WorkInCulture Success Stories Podcast in Toronto, ON (2019)
• Performed at Meowfest in Toronto, ON (2019)
• Performed at Concerts in the Vineyard in St. Williams, ON (2018 & 2019)
• Performed at 10th annual Barrie Arts Awards in Barrie, ON (2018)
• Performed at Bala Cranberry Festival in Bala, ON (2018)
• Performed at Niagara Grape & Wine Festival in St. Catharines, ON (2018)
• Performed at Kerrfest in Oakville, ON (2018)
• Performed at TD Union Summer in Toronto, ON (2016 & 2018)
• Performed at Kempenfest in Barrie, ON (2016 & 2018)
• Artist in inaugural Emerging Musicians Program in Barrie, ON (2018)
• Finalist on Season 4 of The SHOT in Kitchener, ON (2016)
• Performed at 104th Grey Cup in Toronto, ON (2016)
• Headlined #LiveFromCityHall at City Hall in Toronto, ON (2016)
• Headlined 10th annual Youth Day in Toronto, ON (2016)
• Performed at Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival in Orangeville, ON (2016)
• Performed at TD Celebrate Barrie in Barrie, ON (2016)
• Performed at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, ON (2016)
• Featured on the Great Unknown Music Podcast in Toronto, ON (2015)
• Performed on Sessions X One Shot at Revival Bar in Toronto, ON (2015)
• Performed on Toronto Sessions at Rogers TV in Toronto, ON (2014 & 2015)
• Performed at Canada’s Largest Ribfest in Burlington, ON (2014 & 2015)
• Performed at Indie Week in Toronto, ON (2014)
• Performed TD Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival in Oakville, ON (2014)
• Performed at Sessions on the River in Fort Eerie, ON (2014)
• Performed the National Anthem for the North York Astros in North York, ON (2014)
• Performed the National Anthem for the Special Olympics Ontario Summer Games in Newmarket, ON (2013)
• Performed the National Anthem at the York Regional Police graduation ceremony in Newmarket, ON (2013)
• Performed at Pride in Toronto and Mississauga, ON (2013)
• Performed at Rodeomania in Collingwood, ON (2012)
• Performed at Canada Day Celebrations in Midland and Collingwood, ON (2005 & 2006)

FORMAL

• Private study with Abraham Falconer at Free Your Voice in Toronto, ON
• Humber College’s BA of Contemporary Music Program for Voice in Toronto, ON
• Private study with Steve Szmutni, Christine Glen-Coussé, and Christine Duncan at Humber College
• Ensemble work at Humber College, under the direction of: Mark Kelso, Paul Delong, Steve Mancuso, Steve Szmutni, and Shannon Gunn

OTHER

• Fellow of YRAC Arts Mentorship Program in Newmarket, ON (October 2019—July 2020)
• Fellow of Beats.Mind.Movement. Program at UrbanArts in Toronto, ON (October 2019—February 2020)
• Scholarship recipient for the Artist Entrepreneurship Program at Coalition Music in Toronto, ON (August—October 2014)
• Volunteer at Songwriter’s Association of Canada in Toronto, ON (October 2013—April 2014)
• Intern of Gregg Terrence at Indie Pool in Toronto, ON (2013)
• Member of CFM, SAC, and SOCAN

TEACHING

• Substitute Vocal Instructor and Musical Director at Discovery Through The Arts in Toronto, ON from 2014—present
• Substitute Vocal/Piano Instructor at Long & McQuade in Mississauga, ON from 2013—present
• Vocal/Piano Instructor at T-Rox Music Academy in Port Credit, ON from 2011—2013

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Performed for Tom Cochrane, Gil Moore (Triumph), Jeremy Taggart (Our Lady Peace), Maïa Davies (Ladies of the Canyon), Christina Bianco
• Opened for Bedouin Soundclash, Julian Taylor, Tyler Shaw, August Rigo, Dru, Michie Mee, Swollen Members, The Walkervilles, Glass Tiger, Jakalope, Die Mannequin, Social Code, and illScarlett

ACCOLADES

• Won Jamfest in Burlington, ON (2014)
• Won CapCity Showdown in Ottawa, ON (2014)
• Won Synergy Music’s Rising Star Talent Show in Toronto, ON (2012)
• Won V.O.G. Vocal Competition in Toronto, ON (2010)
• Won Almost Famouz Vocal Competition in Barrie, ON (2010)
• Won Georgian Downs Vocal Competition in Barrie, ON (2009)
• Won Midland Idol in Midland, ON (2009)
• Received Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award in Midland, ON (February 2008)
• Received Johnstone’s Excellence in Music Award in Midland, ON (2008)
• Received Grey Sister’s Senior Music Award in Midland, ON (2006)