Be the Arc: Singing for Collective Action with Luke Wallace

Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning | Kingston

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Be the Arc: Singing for Collective Action with Luke Wallace
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“Luke is like a modern Pete Seeger. From the moment he hits the stage, he has the audience singing about positive change. We desperately need that and we need him on stages all across our country right now! He doesn’t back down but he doesn’t alienate people either. He’s a perfect voice for right now.”
- Doug Cox
We are very excited to welcome Luke Wallace for an inspiring afternoon of collective singing and harmony!
Luke is a dynamic force in the world of folk music, using his talent as a songwriter, speaker, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring, recording, and organising for the betterment of people and the planet.
In 2023, Luke took the global stage as a featured performer at the United Nations Water Conference, the first of its kind in a generation. With hundreds of concerts across North America under his belt, Luke has become a sought-after voice in the fight against climate change, spreading a message of hope and action through his music.
If you're in need of connection and inspiration as we find our way through these trying times, this event is for you! This workshop is great for experienced and brand new singers and will be full of songs about Justice, Ecology and People Power.
This is a participatory workshop. Come prepared to sing!

~ What To Expect ~
Come ready to sing, connect, and be moved! The afternoon will be filled with Luke's original music alongside a few songs by other artists. Luke will guide you through opportunities to sing along and explore harmony, all in a low-pressure environment that welcomes you and your voice exactly as you are. Participate at whatever level feels right for you!
Please note: There is no scheduled break. You are most welcome to step out of the room as needed to care for your body!
📅 Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
📍 Location: Rehearsal Hall (2nd Floor), The Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning (370 King St W, Kingston, ON)
🕙 Doors Open: 1:45 to 2:15 pm
🎶 Singing: 2 to 4:30 pm
Suggested: $30 per adult
Sliding Scale: $15-45

~ About the Workshop Title ~
The title of this workshop is taken from Luke Wallace's song "Be the Arc," itself inspired by one of history's most enduring calls to conscience. The image of a bending arc was first articulated by abolitionist minister Theodore Parker in 1853, who wrote that while the arc of the moral universe is long, his conscience assured him it bends toward justice. Over a century later, Martin Luther King Jr. wove that same idea into the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, transforming Parker's words into a rallying cry that has echoed through generations of collective struggle. Luke's song carries this tradition forward with compassion and hope - acknowledging the heartbreak and weariness that comes with bearing witness to the world's struggles, while calling us back to our breath, to each other, and to the collective power of voices joining together. The arc does not bend on its own. It bends when we show up, lend a hand, and sing.
We will be sure to sing "Be the Arc" with Luke on June 6th!

For more information and to register:
https://events.humanitix.com/luke-wallace-at-the-tett-2026
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Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning, 1 Morton St, Kingston, ON K7L, Canada

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