It all started on a spontaneous trip to Radium Hot Springs. A mutual friend had invited a crowd to his family cabin to celebrate his mother’s retirement, but as fate would have it, only Trophy and Lady Dia arrived.

That evening, a small group gathered around the fireplace in the quiet living room. Their host shared a poem he had written. Then, Lady Dia began to sing, sharing a piece she had written. That night, everyone's stories filled every quiet corner of the room and settled deep into their hearts.

They couldn't predict where the road would lead, but one thing was clear: they wanted to build a stage, gather community, and share that magic.

Returning to the Okanagan, they called upon every artist they knew and sent out a single, veiled invitation:

"You are invited to the House of Hope tonight at 7:00 PM. This invite is for you, and for you alone."

That evening, a movement was born.

The Birth of a New Jazz: The Sound of Ubuntu