Katy Perry Live at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Opening Ceremony
Be Part of the Unconquered Spirit – Closing Ceremony Awaits!
CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY TOGETHER!
Get ready to celebrate with Multi-Platinum, Global Pop Superstar Katy Perry, GRAMMY-Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan, BC-born Canadian icon Nelly Furtado, Quebec alt-pop star Roxane Bruneau, and more at the spectacular talent showcase for the Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, Live at BC Place on Feb 8, 2025.
The Closing Ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 presented by ATCO and Boeing will feature GRAMMY-nominated, Award-winning Nashville native singer and songwriter Jelly Roll, legendary Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies, and the electrifying Americana duo The War And Treaty to wrap up a lifechanging Games, Live at Rogers Arena on Feb 16, 2025.
OPENING CEREMONY – FEBRUARY 8, 2025, BC PLACE
The family-friendly spectacular Opening Ceremony will kick off the Games with an energizing showcase of recording artists and 500+ performers honoring the competitors’ inspiring journey of recovery through the power of sport. Special performances by GRAMMY-Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan, Canadian icon Nelly Furtado, and Quebec sensation Roxane Bruneau, with more performances and special appearances to be announced!
Katy perry
Since Katy Perry’s Capitol Records debut in 2008 with One of the Boys, she has racked up a cumulative 115 billion streams alongside worldwide sales of over 70 million adjusted albums and 143 million tracks. The biggest-selling female artist in Capitol history, Katy is one of only twelve artists in history to have surpassed 100 million certified units with their solo single releases – and the first-ever Capitol Records recording artist to achieve the elite status of having 10 million RIAA-certified units for a single in 2015. Her new album, 143, is out now.
NOAH KAHAN
GRAMMY-Award Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist Noah Kahan has exploded from his New England roots into the global mainstream, touted as one of the past year’s biggest and best new artists. Across three critically acclaimed albums and an EP, Kahan has garnered global renown for his singular mix of Folk, Americana, and Rock, landing more than seven billion streams to date, a 4x Platinum Certification for his hit single “Stick Season,” a Gold Certification for his breakthrough album Stick Season, and a sold-out global headline tour. Always outspoken about his own mental health journey, he also founded The Busyhead Project, a charitable initiative in support of mental health awareness and accessibility, which has raised more than $2.5 million dollars to date.
NELLY FURTADO
Multi-talented musician and songwriter Nelly Furtado has over 20 billion global streams and has sold over 35 million albums worldwide. She has sold out arenas across the globe, received numerous awards including multiple Grammy wins and seven nominations, wildly becoming one of the most highly respected entertainers in the world. Furtado also embraced her cultural roots, releasing her first Spanish language album, Mi Plan in 2009, which charted at #1 on US Latin Billboard chart. Nelly has been busy recording in the studio and her millions of fans are eagerly awaiting her new album ‘7’ set for release on September 20th, 2024.
Roxane Bruneau
With over 180 000 albums sold to this day, Roxane Bruneau is making great strides on the Quebec music scene as a singer-songwriter who is committed to creating French-language songs with international potential. Her first album Dysphorie is certified GOLD and her second album [Acrophobie] earned her a spot in the prestigious Billboard Canadian Albums Top 10. Recently, Roxane found herself as a coach on La Voix in the winterof 2024. With nearly 130 million streams on streaming platforms and music videos with over 95 million views on Youtube, Roxane Bruneau is most definitely here to stay!
CLOSING CEREMONY– FEBRUARY 16, 2025, LIVE AT ROGERS ARENA
Bringing nine memorable days of inspiration to a spectacular close, the Closing Ceremony will celebrate the Games’ unforgettable sporting performances, special moments, and a lifetime of memories for the up to 550 Invictus Games competitors, their family and friends, and all supporters. The Closing Ceremony will feature GRAMMY-nominated, Award-winning Nashville native singer and songwriter Jelly Roll, legendary Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies, and the electrifying Americana duo The War and Treaty.
Jelly Roll
Award-winning, GRAMMY® nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) bowed at #1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart for the first time with his acclaimed 2024 album, Beautifully Broken—which also earned the highest critical praise of his career so far from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Associated Press, NPR, and more. The release concluded his most successful year yet and followed his sold out Beautifully Broken Tour in arenas nationwide.
Jelly debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) – earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history.
barenaked ladies
Toronto-based Barenaked Ladies are one of Canada’s biggest rock success stories, with their self-titled 1991 cassette tape becoming the first independent release to be certified gold in Canada. With singles such as ‘Be My Yoko Ono,’ ‘If I Had $1000000,’ and ‘Brian Wilson,’ the band quickly earned a dedicated following across the country. With their eclectic blend of witty lyrics, pop harmonies, and melodic folk, they earned their first GRAMMY nomination in 1998 for their Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit single, ‘One Week’. The album it was featured on, Stunt, also peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200. Barenaked Ladies has sold more than 15 million albums worldwide and wrote the iconic theme song for award-winning television sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The quartet was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2018.
The band’s latest album is In Flight, released in September 2023.
The war and treaty
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music.
Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for Blank Page, they also received their first ever Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association, Vocal Duo nomination from the Academy of Country Music, plus recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association including earning AMA Duo/Group of the Year for the second straight year.
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TICKET INFORMATION
How can I purchase tickets for the Ceremonies?
Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
How much will Ceremonies tickets cost?
Opening Ceremony tickets start as low as $40.37 (plus fees of $19.50) for a family-friendly total ticket cost of $59.87. Tickets for the Closing Ceremony start at $61.00, plus fees of $28.05.
How many tickets are available for the Ceremonies?
We purposely chose venues for the opening and closing Ceremonies that offer generous public seating. We’ve made a considered effort to maximise capacity while ensuring the competitors and their family and friends are accommodated.
Can I choose my seats for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies?
At both BC Place and Live at Rogers Arena there will be options for seating and corresponding ticket prices.
What are the seating options?
All seating options available can be found on Ticketmaster’s website.
I cannot attend the Ceremonies. How can I get involved?
No worries! You can watch the Opening Ceremony live in Canada on Bell Media’s CTV and TSN channels and the Closing Ceremony will be available to watch live on Bell Media’s TSN.
VENUES AND ACCESS
Where are the Opening and Closing Ceremonies taking place?
The Opening Ceremony of the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will take place at one of Canada’s most iconic venues, BC Place in Downtown Vancouver. The Closing Ceremony will take place Live at Rogers Arena, also in downtown Vancouver.
How do I get to the venue?
Public transit is recommended. Visit each venue’s website for site maps and details on transport:
Are the Ceremonies venues accessible?
Yes, both BC Place and Rogers Arena are accessible for all. More details on accessibility can be found by visiting each venue’s websites:
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What can I expect at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies?
The Opening and Closing Ceremonies will be fun, interactive, affordable and family-friendly events. You can expect a short select set by performers in the world-renowned talent line up, a theme of celebration of Canada, BC, and the Four Host First Nations, as well as special guest appearances from the Invictus family. Come and welcome Team Canada and all 500+ competitors from around the world in these two unforgettable events!
What time are the Ceremonies?
The Opening Ceremony at BC Place starts at the family-friendly time of 1:00 p.m. PT. The Closing Ceremony Live at Rogers Arena will bring the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 to a spectacular finale, starting at 6:00 p.m. PT.
When will the Closing Ceremony talent be announced?
More performers for the Opening Ceremony and the talent line up for the Closing Ceremony will be announced over the course of the Fall. The best way to be the first to know is to sign up for our newsletter via our website and follow our social media channels.
What time should I arrive?
We recommend that you arrive at least one hour before the event starts to allow time for security and seating allocation. For the Opening Ceremony, this means arriving at 12:00 p.m. PT. For the Closing Ceremony, we recommend you arrive at 5:00 p.m. PT.
BROADCAST AND COVERAGE
What if I don’t live in Canada and I want to watch the events?
Our goal is to provide as much international access to the Ceremonies and the sport events as possible. Stay tuned for more details on broadcast and streaming options.
Are there any official social media channels for live updates?
Yes, official social media channels for live updates include:
Instagram: @invictusgames25
Twitter/X: @InvictusGames25
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