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Big Sugar, the Canadian powerhouse formed in Toronto in 1988 by Gordie Johnson, has built a formidable reputation for weaving blues, reggae, and rock into a big live sound. With a career spanning from the early 1990s to the mid-2010s, they’ve earned critical acclaim, multiple awards, and a loyal following across Canada and beyond. Browse the bio, explore the discography highlights, and secure your seats for their upcoming shows—we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss tickets and official artist connections.

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For fans and first-timers alike, Big Sugar's music remains a cornerstone of Canadian rock, known for radio staples like The Scene, Diggin' a Hole, and Turn the Lights On. The band continues to celebrate its legacy with new tour announcements, including the 30th Anniversary Hemi-Vision Tour in 2025, bringing fresh energy to Canadian venues in early 2026.

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Whether you’re signing up for a show in Calgary, Vancouver, or Victoria, you’ll want to secure your seats with a trusted source. Follow Big Sugar across social platforms for updates and behind-the-scenes content: Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube. We’ll keep you informed about rescheduled dates, setlists, and venue details so you can plan your night with confidence.

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Key venues, city stops, and date-specific details are provided below to help you map out the tour. If you’re new to the band, think early-1990s Canadian rock energy blended with warm, rootsy grooves and a live sound that fills the room—that’s Big Sugar.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Big Sugar

  • Formed in Toronto in 1988 by Gordie Johnson; notable for fusing blues, reggae and rock with a big live sound.
  • Notable hits include The Scene (Alt 1 Canada), Diggin' a Hole (Canada RPM 9) and Turn the Lights On (Canada Rock 8).
  • Discography spans 1992–2015 with studio albums (Big Sugar, Five Hundred Pounds, Hemi-Vision, Heated, Brothers and Sisters, Revolution Per Minute, Yard Style, Calling All The Youth) and live/compilation releases like Eliminate Ya! Live and Hit & Run.
  • Major awards/nominations include multiple Juno nominations (Best New Group 1995; Best Rock Album 1997, 2002) and a European Edison Award in 1995; Road Gold Award (2017).
  • 2025 announcement for a 30th Anniversary Hemi-Vision Tour, with Canadian dates in early 2026 (Calgary, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, Peterborough).
  • Active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube.

The records

Big Sugar Discography

  • Calling All The Youth
    2015 · Self-released / Bandcamp
  • Yard Style
    2014 · Self-released / Bandcamp
  • Eliminate Ya! Live!
    2012 · eOne Entertainment (distributed by eOne)
  • Revolution Per Minute
    2011 · Bread & Water Records / Fontana North
  • Hit & Run
    2003 · Universal
  • Brothers and Sisters, Are You Ready?
    2001 · Universal
  • Brothers and Sisters, Êtes Vous Ready?
    2001 · Universal
  • Heated
    1998 · A&M
  • Hemi-Vision
    1996 · A&M
  • Five Hundred Pounds
    1993 · Hypnotic Records
  • Big Sugar
    1992 · Hypnotic Records

The hits

Top Big Sugar Songs

  • Nicotina (She's All That)
    2001 · CAN 28
  • Turn the Lights On
    1999 · CAN Rock 8
  • The Scene
    1998 · CAN Alt 1
  • Better Get Used to It
    1998 · CAN 17; US 26
  • If I Had My Way
    1997 · CAN 13; Alt 11
  • Diggin' a Hole
    1996 · CAN 9
  • Dear Mr. Fantasy
    1995 · CAN 59

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