Nora Joy with Rosie Dykstra

Nora Joy is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, whose music blends folk and pop with thoughtful songwriting, warm melodies and an honest voice. Writing songs since she was 11, Nora draws on the experiences and small moments of growing up to create songs that feel personal and relatable.

Nora released her self-titled debut album in February 2026. She has performed at Summerfolk Festival and opened for Canadian icon Ron Sexsmith on his 2025 and 2026 Hangover Terrace tours in Ontario, the UK and Ireland.

For her Burdock performance, Nora will be joined by Ethan McCarroll (drums), Will Stephens (electric guitar) and Anna Houston (bass), bringing her songs to the stage as a four-piece band.

Rosie Dykstra is a 22-year-old songwriter, instrumentalist and member of the Writers Guild of Canada. She has written for scripted television while developing her own songwriting, performance and recording projects, and has twice been a featured vocalist on episodes of BBC/CBC’s The Next Step. Her music is available on major streaming platforms. Rosie will open the evening.