Live Nation Canada Awards Scholarships to Downsview Students Recognizing Leadership and Creative Excellence

Key Takeaways Rogers Stadium strengthened its role as a community partner by investing in local youth through targeted scholarships, reinforcing credibility and goodwill in Downsview. Support for leadership and the arts is helping build a future talent pipeline aligned with the live entertainment industry, connecting community investment to long-term business relevance. Scholarships translate proximity into tangible impact for local students, making Live Nation’s commitment visible through real opportunities, recognition, and financial support. Live Nation Canada is awarding four scholarships to students in Toronto’s Downsview community for outstanding achievement in leadership and the arts at Downsview Secondary School and Madonna Catholic Secondary School. At each school, one scholarship will recognize a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, while another will recognize a student who has shown excellence and dedication in the arts. The awards celebrate students who have made meaningful contributions to their school communities while pursuing personal growth, creativity, and academic achievement. “Rogers Stadium is about more than bringing world‑class music to Toronto — it’s about being a positive force in the surrounding community,” said Wayne Zronik, President of Business Operations, Live Nation Canada. “These scholarships recognize students who are not only excelling academically, but who are also making a lasting impact through leadership and creativity. We’re proud to support the next generation of leaders and artists in the Downsview community.” “The Live Nation scholarships are extremely impactful to our student recipients. This recognition not only motivates and inspires our students but gives them some financial relief as them embark on their post-secondary studies,” said Lia D’Andrea, Assistant Curriculum Leader Arts & Culture at Downsview Secondary School. “The meaningful relationship that has developed with Live Nation has made an impression on our students. They have shared that they are eager to learn more about opportunities in the arts and entertainment industries and pursue their goals. This is an investment in our future leaders and encourages our students to achieve success. Thank you Live Nation!” “Our students have big dreams, and this support helps turn those dreams into real opportunities. We’re grateful to Live Nation Canada for recognizing the incredible talent, leadership, and creativity within our school community and for empowering our students to keep discovering what’s possible,” said Kristan McTernan, Principal, Madonna Catholic Secondary School The scholarships are part of Live Nation Canada’s ongoing commitment to investing in the communities connected to Rogers Stadium, helping to create meaningful opportunities for local youth to pursue their passions and reach their full potential.