Concert & Buffet #67 - Amanda Sum

About Amanda Sum:

Amanda Sum is a JUNO-nominated artist whose eccentric, genre-bending work brings together indie-pop, jazz, and alternative folk. A vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist, her creative practice moves freely across music, theatre, and performance art, while engaging diverse audiences and championing underrepresented artists.

Amanda released her debut album, New Age Attitudes, in 2022, followed by the 2024 EP/suite does it make me naive if i've never been part of something where i've meant more to them than they did to me? She is currently working on her sophomore album, continuing an idiosyncratic body of work that resists staying within any single genre or medium.

For her Shelf session, Amanda brings that genre-bending approach into an intimate setting, moving between indie-pop, jazz, and alternative folk with a creative voice that is distinctly her own.

Arrangement of the Session:

Amanda Sum — Vocals / Keyboard / Guitar

Ginger Chen Pimentel — Bass

Kate Johnson — Drums

Mary Ancheta — Synths (TBD)

About The Shelf Concert:

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, we bring raw, stripped-down performances to Vancouver — but with our own after-hours twist. On Wednesday nights, Hestia closes its doors to the public and transforms into a private listening room for just 60 guests. No blasting speakers, no artificial mixing — just pure, direct sound. Artists self-mix in the moment, adjusting to the space and the energy of the room. And since each concert is recorded live, the audience isn’t just watching — they’re part of the final cut. Every cheer, clap, and moment of silence is captured by the microphones forever.

Your ticket includes:

✔️ Exclusive access to the session — An intimate, after-hours concert in the closed restaurant space at Hestia.

✔️ A late-night buffet — Curated by HESTIA to make the night feel even more special.

✔️ A role in the recording – Your energy, your reactions, your moment.

How It Works

• The concert is structured into three short sets (three songs each), with two 5-minute breaks in between.

• Natural emotional reactions (clapping, cheering, vibing, etc.) are encouraged!

• During performances, we ask for minimal disruptive noise — think of it like being in a live recording session. Because it is!

• Breaks are off the record — the perfect time to chat, enjoy the buffet, or grab another drink.

• Some artists may extend their set or play an encore if the vibe feels right — show your love and you might just get more!

Limited to 60 spots. Every session is unique and will not appear again.

Get your ticket now—before someone else does.