9th Annual Groovin' in the Park 2024

Saturday Day FREEE Groovin' in the Park Festival with NYC's Tony Touch

About this Event

L imited capacity, RSVP required for adults, kids do not need to RSVP.

A meeting of Soul, Funk, World & House Music, Groovin' in The Park is a daylong event at Toronto's Woodbine Park and is a part of the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival summer programming. Family-friendly setting of Woodbine Park in the city's East end is a beautiful setting for this community-focused dance party which includes delicious food options, beer garden, shaded seating and it's Free!

Groovin' in the Park : Saturday Fever presented by NuFunk & United Soul.

Featuring Tony Touch (Funkbox, NYC)

.A true innovator and icon in Hip Hop, House, and Latin music, Tony Touch has consistently revolutionized the DJ game. From his legendary mix tapes and albums to his remarkable skills on the turntables, Tony Touch has become one of the world’s most recognized DJs. Starting as a B-Boy during the rap music renaissance of the early 80s, he produced iconic mixtapes like the original 50 MC’s, featuring top emcees such as KRS ONE, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, Wyclef Jean, M.O.P, Big L, and Mos Def. These mixtapes, along with countless others, earned Tony the title of the ‘Mix Tape King’

Tony Touch evolved from mixtapes to record releases, notably with “The Piece Maker” in 2000, which featured artists like Big Pun, Cypress Hill, Wu-Tang Clan, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, and Gang Starr. He continued to release successful albums such as “The Piece Maker 2” and “The Piece Maker 3,” featuring stars like P. Diddy, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Snoop Dogg, and Ruben Blades. He has toured over 30 countries and appeared on shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “The Dave Chappelle Show.” In 2019, he signed with Louie Vega’s Vega Records and released hits like “SACUDE” and “APAGA LA LUZ.”

Plus The Soul Motivators LIVE

and DJs Sweet Touch Foundation, Lebaron James, No Wahala DJs, Sara Simms, My Girl Tuesday, Harbour Nights DJs, 45 Sessions & more

Past Groovin in the Park performers include Mark Farina, DJ Spinna's WONDER-FULL, Tortured Soul, Roy Davis Jr, Greg Wilson, Starting From Scratch, Fred Everything, Jojo Flores, Tush, Soul Motivators, Jason Palma, DJ Yogi, Ritmo Collective, Mike Gibbs, Make it Funky DJs, and more from the city's rich dance community.

Outdoor | Family Event | Everyone Welcome

Woodbine Park - 1695 Queen St E, Toronto (at Coxwell)

Located on Toronto's east side, Woodbine Park is one of the city's largest parks. Wide grassy fields and waterfront views make it a popular spot for summer outdoor events, with beach swimming, a boardwalk & a skateboard park.

Host or Publisher NuFunk Concerts & United Soul