Shane Philips
Shane Philips is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter who grew up in a family of singers on the banks of the Grand River in Fergus, Ontario. His passion for singing was evident from a young age, beginning with his church choir before transitioning to classical Italian opera under the tutelage of Edward Johnson. This early training laid the foundation for his strong technical abilities as a singer. As a writer, Shane’s compositions have been featured in film and television, including the Lifetime Network, and he has also written for community-based organizations like the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). His talents extend to acting, singing, and dancing, with performances in musicals such as “We Love Harry Belafonte,” “Sweet Soul Music,” and “Memories of the Rat Pack,” where he portrays Sammy Davis, Jr. across North America and Europe. Shane gained national recognition as a contestant on “The Voice” and, following a successful U.S. tour in 2014 that culminated at the San Francisco Folk Festival, he had the honor of singing with his musical inspiration, Stevie Wonder, at the Scotia Bank Centre in Toronto in 2015. In 2022 Philips started the social justice musical group “Band of People” and released “Run With Me” in 2024. Philips is slated to sing once again at the 2025 San Francisco Folk Festival as the official release to his new album “Promise Land”.
For booking contact Shane Philips.
Find Shane Philips Online
