Johnny Orlando[JO25]

Western University O-Week, London, Ontario / 7 September 2026

01 / Overview

Headline shows on two continents, network television, and a 7,500-student homecoming crowd for the Songs For Young Lovers era.

02 / Work

Musical direction, setlist design, live arrangements, programming, and playback.

03 / Review

“It’s rare to find musical directors with proficiency in software, hardware, and production. Finding that was a priority for me when looking for MDs and I found it with Eights.

Nate flew out to LA for four days for rehearsal. New project file, five new songs for me, new vocal FX rig, a new band who needed to learn the entire set. Everything was set up and ready to go every morning for all of us and the show went perfectly.

The Eights boys have their s*** together and are capable of putting on shows from clubs to stadiums.”

Johnny Orlando

Timeline

2025
Headline run in Toronto (El Mocambo) and London, UK (The Garage).

2026
Headline shows in New York (Baby’s All Right), Toronto (The Opera House) and Los Angeles (The Echo).

NBC’s The TODAY Show (NYC).

Headline slot at Western University’s O-Week opening concert (London, Ontario).

Architecture / Steps run
■ 01 Alignment
■ 02 Narrative
■ 03 Design
□ 04 Partnerships
■ 05 Integration
■ 06 Test
■ 07 Execution
□ 08 Wrap

Highlights
Sold-out album release shows
First daytime television slot: The Today Show
7,500 at Western O-Week

Watch
The Today Show / Live TV debut
Live from Toronto / Shelf Life
Live from Toronto / Oh!
Live from Western University / Novice
Live from Western University / Mr. Brightside

Credits
Nate Day - Musical director
Mat Landry - ASST. MUSICAL DIRECTOR
Josh Day - PROGRAMMER

04 / Figures

Johnny Orlando at the mic stand, eyes closed, lit gold, The Garage, London

Fig. 1 / The Garage, London / 18 May 2025 / Photo Inês Barny

Johnny Orlando between spark fountains at Western University O-Week

Fig. 2 / Western O-Week, 2026 / Photo Kianna Sumitani

Johnny Orlando performing at El Mocambo, Toronto

Fig. 3 / Show still, El Mocambo, Toronto

Johnny Orlando from behind, arm raised with the mic into the haze and stage light, The Garage, London

Fig. 4 / The Garage, London / 18 May 2025 / Photo Inês Barny

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Eights

Toronto / 2026