Love & Hyperbole Tour: Alessia Cara, Alicia Moffet, and Jon Vinyl - Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg was treated to a night of emotional catharsis, powerhouse vocals, and stripped-down intimacy as the Love & Hyperbole Tour made its stop at the historic Burton Cummings Theatre on May 19, 2025. Headlined by Alessia Cara with support from rising pop star Alicia Moffet and Jon Vinyl, the show was a dynamic showcase of vulnerability, growth, and undeniable artistry.

Jon Vinyl. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Opening the night was the Toronto-based soul and R&B artist Jon Vinyl. His set saw him perform a twenty-five-minute set of original tunes, but it was he performed his hit single, "Addicted," when everyone in the audience finally felt comfortable enough to stand up, sway along, and sing every single word back to Jon. While Jon's set was on the shorter side, he had the Winnipeg audience primed for the following act.

Alicia Moffet. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Second on the stage was Quebec-born singer-songwriter Alicia Moffet, whose eight-song set perfectly set the mood with an ambient blend of indie pop and electro-R&B. Her kicked off with the sultry "Mr Right" and "Choke," immediately capturing the audience with her smooth vocal delivery and moody production. “Lay Your Light” and “The Girl” revealed a more introspective side, as Moffet navigated themes of identity and emotional longing with grace.

Standouts like “Tired of Me” and the hypnotic “Hotel W” showed her command of the stage, with fans visibly swaying and singing along. “Fake” and “Colder” closed the set on a melancholic note, proving that Moffet’s greatest strength lies in her ability to make emotional heaviness sound beautiful. If there was any doubt that she belonged in bigger venues, Moffet erased them in thirty flawless minutes.

It came as a pit of a shock when she didn't perform one of her most-streamed songs, "Lullaby," during the set. However, her set featured songs exclusively from her forthcoming album, No, I'm Not Crying, which will be out May 30, 2025, via Sony Music/Cult Nation. Alessia Cara’s nearly two-hour set was a masterclass in songwriting, stage presence, and immense narrative storytelling. From the moment she launched into “Dead Man,” the crowd was hooked. Dressed in a mix of grungy elegance and casual charm, Cara delivered each song with emotional precision—making the Burton Cummings Theatre feel more like an open diary than a concert hall.

Alessia Cara. Photos by Samuel Stevens.

Hits like “Left Alone,” “Voice In My Head,” and “Run Run” were delivered with edge and angst, but it was the subtlety of “Subside” and “Drive” that highlighted her vocal control. Midway through the set, she picked up her electric guitar for a raw and vulnerable rendition of “Get to You,” signalling a more hands-on, stripped-back segment of the show.

Perhaps the night’s biggest surprise came when Cara treated the Winnipeg crowd to a special performance of “All We Know” as a city-exclusive song, where she also stated it was the first time she played it in over six years, sparking screams and tears from longtime fans. Her ability to pivot from radio-ready anthems like “Wild Things” to deeply personal ballads such as “Out of Love” and “Somebody’s Else” demonstrated her emotional range and songwriting maturity.

During her performance of “Clearly,” she picked up her custom acoustic guitar that exhibited her name and her signature logo on the fretboard, turning the track into an intimate conversation with the crowd. Even with a twenty-four-song main setlist, Cara never felt rushed—each transition, guitar switch, and lighting cue was deliberate and thoughtful.

The encore featured just one song, “Here,” but it was all that was needed. The track that launched her career still resonates with as much bite and introspection as it did over a decade ago. The crowd sang every word back to her, bringing the night full circle. The Love & Hyperbole Tour in Winnipeg wasn’t just a concert—it was a celebration of self-reflection, creative evolution, and the cathartic power of music. Both Alicia Moffet and Jon Vinyl proved they're some of Canada's most promising voices, while Alessia Cara cemented her place as one of the most honest and compelling storytellers of her generation. It was a night of feeling everything, and that’s exactly what the audience came for.