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An Australian native, Sammy Johnson embraces his Maori and Polynesian roots to create positive and uplifting music. Blending together island reggae, soul and jazz vibes with heartfelt lyrics, Sammy's sound is exhilarating and intoxicating. A Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season 21 champion of American Idol, the 20-year-old Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade, immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Living in the small town of Kahuku on the northern tip of Ohau, Tongi learned to sing from his father, who in turned had learned from his father before him. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol, and after Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of Idol’s all time emotional highlights, he went on to win Season 21, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. With a thriving fanbase which supports millions of global on-demand streams and social media followers and nationwide concert tours, Tongi now begins a new chapter of life and music. Teaming up with acclaimed songwriter/producer Johnny Reid, his 2024 single “Road to Hana” marks a creative transition leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots – but also the man he’s become. Fusing breezy beach balladry and sunshine country with laid-back soul, gospel, and more, new music is in the works, as Tongi looks to spread a feel-good message of positivity to the horizon, and beyond. Born and raised in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica to singer Lorna Bennett and former calypso king Mike Ollivierre, Protoje blends hip hop, soul and jazz into his native sounds of reggae and dancehall. The musical prodigy, along with a collective of artists, began getting mainstream attention for their addictive melodies and conscious lyrical messages in a movement dubbed the “reggae revival.” Publications such as VOGUE, Rolling Stone and The FADER have declared him one of the brightest talents out of Jamaica. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2025/reggae-festival View the full schedule Sammy Johnson on Instagram and Facebook Iam Tongi on Instagram and Facebook Protoje on Instagram and Facebook

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HYPROV (pronounced hip-rawv), combines hypnosis and improv pairing comedian Colin Mochrie, best known for "Whose Line is it Anyway?" with Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci. This one-of-a-kind comedy experience has stunned audiences, making them ask “Is this real?”, and this duo is set to prove it with this latest show! The evening begins with Mecci welcoming 20 volunteers on stage to be hypnotized. The most receptive to hypnosis then join Mochrie to improvise the rest of the show, while hypnotized. In the hands of two experts and solely crafted from the volunteers' and audiences uninhibited, unconscious minds, each show is an entirely original and completely unforgettable theatrical experience. HYPROV was created in 2016 at Toronto's Second City. After working it out on stage, they took the show on the road for a 100-city tour from 2019-2023, followed by three months Off Broadway in NYC and six months at Harrah’s Las Vegas. About Summer Nights at The Sound: Summer evenings heat up with glow-in-the-dark lasers, side-splitting comedy, and can't-find-it-anywhere-else entertainment at Summer Nights at The Sound! Attendance to Summer Nights at The Sound shows require a paid admission ticket — prices vary, see event listings for details. Tickets to Summer Nights at the Sound include same-day admission to the 2025 San Diego County Fair — a tremendous value! Shows are all ages. San Diego County Fair on Facebook / Instagram / X