CHANTAL HACKETT
BAND
Chantal Hackett is a dynamic singer and entertainer from Ottawa, Ontario. Like many great vocalists, Chantal found her voice singing in church as a child. By the age of 13, her passion and talent for singing was undeniable and led her to hundreds of performances over her 20+ year career.
Specializing in weddings, corporate events, and private parties, Chantal and her band are versatile, professional, and the perfect complement to any event. They have an extensive repertoire, with a focus on commercial pop and soul music, but can adapt to suit any mood, adding personal touches to make each event special.
Chantal has an impressive resume with many noteworthy performances. Some of these include singing at various City of Ottawa events, the Ottawa Board of Trade Gala, sporting events such as Ottawa Redblacks and Ottawa Fury games, TD Place, and for radio and television networks such as CBC, Radio-Canada, and CTV. She has performed at the United Nations and at Carnegie Hall in the De La Salle Choir. Chantal was also a soloist in a Motown band for 10 years and has been a background vocalist for Juno Nominated artist David Gogo, among others. Throughout her career she has performed at numerous major festivals, public and private events, and iconic Canadian venues.
As well as being an accomplished singer, Chantal is also an experienced public speaker and has emceed hundreds of events. She is an expert at facilitating a fun and unforgettable experience, no matter the event.
A Chantal Hackett show is all about creating a positive and personalized experience for all attendees. You can count on her and her band to provide a quality performance, while adding sophisticated flourishes and sparkle to your event. The audience can expect to be blown away by the band’s incredible talent, professionalism and charm.
Chantal’s sweet nature and attention to detail carries through every performance, making it unique and memorable each time.
Chantal is fully bilingual and can sing in both English and French. She can also sing in German and Italian.
Chantal Hackett est comme un diamant aux multiples facettes dans le monde du divertissement musical !
Née à Ottawa, Ontario (Canada), Chantal Hackett, maintenant chanteuse et entrepreneure, est comme un diamant aux quatre « C » pour sa couleur, sa coupe, sa clarté et son nombre de carats ! Chantal et son groupe musical interprètent des succès bilingues dans le genre pop-soul. Tout comme la rareté d'un diamant de qualité, Chantal apporte sa valeur insurpassable à la vallée de l'Outaouais: avec plus de vingt ans d’expérience en chant d'événements internationaux ainsi qu’aux mariages.
Chantal et son groupe musical vous transportent à travers les ballades significatives comme : At Last d’Etta James et vous font même danser avec Love Again de Dua Lipa ou toute autres demandes de chansons que vous voulez entendre sous la forme de groupe de musiciens de votre choix soit : Groupe complet, groupe trio ou groupe duo. La voix et la performance de Chantal ajouterons toujours la touche d'éclatement dont votre événement a besoin pour se démarquer afin que vous et votre audience soient des plus satisfaits !
"Chantal is more than a diamond in the rough....she is a bright and shining light in this world not only with her gifted voice but also her soul and all that she represents....perseverance, courage, resilience".
-TARA SHANNON, Founder - Willow Sound Records, Ottawa, ON
2021 Encore Ottawa (Ottawa Music Industry Coalition)
Artistic Service Business of the Year
2019 Recipient of the Forty Under 40 Award
Encore Ottawa Performer 2021
2021 Encore Ottawa (Ottawa Music Industry Coalition) Selected Performer
2020 Récipiendaire Prix
Micro-Entreprise Artistique
Le Regroupement des gens d'affaires de la Capitale nationale (RGA) Gala d’excellence 2020
2019 Recipient of the Forty Under 40 Award
(Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Board of Trade)
Recipient of the Ottawa150 Awards
Artistic Contribution to Community - Canada’s 150th celebration
Artistic Service Business of the Year Awards
Winner of Artistic Service Business of the Year at the Business Excellence Awards for the Ottawa Business Excellence Awards
"Chantal has a rich and expressive voice that can draw you in with delicate sweetness and blow you away with power"
-Stephen Foley, Audio Valley Studios, Ottawa, ON