Diane Pancel and Sunny Shams | Love and Heartache - Feb. 15, 2026

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Victoria vocalists Diane Pancel and Sunny Shams bring you a show about the many facets of love featuring Ashley Wey on piano, Louis Rudner on bass, and Matt Pease on drums.

Showcasing a mix of romantic American songbook duets, soulful ballads, enchanting harmonies, and powerful solo performances, Love and Heartache will have you strolling down memory lane. Songs made famous by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Connie Francis, George Michael, Shoshana Bean and more.


Diane Pancel: Multi-award-winning recording artist and international cabaret star, Diane Pancel, is best known for her LA-based Ladies of Hollywood, Ladies of Song, and American Songbook cabaret hits. Known as the “queen of patter,” she is well-loved for her ability to connect with the audience. An extremely versatile performer, Diane has performed alongside artists such as David Foster, Nelly Furtado, Leanne Rimes, Matt Dusk and recently with the Victoria Symphony. She has been featured multiple times on major television networks, has performed across the U.S. at major sporting events for the L.A. Kings, L.A. Galaxy, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, and the US Women’s National Soccer team, and has recently been nominated for two International Portuguese Music Awards – best pop performance and song of the year. dianepancelmusic.com

Sunny Shams: With musical roots as a jazz singer and pianist, Sunny Shams began studying opera in 2006 at the Victoria Conservatory of Music, joining the UBC Opera Program in 2007. Sunny has been featured in Die Fledermaus, Don Giovanni, La bohème and has performed with the Victoria and Vancouver Symphonies.