Unmasking the Singer
It’s back and tickets are on sale now!
Unmasking The Singer Des Moines 2025
Can you guess who's behind the mask?
Costumed Local celebrities compete for your vote, raising money for The Salvation Army's Services & Programs.
We will be live and in-person on Saturday, February 22nd at Hoyt Sherman in Des Moines. Local celebrities will be hidden behind a mask and perform songs for the crowd leaving everyone trying to guess who’s behind the mask. The event is hosted this year by Steve Berry with celebrity guest judges!
Saturday, February 22, 2025
VIP Reception - 5:00 PM
Show starts - 6:00 PM
Hoyt Sherman Place
1501 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA
Standard Admission $30
VIP Tickets $100
(includes reception at 5:00 PM, hors d'oeurves and premium seats)
Buy tickets at https://hoytsherman.org/event/the-salvation-army-unmasking-the-singer-2025/
For more information contact
Tamyra Harrison, Development Coordinator, The Salvation Army at [email protected] or call 515-282-3599.
YOUR 2025 HOST
Steve Berry
Steve Berry has been a fixture on Des Moines stages and TV stations for nearly five decades. He has played numerous leading roles at the Des Moines Community Playhouse and was inducted into their "Legends Hall of Fame.” He can also be seen and heard on myriad TV and radio commercials throughout the state of Iowa. Steve enjoys emceeing events for a number of organizations, including Animal Lifeline, House of Mercy, and Salvation Army. In his spare time, he is lead singer for the Des Moines-area '70s cover band Stark Raving Madge.
MEET YOUR JUDGES
State Representative David Young
David Young was our Unmasking the Singer 2023 winner as Freddy Krueger! David currently serves as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 28th District, and previously served as the U.S. representative for Iowa's 3rd congressional district from 2015 to 2019.
Will Keeps
Will was The Beast in our first Unmasking the Singer event in 2022 and joins us now as a judge. Will Keeps is a rapper/R&B artist out of Des Moines, Iowa. Raised on Chicago's South side, Will uses his talent to empower youth and promote anti-violence through his nonprofit Starts Right Here.
Loretta Tursi Sieman
Loretta served on the West Des Moines City Council for 17 years, the first woman in history to do so. She is a tireless community volunteer, activist, leader and advocate for nonprofits she works with and her community.
Greg Edwards
Greg is President and CEO of Catch Des Moines. Greg Edwards has over 40 years of hospitality experience. He began as President & CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau in 2000, previously leading convention & visitors bureaus in Peoria, Illinois and Overland Park, Kansas. He is the recipient of many awards, including Manager of the Year with Marriott Hotels, he was recognized by his industry peers with the Individual Professionalism Award as well as served as Chair of the Board for Destinations International (an international professional association for CVBs).
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2862465-0
Sponsor: https://go.evvnt.com/2862465-2
YouTube: https://go.evvnt.com/2862465-3
