Winnipeg Music

• Week of diverse local, international music to pull Winnipeg out of winter blahs

  Beginning Tuesday, the West End Cultural Centre and Real Love Wpg are teaming up for the fifth annual Winterruption — a week-long series of concerts at six locations in the city.

  Entertainment

  Jan 22
  
• Homegrown country icon to star in Winnipeg birthday party fit for a King

  Ernest Monias will be celebrating his 75th birthday in style next month, with a special concert and ceremony at the Burton Cummings Theatre in recognition of his lengthy career.

  Entertainment

  Jan 17
  
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• Big Sugar to perform at The Burt in Winnipeg next March

  Big Sugar will hit the stage at the Burton Cummings Theatre on March 4, 2024, as part of a tour behind the deluxe reissue of 1993's 'Five Hundred Pounds.'

  Entertainment

  Nov 29, 2023
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• ‘There’s always a bridge’: Winnipeg songwriter’s ode to Arlington Street gains poignance with closure

  For many Winnipeggers, the iconic bridge was a regular part of the daily commute, but for local singer-songwriter Scott Nolan, it served as an inspiration.

  Entertainment

  Nov 28, 2023
• Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra teams up with local composers for emotional music with a meaning

  For a new concert with a social conscience, the Winnipeg Jazz Orchestra is teaming up with local composers to showcase pieces that cover topics that hit close to home.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2023
• Bombers fans hitting the road, recording studio to support Grey Cup-bound team

  Many of the Bombers faithful are preparing for Sunday by arranging travel or planning Grey Cup parties at home, while some local fans are recognizing the occasion in other ways.

  Sports

  Nov 16, 2023
• Canadian rockers April Wine to perform at Winnipeg’s Burton Cummings Theatre

  A long-running Canadian classic rock act is headed to the Burton Cummings Theatre for a Winnipeg gig this spring.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
• Manitoba country star’s holiday concert comes back to The Burt

  The annual 'Amero Little Christmas' concert, presented by three-time Juno Award nominee Don Amero, is planned for Saturday, Dec. 9 at the historic downtown venue.

  Entertainment

  Oct 17, 2023
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• Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra posts $1.3 million deficit

  The WSO offset their million-dollar deficit with reserve funds left over from pandemic funding, but the symphony’s future remains uncertain.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2023
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• Jazz Winnipeg launching musical, educational jazz history series

  The two-hour-long themed programs will include live performances by local artists and educational and historical context for the music they're playing.

  Entertainment

  Sep 26, 2023