Winnipeg music

• Festival, mentorship program carries on legacy of Winnipeg musician Gerry Atwell

  The three-day event is set to recognize not only the Juno Award-winner's musical contributions, but his long history of community support and activism as well.

  Entertainment

  Aug 11
  
• Jazz fest ‘back swinging’ in downtown Winnipeg after pandemic hiatus

  After two-and-a-half years of forced hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a summer entertainment staple of downtown Winnipeg returns next week.

  Entertainment

  Jun 8
  
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• Winnipeg pianist scores Juno award with ‘Change of Plans’ LP

  Winnipeg jazz pianist and composer Will Bonness won a Juno at Saturday's opening night awards ceremony, in the Jazz Album of the Year (Solo) category.

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  May 17
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• Winnipeg songwriter wants Women’s Day tribute to act as anthem against discrimination

  A new single in honour of International Women's Day has a special significance for Winnipeg singer-songwriter Onna Lou.

  Entertainment

  Mar 8
• Family picking up pieces after losing everything in downtown Winnipeg fire

  A devastating fire Wednesday at a multi-use building on the corner of Portage Avenue and Langside Street left one Winnipeg family with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

  Fire

  Feb 4
• Manitoba music icon Vince Fontaine dies at 60

  Fontaine's death Tuesday at age 60 has reverberated throughout the province, with fellow musicians, public figures, politicians and more remembering his legacy.

  Canada

  Jan 12
• Winnipeg venues cancelling, downsizing New Year’s Eve plans

  Many Winnipeg businesses and entertainment venues are either cancelling or drastically downsizing New Year's Eve celebrations.

  Entertainment

  Dec 29, 2021
• Singer-songwriter’s collaboration with Winnipeg symphony a dream come true

  Juno nominee Don Amero will be performing a series of shows that pair his roots/country/pop sound with the power of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.

  Entertainment

  Oct 13, 2021
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• Winnipeg’s Park Theatre uses pandemic closure for major renovations

  Months of forced closure presented an opportunity to tackle some significant renovations — so when patrons return to the Park Theatre on Oct. 8, they'll see a transformed venue.

  Entertainment

  Sep 26, 2021
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• Local beer to help support Winnipeg music venues through pandemic

  Among the many industries hit hard by COVID-19, Manitoba's live music scene has struggled mightily, with months and months of cancelled shows, capacity restrictions and more.

  Entertainment

  Sep 8, 2021