The 1st Annual Westman Lip Sync! will be held inside the Keystone Centre's MNP Hall, on Thursday, May 17th.   The event is being hosted by Prairie Firehouse and the United Way of Brandon & District as a fun, new, and exciting fundraising event for the United Way.  Executives and employees, from various companies in Brandon will hit the stage to perform some classic hits and the winners will be chosen by those in attendance and their friends.   Simply donate, as little or as much as you like, to the company you feel put on the best performance and the team who raises the most money will win bragging rights and recognition at next years event.  Tickets are priced at $25 and include the evenings entertainment as well as an amazing poutine bar.  Some of the confirmed companies participating include: CAA, Party Professionals, Selloff Vacations & Chez Angela Bakery, RBC, Prairie Firehouse and Special Request Weddings.    

Popular Canadian YouTube sensation Larry Enticer will be making an appearance at The Great Western Roadhouse on Saturday, April 28.   Larry found overnight fame on the Internet after people stumbled onto his YouTube videos where he can often be found jumping his '79 Yamaha Enticer snowmobile.   In addition to his prized snowmobile he is best known for his glorious mullet & denim wardrobe.   The highly anticipated appearance is just around the corner and The Great Western Roadhouse is getting ready to "Just Send It" with Larry The Enticer in the house. Tickets are available at the door for only $10.00.

April 13, 2018 (Dauphin MB) -- Dauphin’s Countryfest is pleased to release the full-line up of artists slated toperform at Canada’s longest running country music festival, taking place June 28-July 1. Countryfest promoter Rob Waloschuk is pleased with this year’s lineup: “We’ve got a great mix of country, rock, blues and roots, for a well-rounded music weekend, and something for everyone. We’re looking forward to another terrific Canada Day long weekend in Dauphin.”   COUNTRYFEST ARTISTS FOR 2018 **Denotes artist has already been announced ** Eric Church ** Florida Georgia Line ** Paul Brandt ** Luke Combs ** Midland ** Dallas Smith ** High Valley ** James Barker Band ** Lindsay Ell ** The Road Hammers ** Aaron Pritchett ** Emerson Drive ** Bobby Wills ** Aaron Goodvin ** Honeymoon Suite ** The Headpins ** River Town Saints ** Johnson Crook ** Leaving Thomas ** Nice Horse ** Leanne Pearson **Dan Davidson ** Doc Yates ** Chris Henderson ** Richard Farrow Band Joe Nolan Petric Kevin Mills Desiree Dorion JR Gone Wild Longshot The Middle Coast Altameda Band of Rascals Attica Riots Kevin Roy David James Russell Lee Kayla Luky Tyler Del Pino Shantaia Nicole Rayy Drew Gregory Poets and Lies Past The Perimeter Megan Nash Snake Oil Mariel Buckley Ken Stead Wendell Ferguson Kenny Shaw Wreckin So DJ Skene LIMITED TICKETS & CAMPING REMAINING A limited number of weekend passes, VIPs, camping and day passes remain for the 2018 Dauphin’s Countryfest.Tickets can be purchased online at www.countryfest.ca, by calling 1-800-361-7300, or in-person at the Dauphin’s Countryfest office (28 2nd Avenue NE in Dauphin). Ticket prices increase on May 1.

British Columbia rapper Madchild will be hitting the stage at The 40 on Tuesday, July the 17th.   The stop in Brandon is just one of many on his newly announced 40-date Canadian tour titled "It's a Mad World".   The tour is in support of his latest LP The Darkest Hour.   After many successful years with hip-hop group, Swollen Members, Madchild creatively branched out as a solo artist in 2012 with his debut title track,"Dope Sick."    The show is being hosted by Prairie Dawg Entertainment who tell bdnmb.ca that this will be the biggest show they have promoted to date in Brandon.  Advance tickets are only $25.00 while tickets at the door show night will set you back $30.00. Contact Prairie Dawg Entertainment for tickets.  Doors open at 8:30, show over by 11:00 pm.

This bi-annual competition is a celebration of Ukrainian dance that showcases the artistic and cultural expressions of this form of dance. This year over 1000 dancers and instructors from 32 clubs throughout Manitoba & Saskatchewan will attend! The event will showcase more than 420 dances throughout the weekend. The club began hosting the event in 2000. They welcome members of the general public to attend to enjoy the culture (various displays and vendors), the dancing and the music. WHEN: Friday, April 13: 10 am – 9 pm Saturday, April 14: 8:30 am – 10:00 pm Sunday, April 15: 8:30 am – 5 pm WHERE: Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium 205-20th Street Admission Fees: Friday $10 Saturday $10 Sunday $10 Weekend Pass $25 *Children 10 & under are free.