Dauphin Countryfest Media Release July 2, 2017 (Dauphin MB) -- As the Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage geared up for Saturday night’s headlining concert, Countryfest organizers took the opportunity to make a special announcement to the sold-out amphitheatre. Florida Georgia Line will play Dauphin’s Countryfest in 2018, with their innovative fusion of country, rock, hip-hop and pop. Since breaking out in 2012 with mega smash Cruise, Hubbard and Kelley have solidified their place as one of country music’s elite acts, earning honors from every major awards body – including three consecutive Vocal Duo of the Year titles from both the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. They’ve sold almost 26 million tracks and over 3.5 million albums worldwide, and over 1.5 million concert tickets in 2015 alone. They can add a few more concert tickets to their tally next year, when they return to Dauphin in 2018. “Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country bands today. They’ve had 11 singles reach #1 on the country music charts in recent years, and have become a real force in the country music scene,” says Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “We couldn’t be happier to have them coming back to Dauphin next year.” Florida Georgia Line last played Countryfest in 2013.

Dauphin Countryfest Media Release Country superstar Keith Urban definitely delivered to the jam-packed amphitheatre on Friday night. He played hit after hit, seamlessly transitioning from banjo, to electric guitar, to acoustic. Part way through his 90-minute set, he journeyed up to a platform stationed right in the middle of the crowd, where he performed the song Shirt, and shook hands with adorning fans who were absolutely floored to have the chance to see him up close and personal. “Dauphin Manitoba is delivering tonight!” Urban told the audience. “I knew I could count on you guys!” He then pulled one young woman up on the platform to join him, and handed off his guitar to her before disappearing back into the crowd and returning to the stage. Before Urban’s set, fans got to take in performances by Tim Hicks, one of Canada’s most dynamic country artists on the scene today, and Meghan Patrick, whose switch to a solo career earned her a deal with Warner Music.

Locally here are your options for Canada Day: Discovery Centre Doc Walker – 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm (lawn chairs allowed) View the poster below for a total listing of all events and times. No cost with the exception of helicopter rides, which are $50.00 CFB Shilo Loverboy – no cost to attend Michelle Wright – also no cost to attend View the poster below for more details and times North Hill Inn AFPS (A Few Pennies Short) – 8 PM is coming back together for a twenty year reunion show since their band came together. Saturday, local band THE UPTUCKS and Winnipeg based party punk band Rebel Yell will be opening up for AFPS at the North Hill Inn here in Brandon. Tickets are available at the door for $10 and proceeds are going to the Nathan Chubak Memorial Scholarship in Earth Sciences at Brandon University. AFPS pictured below from left to right is Ty, Mike, Colin and Adam

June 29, 2017 (Dauphin MB) -- Today is the day that Dauphin’s Countryfest kicks off for 2017. Canada’s longest running country music festival runs June 29 to July 2, with superstar names topping the bill. “We’ve got a stellar lineup for music fans this weekend, including Luke Bryan and Keith Urban, two of Pollstar’s Top 20 touring bands of 2016,” says Eric Irwin, president of Dauphin’s Countryfest. “We’ve also got Johnny Reid, the top grossing Canadian country performer right now, our good friends Doc Walker, who are fan favourites at Countryfest, and so many other terrific bands. Dauphin is definitely the place to be this weekend, to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday!” MORE THAN MUSIC: In addition to all the great performances going down at Dauphin’s Countryfest, there is an array of other events and activities going on, including: Ø  Home Hardware Campground Contest Ø  Malibu Beach sponsored by Tourism Dauphin Ø  Canadian Tire Sports Bar Ø  Countryfest Social Hall Ø  Mechanical Bull Ø  Foodies Paradise (20 food vendors, six of which are brand new!) Ø  Bacon Covered in Maple Syrup Eating Contest Ø  Flip Cup Tournament Ø  Bubble Soccer Ø  Prairie Helicopter Rides Ø  730 CKDM Battle of the Bands Ø  Live Karaoke featuring The Middle Coast Ø QX 104 Songwriters’ Circle LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING: There are still a few tickets available at the gate! Weekend Pass $279  / VIP Bar $430 / Day Pass Thursday $49 / Day Pass Friday, Saturday, Sunday $99 / Day Parking $20 / Weekend Parking $50 / Plus applicable fees and tax.

The 40 today announced that legendary Canadian band Helix will be rocking their stage on Saturday, July 15th. Helix was formed in 1974 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The band has 4 gold and platinum albums and has toured the world with over 200 bands. Notable singles include: Rock You, Gimmie Gimmie Good Lovin, Anything You Want, Good to the Last Drop, and Running Wild in the 21st Century. Advance tickets are only $20, plus GST, and will go on-sale starting Monday morning at the front desk at the Trails West Motor Inn. On the night of the show, the doors will open at 9:30 pm and the show is to start at 10:30 pm.