Big Sugar will hit the stage at the WMCA on March 2, 2024, as part of a tour behind the deluxe reissue of 1993’s Five Hundred Pounds. Featuring the unmistakable guitar playing of Gordie Johnson, the band has been a fixture on the airwaves and concert circuit since the 1990's. "Diggin A Hole," "If I Had My Way," "Turn The Lights On," and "Roads Ahead." are among the band's most notable singles. Tickets to the Brandon concert Friday went on sale December 1, 2023.

Matthew Good and his band will be jumping on the bus for a coast to coast concert tour this spring. The tour kicks off in Edmonton on April 4 and ends in Vancouver on May 7 in Vancouver. The tour will be making a stop in Brandon and hitting The 40 Stage on Saturday April 6, 2024. “Hello Timebomb,” “Everything Is Automatic,” “Indestructible,” “Apparitions,” and “Load Me Up” are among the most notable singles for the group which also won a Juno Awards for Best Group in 2000. Pre-Sale tickets go live 11/23/2023 - using pre-sale code MGROCK2024 On sale to public 11/24/2023

Brandon’s favourite holiday art party is back! Shop some of Southwestern Manitoba’s best artists and crafters, enjoy live music, get your portrait done, enter a raffle, and entertain your kids with a free holiday craft room. This year the AGSM is bringing back the GREAT BIGLittle Chili Bowl Sale. By purchasing a handcrafted bowl, made in the AGSM studios, you get a heaping scoop of chili and a freshly made bun to go with your bowl. The Gala of Gifts runs from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, November 25th. The first 50 guests and children 5 and under will get in for free, and entry is just 2 dollars for ages 6 and up. All proceeds from the Gala of Gifts support the AGSM’s ongoing programming and the cultural life of Southwestern Manitoba. Sponsored by Kuipers Bakery, Ranyor Bookkeeping Services, Safeway Corral Centre, Chez Angela, Sobeys Brandon South, and Komfort Kitchen. Saturday, November 25th, 2023 from 10 AM to 6 PM At the AGSM. 710 Rosser Avenue, Unit 2 Brandon, Manitoba. Admission: $2. Free entry for children under 5 and first 50 guests. Associated Links Website Information Facebook Event

Rockers Foreigner will bring their historic Farewell Tour to Brandon for a show at the Keystone Centre on May 14, 2024. Hear them perform classics like "Juke Box Hero", "Urgent", "Cold as Ice", "Hot Blooded", "Double Vision" and more. Tickets are on-sale this Friday (November 14) on Ticketmaster or by calling 204-726-3555. Set to begin on May 3, 2024 at the Abbotsford Centre in Abbotsford, BC, FOREIGNER will be joined by Headpins, one of Canada's 80's hit-makers.

The Manitoba Country Music Association celebrated the hard work and talent of Manitoba's country music community again this month. The annual Manitoba Country Music Awards gala handed out the hardware at The Club Regent Event Centre on November 4. Emma Peterson was the big winner this year, picking up wins in three categories: Female Artist of the Year, Interactive Artist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year. Jade Turner was a double winner with Song of the Year and Single of the Year for "Deadweight". Hosted by Canadian country music star Aaron Pritchett, the event handed out the hardware and featured performances by Peterson and Turner as well as Emerging Artist Award winner Catie St.Germain, Desiree Dorion, Don Amero, Male Artist of the Year winner Jason Kirkness, Album of the Year winner Kendra Kay, Mitchell Makoons, Roots Artist of the Year winner Nelson Little, and The Sean Taylor Band. MCMA partnered with Indigenous Music and MusicWorks to host a roundtable for artists on what country music radio wants to hear on November 3 featuring Pritchett, Dorion, David McLeod of NCI FM & Indigenous Music Countdown, 730 CKDM's Alex DeVries, Naomi Kay from Now Country 104.7 & NCI FM, and moderator Shaneen Robison-Desjarlais of Indigenous Music / Manitoba Music. The MCMA is a non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion, development, and enhancement of all aspects of Manitoba country music at the local, national, and international level. The MCMA endeavors to create venues for the promotion of Manitoba country artists through sponsorship of its own events and involvement in other organizations' events. Check out this year's winners... 2023 MANITOBA COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD NOMINEES FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Emma Peterson MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR Jason Kirkness GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR Petric NCI FM INDIGENOUS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARD Brandi Vezina FAY WALKER SONG OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITERS) “Deadweight” – Jade Turner (Writers: Jade Turner, Crystal Shawanda) ROOTS ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Nelson Little EMERGING ARTIST AWARD Catie St. Germain MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR “Got It Back” – Emma Peterson SINGLE OF THE YEAR “Deadweight” – Jade Turner ALBUM OF THE YEAR Homegrown Heart – Kendra Kay INTERACTIVE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Emma Peterson FANS' CHOICE Quinton Blair COVER/TRIBUTE ARTIST, DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR The InClines – Sweet Dreams of Patsy Cline ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – GUITAR Lachlan McLean ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – BASS Jon Mushaluk ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – DRUMS Josh Ayers ALL STAR BAND OF THE YEAR – SPECIALTY (BANJO, FIDDLE, MANDOLIN, KEYS, STEEL) Michael Audette RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR 730 CKDM AM (Dauphin) RADIO ON-AIR PERSONALITY OR TEAM OF THE YEAR Brian Cook DAUPHIN'S COUNTRYFEST FESTIVAL OR EVENT OF THE YEAR Manitoba Stampede & Exhibition VENUE OF THE YEAR The Royal George Hotel (Source: www.manitobamusic.com)