The Stampeders, a Canadian rock trio, will be bringing their classic rock hits to Brandon for a concert at The WMCA on Sunday, June 2 (2019).  The JUNO Award winners ('Best Group,' 'Best Single,' 'Best Producer' and 'Best Composer') have 9 gold and platinum albums and 10 Top Ten hits to their credit, including Sweet City Woman, Carry Me, Oh My Lady, Wild Eyes and Hit the Road Jack.  The single ‘Sweet City Woman,’ won Best Single at the Juno Awards and reached #1 on the Canadian charts and #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.  Tickets go on-sale Friday, December 14 at 10:00 am.

(BRANDON, MB) – True North Touring and Quatro Entertainment are proud to present the mind-blowing, face melting, nothin’ but a good time, audience favorite ROCK OF AGES Tenth Anniversary Tour in Brandon, May 2019. Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, the all new production will take place at Westoba Place on May 3, 2019 for one night only. “This will be the first time we’ve hosted a Broadway musical in Westoba Place,” said Jeff Schumacher, general manager, Keystone Centre. “Westman residents are in for a rockin’ good time with this unique show in our familiar venue – and they can grab their tickets in time for Christmas!” Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 7 at 10AM and start at $45.00 (including tax and applicable service charges). Tickets will be available at the Keystone Centre Box Office, online at tickets.keystonecentre.com or by phone at (204) 726-3555. It’s 1987 on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip when a small-town girl meets a big city rocker. As they fall in love in L.A.’s most famous rock club, ROCK OF AGES allows fans to rock out once again to their favorite ‘80s hits. Featuring the music of iconic bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Whitesnake among many others, this Tenth Anniversary production features a dynamic new cast revisiting the larger than life characters and exhilarating story that turned ROCK OF AGES into a global phenomenon. ROCK OF AGES opened April 7, 2009 on Broadway and played more than 2,300 performances at the Brooks Atkinson and Helen Hayes Theatres earning five Tony Award® nominations including Best Musical. The show also enjoyed successful national and international tours and, in 2012, was turned into a major motion picture by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures. With a book by Chris D’Arienzo and arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp, the tenth anniversary tour is being directed by Martha Banta and choreographed by Janet Rothermel. For more information on casting and dates, visit the tour website at rockofagesmusicaltour.com.

Take in some classic holiday music in unforgettably deep fashion this Saturday, at Tuba Christmas.Brandon University’s Dr. Aaron Wilson arranges the annual event, which will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Brandon this year. The event began in New York in 1974, and Wilson brought it to Brandon in 2014.  “People go all out. We say deck your tuba in holiday apparel and dress as festively as possible,” says Wilson, an assistant professor of low brass at the BU School of Music. “People decorate their tubas in garland, wrapping paper, even lights. We also have Tuba Christmas hats — those sell out every year.” Anyone who can play tuba or euphonium is welcome to participate. There is a nominal registration fee of $10, and another $10 for the book of carols as arranged for tuba. Pre-registration is available online, or players can register the day of starting at 10 a.m. Wilson expects 30–35 players at this year’s event, which he credits to strong tuba instructors around Brandon and Westman. “Teachers at schools throughout the area do a fantastic job recruiting players into tuba and euphonium, and they do a great job teaching them,” Wilson says. “Many of the teachers join their students and play at Tuba Christmas as well.” The show will feature two ensembles: a main ensemble starting at 2:30 p.m. that will play six to eight tunes, followed by a beginner ensemble, which is led by students from the BU School of Music. This year’s Tuba Christmas will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba. There is no admission charge, however there is limited space in the gallery. “There’s room for about a hundred people and it’s standing room only,” he says.

The guys over at Prairie Dawg Entertainment and Cream Clothing are pleased to announce that the one and only Afroman will be live in concert at Houstons on Friday, January 11.  The American hip-hop artist and musician is best known for his hit single 'Because I Got High' which was released in 2001.  The song went on to become a worldwide hit in late 2001 earning Afroman a Grammy nomination for Best Solo Rap Solo Performance in 2002.  His other notable singles include tracks like “Crazy Rap,” “Colt 45” and “Let’s All Get Drunk”.  He has been touring colleges, and cities across the country for the past 15+ years!  Prairie Dawg Entertainment tell bdnmb.ca that "they are excited to drop this announcement and couldn't be more pumped about bringing something this big to our small city". Local support provided by Cypha Diaz, Kairo, Blackout Music, DT, and Nappy.  Regina rapper Pimpton, along with his crazy stage presence, will be the evenings special guest.  Advance tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at Houstons, R Dubz, Cream Clothing and The Clarion Hotel & Suites. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 26th. The Facebook event page can be found here.

The Calvary Temple’s Singing Christmas Tree will be presenting a total of six performances, over a four day period in December. The Singing Christmas Tree has been a long standing tradition in Brandon, hosting shows since the 70’s. The production incorporates an enormous Christmas Tree which houses the 50-person choir. A children’s choir, drama, and special visual effects accompany each presentation. Admission is free and an offering will be accepted with 10% of all offerings received going to the Westman Traditional Christmas Dinner. Non-perishable food donations will also be accepted on behalf of the Helping Hands Soup Kitchen. Doors open 1-hour prior to each show. Show-times: Thursday, December 6 & Friday, December 7: 7:00 pm Saturday, December 8: 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm Sunday, December 9: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm