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Celebrated rapper Classified set to perform live in Brandon

Country Music Artist Ryan Keown to perform free concert in Brandon

Photos: Brandon celebrates Canada Day

Little Bones Wings Takes Flight at This Year’s Food Truck Warz in Brandon

Folk Singer Valdy highlights Canada Day Celebrations at Brandon Riverbank

Keystone Centre Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Grand Festivities

Olde English Fish N’ Chips Makes Debut at Brandon’s Food Truck Warz

Food Truck Warz 2024 returns to the Keystone Centre, announces dates

The Wiggles 2nd show added at the WMCA

The Wiggles brand new Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle! World Tour is coming to Brandon's WMCA on Monday, October 22nd, and due to popular demand a 2nd show has been added.  The Wiggles are an Australian children's music group formed in Sydney, New South Wales. Show Times: Monday, October 22nd @ 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 22nd @ 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online, by phone 1.888.655.9090, or by visiting the WMCA box office.

Dauphin’s Countryfest releases two acts for 2019 festival

Dauphin's Countryfest,  the longest running country music festival in Canada, will be celebrating their 30th Anniversary next year from June 27-30, 2019.   Brothers Osborne & Old Dominion have already been announced by the organizing committee as performers at next summer's festival.  Advance tickets are already on sale and can be purchased at this link.  Many more artists still to come.

Rainy Friday Didn’t Dampen Spirits, Dauphin’s Countryfest

June 30, 2018 (Dauphin MB) -- The rain didn’t stop thousands of poncho-clad music-loving patrons from soaking up the sounds at Canada’s longest running country music festival. James Barker Band kicked off the evening as clouds rolled in and opened up over the festival site. Even though their set was cut short by the incremental weather, they did not disappoint the audience by returning for an unplugged version of their latest hit Chills.  Dallas Smith hit the stage delivering a driving country and rock set, undeterred by the rain coming down. Fans filled Countryfest’s amphitheatre to the brim for highly anticipated headliners Florida Georgia Line. The powerhouse duo, who played the festival in 2013, greeted the crowd by acknowledging Dauphin’s penchant for partying, along with the wet weather. “We know you Canadians like to rock! Even in the rain…” Dallas Smith joined Florida Georgia Line in their rendition of Morgan Wallen’s Up Down to bring to a close another memorable Friday night on the Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage. Festival patrons returning to the amphitheatre on Saturday will find out more about what Dauphin’s Countryfest has in store for the 30th anniversary coming up next year, in 2019. LINE-UP FOR SATURDAY JUNE 30: Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage Wes Mack – 1:30pm Leanne Pearson – 3:00pm QX104 Songwriter’s Circle – 4:30pm Midland – 7:00pm Luke Combs – 8:30pm Eric Church – 10:00pm Bell MTS Stage Live Karaoke – 12:00pm Past the Perimeter – 3:00pm Russell Lee – 4:45pm Doc Yates – 6:30pm Leanne Pearson – 8:15pm David James – 10:00pm Aaron Goodvin – 12midnite DJ Skene – 1:30am Credit Union Corral Stage Megan Nash – 6:00pm Band of Rascals – 7:30pm Attica Riots – 9:15pm Snake Oil – 11:00pm CONTESTS CELEBRATE BEING CANADIAN: BACON COVERED IN MAPLE SYRUP EATING CONTEST – What’s a more Canadian thing to do on the Canada Day long weekend than indulging in as much bacon as you can eat… covered in maple syrup?? Whoever eats the most bacon in ten minutes wins $100 and one full year of bacon bragging rights. HOME HARDWARE CAMPGROUND CONTEST – This Countryfest tradition offers great prizes and a heck of a lot of fun! Campers go all out decorating campsites, campers, tents and trucks, as they try to one‐up each other for the title of “most creative” display. Winners are announced on the Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage on Saturday at 2:30pm. LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING: There are still a few tickets available at the gate! Saturday, Sunday $99 / Day Parking $25 / Plus applicable fees and tax.

DAUPHIN’S COUNTRYFEST 2018: Prime Tickets & Camping Just Released!

 June 22, 2018 (Dauphin MB) -- We’re now less than one week out from the 29th Dauphin’s Countryfest and the festival site is looking great! If you’ve been waiting to get your tickets for Canada’s longest running country music festival… then you’ve waited for the right time.   Countryfest is releasing their artist holds, making a number of prime tickets and camping spots now available to the public. Tickets and camping spots 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). Countryfest promoter Rob Waloschuk is looking forward to 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. It’s sure to be another terrific Canada Day long weekend in Dauphin.”

Children’s musical duo Splash’N Boots coming to the WMCA

Treehouse TV's Splash'N Boots will be coming to Brandon's WMCA on Thursday, September 27, as part of their The Big Love, Kisses and Hugs Tour.  Since their inception in 2003 they have released 9 albums, 3 dvd's and have toured across the world performing their live show.  In 2007, 2012, and 2014, Splash'N Boots won the SirusXM Independent Music Award for Children's Artist/Group or Duo of the Year.  They have also been nominated for a Juno award on 4 separate occasions. Tickets go on-sale Monday, June 18 @ 10:00 am and start at only $26.00 each.  Tickets can be purchased at the WMCA's box office or online.