Nov. 13, 2018 (Dauphin, MB) – Canada’s longest running country music festival turns 30! To celebrate, Dauphin’s Countryfest has a full year of surprises and announcements ahead, starting with this incredible line-up that includes both the biggest hit makers of today and Countryfest favorites from the past. Kicking things off on THURSDAY, JUNE 27 on the Bell MTS Stage, the biggest headliner we’ve ever had for a Kick-Off Party, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND. And the party doesn’t stop there! FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage Stage: Andrew Hyatt Madeline Merlo Brothers Osborne Old Dominion Bell MTS Stage: Chris Buck Band Saturday, June 29 Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage: SATURDAY, JUNE 29 The Reklaws Chad Brownlee Terri Clark Jason Aldean SUNDAY, JUNE 30 THROWBACK BIRTHDAY BASH Club Regent Casino & Event Centre Main Stage: NEAL MCCOY as our featured host for the day – a Countryfest all-time favorite! Collin Raye Aaron Tippin Sammy Kershaw Charlie Major David Lee Murphy Clay Walker Toby Keith Bell MTS Stage: Doc Walker TICKETS ON SALE: Tickets to Dauphin’s Countryfest 2019 are on sale now. 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 Ave NE in Dauphin). Once again the E-Z Pay option is available, letting you split payments into five installments.

Brandon, MB – Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is playing at the WMCA fromNov. 15 through Nov. 17th at 7:00 PM Nightly and 2:00 PM Sunday the 18th. The “practically perfect” 70-minute musical, is based on the classic P.L. Travers stories and the Walt Disney film. The cast is made up of over 50 young people from throughout Westman ages range from 5-17 and is led by Director/Choreographer, Linda Kearns, Assistant Director George Buri, Vocal Directors Mindy Halliday and Jadyn Burr.   All of London is shouting from the rooftops about this exciting stage adaptation of the classic tales of Mary Poppins. Join the Banks family as they encounter adventure after fun-filled adventure with their curious new nanny, Mary Poppins. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Sherman brothers songs such as “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” as well as wonderful new songs by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. With colorful characters and an irresistible score, Mary Poppins JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages!   For information on purchasing tickets please visit www.wmca.ca or call 204-728-9510 for tickets.  Tickets ar $18 for adults Seniors/Students/Children $15. It’s a wonderful show full of old classics and a few new ones that will make you want to sing along!   Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Mary Poppins JR. or other Disney shows.

It's back again! The 2018 edition of Westman's Got Talent is just around the corner! There are 2 shows on November 7 & 8 (November 7 is Under 18, and November 8 is over 18). The Prairie Firehouse will again be the venue, with tickets for just $20! Proceeds from the Under 18 show will go to Kinette scholarships, and proceeds from the 18+ show to be donated to the Brandon Bear Clan. Do you have a talent to share? You can pick up entry forms at Phillips Insurance. Are you looking for tickets to attend? Tickets are available at Phillips Insurance, the Brandon Shoppers Mall, or from any Brandon Kinette! The Kinette Club of Brandon is a not for profit community organization working to Serve the Community’s Greatest Need.

Canadian country music singer Aaron Pritchett will be bringing his "Out on the Town" tour to Brandon's WMCA on Tuesday, February 4th.  The Vancouver born artist has released eight albums and has won numerous British Columbia Country Music Association awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Single of the Year.  In 2017 his album, The Score was nominated for a Juno award as the Country Album of the Year. Joining Pritchett on tour will be Kira Isabella and David James Music Tickets go on-sale Friday November 2 @ 10am.

Local event promoter Ryan Pandolfi has announced another talent-laden comedy show to take place in Brandon.  The event goes Sunday, January 27th (2019) inside the Keystone Centre's Amphitheater and features four talented and experienced comedians.  Among the comedians scheduled to perform are Patrick McKenna (Known as “Harold” from The Red Green Show) and Greg Morton (MTV & Punk’d).  Rounding out the comedians on the show are Rob Pue who has previously been showcased at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal and Big Daddy Tazz who is "often described as one of the most talented comics in the business." Advance tickets are only $20 and everyone that purchases an advance ticket will be entered into a draw for a $500 Sobeys Gift Card upon arrival.  Tickets will be made available to the public shortly.  The official Facebook event page can be found here.   BDNMB.CA has also confirmed with Ryan that that 25% of the net proceeds will be donated to a charity, yet to be named.