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Churchill Park Music Festival – Night 2 – Review

Melissa Wiseman — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:21:02 +0000

Shania Twain, Talk, Dillon James & Carolina EastAugust 17, 2024Churchill Park, St. John’s, NL Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival kicked off its second weekend with a fantastic lineup, with headliner Shania Twain featured for all three shows. Saturday, August 17th, the second show of the three-night extravaganza featured Carolina East, Dillion James, and Talk, before Shania Twain hit the stage. First up for the night was Carolina East, a multi-award-winning country singer hailing from Newfoundland and […]

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Churchill Park Music Festival – Night 1 – Review

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 19:14:31 +0000

Nickelback, Arkells, James Barker Band & Nick Earle and The Restless HeartsAugust 9, 2024Churchill Park, St. John’s, NL Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Churchill Park Music Festival is back again for the 2024 season with two weekends of fabulous music. Located in St. John’s, NL, Churchill Park has been home to one of the island’s favourite outdoor festivals for almost three years. The festival officially started on Friday, August 9th with a show-stopping lineup of fantastic musicians. Starting off the […]

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George Street Festival – Night 7 – Show Review

Melissa Wiseman — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:45:47 +0000

Dave White, JJ Wilde, and Our Lady PeaceAugust 7, 2024George Street Festival, St. John’s, NL The last night of the 39th Annual George Street Festival was a night to remember! Starting the night was Dave White. Known in the local St. John’s music scene, Dave White can often be found playing at the pubs in downtown St. John’s. White’s set included a mixture of catchy original tunes such as ‘Remember Us’, ‘Massacre’, ‘Breathe Again’ and ‘Winter’, along with some cover […]

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George Street Festival – Night 4 – Show Review

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:01:45 +0000

With Violet, Neon Dreams & Down With WebsterAugust 4, 2024George Street Festival, St. John’s, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The 39th Annual George Street Festival has been a blast so far, with so many great performances. Night four was no exception. The humidity, rain, and fog could not keep people away as they flocked to the street to see some amazing musical acts. Starting out the evening was the East Coast alt-pop band With Violet, who have been taking […]

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ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT – NIGHT 9

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:28:08 +0000

FEATURING AT SHIPS END, PUP & BILLY TALENTJUNE 28, 2024ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT, ST. JOHN’S, NL Photo Credit: Tara Thompson Night 9 of the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent concerts began with At Ships End, a local band that formed in St. John’s, NL in the early to mid-2000s. The band started out as a seven-piece Folk/Rock band featuring a variety of traditional instruments including banjo, fiddle, and a tin whistle as an ode to traditional Newfoundland and Irish elements. Their […]

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ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT – NIGHT 7

Melissa Wiseman — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:11:09 +0000

FEATURING NFRARED, MICO & MARIANAS TRENCHJUNE 26, 2024ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT, ST. JOHN’S, NL Photo Credit: Tara Thompson Night 7 of the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent was one of the most anticipated nights. The night began with a local St. John’s band that won a contest put off by a local radio station and the tent. From all the talented entries, it was narrowed down to three acts. After a night of local music, it was declared the Nfrared would […]

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ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT – NIGHT 5

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:14:44 +0000

THIS DAY, MICK DAVIS AND THIN LOVE, BIG SUGAR & BUSHJUNE 23, 2024ICEBERG ALLEY PERFORMANCE TENT, ST. JOHN’S, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson Night 5 of the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent began with a quick set from local alt-pop band This Day. The band was added to the performance after being a finalist for a contest a local radio station was having to open for Mariana’s Trench. With so much great local talent, the group was given a chance […]

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Iceberg Alley Performance Tent – Night 1

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:02:32 +0000

With Violet, Tokyo Police Club, and Barenaked LadiesJune 19th, 2024Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, St. John’s, NL All Photo Credit: Tara Thompson The Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is back for another season on the banks of Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s, NL. This multi-day festival was “created to showcase the unique culture, traditions, and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador alongside nationally and internationally acclaimed entertainment.” Taking place in a 38,000 square foot “big top” tent, this festival runs from June […]

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Churchill Park Music Festival Announces First Weekend Lineup

Melissa Wiseman — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:14:20 +0000

Churchill Park Music Festival Announces Nickelback with Special Guest Arkells and James Barker Band for First Weekend of Summer Festival The Churchill Park Music Festival is back with another announcement. Kicking off this summer’s festival on August 9th in St. John’s, NL is the award-winning rock band Nickelback, with special guests including Arkells and James Barker Band. James Barker Band has “fuelled an incredible story over the last decade, largely on their own, from opening for local bands in dive […]

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Churchill Park Music Festival Announces Shania Twain as Headliner

Melissa Wiseman — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:46:32 +0000

Churchill Park Music Festival Returns To St. John’s, NL this Summer The Churchill Park Music Festival is back for another stellar festival this August. Located in the heart of St. John’s, NL, Churchill Park is quickly securing its status as one of Newfoundland’s favourite concert venues, especially with the announcement of this summer’s musical acts. The festival has announced “five-time Grammy award-winner and top-selling female country-pop artist in music history, Shania Twain” as the headliner for a two-night extravaganza. Shania […]

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Iceberg Alley Performance Tent Announces 2024 Lineup

Melissa Wiseman — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 15:34:56 +0000

Iceberg Alley Performance Tent announces headliners such as Barenaked Ladies & Tokyo Police Club, plus many more Mark your calendars Newfoundland cause the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is back for the 2024 season. Taking place near Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John’s, from June 19-29, this multi-day festival aims to “showcase the unique culture, traditions, and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador alongside nationally and internationally acclimated entertainment”. Starting on June 19th with Barenaked Ladies, Tokyo Police Club, and With Violet, […]

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George Street Festival in St. John’s NL – Night One

Melissa Wiseman — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:28:25 +0000

The Annual George Street Festival is one that most Newfoundlanders (and those who come from away) look forward to each summer. George Street is known as being one of the premier entertainment districts in North America. Located in the center of downtown St. John’s, the street is home to an outdoor stage that hosts many performances throughout the year. This year marks year 38 for the festival, which runs from the last week of July into the first week of […]

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George Street’s Big Birthday Bash – Night One

Melissa Wiseman — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 10:46:35 +0000

Every year George Street celebrates Canada’s birthday with a two-night extravaganza to kick off summer. For those unfamiliar with George Street, it is located in the center of downtown St. John’s, NL. Its claim to fame is being one of the premier entertainment districts in North America with two blocks of bars, pubs, and restaurants. Night one graced the street with At Ships End and Dropkick Murphys. At Ships End was formed in St. John’s, NL in the early to […]

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Iceberg Alley Performance Tent – Night 9

Melissa Wiseman — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:37:58 +0000

What: Iceberg Alley Performance TentWhen: June 23, 2023Featuring With Violet, The Beaches, and Walk Off The Earth Night 9 of the Iceberg Alley Performance tent featured With Violet, The Beaches, and Walk Off The Earth. Starting the night off were With Violet, a band hailing from St. John’s, NL. This alt-pop band offers an electrical musical experience; with Sarah Newell on vocals and saxophone, Pete on vocals and keyboards, Matthew Cadigan on guitar, Spencer FitzGerald on bass, and Hunter Madden […]

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