Music

Laurier’s Fusion Beats talent show draws a crowd

Several hundred people attended the Laurier Hub for Community Solution’s third annual Fusion Beats talent show on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The free event, which was held in partnership with...

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Artistic director reflects on successful tenure and career

After 17 years at the helm as artistic director and conductor of the Brantford...

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Arcady to return to Brantford for annual holiday concert

Arcady Ensemble is returning to Brantford for its upcoming Christmas with Arcady event at...

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BSO brings ballroom classics to Sanderson Centre

Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) brought audience members back in time with its “Ballroom Live!”...

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Step into the past with BSO’s “Ballroom Live!”

The Brantford Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will bring audience members back in time with its...

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Cultivating learning and community engagement through the guitar

Since founding the Guitar Society of Brantford in 2011, Dr. Patrick Feely, who is also the artistic director, has been focused on providing programs...

Canadian talent on display at South Coast Jazz Festival

Over 800 people attended day two of the South Coast Jazz Music Festival at Brantford’s Sanderson Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday, August 9,...

City of Brantford honours Frank and Nancy DiFelice

The City of Brantford honoured Frank and Nancy DiFelice, founders and producers of the Brantford International Jazz Festival, during an event at the Sanderson...

South Coast Jazz Festival returns this August

The 12th annual South Coast Jazz Music Festival will be taking place from Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10, 2025. The South Coast Cultural...

HipFest returning to Harmony Square on August 16

City of Brantford’s HipFest will be returning to Harmony Square on Saturday, August 16, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. This free live...

CallHome Music Festival draws in thousands

Thousands of music lovers attended Brantford’s CallHome Music Festival at Lions Park on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Residents and out-of-town visitors spent the entirety of...

Arcady to host an immersive musical Garden Walk

Arcady’s fabulous vocalists and players will be performing in a combined garden tour/concert featuring the 2025 Arcady Emerging Artists on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The...

Brantford theatre camp opening for young performers

For youngsters looking to get into the world of acting, 20 Performing Arts Academy will be launching its inaugural Musical Theatre Summer Camp in...

Stars of Tomorrow celebrates a half century of talent

Over 400 people attended the 50th annual Stars of Tomorrow Showcase on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The free event was held in honour of Michelle...

Latin jazz ensemble brightens up Glenhyrst Coach House

The Latin Jazz Ensemble of the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) performed an array of tunes during an intimate concert at the Glenhyrst Art...

Singer looks to inspire others as he chases his dream

For Jonathan Pooley, realizing just how important singing was to him has helped him build a better life and, in the process, opened doors...

Ruth the musical drama returns to Brantford in May

For one night only, the musical drama Ruth will be presented by acclaimed performing company Arcady at St. Andrew’s United Church in Brantford on...

Dry County singer reflects on decades-long career

As one of the driving forces of the rock-country band Dry County, Jeff Gallagher, along with his bandmates, continue to produce albums and do...

Record label launches space to build stronger community

Since relaunching the zBTFD brand seven years ago, Amanda Mersereau and Chris George have been dedicated to creating a business that champions local independent...

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