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Press play on the latest single from indie rockers Federal Lights, "Say Anything", at www.manitobamusic.com/songofthewee...
05/28/2026

Press play on the latest single from indie rockers Federal Lights, "Say Anything", at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and don't miss their album release party for Celebration of Failure on June 18 at Sidestage Winnipeg!

Pride Winnipeg is ready to bring its 2026 festivities to the city and this year's celebration features plenty of live mu...
05/27/2026

Pride Winnipeg is ready to bring its 2026 festivities to the city and this year's celebration features plenty of live music!

The annual event kicks off May 29 with a variety of activities throughout the city, culminating in the festival at The Forks on June 6 and 7.

This year's Pride Winnipeg Festival welcomes a glittering lineup of drag performers as well as a stellar lineup of live music on three stages. Check out the artists and schedule at www.manitobamusic.com/news/read,article/9379/

Proud to return as an MB Live promotional partner this year! Check out the festival schedule on our site and online listings and download Pride Winnipeg's app to stay in the loop!

Photo by Salvador Maniquiz / Shutterstock

How ’relaxed performances’ are making live shows truly inclusive featuring an interview with Mattmac (pictured), Daggers...
05/25/2026

How ’relaxed performances’ are making live shows truly inclusive featuring an interview with Mattmac (pictured), Daggerss and Misfit Music MGMT & Odd Doll Records' Claire Boning talk about new co-op music service Subvert, the legendary Ron Paley, park outside Burton Cummings Theatre to be renamed for industry leader Kevin Walters, Flin Flon musicians CC Trubiak Music and Rockkut find inspiration and hope after fires, Desiree Dorion shares new music, interviews with Leith Ross Noah Derksen The Haileys and more, watch The Bros. Landreth live at TD Music Hall, Boy Golden earns an Americana Award nomination, WHY Car287 Lëddwyn to hit the stage at for the Manitoba Rockin’ Revolution showcase in Winkler next month, five must-see acts at Winnipeg Folk Festival, Living Hour gears up for POP Montreal, and more... catch up with our latest Signal Boost roundup at www.manitobamusic.com/signalboost

We're thrilled to welcome Kapanaise Thiebaut to the Manitoba Music team as Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Inter...
05/22/2026

We're thrilled to welcome Kapanaise Thiebaut to the Manitoba Music team as Indigenous Music Communications & Admin Intern through the Canada Summer Jobs program! Kapanaise will be working with the Indigenous Music Development Program and the rest of our folks for May, June, and early July.

Kapanaise (they/she), is a proud Anishinaabe/Inuk Two Spirit person that hails from Long Plain First Nation in Treaty 1 as well as Nain, Labrador. In 2022, Kapanaise left the corporate world to pursue her passion of DJing as The Kaptain. She has shared stages with The Halluci Nation, Kiesza, Tanya Tagaq, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, and Boogey the Beat, to name a few. She has graced stages across Turtle Island including: festivals, conferences, weddings, and community events.

In 2024 and 2025 Kapanaise was a showcasing artist and delegate at The International Indigenous Music Summit, performing at the Opening Night Gala and speaking on panels such as The Art of Creating Safer Spaces and Indigenous Expressions: Beyond The Binary.

Off-stage, Kapanaise carefully ensures that her beliefs are intertwined with any work that she completes. This means having the Manitoba Harm Reduction Network or Go Ask Aunite (Ka Ni Kanichihk) set up a table with harm reduction supplies and tools at events she creates. She believes in community, culture, and harm reduction and her sets are a beautiful reminder of those beliefs. With any dancefloor, The Kaptain will ensure smooth sailing.

Press play on "ENORMOUS" by alternative R&B singer/songwriter and producer CEC featuring Marisolle Negash at www.manitob...
05/21/2026

Press play on "ENORMOUS" by alternative R&B singer/songwriter and producer CEC featuring Marisolle Negash at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and don't miss their EP release show at Sidestage Winnipeg on May 30 (plus so much more)!

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of composer and cellist Cris Derksen. Over the years, Cris has been an importa...
05/19/2026

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of composer and cellist Cris Derksen. Over the years, Cris has been an important part of many Indigenous Music Development Program projects. We are so grateful for Cris' time with us last year, sharing their music and invaluable insights with emerging Indigenous artists as a mentor at our inaugural Good Sounds music residency. We’re honoured to have known Cris and will continue celebrating their music and artistry. Sending love and light to all their loved ones and to all the music communities they touched.

The sākihiwē festival returns for its 17th edition this summer, sharing and celebrating Indigenous music and culture in ...
05/16/2026

The sākihiwē festival returns for its 17th edition this summer, sharing and celebrating Indigenous music and culture in Winnipeg's core and North End. Running June 25 - 28, this year's festival features many artists from Manitoba spanning the genres and several visiting artists performing at various venues and places in the city.

"We love helping Indigenous artists assemble or strengthen their toolkits so they can compete for performance opportunities on bigger stages," explains Festival Director Alan Greyeyes. "We envision a Canada that's safer for Indigenous people and the bigger stages provide pathways in that direction."

Read more at www.manitobamusic.com/news/read,article/9374/ and follow sākihiwē festival for all the updates... grateful to return as an MB Live promotional partner!

Indigenous Music is partnering with The Forks and Kíwétinohk Consulting for a special performance on June 28, in honour ...
05/13/2026

Indigenous Music is partnering with The Forks and Kíwétinohk Consulting for a special performance on June 28, in honour of National Indigenous History Month. The free public event will take place Under the Canopy and feature Indigenous artists from Manitoba performing original material. Artists selected to participate will receive an honorarium.

APPLY BY
May 21 at 4 PM

INFO + APPLICATION
www.indigenousmusic.ca/performances

05/13/2026

The Manitoba Music office is closed today and most of the team will be available by email. Thanks for your patience.

We’re excited to be back in the UK this month supporting three stellar artists and three innovative music companies from...
05/08/2026

We’re excited to be back in the UK this month supporting three stellar artists and three innovative music companies from the heart of the continent at FOCUS Wales, The Great Escape Festival, and a special showcase in London...

Music companies making the trip this year to continue critical export development work are Birthday Cake Records, fourthquarterrecords, and Misfit Music MGMT & Odd Doll Records

Artists hitting the showcase stages are hip hop artist Dill the Giant, singer/songwriter Slow Leaves, and indie pop outfit sundayclub

FOCUS WALES
May 8, Ty Pawb, Wrexham
Dill the Giant, 16:00
Presented by BreakOut West in partnership

CANADIAN MUSIC SHOWCASE LONDON
May 12 @ Strongroom Bar, London
sundayclub,17:30
Slow Leaves, 19:00
Presented by Enki Music partnership

THE GREAT ESCAPE
May 14 - 15, Green Door Store, Brighton
sundayclub - May 14, 12:15
Slow Leaves - May 15, 12:55
Presented by Canadian Independent Music Association - CIMA in partnership

www.manitobamusic.com/uk

Press play on "Tokyo Ghost" by rock outfit Black and White Rewrite at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and stay tuned...
05/07/2026

Press play on "Tokyo Ghost" by rock outfit Black and White Rewrite at www.manitobamusic.com/songoftheweek and stay tuned for a new EP, Power 97's River City Rocks feature, and the nine-band Manitoba Rockin’ Revolution show at Blue Note Park in June!

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