Peterborough Musicfest Seeks Volunteer Treasurer On Board of Directors

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Peterborough Musicfest is seeking a volunteer to join its Board of Directors as a treasurer, announced on Thursday.

Since its inception in 1987, Peterborough Musicfest has become a summer classic in the region, drawing over 118,000 attendees annually to its free-admission concerts. The festival has generated over $4.3 million in local activity each year. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

The treasurer will oversee the festival’s financial health, work closely with the Executive Director, Board and bookkeeper to ensure sound fiscal planning and governance according to a press release.

This volunteer position is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management.

The role involves approximately 20 hours per year, including board meetings, executive and committee discussions and a minimum of five nights of park support throughout the summer months. The successful candidate will also provide financial oversight, assist in budgeting and help ensure compliance with government reporting requirements.

Applications are open until 4 p.m. on Jan. 17. They can be emailed to Tracy Condon, Board Chair, at info@ptbomusicfest.ca.

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Peterborough Musicfest Releases 2025 Edition of Diner's Book to Discover Local Restaurants

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Saving at local restaurants has become easier with the return of Peterborough Musicfest’s Diner’s Book for 2025, announced on Wednesday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The book is available starting Friday and costs $30. This year’s edition features 80 dining offers from restaurants, cafés, pubs, and other food venues across Peterborough, the Kawarthas, and Northumberland County (new this year).

The Diner’s Book, valued at over $1,000 in savings, contains ‘buy one entrée, get the second half price’ deals and more. Anyone can get the ‘Buy three Diner’s Books Get one Free deal’ with all proceeds towards Peterborough Musicfest.

“This year’s Diner’s Book isn’t just a way to save on incredible meals; it’s a way to give back and help keep free admission music alive for everyone to enjoy,” says Tracey Randall, Peterborough Musicfest executive director. “It’s also the perfect gift for the foodie in your life or that hard-to-buy-for person on your list. With something for every palate, it’s a gift that keeps giving all year long!”

The Books are available to purchase at Lansdowne Place (Customer Service Desk) and online.

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Peterborough Musicfest Seeks Volunteer to Join Board of Directors

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Peterborough Musicfest is seeking a volunteer to join as a Director for its Board of Directors.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The term is for three years and starts in February. The role is roughly 25 hours per year.

The following are the roles of the director:

  • Shape the future of Peterborough Musicfest by contributing to strategic goals and decision-making.

  • Support the festival’s financial planning and help secure key sponsorships and donations.

  • Be an ambassador for the festival within the community, forging connections with stakeholders, artists, and sponsors.

  • Bring your leadership and vision to ensure the festival thrives for years to come!

Applications can be emailed to Tracy Condon, Board Chair at info@ptbomusicfest.ca by 4 p.m. on Oct. 25.

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David Wilcox Peterborough Musicfest Concert Rescheduled to Wednesday After Saturday Cancellation

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Following last Saturday’s unexpected weather conditions and power outage, Peterborough Musicfest has rescheduled the David Wilcox concert for this Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Del Crary Park.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Wilcox made the following statement on his social media account regarding the cancellation:

“We are heartbroken. Yesterday afternoon thunderstorms knocked the power out at the Peterborough Musicfest and we couldn't play. Many of our friends were there and we got to say hello to some of them. We're hoping to come back as soon as possible to rock out with you. Can't wait!”

This is the final concert for Musicfest for the season.

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Photos: Peterborough Musicfest Crowd Gets 'Down With Webster'

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Toronto-based band Down With Webster brought their rap-rock musical stylings to a packed Del Crary Park for Peterborough Musicfest, keeping the crowd riled up throughout the concert on Wednesday night.

The band, consisting of Tyler Armes, Patrick Gillett, Cameron Hunter, Andrew ‘Marty’ Martino and Martin ‘Bucky’ Seja, opened up with their song ‘One In a Million to get the crowd pumped.

They played several of their smash hits including ‘Rich Girl$,’ ‘Your Man’ and ‘Woah Is Me.’

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Hometown PTBO: Tracey Randall's New Role As Executive Director of Peterborough Musicfest and This Year's Lineup

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This week on Hometown PTBO, David Tuan Bui talks with Tracey Randall about her new role as the executive director of Peterborough Musicfest, this year's lineup and more dream acts she would love to come to town.

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Country-Pop Sensation Lindsay Ell Hitting the Peterborough Musicfest Stage On Aug. 10

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Calgary-born country-pop sensation Lindsay Ell was named the Aug. 10 act for Peterborough Musicfest in her first-ever appearence, announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Famed Canadian musician Randy Bachman discovered Ell at the age of 15 and she has been an award-winning singer, songwriter and philanthropist since then. She has been playing guitar since age eight and songwriting since age ten.

Ell has been nominated for numerous awards including:

  • ACM Award for New Female Vocalist (2019)

  • New Female Vocalist (2020)

  • Music Event of the Year (2020)

  • CMT Awards (Social Superstar (2015)

  • Collaborative Video of the Year (2019)

  • CMA Awards (Musical Event of the Year (2019)

  • JUNO Awards (Country Album of the Year (2021)

  • 20 CCMA Awards

Lindsay reached the Top 5 on the US Billboard charts with her hit duet with Brantley Gilbert, ‘What Happens in a Small Town.’ Last year, she earned her first Canadian Screen Award nomination (Best Host or Presenter, Factual or Reality/Competition) for her role as host of Canada's highest-rated reality TV program, Canada's Got Talent.

In December 2013, her first official single, ‘Trippin' on Us,’ debuted as the most-added song on country music radio in Canada and the United States, with over 50 first-week adds.

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I Mother Earth, David Wilcox and Dwayne Gretzky Announced For Peterborough Musicfest Lineup With Several Other Acts

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I Mother Earth, David Wilcox and Dwayne Gretzky were some of the acts listed for this year’s Peterborough Musicfest lineup, announced at the Silver Bean Café on Tuesday morning.

TRACY CONDON, PETERBOROUGH MUSICFEST BOARD CHAIR (LEFT) WITH TRACEY RANDALL, GENERAL MANAGER (RIGHT) AS THE FREE CONCERT SERIES RELEASES THEIR LINEUP FOR THIS YEAR. PHOTO BY DAVID TUAN BUI.

This adds to acts Tenille Townes, Down With Webster and Metric who were announced before the full lineup release.

Three dates (July 10, July 27 and Aug. 10) will be announced later.

“There's something for everyone, there's so many acts that I want to check out and I just think it's going to be an incredible summer,” said Tracy Condon, Musicfest chair.

Statistics regarding the Musicfest’s economic impact, according to a study conducted by Community Futures Peterborough and PKED supported the Economic Impact Assessment, were released during the announcement.

They were surveyed at the park last summer and were evaluated by STEAM Pro (Sport Tourism Canada).

“The $4.3M Economic Impact was assessed by evaluating the amount of money generated by Festival activity which encompasses the local community, the county, province and even nationally,” said Raff Melito, Musicfest marketing and communications manager. “It includes not only fees paid out by the festival for its operations, but also the broader impacts on local businesses, increased employment and the multiplier effect of circulating money within the economy.”

“The $2.3M combined spending reflects the amount that people attending the festival spent last year,” explained Melito. “That would include accommodations, meals out, transport, spending in local shops, etc.”

The free concert series kicks off with country music star Tenille Townes on June 29. In its 37th season, Musicfest hopes to continue to draw crowds that has been supportive over the years.

“It's free, I think that's the most important thing. There's no barriers to people attending and I think that's so important in this day and age when everything is a little harder for people economically,” said Condon. “I think it's a place where you get to see such talent. Music brings everyone together, it's so good for community and for mental health so all of these things coupled together, you can't go wrong with that.”

The following is this year’s Musicfest schedule:

  • June 29: Tenille Townes

  • July 1: Road Apples (Tragically Hip Tribute Band)

  • July 3: Aysanabee w/ Cale Crowe

  • July 6: Tim Baker and the Great Lake Swimmers

  • July 10: TBA

  • July 13: I Mother Earth

  • July 17: Metric

  • July 20: Beau Dixon Band

  • July 24: Rêve

  • July 27: TBA

  • July 31: Down With Webster

  • Aug. 3: Elton Rohn (Elton John Tribute)

  • Aug. 76: Dwayne Gretzky

  • Aug. 10: TBA

  • Aug. 14: Choir! Choir! Choir!

  • Aug. 17: David Wilcox

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Country Music Star Tenille Townes Kicks Off Peterborough Musicfest For June 29

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Five-time reigning Female Artist of the Year and country music star Tenille Townes is kicking off the 37th annual Peterborough Musicfest with a free concert at Del Crary Park on June 29.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The Grande Prairie, Alb. native first fell in love with music from her parents’ influence at home. She then discovered her passion for songwriting at age 14.

“My grandparents gave me a guitar and I started learning the chords I needed to make songs out of what I was writing in my journal,” said Townes.

Towens has toured with well-known names within the music industry such as Stevie Nicks, Miranda Lambert, Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Reba, Zac Brown Band, and Dierks Bentley.

Townes has won two JUNO Awards, 17 Canadian Country Music Association Awards and two Academy Of Country Music Awards.

This is her first appearance in the Peterborough area. 

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Down With Webster Announced As Peterborough Musicfest's Second Concert of 2024 Season For July 31

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Peterborough Musicfest is bringing the rap and rock stylings of Down With Webster as its second concert of the 2024 season to Del Crary Park on July 31.

The band first achieved commercial success with the release of the 2009 EP, Time to Win, Vol. I which consisted of the singles "Rich Girl$", "Your Man" and "Whoa Is Me." Their major-label debut album, Time to Win, Vol. II (2011) featured the track "She's Dope.” The 2014 follow-up album, Party for Your Life, included the songs "One in a Million" and "Chills." Down With Webster has been nominated for Juno Awards, MuchMusic Video Awards, and Canadian Radio Music Awards. Photo courtesy of Peterborough Musicfest.

Their songs have charted on Top 40 Radio, sold millions of singles and amassed hundreds of millions of streams. They have had performances at the Much Music Video Awards, Junos and festivals across Canada. 

This will be the band’s first appearance on the Fred Anderson stage. Down With Webster last played in Peterborough at the Peterborough Memorial Centre in 2013 alongside Marianas Trench and Anami Vice.

This is the 37th year Peterborough Musicfest has been providing free summer concerts in Del Crary Park. Peterborough Musicfest's 2024 season runs from June 29 to Aug. 17 every Wednesday and Saturday night.

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