Live music returns to Shipyards Amphitheatre this summer

NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF COLLINGWOOD
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Following a relatively quiet two years at the Shipyards Amphitheatre, the Town of Collingwood’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Department is looking forward to a jam-packed summer line-up of live music on the Shipyards Amphitheatre stage, located at the north end of Maple Street overlooking beautiful Collingwood Harbour.

Between June 4 and Aug. 27, enjoy 16 acts, over nine concert dates, within four special events, all free of charge. Mark your calendars.

Trail Tunes, June 4

Get out on the trails this International Trails Day for Trail Tunes, a collaborative, regional event connecting over 100 kilometres of trail and rich musical culture. Bike or hike from destination to destination, through Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Clearview. Enjoy live music at trailheads in each municipality and end with a headliner concert at Centennial Park in Clearview. Presented by Clearview Township, Town of Collingwood, and the Town of Wasaga Beach with support from Experience Simcoe County.

Trail Tunes — Shipyards Amphitheatre performances
Jenny Howes Duo	Saturday, June 4	12 to 12:45 p.m.
Honeymoon Phase	Saturday, June 4	1 to 1:45 p.m.
Victoria Yeh	Saturday, June 4	2 to 2:45 p.m.
Queen M	Saturday, June 4	3 to 3:45 p.m.

For more information visit www.cyclesimcoe.ca/trailtunes.

On the Land We Love, June 5 to July 1

A celebration of where we live, the land we enjoy, and the people around us. Honouring World Environment Day June 5, National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21, Canadian Multiculturalism Day June 27, and Canada Day July 1. Presented by the Town of Collingwood, Collingwood Unity Collective, and Collingwood Downtown, with support from Fram + Slokker and www.collingwoodquaycondos.com.

On the Land We Love — Shipyards Amphitheatre performance
Digging Roots	Tuesday, June 21	8 p.m.

More information will be available shortly at www.collingwood.ca/ontheland.

Collingwood Live and Original Concert Series, July 8 to Aug. 27

The Collingwood Live and Original Music Initiative creates opportunities — such as the Collingwood L&O Summer Concert Series — for musicians to connect, collaborate, and cultivate their craft. Spend an evening on the shores of Georgian Bay enjoying live, original performances from a diverse selection of established and emerging artists from across the region, Ontario, and Canada. Presented by the Town of Collingwood with support from Fram + Slokker and www.collingwoodquaycondos.com.

Collingwood Live and Original Summer Concert Series — Shipyards Amphitheatre performances
Irish Mythen	Friday, July 8	7 p.m.
Spencer Mackenzie	Saturday, July 9	7 p.m.
Sohayla Smith	Saturday, July 9	8 p.m.
Whisky River	Saturday, July 23	7 p.m.
Blackburn Brothers	Saturday, July 23	8 p.m.
Jake Good	Saturday, Aug. 13	7 p.m.
Bernadette Connors	Saturday, Aug. 13	8 p.m.
The Pairs	Saturday, Aug. 27	7 p.m.
Mike McCarthy Band	Saturday, Aug. 27	8 p.m.

For more information visit www.liveandoriginal.ca.

On the Water We Love, Aug. 5 to Sept. 1

A journey of discovery and recognition of life-giving water along the Collingwood shoreline, exploring water-based themes of ecosystems, industry, recreation, access, safety, and conservation. The event will feature Sidelaunch Weekend activities Aug. 5 to 7 including tall ship tours, SUP races, and amphitheatre concerts, as well as workshops and family activities related to World Water Week August 23 to Sept. 1. Presented by the Town of Collingwood, Ontario SUP Series, and Collingwood Unity Collective with support from Fram + Slokker and www.collingwoodquaycondos.com.