Dwayne Gretzky, Glass Tiger and Melissa Payne Among Many Announced For 2023 Musicfest Lineup

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Several recognizable acts such as Dwayne Gretzky, Glass Tiger and Melissa Payne have been added to Peterborough Musicfest announced at their lineup release event at the Silver Bean Café on Wednesday 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.

Five dates are listed as ‘to be announced’ as acts have been sought out are booked but require funding of roughly $125,000 to finalize everything, according to Tracey Randall, Musicfest general manager.

“Three bands are on hold until we see the funding and then we'll see how much extra I have because sponsorships are still coming in,” she said.

Randall anticipates funding from the provincial government as Musicfest typically receives $80,000 from them annually however the funding is usually given in June.

The concerts will remain at Del Crary Park despite being dismantled earlier this month. Musicfest will continue the temporary solution that was used last year according to Randall.

“We're still meeting with the City of Peterborough but they've rented the same temporary stage that we had last year,” she said.

The following is this year’s lineup for Musicfest:

  • July 1: Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy

  • July 5: Dwayne Gretzky

  • July 8: Matt Andersen & The Big Bottle of Joy

  • July 12: Five Alarm Funk

  • July 15: TBA

  • July 19: Jesse Cook

  • July 22: TBA

  • July 26: Little River Band

  • July 29: Melissa Payne & Friends

  • Aug. 2: TBA

  • Aug. 5: British Legends Tribute (Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney & Freddie Mercury)

  • Aug. 9: Glass Tiger

  • Aug. 12: TBA

  • Aug. 16: TBA

  • Aug. 19: Tim & The Glory Boys (with special guest TBA)

Peterborough Musicfest’s Diner’s Book is available to aid in providing funds for the concert series. The book has coupons for 56 restaurants for $25. It is a $600 value that allows the user to ‘buy one entrée, get the second half price.’

Diner’s Books cost $25 and are available at the customer service desk at Lansdowne Place, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism office on George St. or online.

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Peterborough Musicfest Launches Diner's Book of Restaurant Coupons

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

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The book is available immediately and has coupons for 56 restaurants for $25. It is a $600 value that allows the user to ‘buy one entrée, get the second half price’ according to a press release. Musicfest is offering a special of buying four booklets for the price of three.

Diner’s Books cost $25 and are available at the customer service desk at Lansdowne Place, Peterborough and the Kawarthas Tourism office on George St. or online.

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Great Stocking Stuffer Idea: 2019 Peterborough Musicfest Diner's Cards Are Available Now

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Peterborough Musicfest has announced the return of the very popular Musicfest Diner’s Cards.

This year, with 47 delicious restaurants (see poster below for participants) to enjoy for only $25, the 2019 Diner’s Cards allow the user to “buy one entrée, get the second half price.”

Back by popular demand just in time for Christmas—a great stocking stuffer idea that gives back free music to the community—you can buy three Diner’s Card booklets and get the 4th absolutely free.

Diner’s Cards can be purchased for $25 each at the customer service desk at Lansdowne Place; at City Hall in Peterborough; at the Kawarthas Tourism office on George Street; or online here.

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