Canadian talent headed this way
Confederation Centre announces Sobeys LIVE @ the Centre! lineup
Sobeys LIVE @ The Centre! returns with a bang this October, and the lineup is full of dynamic performances that appeal to a wide range of Islanders, visitors and beyond.
“This season truly has something for everyone,” says Darcy Campbell, director of LIVE @ the Centre, a long-standing program of Confederation Centre of the Arts. “The program includes A-list musicians from a wealth of genres, family entertainment, contemporary dance, several first-time holiday concerts and more!”
The 2019-20 lineup includes artists and performers that truly showcase the wealth of talent in this country, including Basia Bulat, Crash Test Dummies and Steven Page, as well as local award-winning performers, The East Pointers, Catherine MacLellan and Andrew Waite.
“Because LIVE is not a long run of single shows, a great variety can be enjoyed. So, take a chance on something new this season – there’s so much to explore!” adds Campbell.
As part of their new album launch, long-time Island rock icons Paper Lions present a show on Saturday, Oct. 19, using all the bells and whistles of the Homburg Theatre and welcoming a lineup of special guests and local musicians.
The Calgary-based dance company, Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, makes its long-awaited return Nov. 6 with “Juliet & Romeo”.
The company’s high-energy, unique jazz style has caused people to describe their work as “music for the eyes”.
Two Canadian country music superstars come together to celebrate the holidays with an acoustic collaboration: The 12 Days of Christmas Tour. Multiple CCMA Award-winning artists George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett have teamed up to share a night of stories, songs, and family-friendly comedy.
Other special holiday programming includes Sing Noël and Handel’s Messiah from the Choral Music program, Christmas with Matt Andersen & Friends on Dec. 19 and Fortunate Ones Christmas on Dec. 22.
On Jan. 18, Barenaked Ladies co-founder and Canadian icon Steven Page brings an arsenal of songs from his 30-year catalogue for a special concert featuring the lush accompaniment of the P.E.I. Symphony Orchestra.
More information and the full line-up of performers can be found online.
Tickets for all performances are now on sale and can be purchased at the Confederation Centre of the Arts box office or online.