🎶 Showcase Your Talent at the Concerts on the Canal Music Search! 🎶
Ready to take the stage and be part of a well-loved Welland summer tradition? The Concerts on the Canal Music Search is your chance to perform live, share your sound, and compete for a featured spot in the 2026 Concerts on the Canal lineup.
Join us on January 31st and February 1st, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Seaway Mall Centre Court, as local musicians and bands hit the stage and show Welland what they’ve got!
All genres are welcome—just make sure your performance is family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
✨ Prizes
1st Place:
• A fully tracked and mixed song at ToneHenge Recording Studio
• A live on-air feature on Country 89’s New Music Friday
2nd Place:
• $500 gift card to Long & McQuade
3rd Place:
• A band photoshoot with photographer Paul Schmidt
🎤 The top 3 acts will also earn a featured performance in the 2026 Concerts on the Canal summer series.
👥 Audience Welcome!
Community members are encouraged to come out, cheer on local talent, and enjoy two full days of live music. It’s a fun, energetic event filled with great performances and hometown spirit — you won’t want to miss it!
🔗 Learn More & Register: Applications open January 5-16
https://www.welland.ca/Events/eventsinfo/COC-musicSearch.asp
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