Star-studded concert series comes to Barrie
Downtown Barrie will be rocking this summer with star-studded performances as part of the Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series, a four-part celebration of live music at Meridian Place, presented by CTV Barrie, Pure Country 106, BOUNCE 104.1, and the Downtown Barrie BIA.
The series features 18-time CCMA award winner Dean Brody, the high-energy, eight-piece supergroup The 99s, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and multiple Juno award-winner Hawksley Workman, and multi-award-winning country music star Brett Kissel as headliners.
The Local Opener Series will showcase emerging regional talent, including Elmvale's powerhouse vocalist Dayna Reid, who says she's excited to perform in front of a hometown crowd. Reid will be the opening act for Kissel.
'My little town of Elmvale has always supported me,' Reid said. 'I would say it's a very small town with a big heart, and just seeing familiar faces, but also connecting with new people and Brett's fans, that just kind of makes it full circle for me.'
Submissions for the Local Opener Series open on May 8 and close on May 23. There are multiple categories: Youth Under 18, House Band, plus three opening spots for each event day.
Dayna Reid
'Events like the Troubadour Festival and Open Air Dunlop are what define our city's spirit. They connect people, energize local businesses, and draw thousands to our beautiful waterfront and downtown core. These experiences help put Barrie on the map—not only as a great place to live, but as a vibrant destination to visit, celebrate, and be inspired,' said Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall.
CTV Barrie news director Justin Rydell added, 'The Troubadour Festival Summer Concert Series promises to be a vibrant celebration of music and community, drawing fans from across Barrie and the surrounding region. A key part of our mission at CTV Barrie, BOUNCE 104.1, and Pure Country 106 is to inform and entertain audiences across this great community each and every day, and this concert series perfectly embodies that spirit.'
The events are free and open to all.
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