The Canadian Musicians Co-operative’s annual Emerging Artist Showcase Tour, Barns2Beaches, arrives at Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday July 26th, at 4:30 PM.
This is a family-friendly, drive in and fly in event featuring Canadian hit medleys and new Canadian songs from Ontario’s rising talent. There will be activities for kids starting at 4:30 pm courtesy of the Hanover Public Library as well as on-site food trucks and a beer garden, making it the perfect summer outing for music lovers and families!
Tickets are $25 and will go on sale Friday, June 6 @ 10am on Eventbrite https://Barns2BeachesMusicTourSMA.eventbrite.ca. Admission is free for kids 12 and under.
Walkerton, ON - JUNE 4th, 2025 - The Canadian Musicians Co-operative is proud to announce the return of its annual Emerging Artist Showcase summer tour under a brand new name and even more unforgettable performances. Barns2Beaches, touches down at the Saugeen Municipal Airport on Saturday, July 26th at 4:30PM for a family-friendly, fly-in event featuring Canadian hit medleys and new Canadian songs from Ontario’s rising talent. Presented in partnership with the Saugeen Municipal Airport and the Town of Hanover, this exciting event will include on-site food trucks and a beer garden, making it the perfect summer outing for music lovers and families!
Since 2018, the Canadian Musicians Co-operative, Barns2Beaches Music Tour (formerly known as the Emerging Artists Showcase) has been a high-energy, live music production featuring captivating performances from over 20 of Canada’s up-and-coming emerging artists. This family-friendly, three hour production delivers 100% Canadian music, presenting both new Canadian songs and our exciting medley renditions of beloved Canadian hits. Audience members are invited to discover their favourite new artists while singing along to familiar classics.
“The music was non stop, had a well-timed intermission, incredible energy throughout, a wide variety of music and the performers were so talented. I was amazed watching them alternate from one instrument to another and from leads to background vocals... Thank you for bringing this show to Barrie. I am confident it created a memorable summer night for all the individuals and families in attendance.” - Jim Harris, City of Barrie Ward 8 Councillor
This year’s Barns2Beaches series captures the heart and soul of what the Co-op is all about—community, creativity, and developing the next generation of Canadian musical excellence. Welcome these young performers to Walkerton and proudly celebrate Canadian live music with us at 34 Saugeen Airport Rd, Walkerton on the 26th of July!
For more information please visit www.canadianmusicians.coop and follow the Co-op’s Instagram and Facebook pages for updates regarding the tour.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Eleanor Herschorn — Marketing and Municipal Relations Officer
E: eleanor.herschorn@canadianmusicians.coop
T: 705-999-8547 x 9102