The Ontario Music Investment Fund’s Live Music stream is designed to help organizations that produce or promote shows featuring Canadian artists — and one of its latest recipients is the Capitol Centre. Provincial officials say a new $20,000 investment will support expanded concert and festival offerings in North Bay
North Bay’s signature summer street party is set to get bigger.
The Capitol Centre says the Bay Block Party will expand into a two-day festival on Aug. 21 and 22, supported by $20,000 from the province through the Ontario Creates Ontario Music Investment Fund (OMIF) Live Music stream.
“Bay Block Party remains a signature highlight of the summer season, and we are thrilled to see it expand into a two‑day festival on August 21 and 22,” says Katina Connolly, executive director of the Capitol Centre.
“With support from the Ontario Music Investment Fund, this year’s event will feature additional programming throughout the downtown on Friday evening, complementing the outstanding local talent showcased across two stages on Saturday. The festival continues to be free and open to all, and we look forward to welcoming the community for an unforgettable weekend of music and celebration.”
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“Last year we had a record-breaking turnout,” enthused Hannah McCallum, Project Coordinator with the Capitol Centre. “The community floods downtown and brings so much love for all of the artists, musicians, and the businesses that become a part of it.”
“It really is great to see the community centre come together, and we’re excited for that again this year,” McCallum added.
MPP Vic Fedeli said in a release, “This support will help the Capitol Centre continue to create more opportunities for emerging artists to showcase their talent, strengthening our local economy and drawing more visitors to Nipissing.”
The Live Music stream is designed to support businesses and organizations that produce or promote live music events featuring Canadian artists.
The popular downtown event returns on August 22 with music, events, and fun for all ages. The Bay Block Party has events for all-ages in downtown North Bay.
With active participation from local musicians, breweries, food vendors, artisans, and family-friendly activities, Bay Block Party fosters a vibrant and safe downtown atmosphere, celebrates local businesses, and supports the community.
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