Cavendish Beach Music Festival
With less than two months until the gates officially open for Cavendish Beach Music Festival (CBMF), Whitecap Entertainment announces the lineup for this year's RBCxMusic Emerging Artist Stage. One of the most anticipated parts of the award-winning festival, this stage is dedicated to showcasing up-and-coming talent from across Canada, giving new artists a platform to shine alongside the biggest names in country music.
“We're beyond thrilled to give these talented artists the opportunity to perform on our stage and be part of the CMBF family,” said Ben Murphy, CEO, Whitecap Entertainment. “The RBCxMusic Emerging Artist Stage is one of the most exciting elements of CBMF as it gives festival-goers the opportunity to discover the next big names in country music. We're looking forward to showcasing this incredible lineup and supporting the growth of these performers as they work to take their careers to the next level.”
Bringing the RBCxMusic Emerging Artist Stage to life on Thursday will be award-winning singer-songwriter Gwendellyn Doerfler, Nova Scotia's celebrated performer Josée Champoux, country music outlaw Taylor Jensen, reigning ECMA Rising Star Danny Drouin and americana/country rock band Newbridge.
Heating things up on Friday will be Nova Scotia's promising newcomer Jud Gunning, Holland College's talented SOPA All-Stars who are returning to the stage after their powerful performance in 2023. Adding to the talented lineup is Ontario's country pop-princess Jade Hilton, Cape Breton's own emerging country artists Jamie Fontaine and Brett Matthews, who fans may recognize as the former guitar player for JUNO-Award winning rapper Classified.
Kicking off the last day of CBMF's RBCxMusic Emerging Artist Stage performances will be MusicNL NewFound Talent First Place Award recipient Mackenzie Critch, up-and-coming folk-pop artist Lauren Carson, MusicNB's Breakthrough Artist of the Year (2018) Catherine Kennedy, captivating country singer-songwriter Amber-Jo Bowman and Music Nova Scotia Indigenous Artist of the Year nominee (2024), Joe H. Henry.
"We are proud to continue this exciting partnership with Whitecap Entertainment and Cavendish Beach Music Festival," added Chris Ronald, Atlantic Regional President for RBC. "As a long-standing supporter of music, we are thrilled to see some incredible Canadian musicians taking the stage this year, including headliner Shania Twain and RBCxMusic First Up artist, Nova Scotia's Daniel James McFadyen. This is sure to be another memorable year!”
Taking over Canada's favourite coastal town for the 15th time, CBMF will deliver unforgettable headlining performances by Shania Twain, Tyler Hubbard and Lainey Wilson. Limited tickets remain for summer's must-attend weekend, so fans are encouraged to visit cavendishbeachmusic.com now to secure their spot.
About Cavendish Beach Music Festival:
Two-time award-winner of the Canadian Country Music Association Festival / Event of the Year and nominee for the East Coast Music Association Festival / Event of the Year, Cavendish Beach Music Festival has quickly grown to become Atlantic Canada's largest multi-day outdoor music festival. Located in the picturesque coastal resort community of Cavendish, P.E.I, Cavendish is turned into the hottest, most star-studded spot in the region every July, attracting over 60,000 country music fans each year. Past festival performers have included Tyler Childers, Zac Brown Band, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Brett Eldredge, Lady Antebellum, and country legends Ricky Skaggs, Alabama, Reba, and pop sensation Shawn Mendes.
Website: cavendishbeachmusic.com