By Staff
October 9th, 2024
BURLINGTON, ON
A simple one name word – Downie tells what the event is about
Gord Downie on stage
An event at the Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, October 17, 2024 – 8:00 PM to celebrate the work that Gord Downie in his final days, shining a light on reconciliation with Canada’s First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
Performing their own versions of your favourite Gord Downie and Tragically Hip songs as well as their own original music, these artists will join in our collective reconciliation journey to promote awareness, education, and thoughtful action.
THE POETS: The Poets are a Tragically Hip tribute band that is based in Moose Factory / Moosonee in northern Ontario.
The Poets are joined by Walking Through the Fire, a group that brings the magic of collaboration to the stage, with award-winning First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists from across Turtle Island joined by Billboard charting/6x CFMA winners Sultans of String!
The event is a concert in support of the Downie-Wenjack Fun
Buy Tickets HERE
