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David Francey, The Road to the Junos, Again
Local singer-songwriter wins fourth JUNO Award placing him in the top 100 winners.
Young adults are going out less than ever. Here’s what it means for university town bars
Students are changing their habits, and bars are scrambling to adapt.
City of Kingston celebrates grand opening of Slush Puppie Place
The City of Kingston and Kingston Frontenacs mark the transition from Leon’s Centre to Slush Puppie Place.
Kingston musicians: Be featured on YGK Music 2021 playlists
The City of Kingston is seeking submissions from local musicians, groups and organizations that would like to have their music featured on two new YGK Music 2021 playlists. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19. “YGK Music ...
More capacity limits for live music venues
Concert venues, bars and restaurants drop to 50% capacity as of December 19
Charmed Timing for Napanee Band
Napanee band wins Battle of the Bands competition on the eve of their debut single release.
Rockin' the Square returns to downtown Kingston July 26
Crash Test Dummies and Piner set to rock the City's annual, free, outdoor concert in Springer Market Square.
Spotify launches hub for artists’ merch
For artists struggling to make money from streaming, merch offers a lifeline.
Love for the Grad Club: A Fundraiser for Kingston's Heart of the Music Scene
On Sunday, June 9th, the Blu Martini will host a special fundraiser to support the Grad Club, a beloved music venue in Kingston that has been facing financial difficulties. The event, organized by local musician and guitar legend Tom Savage...
Announcing the 2023 Mayor’ Arts Awards
Annual awards ceremony takes place Monday, November 6 at 7 p.m. in City Hall
Shawn Desman comes to Kingston
Multi-platinum artist announces return to Ontario and show at The Ale House, November 20
Fort Henry now accepting performer applications for 2024 events
Apply now to play YGK Craft Beer Fest 2024 and Fort Henry's Eclipse Event
The Gertrudes announce new album release
The Kingston collective's latest LP Just to Please You due out August 18, 2023
Ontario raises capacity limits on live music venues and more
Indoor capacity limits and proof of vaccination requirements could be lifted altogether by March 1.

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Kingston musicians take on POP Montreal festival
Three Kingston acts took centre stage in Montreal last Friday through collab with Spring Reverb.
Author: Owen Fullerton
Published by: YGK News
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