Midland Cultural Centre
333 King Street
Midland, Ontario L4R 3M7
705-527-4420 | phone
Hours of Operation
| Monday: | Closed | | Tuesday: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Wednesday: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Thursday: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Friday: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Saturday: | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | | Sunday: | Closed |
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WHAT'S ON AT THE MCC AUGUST
 Carla here from the MCC! August is Irish Invasion Month at the Midland Cultural Centre and it doesn’t get any better than Sharon Shannon, Goitse and Connla! Be sure to come out and check out one of these amazing acts.
Award-winning Irish folk sensation SHARON SHANNON performs at the MCC on AUGUST 9th. Sharon Shannon is a genre-defying star that has had multi-platinum album sales and several number one albums, singles and DVDs in her home country. Her album Galway Girl went 4 times platinum in Ireland with the title track winning her the Meteor award two years running for the most downloaded song. She is also the only musician to have had an entire show dedicated to her twice on The Late Late Show.
The popular and multi-award-winning quintet GOITSE will take the stage on AUGUST 14th. Goitse has released four critically acclaimed recordings and maintains a year round touring schedule that includes performances throughout Ireland and the UK, Germany, France and the United States and now Canada. Their distinctive sound lies in the quality of their own compositions interspersed with traditional tunes from the countryside of Ireland and abroad, which make each performance unique. Named Live Ireland’s “Traditional Group of the Year”, Chicago Irish American News’ “Group of the Year”, as well as winning the prestigious “Freiburger International Leiter 2016” award in Germany, Goitse have become a leader of the new generation of traditional Irish ensembles.
With one of the most praised performances at the MCC in 2017, CONNLA returns on AUGUST 26th. Their sensitive and innovative arrangements of traditional and modern folk songs and tunes have earned them praise across the folk community. Labelled as the Hottest New Group out of Northern Ireland (Chicago Irish American News) Connla have been quickly making an impact on the folk/traditional scene. Since the release of their EP in April 2015, and album “River Waiting” in July 2016 they have received fantastic reviews at home and internationally. They have already gathered a big following in the UK, Ireland, Europe and the USA. Songlines magazine made Connla their “must see act” for the tour of the UK and stated “A band this young shouldn’t be this good”.
ALSO IN AUGUST, Rhythmic Promotions presents EPIC JOURNEY TRIBUTE on AUGUST 3rd. Canada’s definitive tribute to Journey will transport you back in time to the Steve Perry era of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Journey. Experience such mega hits as ‘Don’t Stop Believin’, ‘Open Arms’, ‘Separate Ways’, Faithfully’, ‘Anyway You Want it any many more. Epic Journey Tribute will be performing these and other chart-toppers with note-for-note accuracy, it will be a night to remember! Get your tickets today!
Back by popular demand we have THE DRIFTERS FEATURING RICK SHEPPARD on AUGUST 4th sponsored by Bay Port Yachting Centre. You know the songs, "Under The Boardwalk," "Save The Last Dance For Me, “This Magic Moment," "There Goes My Baby," and many more. They are etched into the memories of music fans worldwide and helped form part of the foundation of contemporary popular music. Rick Sheppard is an integral part of that hit-making machine. For years, he toured with The Drifters throughout the world and shared stages with the greatest names in show business.
Sponsored by Beacon Bay Marina, on AUGUST 10th the legendary ANDY KIM performs at the MCC. Over his epic career, Andy has sold over 30 million records, with hits like “Rock Me Gently” and “’Sugar Sugar”, one of Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All Time. He is a Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee, multi Juno award winner, and has had over 10 billboard top 40 charting hits. This is one act you are not going to want to miss! His songs covered by music history’s greats, including Wilson Pickett, Tom Jones, Ike & Tina Turner, and Bob Marley and has even been said to influence 80s metal band Def Leppard.
The SOLD OUT LIGHTHOUSE, sponsored by Bay Port Yachting Centre, will close out our Sizzling Summer Concert Series on AUGUST 17th. Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969, with an explosive sound that defied all conventions. Between 1970 and 1973 they were awarded four Junos, four gold albums and Canada’s first platinum album for Lighthouse Live! While hits such as One Fine Morning, Sunny Days, Hats Off to the Stranger, 1849 and Pretty Lady raced to the top of Canadian and International charts.
For a full list of our events and shows visit our website at www.midlandculturalcentre.com
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