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FROM 2001–2026: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Music PEI Week is back from February 28—March 7, 2026!

Festival Passes!

FROM 2001–2026: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

Music PEI Week is back from February 28—March 7, 2026!

Festival Passes!

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We’re Hiring: Programs Manager (Full-Time, Permanent)

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Music PEI Week 2026 Tickets Are On Sale!

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MUSIC PEI APPOINTS ANDY GLYDON AS NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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It’s the last New Music Friday of the year! Toda

🎄 HOLIDAY PLAYLIST + OFFICE CLOSURE 🎄 Musi

🎄 HOLIDAY PLAYLIST + OFFICE CLOSURE 🎄

Music PEI’s office will be closed for the holidays starting Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM. We’ll be back in the office on Monday, January 5, 2026.

Happy holidays from all of us at Music PEI! To help soundtrack the season, we’ve put together a playlist featuring holiday-themed tunes from PEI artists - the perfect accompaniment for gift wrapping, eggnog, and your next holiday party.

🎧 Playlist link in bio

#musicpei #christmasmusic #holidaymusic #playlist #PEI #peimusic #peiarts

✨ We’re hiring! ✨ Music PEI is looking for

✨ We’re hiring! ✨

Music PEI is looking for a Programs Manager to help deliver artist and industry development programs, funding initiatives, and special projects that support sustainable music careers on PEI.

If you’re organized, collaborative, care deeply about equity, and love working with artists and community - this might be your next chapter.

📍 Charlottetown, PEI
🕘 Full-time, permanent
📅 Apply by January 18, 2026

🔗 Full details + application link in bio

💛 We strongly encourage applications from folks from equity-owed communities.

Tickets for all Music PEI Week events are now live

Tickets for all Music PEI Week events are now live! 🎟️

Looking for a stocking stuffer for the music lover in your life? We might be biased, but we think a ticket to one of these shows makes the perfect gift. Level it up with a Festival Pass—get access to all regular concerts throughout the week for just $60 (+HST), available until December 31.

From 2001 to 2026 — celebrating 25 years. We hope to see you there!

🎫 Tickets available at musicpei.com

Huge thanks to our funders @acoacanada @innovation_pei @skillspei @summersidepei @city_of_charlottetown and all of our generous sponsors. We couldn’t do it without you!

#musicpei #musicpeiweek2026 #peiarts #shoplocal #discovercharlottetown #discoversummerside #explorepei #peimusic

We’re back with another New Music Friday! 🎧

We’re back with another New Music Friday! 🎧

Check out these sweet new releases from our members:
1. Bend - @sweetgaleband
2. YOU, HERE - @beibei_music
3. Maybe Next Christmas - @lukahallmusic @brookemacarthurmusic
4. Here We Go - @teethout902

There’s only one more New Music Friday left until the new year! If you’ve got a new release and you’d like us to share it, fill out the AirTable form (link in bio) or send us a DM with your release info 💿

Music PEI is thrilled to unveil the full lineup fo

Music PEI is thrilled to unveil the full lineup for Music PEI Week 2026, celebrating the Island’s music industry with concerts, showcases, and special events from February 28–March 7, 2026.

Early bird Festival Passes are on sale now for just $60 (+ taxes/fees) until December 31st, offering unbeatable access to festival favourites and new programming alike.
Individual tickets go on sale Monday, December 15th, so mark your calendars and start planning your festival week!

Music PEI Week is proudly supported by ACOA, Innovation PEI, Skills PEI, and all of our generous Music PEI Week sponsors.

Music PEI is pleased to announce that longtime Pro

Music PEI is pleased to announce that longtime Program Officer and respected industry professional Andy Glydon will step into the role of Executive Director on March 14, 2026, as the organization enters a new chapter focused on industry development, community building, and strategic growth.

“On behalf of the Music PEI Board of Directors, I am thrilled to confirm that Andy Glydon will be stepping into the role of Executive Director. Andy’s deep connection with our music community, incredible work ethic, and deep institutional knowledge will ensure a smooth transition for the organization and its members. When the Board began discussing a successor upon Rob’s retirement, it quickly became clear to us that Andy was the natural choice,” said Mark Watts, President of the Music PEI Board of Directors.

Read the full press release on our website (link in bio)

Tomorrow! Come to @beaconsfield_historic_house Car

Tomorrow! Come to @beaconsfield_historic_house Carriage House for the first ever TO THE FRONT Jam Session (6:30-8:30pm)

If you have questions about venue/event accessibility that aren’t answered by the post - send a DM to either @musicpei or @sidebangshows, or send an email to:
hannah@musicpei.com

This event is possible thanks to funding from @womeninmusiccanada 🎸

🎶 Calling All Music Lovers, Community Champions

🎶 Calling All Music Lovers, Community Champions & Backstage Superheroes! 🎶

Music PEI Week 2026 is tuning up for an unforgettable celebration — and we want you on the team! Whether you’re a crowd-wrangler, gear-runner, hospitality hero, or just someone who loves good vibes and great music, we’ve got a spot with your name on it.

From buzzing venues to artist meet-and-greets, from late-night showcases to early-morning coffee runs (we salute you), volunteers are the heartbeat that keeps the whole week pulsing. 💓🎤

So if you’re ready for:
✨ Behind-the-scenes magic
✨ New friends and local tunes
✨ The joy of helping PEI’s music community shine
✨ Maybe even a cool volunteer tee…

Then step right up and join the crew!

👉 Sign up Link in Bio! Any questions, reach out to andrew@musicpei.com or shannon@musicpei.com

Let’s make Music PEI Week 2026 the biggest, brightest, and most fun one yet! 🎵💫

Deadline to sign up for Battle of the Bands 2026 i

Deadline to sign up for Battle of the Bands 2026 is LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY!
If you needed a good reason to start a band & sign up, here it is.

The winning band will receive:
🎸The 2026 Battle of the Bands Award,
🎸free Music PEI membership for your band,
🎸 a paid opening gig at the Music Mosaic (Rainbow Edition) showcase at @trailsidemusichall , presented by @pridepei ,
🎸 and 8 HOURS OF STUDIO TIME @thehillsoundstudio !!

Prizes for the runner-up generously provided by our friends @towncityshop .

⚠️ Sign up now until January 5th with the QR code in this post or through the link in our bio ⚠️

Thank you to Music PEI Week 2026 funders @innovation_pei , @skillspei , and event sponsor @thehillsoundstudio for making this event possible.

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