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

FROM 2001–2026: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS

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

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🎶 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.

Your ultimate access to Music PEI Week 2026 🎟

Your ultimate access to Music PEI Week 2026

🎟️ Early bird passes passes are on sale for a limited time from Dec 1st, 2025 - to December 31st, 2025 for ONLY $60, so get yours today! Visit our website or click the link in our bio to purchase 🎟️

Passes include entry to all regular programming during the festival, giving you the freedom to choose up to 8 concerts ($130 value!) throughout February 28th and March 7th, 2026:
- Battle of the Bands [presented by the City of Charlottetown]
- Kickoff Concert @ The Guild
- Gen XX All Ages Show [presented by City of Summerside]
- SOCAN Songwriter of the Year Concert
- The Mill River Shuffle
- Copper Bottom Kitchen Party
- Music Mosaic (Rainbow Edition) [presented by Pride PEI]
- HipHop LIVE at Baba’s

(Please note: The Stingray Radio Music Video & Movie Screening and the 2026 Music PEI Awards Gala are not included in the festival pass. Tickets for those two events will need to be purchased separately.)

Next Wednesday, December 10th, come on down to Bea

Next Wednesday, December 10th, come on down to Beaconsfield Carriage House from 6:30-8:30pm for the first iteration of To The Front!

RSVP with the Google Form linked on @musicpei and @sidebangshows profiles. Hope to see you there!

Thank you to @womeninmusiccanada for funding this project 💗

VOTE NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 15! Help your favourite a

VOTE NOW UNTIL DECEMBER 15!

Help your favourite artists take home the W at the 2026 Music PEI Awards by going to www.ocean100.com/music-pei (linked on our page!) and casting your vote. The nominees are...

🎥 Anchor Fest Music Video of the Year:
Absolute Losers - Star Sweeper [dir. Griffin O'Toole] @absolute_losers_
Dazey - We haven't spoke in years [dir. Hannah Bridger] @dazeytheband
KINLEY - Marrying Me [dir. Ashley Anne Clark] @kinleymusic
Lennie Gallant - Counting on Angels [dir. Matt Lodge] @lennie_gallant
Logan Richard - The Grass is Blue (Everywhere I Go) [dir. Bailey Dockendorff] @loganrichardmusic

🎤 Ocean 100 & Hot 105.5 Entertainer of the Year:
Lawrence Maxwell @themaxwraptor
Lennie Gallant @lennie_gallant
Mango Street Trio @mangostreettrio
Nicolás Romero @nico_romerodada
Richard WOOD @richardwoodlive
Todd MacLean @toddpei

We're Hiring! Music PEI is looking for two Assista

We're Hiring! Music PEI is looking for two Assistant Event Coordinators to join our team for the 2026 Canadian Song Conference.

This 22-week paid contract (starting January 5th) is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience in the music industry. You'll help plan and run the 12th anniversary of the conference, which explores the ways that artists can create multiple revenue streams and songwriting. You'll be responsible for coordinating with artists & international delegates, booking travel/accommodations, and supporting staff in running Music PEI Week 2026.

We're looking for organized, detail-oriented folks who love music, are comfortable with email and Google Workspace, and want to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes in the industry.

Compensation: $650/week for 37.5 hrs/week
📍 Based in Charlottetown (in-office)
🗓️ Deadline to apply: Monday, December 1
💼 Must be eligible for the Work Experience PEI Program

Full details in the link in our bio!

What an incredible day at the Musician Merch Marke

What an incredible day at the Musician Merch Market! Thank you to everyone who came out, browsed, chatted, supported, and shared in the love of local music and art. Your presence is what makes events like this come alive.

To the musicians/artists who showed up with your amazing merch, thank you! It’s truly inspiring to be surrounded by such kindness, generosity, and genuine community spirit. Days like this remind me exactly why PEI’s music scene is so special. You show up, you support each other, and you pour your hearts into what you do. I honestly felt a bit like a proud mom standing back and taking it all in. We may not have had a huge crowd throughout the whole day, but in the quiet moments, the way you showed up for each other was beautiful to witness. I am constantly inspired by all of you. Much love to you all.

A huge thank you as well to @theguildpei for providing not only the perfect space, but also the help, guidance, and behind-the-scenes support that made this event possible. We truly couldn’t have done it without you. Brian and Grace, you rock!

Another huge shoutout to our internal Team for their help and support in getting this across the finish line too! @hannah.bridger absolutely killed it on the graphics!

I was soaking up feedback like a sponge throughout the day and already noting ways we can grow and improve for next year. If you attended, whether you shopped, showcased, or simply stopped by, please feel free to reach out with your thoughts. This event has the potential to become something truly special. A free space for musicians/artists to sell merch, and a gathering that strengthens our network and our community. I’m all in on making that happen.

Here’s to community, collaboration, and celebrating the incredible musicians/artists who call this island home. Until next time! ❤️🎶

Shannon

Music PEI presents: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 We'r

Music PEI presents: BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026

We're excited to announce that registration is open for Battle Of The Bands, happening on February 28th at the Guild during the 2026 Music PEI Week!

Bands of any genre (with majority of members aged 21 or younger) are encouraged to sign up. No experience required, new bands welcome! Scan the QR code or go to the link in our bio to fill out the registration form.

*Prizes will be announced soon, stay tuned!*

Thank you to Music PEI Week 2026 funders Innovation PEI, ACOA, Skills PEI, and event sponsor The Hill Sound Studio for making this event possible.

📟 OMG! Text your bestie, flip open your Motorol

📟 OMG! Text your bestie, flip open your Motorola Razr and scream into the void because…

🌟 The nominees for the 2026 Music PEI Awards have been revealed!

Head to www.musicpei.com for the full scoop!

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Congratulations, Teresa Doyle! This year's recipie

Congratulations, Teresa Doyle! This year's recipient of the City of Summerside Lifetime Achievement Award at our Music PEI Awards!

Teresa Doyle is a vocal explorer with a passion for pushing the boundaries of her voice. Her journey has taken her around the world performing at countless festivals and concert venues, singing with Kenyan farm women, a Japanese lute player, Soca musicians from Tobago, improvisers in New York, South Indian yogis, traditional Gaelic singers from Ireland, and folk musicians from the Yukon to Tasmania.

Her twelve recordings on her label, Bedlam Records, have earned critical acclaim across Canada and in a variety of territories abroad. She has garnered three ECMAs, two JUNO nominations, and the 2007 Victor Martyn Lynch-Staunton Award for music.

She co-founded the Rock Barra Artist Retreat, a secluded 20-acre beach haven on PEI’s north shore. The retreat hosts concerts, workshops, and visiting artists. Her latest project, Songs for a Small Planet, unites Island musicians in writing songs addressing the climate emergency.

Congratulations again - we are so excited to celebrate with you in March!

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