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Theatre by the Bay elects to take on political satire

Theatre by the Bay elects to take on political satire

'Who doesn’t love poking fun at their municipal neighbours?’ says director Iain Moggach
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Electronic music festival won't be landing at Burl's Creek

Electronic music festival won't be landing at Burl's Creek

With time ticking down, Oro-Medonte council denies special-events permit for Ever After Music Festival
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COLUMN: The Cult blasts devoted fans with hit after hit

COLUMN: The Cult blasts devoted fans with hit after hit

British rock group, still going strong after almost 40 years, hit the stage at Casino Rama on Saturday night
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Bands hit all the right notes as Kempenfest returns to Barrie

Bands hit all the right notes as Kempenfest returns to Barrie

'It was so nice to be at a concert after COVID and to feel a sense of normalcy,' says concert goer
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SCENE SETTER: All-female band won't be stereotyped

SCENE SETTER: All-female band won't be stereotyped

Not That I Care's new EP, titled Lost All Sense, will come out Aug. 5, with release party to follow Aug. 11 in downtown Barrie
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'Perfect weekend' for Kempenfest's 50th anniversary

'Perfect weekend' for Kempenfest's 50th anniversary

'It's all been very positive. There have been people walking by today and their smiles show it all,' says Kempenfest official
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Youthhavenfest returning as part of Kempenfest

Youthhavenfest returning as part of Kempenfest

'Our goal is to raise $25,000 through our Backyard Campout signature. Barrie’s Live Music Show created Youthhavenfest in support of Backyard Campout to help us reach our goal,' says official
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Barrie Art Club draws out Kempenfest's origin story

Barrie Art Club draws out Kempenfest's origin story

While some aspects of Kempenfest have changed, others remain exactly the same after 50 years; Popular festival at Barrie waterfront starts Friday
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Alliston alt-rocker releases new single, music video

Alliston alt-rocker releases new single, music video

Grant Boyer will perform at Kempenfest in Barrie next weekend on the OLG main stage
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Coldwater Steampunk Festival promises fun for all Aug. 5-6

Coldwater Steampunk Festival promises fun for all Aug. 5-6

Event offers live entertainment, street art, birds of prey, duelling knights, a time machine, a hot air balloon, free activities for every age
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