Concerts on the Canal: Music Search 2026
Show your sound. Share your stage. Be part of Welland’s biggest music series.
Applications will be accepted from January 5 to 13
Showcase your talent and be part of a beloved Welland summer tradition!
Concerts on the Canal Music Search invites local musicians and bands to take the stage, perform live, and compete for a featured spot in the 2026 Concerts on the Canal lineup. All genres are welcome—just be sure your performance is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages.
The top three acts from the Music Search will earn a spot in the 2026 Concerts on the Canal series. Step into the spotlight and let Welland hear what you’ve got!
Eligibility:
- All participating performers must be 16 years of age or older
- Performers cannot have participated in the Concerts on the Canal series in the last two years (2024 and 2025)
Prizes:
- First place: A fully tracked and mixed song at ToneHenge Recording Studio, plus a live on-air feature on Country 89’s New Music Fridays
- Second place: $500 gift card to Long & McQuade Music Store
- Third place: A band photoshoot with photographer Paul Schmidt
Event Details
- Applications open: January 5, 2026
- Applications close: January 16, 2026
- Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1, 2026
- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Seaway Mall — Centre Court, Welland
Partners and Sponsors
- Partner
- Country89
- GiantFM
- Seaway Mall