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Jess Moskaluke Announces National “Life For Me” Tour, Kicking Off September 17
Platinum-certified, JUNO and CCMA Award-winning country star Jess Moskaluke is heading out coast-to-coast this fall with the Life For Me Tour, aptly named for her current Top 20 radio single “Life For Me” that continues to climb the charts. The cross-Canada run will see Moskaluke bring her biggest hits and brand-new music to fans from Sidney, BC to Halifax, NS, with additional dates to be announced.
Kicking off September 17, the Life For Me Tour marks an exciting new chapter for Moskaluke — one that blends her signature sound with a refreshed, fearless edge. Known for her genre-defying creativity and chart-topping hits, Moskaluke continues to shine as one of country music’s most celebrated voices, and her unwavering connection to her small-town roots and deep bond with fans across the country remain at the heart of everything she does, both on stage and in the studio.
As an added treat, fans can look forward to the release of “I Ain’t Country” on May 2, a bold, uplifting new track that offers an additional glimpse into the evolving sonic direction Moskaluke has been embracing over the past year.
“I Ain’t Country” is a song about feeling misunderstood,” shares Moskaluke. “Throughout my career, I’ve faced challenges about whether I’m “country enough.” I’ve even added banjos to songs that didn’t need them to meet other people’s expectations. I wrote this song in the hopes that people will understand that country music is more than just music- it’s a lifestyle. I’m happy with my wheat field backyard and red barn front yard right here in small-town Canada, writing songs that feel true to me. And if that ain’t country, then I don’t know what is.”
With a mix of fan favourites and fresh material, the Life For Me Tour is a celebration of artistry, authenticity, and the stories that resonate far beyond the stage. For tickets and more information, please visit jessmoskaluke.com.
2025 Life For Me Tour Dates:
September 17 – Sidney, BC – Mary Winspear Centre
September 19 – Kelowna, BC – OK Corral
September 21 – Cranbrook, BC – Key City Theatre
September 22 – Lethbridge, AB – Yates Theatre
September 26 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s Bar
September 27 – Calgary, AB – Deerfoot Casino – Chrome Showroom
October 3 – Prince George, BC – Crush Nightclub
October 4 – Fort Saskatchewan, AB – Dow Centennial Centre – Shell Theatre
October 7 – Lloydminster, AB – Vic Juba Community Theatre
October 8 – Fort McMurray, AB – Keyano Theatre^
October 18 – Brandon, MB – Houston’s Nightclub
October 19 – Thunder Bay, ON – Community Auditorium
October 23 – Thorold, ON – Moose & Goose
October 25 – Oshawa, ON – Bond Street
October 26 – Toronto, ON – Phoenix Concert Theatre^
October 28 – Guelph, ON – River Run Centre^
October 29 – Brockville, ON – Brockville Arts Centre
November 1 – Québec City, QC – Théâtre Capitole
November 4 – Moncton, NB – Capitol Theatre^
November 5 – Charlottetown, PEI – PEI Brewing Company
November 6 – Fredericton, NB – Fredericton Playhouse
November 8 – Halifax, NS – Marquee Theatre
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*More dates to be announced
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i-dle Announce 2026 North American Arena Tour
Internationally acclaimed, chart-topping K-pop group i-dle officially announced the North American leg of their highly anticipated 2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] live on NBC’s TODAY Show this morning, where the group delivered a special performance of “Mono.” The national television reveal marks a major milestone in their rapidly expanding U.S. presence and signals the start of a bold new era, with an even bigger project arriving this May.
Kicking off August 2 in Hamilton, ON at TD Coliseum, the arena run, promoted by Live Nation, will see i-dle take over some of North America’s most iconic venues. The tour includes a stop at New Jersey’s Prudential Center, Philadelphia’s Xfinity Mobile Arena, and a major Southeast moment at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. From there, the group heads to Orlando’s Kia Center and San Antonio’s Frost Bank Arena, before expanding further into Mexico City’s legendary Palacio de los Deportes, one of Latin America’s most celebrated arenas.
The West Coast leg underscores the group’s explosive U.S. growth, with performances at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, the Bay Area’s Oakland Arena, and Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, venues that regularly host the world’s biggest touring artists. Altogether, the run represents i-dle’s most expansive North American headline tour to date, solidifying their evolution from breakthrough global act to full-fledged arena powerhouse.
General on-sale starts Wednesday, March 11 at 3pm local time. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit ticketmaster.com
The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show i-dle soundcheck, access to the post-show send-off event, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
08/02 – TD Coliseum – Hamilton, ON
08/04 – Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
08/06 – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA
08/08 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA
08/11 – Kia Center – Orlando, FL
08/13 – Frost Bank Arena – San Antonio, TX
08/16 – Palacio de los Deportes – Mexico City, MX
08/19 – The Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
08/21 – Oakland Arena – Oakland, CA
08/23 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
The announcement arrives on the heels of their latest single, “Mono (feat. skaiwater),” the group’s first new music in eight months and a striking creative evolution. “Mono” embraces restraint and introspection, built on a minimalist yet sophisticated beat. Featuring British rapper skaiwater, the accompanying black-and-white music video blends intimate moments with large-scale choreography to symbolize individuality within unity.
With a major new project arriving in May, [Syncopation] sets the stage for what promises to be i-dle’s most ambitious global chapter yet, pairing artistic reinvention with their largest-scale live production to date.
More exciting news to come.
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+LIVE+ Announce ‘Like A Rolling Thunder Tour’ 2026
In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the album Mental Jewelry, iconic multi-platinum rock band +LIVE+ will be making their grand return to the Great White North. The legendary band fronted by Ed Kowalczyk are headlining their first cross country tour of Canada in over 20 years. Bringing Canadian icons Big Wreck with them, the tour kicked off February 23 in Abbotsford and runs through March 14 where it wraps in Halifax. Along the way, the tour will stop in Calgary (February 26), Winnipeg (March 2), London (March 7), Laval (March 10), and Quebec City (March 11) to name a few. Econoline Crush will be opening the first 10 shows of the tour while The Damn Truth will open the final 4 performances. +LIVE+ will be performing all their big hits from throughout their career such as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “All Over You,” “Lakini’s Juice,” “The Dolphin’s Cry,” “Pain Lies on the Riverside,” and more!
FEB 23 – ABBOTSFORD – ABBOTSFORD CENTRE +
FEB 24 – KELOWNA – PROSPERA PLACE +
FEB 26 – CALGARY – GREY EAGLE +
FEB 27 – EDMONTON – ROGERS PLACE +
MAR 1 – SASKATOON – SASKTEL CENTRE +
MAR 2 – WINNIPEG – CANADA LIFE CENTRE +
MAR 5 – HAMILTON – TD COLISEUM +
MAR 6 – OTTAWA – CANADIAN TIRE CENTRE +
MAR 7 – LONDON – CANADA LIFE PLACE +
MAR 9 – OSHAWA – TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE +
MAR 10 – LAVAL – PLACE BELL *
MAR 11 – QUEBEC CITY – VIDEOTRON CENTRE *
MAR 13 – MONCTON – AVENIR CENTRE *
MAR 14 – HALIFAX – SCOTIABANK CENTRE *
+ – LIVE/BIG WRECK/ECONOLINE CRUSH
* – LIVE/BIG WRECK/THE DAMN TRUTH
+LIVE+ broke onto the scene in 1991 with the release of their major label debut, Mental Jewelry. Produced by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison, the album not only introduced a bold new voice in alternative rock, but moved more than 1 million copies in the United States—earning Platinum certification, With searing tracks like “Operation Spirit (The Tyranny of Tradition)” (Top 10 on U.S. Modern Rock), “Pain Lies on the Riverside,” and “Beauty of Grey,” +LIVE+ delivered raw emotion, spiritual depth, and virtuosic funk-inflected elements that would become their signature sound. More than three decades on, Mental Jewelry remains a foundational work still stirring hearts and garnering a whole new generation of fans for the band.