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The Tea Party, Headstones & Finger Eleven: Three Titans, One Night
Three Canadian rock heavyweights, Finger Eleven, Headstones, and The Tea Party, finally united for a coast-to-coast Canadian run, landing in Winnipeg with a mission: deliver a night built for rock fans without breaking their wallets. With affordable tickets and optional VIP meet-and-greets, this tour was built for the people, and it showed in the energy at Canada Life Centre. The shared tour idea sparked from decades of festival run-ins.
Finger Eleven kicked things off with the high-octane “Adrenaline” before rolling through hits like “Last Night on Earth,” “Slow Chemical,” and “Living in a Dream.” Rick Jackett looked straight-up possessed by his guitar, spinning and tapping it like he was showing off magic tricks. They wrapped with fan-favourite “Paralyzer,” leaving the crowd warmed up and hungry for more.
Headstones stormed the stage next. Hugh Dillon barely stayed on it as he spent half the time singing in the crowd like the world’s loudest ringleader. The arena screamed back on “Something Stands for Nothing” and “An Effort to Forget,” fists up and voices out. Their encore, “Smile & Wave,” was pure mischief and sweat.
The Tea Party, all the way from Windsor, closed the night. Opening with “Writing on the Wall,” they reminded everyone why they’ve held their ground since 1990. Jeff Martin’s pitch-perfect vocals, Jeff Burrows’ sharpened drum work, and Stuart Chatwood’s clean bass and synth lines turned songs like “The Messenger,” “Temptation,” and “Save Me” into booming arena moments.
Fans left with ringing ears, sore voices, and the sense that this overdue reunion of bands was worth it. Scott Anderson called it a “rock lover’s dream,” Dillon hyped a “perfect storm,” and Martin promised it would be worth the wait. Winnipeg got proof they weren’t bluffing.
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Upcoming Tour Dates:
DEC 5 – Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Toronto
DEC 6 – Ottawa, ON @ The Arena at TD Place
DEC 7 – Peterborough, ON @ Peterborough Memorial Centre
DEC 10 – Windsor, ON @ The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
DEC 12 – Moncton, NB @ Casino New Brunswick
DEC 13 – Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
More information here.
THE TEA PARTY
HEADSTONES
FINGER ELEVEN
All Photo Credit: Nischal Karki
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Marianas Trench Pack History Ottawa, With Fionn Opening
Vancouver acts on both ends of the bill. Fionn opened and Marianas Trench headlined at History Ottawa on October 24, 2026.
Fionn, a pair of twins, had a room that was already nearly full by the time they hit the stage, which isn’t always a given for an opener. They made the most of it with a high-energy set that never let up, and with the two working well together, and feeding off each other’s energy. They were rocking out the whole way through, and it set the tone for the night.
Marianas Trench took the stage to a crowd that was loud from the start and sang along throughout, often seeming to carry the songs as much as the band did.
The set covered a wide range of their discography, from newer hits like “Down to You” to older fan favourites like “Stutter” and “Cross My Heart.” Longtime fans and newer ones got their moments, and the crowd knew every word either way.
Frontman Josh Ramsey, on lead vocals and guitar, controlled the room from start to finish. He was engaging and constantly connected with the audience, and his vocals were fantastic. Midway through the night he left the stage and walked through the crowd, a staple of his at many shows. It brought him face to face with the fans singing back at him, a moment I’m sure they’ll never forget.
It was a strong night for Vancouver music in Ottawa: an opener that came to play and a headliner that had the whole room with them.
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MARIANAS TRENCH
FIONN
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport
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Epik High Turns Vancouver’s Orpheum Into a Hip-Hop Party
Epik High brought its 3.0 Tour 2026 to Vancouver’s Orpheum on October 20, delivering a night of sharp lyricism, ridiculous humour and plenty of crowd interaction. With BOBO.XX opening the show, the Korean hip-hop trio proved that more than two decades into their career, they still know how to make a concert feel like a party among friends.
BOBO.XX, a musician and photographer who works on Epik High’s video and content, warmed up the audience with a taste of his own sound before handing the stage over to the headliners. Anticipation grew during the break, and the theatre erupted when Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz appeared for “High Technology,” followed by “One.”
The group’s chemistry was clear to everyone. Their introductions quickly turned into a comedy routine, complete with DJ Tukutz’s sound effects and playful jabs at one another. Tablo might be the trio’s longtime leader, but Tukutz had recently claimed the title through a band competition, giving the three plenty of material to work with.
That humour carried through the night. Fan-submitted Post-it challenges put the members on the spot, leading to dance covers, awkwardly adorable aegyo and plenty of laughter. The challenges often involved bending the rules, with multiple notes taped together and presented as a single request. The trio’s willingness to make fools of themselves made the audience feel like part of the show rather than spectators.
The music never took a back seat. Tracks such as “ANTIHERO,” “Rosario” and “BURJ KHALIFA” kept the room moving, with the group’s tight delivery matched by DJ Tukutz’s work behind the turntables. The mood shifted for more emotional performances, including “1 Minute, 1 Second” and Mithra Jin’s solo “Will I Be Okay?,” showing a more vulnerable side to the performers.
The most meaningful moment came when Tablo spoke about the group’s long journey. His message was simple: if Epik High could keep pushing forward after 22 years, fans could overcome their own obstacles, too. It gave “Born Hater” an extra punch.
The trio closed with an encore of “EPIKISM” and “Don’t Hate Me,” sending the crowd home smiling. Epik High’s strength lies in the balance between serious musicianship and complete silliness. They can deliver an emotional message one minute and turn a fan-requested dance challenge into a comedy show the next. At the Orpheum, that combination made for a concert that felt personal, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun.
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EPIK HIGH
BOBO.XX
All Photo Credit: Chaehyun Lim