This livestream is presented by the Manitoba Arts Network in partnership with the West End Cultural Centre and with support from Safe At Home Mb.
The Manitoba Arts Network and its 50 rural arts organizations are pleased to be partnering with the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg to present the Stay At Home Festival. This festival is supported by funding from Safe at Home Mb and will present artists from across Manitoba throughout February and March.
Starting February 21st, The Manitoba Arts Network will present concerts every Sunday at 7:00pm featuring Manitoba artists including Leaf Rapids, Kendra Kay, Woody Holler, Desiree Dorion, Sebastien Gaskin, Double The Trouble, Kelly Bado, Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Street Circus, and a comedy show called Blindside by Stéphanie Morin-Robert. Along with these artists, two performances will feature nine up-and-coming artists who have previously participated in the Manitoba Arts Network’s mentorship program. This includes an emerging artist showcase featuring Cohen Sieg, Cory & Kyle Burghout, Lana WInterhalt, and The Prairie Joggers, and an Indigenous emerging artists showcase featuring Becky Lou, Daniel Emerson (riel), Martin Desjarlais, Norway Rabliauskas, and Sherri Shorting.
Following each online concerts, viewers can stay for a live and interactive chat with the artists. Details of all the shows are available on the Manitoba Arts Network website.
02/21 - Woody Holler
02/24 - Double The Trouble
02/28 - Leaf Rapids
03/03 - Indigenous Emerging Artists
03/07 - Kelly Bado
03/10 - Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers
03/14 - Desiree Dorion
03/17 - RBC Emerging Artists
03/21 - Sebastian Gaskin
03/24 - The Street Circus
03/28 - Blindside by Stéphanie Morin-Robert
03/31 - Kendra Kay
Kelly Bado
Kelly Bado is a bilingual singer-songwriter who takes you on a journey through her music. With lyrics inspired by love, hope and social equality, and a sound that marries pop with R&B/Soul and her African background, one cannot help but get swept away into Kelly’s magical voice. She received the honor to perform in Ottawa, on Parliament Hill, as part of Canada’s 150th Celebrations along with well known artists like Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder, Walk Off the Earth and others. Although she finished The Voice Quebecin the quarter finales she won the public’s vote!
