Matthew Good and His Band Headline Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday July 22
PETERBOROUGH, ON — One of Canada’s most influential and enduring songwriters will headline Peterborough Musicfest on Wednesday July 22 as Matthew Good and his band take the Fred Anderson Stage at Del Crary Park. The appearance will mark the first time Matthew Good and his band have played at Peterborough Musicfest.
For more than three decades, Matthew Good has occupied a singular place in Canadian music. First as the frontman of the Matthew Good Band and later as a solo artist, he has built a catalogue that combines soaring melodies, sharp social commentary, and deeply introspective songwriting. From radio staples such as “Hello Timebomb,” “Load Me Up,” “Apparitions,” “Everything Is Automatic,” and “Indestructible” to acclaimed solo releases including Avalanche and Vancouver, Good’s music hasremained both commercially successful and creatively uncompromising.
The Matthew Good Band emerged as one of Canada’s defining alternative rock acts of the late 1990s, earning JUNO Awards for Best Group and Best Rock Album for Beautiful Midnight while selling out venues across the country. Following the band’s dissolution in 2002, Good launched a solo career that further expanded his artistic reach, producing a body of work that has earned 21 JUNO Award nominations and established him as one of Canada’s most respected musical voices.
Throughout his career, Good has never shied away from tackling political, social, and mental health issues through his music. His songs balance vulnerability with conviction, pairing memorable melodies with observations that challenge audiences to look more closely at the world around them.
Before the main stage performance, audiences can catch Graeme Jonez at 6:30 p.m. on the side stage as part of the Future Sound Series presented by Cogeco. Graeme’s appearance is made possible through the support of The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, which helps amplify Indigenous voices and stories through music and the arts.
Concertgoers are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy an evening at Del Crary Park. Food vendors will open at 5:00 p.m., offering a variety of local favourites, while volunteers will be selling tickets for the Peterborough Musicfest 50/50 fundraising raffle draw throughout the evening.
With Matthew Good and his band making their first-ever Peterborough Musicfest appearance, organizers anticipate a large crowd and encourage attendees to arrive early to secure a good vantage point for the evening’s performance. Admission to all Peterborough Musicfest concerts remains free thanks to the support of sponsors, donors, government funders, and community partners.
Future Sound Series presented by Cogeco
Graeme Jonez
6:30 p.m. | Side Stage
Main Stage Performance
Matthew Good and His Band
8:00 p.m. | Fred Anderson Stage
Peterborough Musicfest takes place at Del Crary Park and is Canada’s longest-running free admission music festival.
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ABOUT PETERBOROUGH MUSICFEST
Peterborough Musicfest is funded by corporate sponsorships – most of those being locally owned businesses – multiple levels of government support, fundraising initiatives and private donations. As a result, it has been, and steadfastly remains, a uniquely free admission event. Dallas Green, Little River Band, Metric, Our Lady Peace, Serena Ryder, Gordon Lightfoot, Down With Webster, Terri Clark, and Blue Rodeo are just a few of the sensational music acts that have appeared over the years.
Overseen by Executive Director Tracey Randall and staff, and a board of directors, Peterborough Musicfest’s stated mission is to “provide diverse, affordable live music to enrich cultural and economic prosperity in our community”. In order to fulfill this mandate and keep attracting legendary musicians to our stage, Peterborough Musicfest encourages any individual or business interested in sponsoring the festival to reach out at sales@ptbomusicfest.ca or phone 705-755-1111
