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Spring Sounds in Oshawa: A Season of Music in Shwarock City
Spring in Oshawa? Yes, an amazing time, a time of wonder, a time to once again enjoy what grows so well here. And in Oshawa, that means music. We grow music in this city. Always have. Always will. Something in the Shwater, maybe. City of Oshawa And what Oshawa is growing is showing up downtown as the Shwarock City becomes one of the go-to music destinations in the Region and East GTA. Multiple venues where one can experience the murmurings of emerging bands, the blossoming of

Will McGuirk
Apr 1


Soundtrack of a City: Oshawa’s Musical Legacy Continues
Oshawa, a city of almost 200,000, is located on a deep water port east of Toronto, Canada’s biggest city. But Oshawa sits far from the shadows of those skyscrapers in T.O. Oshawa has its own rich heritage and identity; one which grows from its creeks and shorelines, and its factories which drew people from all over the world for well paid union jobs. Jobs which allowed people to build families and businesses and futures and even once along those very same shores secure the f

Will McGuirk
Jan 14


Holiday Sounds in Shwa Rock City
Oh yes, it's the most beautiful time of the year in Shwa Rock City! Make a list, check it twice, and head down to downtown Oshawa for some holiday cheer; there’s enough for all, and all ages are welcome too. And of course, if you are coming into Oshawa, then why not check out what only Oshawa has, and what it has, which is a pretty broad and deep music scene with many local musicians playing over the season, including Sacha, Seagrave, The Stables, and Blue Rodeo, whose co-fo

Will McGuirk
Dec 11, 2025


Cosmic Creativity in Downtown Oshawa: Convergence Festival Returns
The third annual Convergence Music & Art Festival takes place in Oshawa Sept 19 & 20 2025. The festival centred in the city’s downtown...

Will McGuirk
Sep 5, 2025


Sounds of Summer: Live Music in Oshawa This August
Hull-born, Hamilton-raised, Toronto-based, internationally renowned producer and artist Daniel Lanois will be performing at the Regent...

Will McGuirk
Aug 1, 2025
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