We’re thrilled to unveil the second wave of details for MusicNL Week 2025, happening November 12–16 in St. John’s!

Awards Gala: More Artists + Your Hosts Revealed!

Saturday, November 15 – St. John’s Convention Centre

The MusicNL Awards Gala lineup is growing! Joining previously announced performers Deantha Edmunds, Kelly McMichael, Mallory Johnson, Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts, XIA-3, and Zaynab Wilson are: Dave Panting, Liz Fagan Band, Natasha Blackwood, The Irish Descendants, and With Violet.

Hosting this unforgettable night are Krissy Holmes (CBC’s On The Go) and Bill Roach (CBC’s East Coast Music Hour and Weekend Mornings)—a dynamic duo with a deep love of East Coast music.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the action celebrating the immense musical talent of Newfoundland and Labrador!  

Tickets: $41.25 – Available now via the Mary Brown’s Centre Box Office. 

More Artists Join the Showcases + Songwriter Circle Returns

MusicNL Week just got bigger!

With 40+ artists, eight showcases, four venues, and five days of live music, this year’s event is jam-packed, and wristbands start at just $50! New showcase artists include potem, The Dandelion Few, Dave Whitty, and Mackenzie Critch, joining an already stacked lineup performing across The Rock House, The Ship, The Black Sheep, and Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland.

The Songwriter Circle caps off the week in an intimate setting at The Ship, featuring compelling voices and powerful stories from Sherry Ryan, Faith Aucoin, and Baraka!

Early Bird Showcase Wristbands: $50 – available until November 9. Wristbands grant access to all showcases (excluding the Awards Gala).

Grab yours before prices increase!

Daily Performance Schedules Now Live

Plan your week and catch your favourites + discover new ones! The full performance schedule is now available!

Conference: Learn, Network, Grow

The 2025 MusicNL Week Conference brings together artists and industry professionals for four days of learning and connection, with over 30 panels, peer sessions, and networking events designed for emerging and seasoned artists and industry professionals.

Early Bird Conference Rates: $50 members/$70 non-members – available until October 20. Conference Registration grants access to all showcase performances (excluding the Awards Gala). 

Register before prices increase!

ICYMI: MusicNL Week Industry Awards

With over 10 awards to be presented and a networking reception, the 2025 MusicNL Industry Awards celebrate the ingenuity, dedication, creativity, and perseverance of those working behind the scenes in Newfoundland and Labrador’s music industry. 

Join us at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland on Wednesday, November 12! Networking reception at 6:00 pm, Industry Awards 7:00 pm.

Admission is free for MusicNL members, MusicNL Conference registrants, and MusicNL Award nominees with RSVP. RSVP here  or when registering for the conference.

MusicNL would like to extend a huge thank you to FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters for helping make 2025 MusicNL Week events and programming possible.