The Music P.E.I. Week Awards are going home. The City of Summerside will be the presenting sponsor of the Island’s premier annual musical event. ContributedArticle contentSUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The Music P.E.I. Week Awards are going home.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe City of Summerside will be the presenting sponsor of the province’s premier annual musical event.Article contentArticle contentThe original awards gala was first held in Summerside in 2001, and its return to the city will help mark its 25th anniversary. This will also be the first time the gala has been held in the city since 2005.Article contentArticle content“We’re honoured to welcome Music P.E.I. back to Summerside for this landmark celebration,” said Mayor Dan Kutcher.Article content“Music and culture are the heartbeat of our community, and hosting the 25th anniversary awards gala shines a spotlight on our city’s ongoing commitment to supporting Island artists. This partnership will bring energy, visitors, and pride to Summerside – showcasing the best of what our community and our province have to offer.”Article contentSet for Feb. 28 to March 7, Music P.E.I. will feature concerts and special events throughout the province.Article contentThe two main events scheduled for Summerside include an all-ages show at Generation XX Youth Club on March 1 and the awards gala itself, on March 7 at Harbourfront Theatre.Article content From Feb. 28 to March 7, Music P.E.I. Week will feature concerts and special events throughout the province, with two main events scheduled for Summerside, including the awards gala on March 7 at Harbourfront Theatre. ContributedArticle contentIn a press release about the event, the city touted the economic benefit of being the presenting sponsor.Article contentIn addition to being featured prominently on all the promotional material and advertising for the event, local businesses will see a boost from the influx of visitors and services that will need to be provided.Article contentArticle contentIt said that for last year’s event alone, Music P.E.I. distributed over $25,000 in artist fees, $17,000 to venues and live production professionals, $8,000 to visual artists and designers, and $14,000 in local marketing.Article content“We’re thrilled to bring the Awards Gala back to Summerside for our 25th anniversary,” said Rob Oakie, executive director of Music P.E.I.Article content“This is where the Music P.E.I. Awards first began, and there’s no better place to celebrate the incredible growth and success of our music industry over the past two decades. From our internationally touring artists to the local musicians who make our Island’s culture so rich, this milestone year will be a true homecoming.”Article content
Music P.E.I. Week Awards Gala returning to Summerside in 2026
