GATHER

GATHER is a FREE outdoor choral festival designed to bring the choral community together to connect and celebrate the joy of group singing. Come out to take in performances and workshops throughout the day and enjoy the food vendors, artisan/maker market, games, and creative spaces across the festival grounds!

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MCA is excited to announce the return of our outdoor choral festival, GATHER, on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park (Winnipeg/Treaty One Territory).

This FREE day-long outdoor event will run from approximately 9:00am to 4:00pm and will showcase a variety of choirs and ensembles as part of Winnipeg 150: City of Song, an initiative designed to engage the public in group singing performances and activities in celebration of the city’s 150th anniversary.

Originally held in 2022, this second rendition of the festival will feature rotating choir performances and workshops throughout the day on the main stage, while attendees experience food vendors, an artisan/maker market, games, and creative spaces set up around the grounds to complete the celebratory atmosphere. Above all, GATHER is an opportunity for the choral community to come together to connect and to enjoy group singing!

More Info

Performer Applications

Applications are now open for choirs and vocal groups to perform at GATHER! The deadline to apply is June 23 and all applicants will be notified of results by June 30.

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Venue & Schedule

We are thrilled to welcome the choral community back to The Lyric Theatre at Assiniboine Park! Check out details about the venue and festival schedule to begin planning your day at GATHER.

Festival Program

Download the festival

program here!

Vendor Applications

MCA is seeking local food trucks and vendors and to sell and promote food, crafts, and other products and services at GATHER. Apply now!

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Sponsorships

MCA invites businesses and organizations to support GATHER to make it a success! Help choral music take centre stage and promote your business or organization at the same time.

FAQ's

Still have questions about GATHER? Check out our FAQ page to find information you might be looking for.

Community Area

MCA invites arts organizations, non-profits, choirs, and other groups the chance to promote themselves and their programs and services to festival goers in our Community Tent.
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Volunteers

Want to get involved with this unique festival? We need many volunteers to make GATHER a success! You can volunteer for as much or as little time as you’d like.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

MCA is able to host GATHER thanks to generous funding from our key sponsors. Thank you to Assiniboine Credit Union

Winnipeg Arts Council / City of Song for their generous support and making this unique event possible!

Interested in sponsoring GATHER? More information ins coming soon, but in the meantime, contact MCA for more details.