Board of Directors & Staff

1. I wanted to do something really different from my day job and I love the festival because it’s accessible to everyone in our community. It gets people out of their house and off their screens to enjoy music together in a beautiful park in the heart of our city.

2. Chris Stapelton and Adele.

3. Winning door prizes.

1. I’ve always thought Peterborough Musicfest is such an important part of our community and jumped at the opportunity when I was given the chance to join the team.

2. Foo Fighters and Van Halen (w Sammy Hagar)

3. I sing and play guitar in my spare time.

1. I love hearing the music from the festival waft through the city; the idea of being part of those sounds-of-summer is exciting.

2. Kraftwerk and David Bowie.

3. I have two green thumbs.

1. I was looking for something where I could not only be around others, but also help the community. And Peterborough Musicfest fits that to a T. I’m really looking forward to a summer full of great music and meeting old friends and making new ones.

2. Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip paired with Freddie Mercury and Queen

3. M*A*S*H trivia and fishing

1. Outdoor music concerts and summers just go together!! Like so many, I’ve been enjoying concerts at Musicfest for decades (even since it was the Arts & Water Festival). I’m excited to ‘give back’ in this way. Musicfest is a unique and celebrated festival experience that provides so much to our city and region every year.

2. Supertramp and Paul McCartney

3. Thrive on being creative – print making, painting, textile arts and photography.

1. Music has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up jamming with family and friends, going to live shows as well as working in the industry. Joining the board is an opportunity for me to get involved with the community and continue to help grow music and art within Peterborough.

2. Foo Fighters + The Black Keys 

3. Playing Music and Woodworking

1. The accessibility to all, the sense of community it creates and the diverse talent that’s showcased blows me away. I couldn’t help myself but jump at the opportunity to get involved and give back after enjoying Musicfest concerts myself for so many years.

2. Dixie Chicks and Great Big Sea.

3. Packing for travel – carry on is the only way to go!

1. Musicfest is one of the first things I tell people when describing Peterborough. I want to support this amazing community experience and help it continue to showcase great music to Peterborough and beyond.

2. The Tragically Hip and Foo Fighters.

3. I’m able to listen to podcasts at 1.5+ speed.

1. Memorable moments are often recalled when the music I’m listening to sparks a positive memory. It’s like music has this way of connecting me to what matters most. I thought, here’s a perfect opportunity to be part of something incredible. I get to give back, and in turn, I could help to create memorable experiences for future generations.

2. James Brown opening for Prince at Massey Hall.

3. I can sneeze like Donald Duck!