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Volume 17, Issue 16 | Wed., Apr 17, 2024
This year’s Homestand concert will take place on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Ross Wells Park and will feature Canadian Music Hall of Fame rock group 54-40 as the evening’s headliner. Additionally, Doc Walker, Belle Plaine, Trick Ryder, The Steadies, and Toque have DOO EHHQ FRQ¿UPHG DV WKH OLQHXS IRU WKLV year’s Homestand ’24 concert in support of youth mental health initiatives in the community. The announcement was made at The Mad Greek restaurant April 12, where Jocelyn Froehlich and Laurie Kosior unveiled WKH RI¿FLDO +RPHVWDQG EDQQHU EHIRUH media, sponsors, and dignitaries including Mayor Clive Tolley. Special guests included Paige Gignac representing title sponsor K+S Potash Canada, Amanda Olson, director of learning for the Prairie South School Division (PSSD), Lois Saunders, student services co-ordinator with the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division (HTCSD), city manager Maryse Carmichael, Leslie Campbell with Golden West Radio, and representatives of River Street Promotions including James Murdock. “Homestand ’24 features something for all music fans (including) rock and roll, country, roots, and soul,” said Golden West personality Rob Carnie. “River Street Promotions is thrilled to be able to attract world-class entertainment, bringing a few decades’ worth of rock hits to our stage – Canadian Music Hall of Famers, Canadian Songwriter Hall of Famers, and our headliners, rock icons 54-40. Opening the show this year will be
The Homestand ‘24 announcement took place at The Mad Greek restaurant on the afternoon of April 12. Photo by: Aaron Walker Moose Jaw’s own legendary Trick Ryder; Toque will close the show as it did in the beginning– featuring Moose Jaw’s own Cory Churko and his mates, Todd Kerns, Brent Fitz, and Shane Gaalaas. K+S Potash Canada was announced as the title sponsor for Homestand ’24 and the title sponsor for the fourth year in a row. “K+S is really proud to be part of Homestand 2024 for another year, supporting youth mental health initiatives and the community of Moose Jaw,” she Paige Gignac, a community investment specialist with K+S Potash Canada. “It’s really important that K+S is a good neighbour and (that) we’re involved in the community… Supporting health and well-being through our Youth+Us initiative
Amanda Olson (left), Paige Gignac, Lois Saunders, and Maryse Carmichael (right) stand with the newly revealed Homestand ‘24 poster. Photo by: Aaron Walker
is really important, and Homestand brings together a lot of great things – community, fun, and entertainment for everyone.” The story of Homestand began in 2020 during the pandemic. “There was some uncertainty in the world at that time. Looking back, we may have all been suffering with a morale problem,” said Carnie. “A few of our citizens had an idea for an event that would be a reason for everyone to gather again and celebrate, enjoy some great music in a unique setting, celebrate our great city, and give back to the community at the same time.” Since its inception, Homestand has seen such names as Matt Bates, Chilliwack, Night Horse, Barney Bentall, and Jordyn Pollard performing. River Street Promotions is a volunWHHU GULYHQ QRQ SUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ SURPRWing local mental health initiatives through entertainment programs. All proceeds will be added to a fund accessible by both the PSSD and HTCSD for projects supporting youth mental health and well-being. To date, proceeds from Homestand have contributed more than $300,000 to this fund. Tickets are on sale starting Friday, April 19, and can be purchased in person at the 0RRVH -DZ &XOWXUDO &HQWUH¶V ER[ RI¿FH RU online at MooseJawCulture.ca. For more information or to volunteer, contact Info@RiverStreetPromotions.com.