❤️🎼💯 Collingwood Live & Original | Saturday, July 4th, 6 PM | Collingwood Shipyards Amphitheatre
Live & Original Initiative
The Collingwood Live & Original Initiative champions creativity in all its forms, fostering a vibrant community culture that celebrates live, one-of-a-kind artistry. The initiative also brings the world’s creativity to Collingwood by producing and presenting dynamic public events. From local gems to global artistry, it’s a platform where original and live art thrive together, connecting, collaborating, and inspiring like nowhere else.
6:00 PM
The Boys & I
The Boys & I are a high‑energy rock band from Kitchener, Ontario, blending modern alternative rock with classic influences to create dynamic, crowd‑moving performances. Since forming in 2018, they’ve built a loyal following across Southern Ontario through powerful original music, tight musicianship, and an unmistakable stage presence. Their debut EP Ignite, featuring the fan‑favourite single “White Hot,” has surpassed 100,000 streams and helped propel them onto stages at NXNE and Toronto’s El Mocambo. With their anthemic sound and relentless drive, The Boys & I continue to grow as a standout live act.
7:00 PM
Jason Wilson and Ashara
Jason Wilson is a two‑time Juno nominee, bestselling historian, and the only artist nominated for both a Canadian Folk Music Award and a Canadian Reggae Music Award, winning the latter. Performing with his band Ashara—which features renowned guitarist Carl Harvey, longtime bandleader for Toots & The Maytals—Wilson crafts a sound often described as where Scotland meets Jamaica in Canada. Their latest project, Auld Acquaintance, honours the musical legends Wilson has collaborated with, including UB40, Alanis Morissette, Aswad, Amanda Marshall, and Dave Swarbrick.
