The Trews Live & FREE: Brantford’s Canada Day Concert
Brantford, ON – June 30, 2025 – Brantford continues its Canada Day tradition of delivering top entertainment absolutely FREE to the community. This year’s celebration at Lions Park features Canadian rock powerhouse The Trews as headliners, proving once again that Brantford knows how to celebrate our nation’s birthday. The full day of music kicks off at 12 p.m. and culminates with fireworks at 10 p.m. With local acts, headlining performers, food vendors, and family activities, Lions Park will be the place to be for Canada Day.
Headliner Spotlight: The Trews
Hailing from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and now based in Hamilton, Ontario, The Trews are a staple of Canadian rock. Formed in 1997, the band, fronted by vocalist Colin MacDonald, guitarist John-Angus MacDonald, bassist Jack Syperek, and drummer Theo McKibbon, is known for its energetic live shows, with 21 Top 10 singles on Rock radio in Canada to its credit.
They will be promoting their new album The Bloody Light, their eighth full-length studio album out October 24, 2025, and will perform songs from the new release including Don’t Get Lost in the Dark and Downtown Again.
Fans can also expect to hear some of their biggest crowd-pleasers, including hits like Not Ready to Go, Hold Me in Your Arms, Highway of Heroes, Yearning, Tired of Waiting, and the emotionally charged Poor Old Broken Hearted Me (video below). Their live concerts showcase the band’s signature blend of raw energy and heartfelt lyrics. So get ready to sing along, raise your fist, and rock out on Canada’s birthday with one of the country’s most beloved bands.
Full Lineup & Performance Times
The Main Stage will be rocking all day with incredible local talent and headlining acts. Whether you’re into roots, country, blues, or straight-up rock, there’s something for every musical taste.
Here’s the full performance lineup:
- 12:10 p.m. – Jocelyn June & The Bugs
- 1:25 p.m. – The Dirt Road Travelers
- 2:30 p.m. – Andrew Irving
- 3:40 p.m. – Tonewheel
- 4:50 p.m. – Coty Robinson
- 6:30 p.m. – Suzie McNeil & The Chain Reaction
- 8:00 p.m. – The Trews (Headliners)
Come Out and Join Us At Lions Park
This completely free concert is Brantford’s way of bringing the community together in celebration. Throughout the day, Lions Park will be filled with family activities, food trucks, and plenty of spots to relax between sets. So bring a blanket, round up your friends, and settle in for a night of music and community pride you won’t want to miss.
Check out the video for their new single below Don’t Get Lost in the Dark.
