In addition to presenting world-class concerts, Under the Spire Music Festival is committed to fostering a sense of togetherness through a series of community events, such as songwriting workshops, masterclasses, and more.
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2022 Community Events
National Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
Join us on June 20th to celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day with Lennox Island First Nations. Come taste some Strawberries & Bannock and catch Silver Wolf Band at 7pm for a FREE concert at Historic St. Mary’s!
Community Ceilidh concert Series
The Community Ceilidh Concert Series (CCCS) grew from recognition of barriers for audiences searching for accessible entertainment. This free concert series will feature four ceilidhs celebrating different communities and we are including a shuttle bus to provide transportation from Charlottetown to Historic St. Mary’s and back for all four concerts!
CCCS Schedule
July 2, 1pm
Family Ceilidh in partnership with Peers Alliance.
Silly Robbie, Polky, and Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman!
July 19, 7:30pm
Pride Ceilidh in partnership with PEERS Alliance and Pride PEI.
Host Demona Deville is joined by an all-star lineup with Nikkie Gallant, Noah Malcolm, Olive MacPhail, Chanel Briggs, Richard Wood, Brandon Howard Roy, and Joce Reyome!
August 20, 3pm
Acadian Traditions Ceilidh in partnership with La Musée Acadien, Acadie IPÉ, and La Fédération Culturelle de l’Île du Prince Édouard.
Avec Mike Pendergast, Mario Robichaud, Megan Bergeron, Anastasia Desroches, & Zakk Cormier! Collations gratuites fournies par La Grub à Félix.
September 10, 3pm
Nostalgia Ceilidh is dedicated for the seniors of PEI. Presented in partnership with local community and senior care homes.
Artists TBA!
USMF is working with local community care homes and long term care homes by hiring Pat & The Elephant to provide transportation for individuals who otherwise would not feel comfortable traveling to Historic St. Mary’s for music. If you feel you would benefit from this service, reach out to Cameron@underthespire.ca or phone the office 902-836-4933.
Kensington Music & Wellness Week
The Kensington Music & Wellness Week is a partnership between the Festival, the Town of Kensington, and local businesses like Ship to Shore, Luna Yoga, Singing Sands Music Therapy, and more to provide a week of wellness activities including a musical focus. With activities from community dinners, music in the Kensington gazebo, 50% tickets to USMF’s Midsummer Magic opening night, music listening hours in Historic St. Mary’s, drum circles facilitated by Singing Sands Music Therapy, and yoga classes accompanied with live music, there will be activities for all ages and interests.
Full Schedule Below!
Wednesday, August 3
12pm- Music & Yoga at St. Mary’s Pavilion
1:15pm- Meditation at St. Mary’s Pavilion
5:30pm- Music in the Gazebo with Meaghan Blanchard and free community meal provided by Ship to Shore!
Thursday, August 4
12pm- Music & Yoga on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion
1:15pm- Meditation on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion
3pm- Listening Hours at Historic St. Mary’s (Bring your song requests and listen to your favourite recordings in our beautiful space!)
Friday, August 5
9am- Music & Yoga at St. Mary’s Pavilion
10:15am- Meditation at St. Mary’s Pavilion
6pm- Pre-Concert Lecture with Robert Kortgaard and Rebecca Caine
7:30pm- Midsummer Magic: Don Pasquale (Limited 50% tickets available!)
Saturday, August 6
9am- Music & Yoga at St. Mary’s Pavilion
10:15am- Music & Yoga at St. Mary’s Pavilion
11:30am- Meditation at St. Mary’s Pavilion
2pm- Introduction to Music Therapy with Singing Sands Music Therapy: Drum Circles and Information Hours
Sunday, August 7
10am- Music & Yoga on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion
1:30pm- Pre-Concert Lecture
3pm- Midsummer Magic: Think of me… * ticketed event*
Monday, August 8
9am- Music & Yoga on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion
10:15am- Meditation on the front lawn of the Haunted Mansion
10am- Introduction to Music Therapy with Singing Sands Music Therapy: Drum Circles and Information Hours
Tuesday, August 9
12pm- Yoga & Music at St. Mary’s Pavilion
1:15pm- Meditation at St. Mary’s Pavilion
2pm- Listening Hours at Historic St. Mary’s (Bring your song requests and listen to your favourite recordings in our beautiful space!)
Wednesday, August 10
2pm-Listening Hours at Historic St. Mary’s (Bring your song requests and listen to your favourite recordings in our beautiful space!)
5:30pm- Music in the Gazebo with Lawrence Maxwell and free community dinner provided by GoFish!
Open Stage!
Welcome to Open Stage at Historic St. Mary’s, the best open mic you’ve ever played! Join us on July 28th and August 18th at 7:30pm for an acoustic evening of great music! We will supply 1-2 microphones, our grand piano, and drinks and snacks from our pavilion so you just need to bring your awesome talent.
Check out our pages for more information on the Kensington Music & Wellness Week and our Community Ceilidh Concert Series.