Presented By Canada’s Walk of Fame, RBC, Stingray, James Richardson & Sons, Ltd and Affiliated Companies
Featuring Neighbour Andy, Dwayne Gretzky, Annabel Oreste, Jennarie, John Fellner, Braden Lam, Andie Therio
Featuring RBC Emerging Musician Program Showcase
One of Festival du Voyageur’s most anticipated music nights brought national talent, local favourites, and winter warmth to the heart of Winnipeg.
On Friday, February 20, 2026 in Tente Rivière Rouge – Canada’s Walk of Fame hosted an evening that celebrated the next generation of Canadian music as part of Western Canada’s largest francophone winter festival.
The night was headlined by Winnipeg favourites Neighbour Andy, with a special performance by Dwayne Gretzky. Together, they anchored an evening of high-energy, crowd-pleasing performances that Festival audiences know and love.
The 2025 RBC Emerging Musician Program winners also took the stage, travelling from across the country to perform on this national platform:
- Annabel Oreste (Laval, QC) – Grand Prize
- Jennarie (Toronto, ON) – Second Prize
- Andie Therio (Montréal, QC) – Third Prize
- Braden Lam (Halifax, NS) – Third Prize
- John Fellner (London, ON) – Third Prize
Now in its 13th year, the Emerging Musician Program continues to champion artist development, cultural exchange, and Canadian storytelling – values deeply aligned with the spirit of Festival du Voyageur.
Presented by Canada’s Walk of Fame with the support of RBC, Stingray, and James Richardson & Sons, Ltd. and Affiliated Companies
In partnership with: Festival du Voyageur
Special thanks to: Air Canada
