NEWS RELEASE
2024 WORLD ROWING
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The 2024 St. Catharines World Rowing Organizing Committee is excited to announce that Barenaked Ladies will headline a celebration concert in support of the St. Catharines 2024 World Rowing Championships with special guest Scott Helman.
The concert will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Meridian Centre. The concert is presented by Niagara College and the Tourism Partnership of Niagara and will celebrate the upcoming 2024 World Rowing Senior, Under 23 and Under 19 Championships coming to St. Catharines Aug. 18 to 25.
The 2024 World Rowing Championships will mark the third occasion in the event’s history that it will have taken place in St. Catharines. Presale tickets for the concert will be made available on Dec. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Those interested in presale tickets must sign up for the Sport Niagara Newsletter to receive an exclusive presale code.
Following the presale period, tickets will be available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, with prices beginning at $55.00. All tickets can be purchased on Ticketmaster.
Scott Helman is set to return to St. Catharines after headlining a festival show during the Canada Games in August 2022. The Toronto-born singer-songwriter had a busy November with the release of his new single, collarbone, and his “Back Together Tour” that took him to seven Canadian cities and wrapped up on November 30.
“We are thrilled to welcome Canadian musical legends Barenaked Ladies and the talents of Scott Helman to the stage at the Meridian Centre this April in celebration of the upcoming 2024 World Rowing Championships,” said Mayor Mat Siscoe. “It's pre-events such as this fundraising concert that will support the downtown businesses and increase the overall economic impact to the City of St. Catharines and Niagara.”
"This fundraising concert is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together and support the upcoming World Rowing Championships,” added Bill Schenck, Chair of St. Catharines World Rowing. “We're grateful for the enthusiasm of our partners, performers, and the entire St. Catharines community."
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