Collingwood Songwriters Festival - A Nashville Takeover
This fall, Backyard Music Co. is bringing the warm, golden glow of Nashville in autumn to the shores of Georgian Bay with an immersive, up-close-and-personal festival experience like no other in Canada. Backed by Side Launch Brewing Co.—our trusted partner with whom we’ve already hosted several packed-out, unforgettable Nashville-style events—this new three-day festival marks our most ambitious collaboration yet.
From October 3–5, we’ll be hosting a handpicked lineup of top rising songwriters from Nashville and Canada for intimate showcases, secret sessions, and one-of-a-kind performances across Collingwood—all set against the stunning backdrop of Ontario’s fall colours.
This isn’t a field or street festival.
It’s storytelling in its rawest form. Think lakeside patios, candlelit rooms, rustic local gems, and hidden hideaways where you don’t just hear the songs—you feel them. And you don’t just see the artists—you meet them.
What to Expect
Multiple intimate venues + secret locations across Collingwood, including Black Bellows Brewery, Bent Taco, Side Launch, Kaytoo, and more.
Genres: A cozy blend of folk, Americana, country, and pop, perfect for fall
Lineup: A surprise mix of Nashville’s rising stars and Canada’s most promising emerging songwriters—artists with millions of streams and major songwriting credits
Format: Nashville-style writers rounds, acoustic storytelling sets, and spontaneous late-night jams
Access: Hang out, connect, and share real moments with the artists all weekend long
This is the only festival of its kind in Canada.
Built by songwriters, for music lovers—Backyard Music Co. is proud to bring this exclusive experience to Collingwood with Side Launch Brewing Co. as our presenting partner.
The full weekend schedule and venue list will be released exclusively to pass holders closer to the date.
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