Big Wreck - July 21, 2017
As part of Ontario’s year-long Ontario 150 celebrations, downtown Kitchener played host to a memorable night of live music when Big Wreck took the stage on July 21, 2017. The free concert was part of the provincial ONtour concert series, which brought established Canadian artists to communities across Ontario to mark the province’s 150th anniversary.
Held in the heart of the city, the event drew a large crowd eager to celebrate both local culture and Canadian rock. Big Wreck delivered a powerful, polished set that balanced technical musicianship with the raw intensity the band is known for. Songs like The Oaf, That Song, and Albatross resonated through the square, turning the evening into a shared moment of nostalgia and national pride.
More than just a concert, the Ontario 150 stop in Kitchener highlighted how live music can anchor civic celebrations. With fans of all ages gathered downtown, the event showcased Kitchener’s growing reputation as a destination for large-scale public concerts and reinforced the role of music in bringing communities together during milestone moments.
