Listowel, Ont- This summer, the Listowel Cyclones are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the inaugural Hayloft Music Festival, set to take place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, a pivotal day in Listowel’s 150th anniversary celebration. The Hayloft Festival will transform the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex into a vibrant outdoor concert venue, marking an unforgettable milestone in our town’s history.
Star-Studded Lineup in Town’s Milestone Year
In honour of 150 years of community pride, the festival will host Brett Kissel and MacKenzie Porter, two of Canada’s most loved country artists. Joining them on stage will be Jared Keeso and the cast of Shorsey, offering a special multimedia twist that ties our rich hockey culture with national entertainment. Other artist include:
– The Praire States
– Janna Leduc
– Adam Cousins
– Amelia Jordan
– Jacklyn Willis
– Riley Thompson
A Shared Commitment to Community
The Cyclones have long been an integral part of North Perth — not just on the ice, but off it too. As a Junior B team dedicated to community outreach, they’ve participated in countless fundraisers, youth hockey clinics, and charity events. Their partnership with Hayloft is a natural extension of that ethos: combining sport, music, and town spirit to galvanize the entire Listowel community.
Bringing Generations Together
Hayloft festival events are family-friendly: crafts, kids’ zones, local food trucks and more will accompany the big-name performances. Coupled with the Cyclones’ ongoing commitment—whether it’s jersey drives, school visits, or volunteerism—this event paints a vivid portrait of civic pride and intergenerational unity.
What This Partnership Means
For the Cyclones, aligning with Hayloft means reinforcing their identity as more than athletes—they are community leaders. They’re helping elevate Listowel’s 150th beyond symbols and speeches; it’s a lived experience that touches every family, kid, fan, and neighbor. And for the Hayloft Music Festival, having the Cyclones on board offers authenticity—a true hometown stamp that makes this more than a summer show.
As the countdown to August 2 begins, excitement is already building.
Listowel’s tradition runs deep—on ice, off ice, and on stage. The Cyclones invite you to be part of this historic day: where cheers meet chords, and community pride echoes through the arena and beyond.
