Battle of the Bands - Tech Edition!

Turn Blue Monday into the Best Monday Ever! 

Forget the winter blues—this Monday, January 20, 2025, we’re cranking up the energy with the Battle of the Bands – Tech Edition at Maxwell’s Concerts and Events!

Doors open at 6:30 PM, so bring your friends, your coworkers, or even your whole company for a night of music, fun, and community spirit. 🎶

💥 Why You’ll Love It:

• Epic Live Performances: Six tech bands light up the stage, each bringing their unique style and heart (see the bands below)
• Perfect Night Out: Looking for a creative way to kick off your company’s 2025 social calendar? This event is the ultimate team-building night out!
• Gifts That Rock: Tickets are just $25—they make an amazing gift and are a meaningful way to show you care.
• Support a Great Cause: Net proceeds support CMHA Waterloo Wellington, helping to make a difference for mental health in our community.

💙 Why Blue Monday?
January 20th, often called the “most depressing day of the year,” is getting a major glow-up! This is your chance to flip the script, have some fun, and support mental health awareness in the process. 

🎟️ Get Tickets Now
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event. Tickets are just $25—grab yours today and make this Blue Monday the highlight of your winter!

🎤 Special Performances

Join us for a special performance by Juno-nominated Singer and Songwriter, Peter Katz, as he shares some of his musical journey with us!

🎤Bands Performing 

Painting Pelicans are an indie rock band composed of collaborators Jonas, Harry, Thomas and Noah, with a rotating cast of friends providing their creativity and joining on stage. Our sound blends indie rock, alternative, punk rock, blues rock, folk and hip hop influences.

The knockoffs - KW based Rock band ready to take on the stage with some classics by Bryan Adams! 

The Insouciants Based in Waterloo, Ontario, The Insouciants are a seasoned four-piece rock band with core members who've played together for over a decade. We offer fun and good times by playing your favorite tunes!

City Ground is a local pop/rock band that delivers high-energy performances, with crowd pleasing covers from across the decades (including a healthy dose of classic rock). You can find them around KW at venues such as Room 47 or acoustic sets at White Rabbit.

Seagram's Attic was formed to celebrate the joy of music and harmony (both musically and existentially). Their recording studio is in the attic of the original 1937 Seagram homestead in Kitchener, Ontario.

Caliban Strange is an award winning music act that is based on nerdy pop and science themes songs. It started with a concept band in the 80s called Powdered Brains. They are jazz/pop. They use visuals in their show with elements like video, stage magic with puppets. They have patented inventions and recite patent abstracts in their show. Follow the Strange!!

💙 Band Sponsor

Let’s rock for mental health, connect as a community, and start 2025 with a bang. 

Net proceeds from this event will be donated to The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW). CMHA WW is a non-profit organization that provides a full care system for those with substance use, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 450 staff at offices across Waterloo Wellington.