Tom Cochrane. (Larry MacDougal/The Canadian Press)

By Jaryn Vecchio

Future date TBD

Tom Cochrane concert cancelled amidst ongoing strike

Nov 22, 2023 | 12:21 PM

Tom Cochrane has cancelled his upcoming show in Prince Albert.

The musician announced Wednesday he didn’t want to perform at the EA Rawlinson Centre while CUPE 882 members were still on strike.

Cochrane isn’t the first to cancel their show since CUPE 882 members hit the picket line. Back in October, Bear Grease, an Indigenous rendition of the classic musical, and Middle Raged, a live sketch comedy production from Geri Hall and Gary Pearson, both postponed their shows.

In a release, the City of P.A. said they respect each artist’s decision but they’re still disappointed.

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“The City has put a fair offer on the table to raise their annual earnings even further, and, unfortunately, the patrons of the Rawlinson Centre will not be able to enjoy the show because the local union executive wants more.”

Refunds will be available in the coming days.

Cochrane has also stated he is open to finding a make-up date after the strike is over.

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Jaryn.Vecchio@pattisonmedia.com

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