Vernon, B.C., has been named Canada’s 2025 SiriusXM Music Town and will get a free concert courtesy of Juno-winning band The Beaches.

After the votes were tabulated and the judges assessed all of the submitted rallying points for determining the winner of the cross-Canada 2025 SiriusXM Music Town contest, the Okanagan town beat out seven other finalists. Now, Vernon will get a special event “in its backyard,” courtesy of the digital broadcaster.

A press release from SiriusXM stated: “ We’re thrilled to share that Vernon, B.C., will officially be named the 2025 SiriusXM Music Town on Wednesday, Oct. 29. That means The Beaches are heading west to bring an unforgettable live show to the well-deserving community of Vernon — and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with local fans. Ve

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