Artistic rendering of the new Desautels Concert Hall

Desautels Concert Hall Grand Opening Media Coverage

September 5, 2024 —

The Desautels Concert Hall is a state-of-the art, intimate performance venue in the heart of the Fort Garry campus. Prior to the official grand opening on September 5th, we opened our doors to give local media a look inside to see the stunning architecture, listen to the superior acoustics, and test drive the seating which provides optimal sightlines for every concert goer.

Here is what the media thought of our brand new venue:

Winnipeg Free Press: New Desautels hall widens Winnipeg’s musical range

CBC Manitoba: A new 24 million dollar performance space opening it’s doors for the first time at the University of Manitoba

City News Winnipeg: State-of-the-art facility set to open at U of M

CBC Manitoba -Up to Speed: New U of Manitoba concert hall will make ‘world of difference’ for performers

PLUS, Winnipeg singer/songwriter William Prince took to the stage for the grand opening of the University of Manitoba’s Desautels Concert Hall. It’s the first concert inside the brand new performance space. CBC sat down with him before the concert.

CBC Manitoba: Conversation with singer/ songwriter William Prince | LIVE on CBC’s Up to Speed with Faith Fundal

Rhythm and Community: University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble Takes Center Stage at “The Space Between”

Excitement is in the air as the University of Manitoba Percussion Ensemble prepares to showcase their talent at the upcoming conference “The Space Between,” hosted at Acadia University in beautiful Wolfville, NS. Invited by the Canadian Percussion Network, the ensemble will present their captivating session titled “Connecting the Threads: An Exploration in Community-Minded Rehearsal and Performance Processes.” This is not just an opportunity for performance; it’s a chance to dive deep into the essence of musical collaboration. Grouping the students in various quartets allows the students to explore a variety of musical, creative and leadership roles withing the traditional percussion quartet model.