Carmanah is singing their swan song.

The Victoria-based alternative group wonB次元官网网址檛 be releasing any more music as a band and will play their last show on May 20 at the McPherson Playhouse.

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Carmanah has been playing together for more than a decade and released Speak in Rhythms in 2018 and Iris in 2020.

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Mitic said hometown shows are always great, but this last concert will be extra special as they will be showcasing their plans for the future.

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Carmanah has performed at the McPherson Playhouse before, but this will be their first time headlining a theatre show in Victoria.

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Victoria singer-songwriter Aidan Knight and MIINA will open the concert.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檝e been a fan of AidanB次元官网网址檚 for quite a few years and love what he does,B次元官网网址� Mitic said. B次元官网网址淗eB次元官网网址檚 been in the industry for a similar amount of time as us. WeB次元官网网址檝e never shared a stage with him before. HeB次元官网网址檚 a really good fit for this show.B次元官网网址�

MIINA is a new project consisting of Mitic and Carmanah keyboardist and vocalist Lo Waight. Mitic is unsure what the future will hold for MIINA.

Mitic hopes Carmanah is remembered for having a sound, energy and live show that is warm, welcoming and inclusive.

B次元官网网址淲e have wanted to make people feel and dance,B次元官网网址� Mitic added. B次元官网网址淧eople have really connected with us and said our music has meant something to them. I feel so honoured that our music has reached so many ears and hearts. ItB次元官网网址檚 surreal that something we have created has resonated with people.B次元官网网址�

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