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Fans of Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan gathered in the Nation’s Capital on Wednesday for a night filled with nostalgia and throwbacks.

Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ debut at Rogers Arena in Vancouver was a spectacular display of the singer’s enduring talent and captivating presence.

As a seasoned concertgoer who had previously witnessed Avril on her ‘Best Damn Thing’ tour, it was evident that she has not only maintained her exceptional performance quality but has perfected it over the last two decades.

The evening was a nostalgic journey for fans, as Avril revisited her roots with anecdotes about her early days performing in Vancouver and the anniversary of her debut album, ‘Let Go’.

The 15-song setlist blended her playful chart-topping hits, with the emotionally resonant ballads to create a cathartic experience for all in attendance.

The stage design reflected the various eras of Avril’s career, adding another dimension to the show. Her flawless vocals and infectious sass kept the screaming fans, adorned in striped neckties and cargo pants, out of their seats the entire performance.

All Time Low opened the show, setting the perfect tone for the night. Their hit covered setlist, combined with infectious stage presence, led into Avril’s electrifying performance with seamless energy and enthusiasm.

To sum it up, Avril Lavigne’s ‘Greatest Hit Tour’ debut was a testament to her continued relevance and artistry in the music industry.  As a long-time fan who has witnessed her growth, it is clear that Avril remains just as determined, outspoken and rambunctious as ever.

The final Inductees for 2023 will be announced in the coming months, along with the Allan Slaight Music Impact, Community and National Hero Honourees

Canada’s Walk of Fame 25^th Anniversary Celebration will take place on December 2^nd in Toronto; Broadcast to air on CTV at a later date

The Weeknd leads with six nominations, Avril Lavigne and Tate McRae follow with five

Alexisonfire, Aysanabee and Jessie Reyez join lineup of celebrated performers, live from Edmonton on CBC

Voting is now open for TikTok JUNO Fan Choice. Fans are encouraged to vote at tiktokjunofanchoice.ca 

Avril Lavigne @ Scotiabank Center in Halifax

Approaching the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax there was no mistaking the crowd heading to the show. Many lined up around the corner eagerly awaiting to get in donned plaid skirts, fishnets, and fingerless gloves. As a twenty-something music lover I grew up listening to Avril and was surprised to see the age range in the crowd of passionate Avril fans.

Thursday night started off with a favorite of mine, The Beaches. The Toronto based rock band brings to the stage with lots of energy, and typically have on flashy outfits you can always count on them for a fast paced set filled with hair flips and high kicks. The crowd who were still mingling around when the set started quickly tried to find their seats once they could hear what they were missing and the arena filled up. The Beaches have a number of summer dates set for 2022 including festivals like Ottawa Bluesfest and Festival d’été de Québec in July, plus their “Future Lovers” tour stars in Toronto in August.

Avril kicked things off with balloons which have been a signature piece of the Bite Me Tour. The crowd took to their feet and kicked off the night with two songs from her new Love Sux album, Cannonball and Bite Me. Shooting off confetti and releasing large balloons, the audience was loving the show. The energy really kicked up when she jumped into throwbacks like What the Hell from her Goodbye Lullaby album. The show was high energy, filled with a balance of nostalgia and throwbacks with lots of new songs (2022 marks the 20 year anniversary of Avril’s Let Go album which has a number of well known hits including Sk8r Boi and Complicated).

This was the last stop on this leg of Avril’s Bite Me Tour, but she has more dates scheduled throughout the summer including Madison Square Garden in NYC Jun 28th and Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on July 6th. Avril will be touring well into 2023 globally and her full tour schedule can be found HERE.

Set List: 

Cannonball

Bite Me

What the Hell

Here’s to Never Growing Up

Complicated

My Happy Ending

Smile

Losing Grip

Love it When You Hate Me

Hello Kitty

Girlfriend

The Pop-Punk Princess marks her return to Edmonton with a sold out show after 11 years.

Charlotte Cardin swept the show, taking home four JUNOS total throughout the weekend

Shawn Mendes made a special appearance in front of a sea of roaring fans to receive the prestigious International Achievement Award

Deborah Cox performed a medley of her chart-topping hits following her induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, by the NBA Hall of Famer Chris Bosh, her induction was presented by TD Bank Group

Eleven live performances from Avril Lavigne, Arcade Fire, Arkells, Haviah Mighty, Mustafa, Tesher and more demonstrated Canadian musical excellence across many genres

Special Guests Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, blackbear, Trippie Redd, WILLOW, iann dior, PVRIS and 44phantom To Join On Various Select Dates

Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, March 25th at 10AM Local Time at Ticketmaster.com.