City of Music - Hamilton City Magazine

OPINION: Turning up the volume on Hamilton

By Greg Dunnett Apr 2, 2026

Music and culture are powering this city’s economic beat and creating a city soundtrack all its own. As we officially enter our Year of Music, I have a secret to let you in on … Hamilton isn’t becoming a music city. It already is one. And the return…

Arts + Culture

HAMILTON’S CELEBRATION OF SOUND

By HCM Nov 6, 2025

2026 will be a history-making year in the city’s music sector and will chart the course for an amplified future. Hamilton is a city of music and 2026 will be a history-making year that will give music lovers plenty of reasons to celebrate. It all begins with the…

Arts + Culture

Hamilton music makers you should know

By HCM Nov 6, 2025

This city is a musical powerhouse. Here are a few local standouts sharing what they love about the place they call home. Killotine Photo: Rae Chatten Who: Metal band, represented Canada at Wacken Open Air 2025. Members: Matt Fraser (vocals and rhythm guitar), Jesse Luciani (lead guitar), James…