A performing arts collective from Churchill, Manitoba, has launched its first tour to share northern stories with audiences across the province. The group, known as Days on Land, began its tour on May 15, 2026, at the Mall of the Arts in Thompson.
The collective was formed in 2024 and is led by singer-songwriter and filmmaker Roy Mexted. Mexted, who moved to Churchill from Australia in 2017, is joined by members Joe Stover, Jeremi Lesage, and Eric Robb. The group recently released an album titled Tales from the Shallows.
The tour, which is supported by the Manitoba Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts, aims to bring a unique northern perspective to other communities. The tour kicked off in Thompson alongside local act Northbound Revival, helping celebrate the opening of a new recording studio at the venue.
The tour continued with stops in Flin Flon at Johnny’s Social Club on May 16 with ROCKKUT, and in The Pas at the New Avenue Hotel on May 17 with The Dicks Brothers Band. The final performance is set for May 21 in Winnipeg at the Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club, where the collective will perform with the band Heartsleeve.
Days on Land offers a rare opportunity for artists from the remote community of Churchill—which has a population of about 800 residents—to reach wider audiences. By co-billing with local acts at each stop, the collective is building connections with musicians throughout Manitoba.
