In celebration of the 10th anniversary of The Tragically Hip’s final performance, CBC is set to re-air the concert recording on August 22. The broadcast, titled “The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration,” will be shown nationwide at 7 p.m. ET/8 p.m. AT/8:30 NT on CBC-TV and CBC Gem. The airing will commence with a brief film by Mike Downie, the brother of Gord Downie, named “A Beautiful Thing.” This film includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the band’s tours and features prominent Canadians expressing their sentiments about The Hip.
A special three-day event will begin in Kingston, Ontario, the hometown of The Hip, on August 20. Various official screenings and community events will be held across Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon, and internationally. Some of these events require tickets while others are open to all without charge.
To organize a public screening of “The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration,” interested individuals can refer to a provided form and submit their applications. Additionally, a list of venues outside Kingston where the live broadcast can be viewed on August 22 is available for viewing.
The re-airing of “The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration” on CBC on August 22 will be commercial-free and will begin with a special introduction by Mike Downie. The introduction will feature never-before-seen backstage footage of the band and testimonials from notable Canadians on the band’s impact and the significance of their last Kingston concert.