‘A dream come true for sure’: Max Smith to perform at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields

Max Smith has always wanted to perform at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields and will now get a chance to do that on Aug. 20 as runner-up of the Emerging Artists Showdown.

By Emily Stewart

St. Marys musician Max Smith is looking forward to playing one of his favourite summer festivals, Lucknow’s Music in the Fields.

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields is a non-profit music festival raising money for charity with musicians like the Washboard Union, Sass Jordan, Josh Ross and Owen Riegling on the lineup for 2025. Proceeds from this year’s edition of the festival will support the Nightingale Centre, which provides grief and bereavement support for children, youth and their families at no cost to them.

Smith was selected as the runner-up in the Emerging Artists showdown for the 2025 edition of Music in the Fields. He will perform with his band on Aug. 23 alongside winner Graham Bedard.

“It’s the best feeling. I’ve been going to Music in the Fields for years now and to be able to play there, it’s a dream come true for sure,” Smith said.

Smith enjoys the welcoming atmosphere of Music in the Fields.

“I’ve been to Boots and Hearts, I’ve been to a couple of bigger ones and Lucknow just seems more homey and I feel like I fit in with the crowd there, and it’s just an awesome festival and it’s a great time,” he said. “Ever since I started playing music, I wanted to play there. Now I get the chance and I’m super stoked.”

He is also grateful for the support from St. Marys residents who voted for him during the contest.

“I can’t thank everybody enough,” Smith said. “It’s been an overwhelming amount of support. The St. Marys community, my friends, family, everybody who has voted and helped me along the way; none of it would be possible without anybody, so I appreciate everybody.”

In addition to Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, Smith will perform at the Tailgate Music Festival in Mitchell on Sept. 20, with Jade Eagleson headlining. Smith is also hoping to release a five-song EP by the end of the summer.

More information and updates about Smith can be found online either on Instagram, TikTok or on his website, maxsmithofficial.com. To learn more about Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, visit www.musicinthefields.ca.