Kensington PEI — August 12th 2024 — Under the Spire, the renowned summer-long concert series, announces the resignation of its Executive Director, Lindsay Connolly with her final day in the role on Sunday August 18th, 2024. Lindsay has led the organization with dedication and passion for the past four years.
Under the Spire has changed and grown immensely under Lindsay’s leadership. She played an instrumental role in the organization’s rebranding in 2022, as well as the Historic St. Mary’s restoration project. This was accomplished while overseeing community engagement, expanding the diversity of series programming, and fostering partnerships with local and national artists. The organization is in a strong position to continue building for the future and creating an ever-evolving legacy of exceptional musical experiences for audiences and musicians alike.
“I am immensely proud of my time at Under the Spire and what we’ve been able to accomplish together.” said Connolly, “I’m grateful to UTS’ senior staff Melissa and Noelle, the board of directors, and the many volunteers, community members, and stakeholders who have made my time here such a joy. It’s a bittersweet moment, but I believe Under the Spire will continue bringing amazing concerts and community events to audiences for many years to come.”
“The Board of Directors extends our deepest gratitude to Lindsay for her exceptional leadership and vision over the past four years. Her dedication has transformed Under the Spire and significantly advanced our mission. While we will miss her greatly, we are excited for her future and remain committed to building on the strong foundation she has laid.” said Chair Julian Elsinga. “As she moves on to new challenges, we extend our warmest wishes for her continued success and growth.”
Under the Spire’s 29th season continues with concerts, community events, and more through August and September, with events hosted Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, and the occasional Saturday. Calendar and ticket information can be found at www.underthespire.ca, and we encourage all those wishing to give Lindsay a great send-off to attend her final week of concerts.
A search for a new Executive Director will begin soon, with all relevant information available at www.underthespire.ca. The organization has developed a business continuity plan, with the support of our fantastic team of staff and volunteers, to ensure a smooth transition and continued success of the 2024 season.
For more information on the executive director search, please contact the board of directors at [email protected]
Media inquiries can be directed to [email protected] and/or 902-836-4933.
About Under the Spire:
Presented by the Confederation Bridge, Under the Spire (UTS) is a summer concert series celebrating 29 years of quality music and community gatherings in 2024. Set in rural PEI and nestled amongst idyllic fields with a view of the Malpeque Bay, UTS presents high quality and diverse artists from varying genres, including chamber music, jazz, R&B, folk, trad, baroque and more! UTS is grateful for programming support from the Government of Canada and Province of PEI. Since its founding in 1996, UTS has hosted some of the best Canadian performers and strives to present musical excellence spanning multiple styles. Most recently, the festival was awarded the 2023 Live Sector Award from MusicPEI which recognizes excellence in the live music sector on PEI, and was nominated for both Event and Venue of the Year awards at the 2024 ECMAs.
