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Featured · Founder’s story

WHAT IT TOOK TO DELIVER ROCKSTALGIA

The story behind the music, the long hours, the setbacks and the people who refused to give up on delivering ROCKSTALGIA 2026.

By Angela Baltkois · August 11, 2026

LATEST NEWS

PRESS & MEDIA

Rockstalgia Music Festival Brings Two Days of Classic Rock to Orono, Ontario July 11-12

Spanning 70s, 80s, and 90s rock across two stages and 24 bands, anchored by JUNO-recognized Canadian headliner Wide Mouth Mason.

July 6, 2026
PRESS & MEDIA

‘More than music’: Inaugural Rockstalgia festival coming to Orono

Part rock, part nostalgia, enjoy the best sounds of decades past with Rockstalgia as covered by Clarington This Week and DurhamRegion.com.

June 28, 2026
EVENT RECAPS

PsyChlo Wins ROCKSTALGIA MainStage Challenge at BondST Event Centre

Eleven original acts competed at BondST Event Centre in Oshawa, with rock-pop-indie powerhouse PsyChlo advancing to July 11.

May 10, 2026
EVENT RECAPS

ROCKSTALGIA’s She Rocks Raises Over $700 for Bethesda House

More than 100 guests gathered at Arthur’s Pub in Cobourg for an inspiring celebration of women in music supporting domestic abuse survivors.

March 11, 2026
EVENT RECAPS

Burning Bridges Wins ROCKSTALGIA MainStage Challenge Round 2

Peterborough’s Burning Bridges delivered a commanding hard-hitting performance at The Edge Lounge to secure their festival spot.

February 23, 2026
EVENT RECAPS

ROCKSTALGIA Christmas Jam Raises Nearly $1,000 for the Northumberland Food Bank

Presented in partnership with 2BFair, the festive community event raised close to $1,000 and collected a truckload of toys for local families.

December 15, 2025
EVENT RECAPS

Elektrodriver Wins ROCKSTALGIA’s Inaugural MainStage Challenge

Seven original bands competed at The Edge Lounge in Ajax for the inaugural MainStage Challenge, with Elektrodriver advancing to the finals.

November 17, 2025
EVENT RECAPS

Backstage Local Launched at Tuscan Wolf Pizzeria

An intimate evening of original music, personal stories, and genuine connections featuring Katie Layne, Adrian Sirett, Tyler Zoras and MC Clint Cameron.

October 1, 2025
PRESS & MEDIA

Angela Baltkois Retires from Big Rig Wraps and Launches ROCKSTALGIA: A New Music Festival Coming July 2026

After more than 25 years of entrepreneurial success, Angela Baltkois officially announces her transition to create ROCKSTALGIA, bringing together 70s, 80s & 90s classic rock at historic Orono Fairgrounds.

July 11, 2025
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