News & Updates

Feb 23 / 2024

10 Events in Six Days Welcomed Over 33,400 Guests

Over 33,400 attendees flocked to the Tribute Communities Centre over the course of the six days, showcasing the venue's ability to attract and entertain…

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Apr 29 / 2023

#TCCreviewer: LEE BRICE

I had the joy of attending the Lee Brice concert with my husband Mike on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa. I will admit,…

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Feb 7 / 2023

#TCCreviewer: WADDED UP! FMX TOUR

When you looked over at our sons you could see there jaws hitting the floor with excitement and amazement of each stunt.

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Dec 18 / 2022

#TCCreviewer: HOLIDAY DREAMS, A SPECTACULAR HOLIDAY

My daughter and I had the opportunity to attend the Holiday Dreams, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque last night at the Tribute Communities Centre in Oshawa.…

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Oct 6 / 2021

SPECTRA ANNOUNCES ACHIEVEMENT OF THE WELL HEALTH-SAFETY RATING FOR TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE

Spectra announced today it has earned the WELL Health-Safety Rating for the Tribute Communities Centre through the International WELL Building Institute…

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Oct 4 / 2021

CITY OF OSHAWA AND TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES EXTEND NAMING RIGHTS PARTNERSHIP

The City of Oshawa and Tribute Communities are pleased to announce a partnership extension, which will see the naming rights of Tribute Communities Centre…

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Mar 11 / 2020

COVID-19 UPDATES AT THE TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE

Spectra at the Tribute Communities Centre is aware of the recent concerns surrounding confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Ontario.

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Feb 20 / 2020

FIBA AMERICUP 2021 QUALIFIER GAME RELOCATED TO THE CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTRE AT ONTARIO TECH UNIVERSITY AND DURHAM COLLEGE

Due to unforeseen, technical circumstances, the FIBA AmeriCup 2021 Qualifier Game has been relocated to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at Ontario…

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Feb 8 / 2020

#TCCreviewer: WE WILL ROCK YOU

There was not an actor on stage that wasn’t giving it 101%. Looking back into the audience, everyone was in awe of the outstanding performance!

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Dec 15 / 2019

#TCCreviewer: CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC

The show had it all - sleight of hand, aerial performance, strobe lights, water and fire - but not together! And a Las Vegas-esque finale by Young and…

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Dec 7 / 2019

Our Top 6 Favourite Artist Gifts

Finding the perfect gift for someone can be tricky, especially for those who have everything they need. Typically for those people in our lives, we would…

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Nov 19 / 2019

Our Top 5 Favourite Contests

Spectra has organized many contests over the years at the Tribute Communities Centre so we thought it would be fun to narrow them down and highlight…

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Nov 16 / 2019

#TCCreviewer: PAW PATROL LIVE

The characters were exactly how they are on the show, voices and all, it was very well done. The dancing and singing was very well rehearsed. This show…

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Nov 16 / 2019

#TCCreviewer: ARKELLS

I can speak for most of the patrons there that for a few hours we forgot we were in the middle of November in a typical Canadian winter as Max Kerman…

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Nov 10 / 2019

#TCCreviewer: ROCK THE RINK

Goodbyes are never easy and last night at the Tribute Communities Centre was one of the hardest for figure skating fans. The Rock the Rink Tour made…

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Oct 18 / 2019

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 193RD IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2019 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, released its 2019 Third-Quarter Worldwide Ticket…

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Oct 11 / 2019

#TCCreviewer: THE WIGGLES

“BEST SHOW EVER!” was all my husband and I heard on the way home from The Wiggles concert. Our two children, 19-months and 4 years, absolutely…

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Oct 8 / 2019

The #TCCreviewer

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 - Do you like going to events? How about blogging? You'll want to check out Spectra's new #TCCreviewer program…

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Sep 28 / 2019

LISTEN UP OSHAWA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 - We heard you Oshawa and now it’s time for you to listen up! Tune in to hear what Spectra is unveiling at Sunday’s…

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Sep 24 / 2019

SPECTRA OFFERS SENSORY KITS IN OSHAWA TO MAKE EVENTS MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL GUESTS

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 - Spectra, operators of the Tribute Communities Centre, has created Sensory Kits to be distributed during all events at the…

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Sep 11 / 2019

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 5TH IN CANADA BY VENUESNOW

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 - VenuesNow Magazine released its 2019 Canadian Top Stops Report. The chart is based on ticket sales to non-sporting…

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July 11 / 2019

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 188TH IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, released its 2019 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket…

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Feb 9 / 2019

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 200TH IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, released its 2018 Year End Worldwide Ticket…

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Dec 13 / 2018

SPECTRA AWARDS DAVID SOBANSKI AS THE NINTH WINNER OF THE KEY TO THE TCC CONTEST

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2018 - More than 19,000 fans entered the contest which awards one fan two tickets to every event in 2019 at the…

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Nov 22 / 2018

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 4TH IN CANADA BY VENUESNOW

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 - VenuesNow Magazine released its 2018 Canadian Top Stops Report. The chart is based on ticket sales to non-sporting…

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Nov 22 / 2018

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 189TH IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2018 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, released its 3Q YTD Worldwide Ticket…

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Oct 4 / 2018

SPECTRA VENUE MANAGEMENT RAISES $4,997 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES THROUGH GUITAR AUCTIONS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2018 - Spectra Venue Management, operators of the Tribute Communities Centre, has raised $4,997.20 through five guitar auctions…

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July 31 / 2018

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 165TH IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, released its Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket…

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July 10 / 2018

SPECTRA LAUNCHES GUITAR AUCTIONS TO BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2018 - Spectra, operators of the Tribute Communities Centre, launched an auction this week of autographed guitars which will benefit…

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Mar 17 / 2017

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS ON VENUES TODAY SOCIAL MEDIA POWER 100 LIST

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2017 - The Tribute Communities Centre moved up one spot and now holds the 7th place ranking in their category of…

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Mar 1 / 2017

SPECTRA BY COMCAST SPECTACOR RAISES $3,181 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES THROUGH GUITAR AUCTIONS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2017 - Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management and Ticketing & Fan Engagement to the Tribute Communities…

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Jan 19 / 2017

SPECTRA BY COMCAST SPECTACOR LAUNCHES GUITAR AUCTIONS TO BENEFIT THREE CHARITIES

THURSDAY, JANUARY 19, 2017 - Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management and Ticketing & Fan Engagement to the Tribute Communities…

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Jan 12 / 2017

SPECTRA AWARDS ALLYSON POLIDANO AS THE SEVENTH WINNER OF THE KEY TO THE TCC CONTEST

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017 - 19,594 fans entered the contest which awards one fan two tickets to every event in 2017 at the Tribute Communities Centre.…

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Jan 6 / 2017

TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE RANKS 184TH IN THE WORLD BY POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2017 - Pollstar Magazine, the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry, today released its Year-End Worldwide Ticket…

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Nov 14 / 2016

SPECTRA UNLOCKS A CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO EVERY EVENT IN 2017 AT THE TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES CENTRE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, the providers of Venue Management and Ticketing & Fan Engagement to the Tribute Communities…

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Oct 27 / 2016

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS #12 IN CANADA BY POLLSTAR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016 – The General Motors Centre is rated #157 in the world and #12 in Canada among sports &…

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Oct 7 / 2016

THE CITY OF OSHAWA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES WILL BECOME THE NEW BUILDING SPONSOR OF OSHAWA’S SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY (GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 - The City of Oshawa is pleased to announce that Tribute Communities will become the new building sponsor of Oshawa’s sports…

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Aug 2 / 2016

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS #12 IN CANADA BY POLLSTAR

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016 – The General Motors Centre is rated #144 in the world and #12 in Canada among sports & entertainment…

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July 11 / 2016

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS ON VENUE'S TODAY SOCIAL MEDIA POWER 100 LIST

MONDAY, JULY 11, 2016 - General Motors Centre held onto their 8th place ranking in their category of 5,001 to 10,000 capacity for the #SMP100 list.…

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Apr 14 / 2016

OSHAWA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES NEW VIDEO SCOREBOARD FOR THE GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 - There have been ongoing discussions between the Oshawa Generals Hockey Club and the City of Oshawa to upgrade the…

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Apr 14 / 2016

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS ON VENUES TODAY SOCIAL MEDIA POWER 100 LIST

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016 - General Motors Centre held onto their 8th place ranking in their category of 5,001 to 10,000 capacity for the #SMP100 list.…

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Mar 2 / 2016

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Mar 2 / 2016

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June 4 / 2015

MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR 30 ONTARIO SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT VENUES BECOME SPECTRA TODAY

TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015 - Comcast Spectacor, a leader in the sports and entertainment industry, is raising the bar on live event experiences by announcing…

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Apr 29 / 2015

GRAND OPENING OF 'REVERB'

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2015 - The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG), in collaboration with the City of Oshawa, is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of…

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Feb 10 / 2015

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS FIRST IN CANADA FOR VENUES OF ITS SIZE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015 – The General Motors Centre, a venue operated by Global Spectrum, ranks first in all of Canada for its size, according…

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Jan 21 / 2015

GLOBAL SPECTRUM RECEIVES "MONEY BALL" FROM THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015 – Global Spectrum, operators of the General Motors Centre, achieved another milestone, according to the World Famous…

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Oct 6 / 2014

THE GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE IN OSHAWA RANKED FIRST IN CANADA FOR VENUES 5,001-10,000 CAPACITY BY VENUE'S TODAY

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2014 - Seven Global Spectrum-managed Canadian venues named Venues Today's best venues including the General Motors Centre in Oshawa,…

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Sep 9 / 2014

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE RANKS ON VENUE'S TODAY SOCIAL MEDIA POWER 100 LIST

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 - General Motors Centre ranked 8th in their category of 5,001 to 10,000 capacity for the #SMP100 list.

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Aug 12 / 2014

OSHAWA’S GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE WINS MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK

FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 - The General Motors Centre was named Canada’s 2014 Major Facility of the Year (under 8,000 capacity) during ceremonies of the…

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Aug 12 / 2014

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE CONTINUES TO CLIMB AMONG THE WORLD’S ELITE ACCORDING TO POLLSTAR MAGAZINE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2014 - Eight Global Spectrum-managed venues ranked amongst the top 100 busiest arenas in the world, according to concert industry…

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Aug 12 / 2014

GENERAL MOTORS CENTRE CELEBRATES BUSIEST MONTH SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2006

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2014 - More than 55,000 fans filled the General Motors Centre for the 15 events during February, a record for the seven year old Arena,…

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