By Christina Marchioni – Special to SWOMP
Our Lady Peace is easily one of the greatest Canadian rock bands — and certainly one of the top acts still rolling.
Canada Life Place in London, Ontario welcomed the band back on Saturday, March 8, 2025, as part of their OLP30 Tour to celebrate their 30th year as a band.
Canadian indie-rock band Wintersleep kicked off the night with their signature atmospheric sound, blending elements of rock, post-rock, and folk. The band showcased layered arrangements and introspective lyrics, creating an immersive live experience.
Collective Soul took the stage next, with front man Ed Roland maintaining high energy throughout their set.
The Georgia-based band impressed with both classic hits and newer material, delivering a solid performance.
As 9 p.m. approached, the venue was packed, and the crowd roared in anticipation. When the house lights dimmed, a tribute video showcasing Our Lady Peace’s journey played across the giant screen, setting the stage for their entrance.
The band kicked things off with “Superman’s Dead” from their album “Clumsy”, igniting the crowd.
Throughout the night, fans were treated to a mix of classics like “Innocent”, “Clumsy”, and “4 AM”. The band even let the audience choose two songs for them to perform — “Life” and “Man of Steel”.
One of the most unexpected moments came when they paid tribute to another Canadian rock legend, The Tragically Hip.
Lead singer Raine Maida shared a personal story about attending a local show and discovering the band when he was younger and how it shaped his journey.
“There’s entertainment, which was everything else that happened (prior to The Tragically Hips performance at the local show), and then there’s art. I was going to chase art for the rest of my life.”
He continued, explaining how The Tragically Hip, the band he watched that night, went on to become something truly special.
From that moment, he got to know them, became friends, and even played shows with them.
Our Lady Peace then performed an incredible, heartfelt homage.
“So it wouldn’t be an OLP30 without honouring this band,” Maida told the audience.
The crowd erupted in cheers as the first chords were struck on the guitar.
They performed a cover of “Locked in the Trunk of a Car” by The Tragically Hip.
Our Lady Peace also revisited “Whatever”, a song about mental health that had been hidden away.
Maida discussed that mental health, like this song, should not be hidden away, and rather brought to light.
Throughout their set, Our Lady Peace celebrated their 30-year milestone, connecting with fans and reflecting on their incredible career.
The OLP30 Tour is nearing its end, but the energy and nostalgia in the venue made it clear that the band’s legacy continues to thrive.
Here are the photos by Christina Marchioni of all three bands:
Our Lady Peace
Collective Soul
Wintersleep
