Violinist Plays Pop Hits Everywhere

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Allan Palmer is redefining the violin by turning it into a pop-culture powerhouse—playing ABBA, Madonna, and movie themes with wireless speakers and karaoke tracks. Inspired by Phantom of the Opera at age seven, he busked at The Forks by ten and taught violin in high school, quickly discovering his true calling: electrifying weddings, parties, and charity events with his interactive, crowd-engaging style. The pandemic pushed him to innovate, expanding his repertoire to upbeat tunes and even mastering Italian classics for local gigs. Now with a manager, he’s eyeing arenas like the Canada Life…