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NXNE 2016 to include new outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands

By: Staff – North By Northeast (NXNE), taking place June 15-19, 2016, is adding a major outdoor festival experience at the Port Lands, a new Interactive, Music and Gaming Conference at the Ted Rogers School of Management with location sponsor Ryerson University, and a new format for the NXNE Yonge-Dundas Square take-over to the 2016 Festival. … Continue reading →

KOI Music Festival announces new music festival

By: Staff – The KOI Music Festival has announced the launch of a brand new music festival called KOI Fest At The Parking Lot. Headlining the festival will be acclaimed Canadian indie rock band Sam Roberts Band. Other bands include: Tokyo Police Club, The Strumbellas, Hannah Georgas, Ria Mae, Kalle Mattson, Ivory Hours, Poor Young Things, HIGHS, … Continue reading →

Squamish Valley Music Festival cancels 2016 edition

By: Staff – The Squamish Valley Music Festival has cancelled its 2016 edition. “We have made the extremely difficult decision to not proceed with the 2016 festival, due to take place in August,” the festival said in a message posted on its website. “This decision was not made lightly and we sincerely apologize to all the … Continue reading →

Panorama Festival announces 2016 lineup

By: Staff – The Panorama Festival has revealed its 2016 line-up. New York City’s newest music festival, which is being launched by the company behind Coachella, will be headlined by Arcade Fire, Kendrick Lamar, and the newly reunited LCD Soundsystem. Other announced artists include: Alabama Shakes, Major Lazer, The National, Sufjan Stevens, Sia, ASAP Rocky, Kurt Vile, … Continue reading →

6 Must-See Bands at Chicago Open Air 2016

By: Josh Terzino – The summer festival season in Chicago is crowded, but the Chicago Open Air music festival has chosen to act as counter-programming to Pitchfork’s annual gathering this year (both take place July 15-17). What sets Chicago Open Air apart from other festivals is a focus on one particular genre-hard rock/metal. Some of these acts have … Continue reading →

Bestival returns to Toronto this June

By: Staff – Bestival TO will return to Toronto on June 11th & 12th. This year is set to see Bestival TO take over Woodbine Park for another two-day instalment of incredible live acts, dancefloor mayhem and a whole world of wonder that goes far beyond the music, with guaranteed surprises to capture your imagination. Bestival curator Rob da … Continue reading →

Pitchfork Music Festival announces 2016 lineup

By: Staff – The Pitchfork Music Festival, happening Friday, July 15, through Sunday, July 17, has announced its 2016 lineup. Friday will see performances by Beach House, Broken Social Scene, Carly Rae Jepsen, Girl Band, Julia Holter, Mick Jenkins, Moses Sumney, The Range, Shamir, Twin Peaks, and Whitney. Saturday features ANDERSON .Paak & the Free Nationals, BJ The Chicago Kid, Blood Orange, Brian Wilson performing Pet Sounds, Car … Continue reading →

Field Trip Music Festival announces 2016 lineup

By: Staff – The Field Trip Music Festival has revealed its 2016 line-up. Headlining the 2016 edition will be Brooklyn indie rock band The National, along with Swedish electropop artist Robyn. In addition to The National, and Robyn, other announced artists include: July Talk, Santigold, Of Montreal, DIIV, Charles Bradley, Jazz Cartier, Boy and Bear, Bully, Holy … Continue reading →

Contest: Win 2 GA tickets to Wayhome Festival 2016!

We’re giving away a pair of GA tickets to the 2016 Wayhome Music Festival! Date: July 22-24 Venue: Oro-Medonte, Ontario Featuring: LCD Soundsystem, Arcade Fire, The Killers, Major Lazer, M83, HAIM, CHVRCHES, Ray LaMontagne, FKA Twigs, Future, Chet Faker, Arkells, Beirut, Gary Clark Jr, Mac DeMarco, Wolf Parade, and more! You can enter only once via … Continue reading →

Parklife Music Festival announces 2016 line-up

By: Staff – Parklife Festival has announced the line-up for its 2016 edition set to take place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June at Manchester’s Heaton Park. Celebrating their seventh anniversary with a line-up that showcases several major artists in dance, indie, pop and hip-hop, confirmed headliners set to perform across the weekend include The Chemical Brothers, Major Lazer, Ice Cube, Jamie XX, … Continue reading →