After 2 years in limbo, summer music festivals are back to electrify concertgoers
As COVID-19 restrictions elevate throughout the nation, many summer season music festivals are gearing up for the return of in-person performances.
Each the RisePEI Jazz Pageant and Ottawa’s BluesFest are returning to correct dwell occasions after two years of manufacturing digital ones.
“It is about … the bodily expertise of going to an occasion and sharing it with different individuals — your loved ones, your mates [and] individuals you meet,” stated Mark Monahan, the chief and creative director of the RBC Ottawa BluesFest.
Andrew Jackson, creative director of the RisePEI Jazz Pageant, expressed comparable sentiments, noting that there was an awesome need from the creative group to do in-person occasions once more.
“I feel there’s [an] nearly intangible feeling you get by being in a dwell atmosphere,” stated Jackson. “Having that bodily response to the music hitting [you].”
Though the RisePEI Jazz Pageant plans to do an in-person gathering this yr, Jackson maintains it is going to be some time earlier than issues are absolutely again to a pre-pandemic regular.
“It is going to take a very long time to rebuild these audiences and get individuals again,” Jackson stated. “However I feel they are going to return.”
This is a breakdown of the main music festivals throughout Canada returning with in-person performances this summer season.
Shambhala Music Pageant
The place: Kootenay, B.C.
When: July 22-25
This four-day music competition is understood for its array of world-renowned digital artists. This yr’s lineup consists of BTSM and Claptone. Early bird pricing is ready at $495 and basic admission tickets are $525.
sākihiwē competition
The place: Winnipeg
When: June 24-26
That is the competition that involves you. The sākihiwē festival (previously Aboriginal Music Week) travels to totally different communities in Winnipeg in order that households can take pleasure in Indigenous music. The lineup is anticipated to be introduced later this spring, with tickets happening sale after.
Rogersville Nation and Bluegrass Festivals
The place: Rogersville, N.S.
When: June 24–25, Aug. 26-28
Rogersville Music Inc. places on two festivals yearly that includes nation and bluegrass artists. This yr’s headliners for the Rogersville Country Music Festival are Ben & Noel Haggard, whereas the headliner for the bluegrass competition is Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. Tickets vary from $30 to $90.
Newfoundland and Labrador People Pageant
The place: St. John’s
When: July 8-10
The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival is returning in particular person after its digital occasion final yr. Artists and ticket costs haven’t but been introduced, however the Newfoundland & Labrador People Arts Society encourages followers to affix them Monday nights for his or her livestream till then.
RisePEI Jazz Pageant
The place: RisePEI
When: July 12-17
Previously often known as the Atlantic Jazz Pageant, the RisePEI Jazz Festival is among the oldest and largest jazz fests in Canada, that includes a whole lot of musicians every year. The lineup and ticket bulletins are anticipated to observe later this spring.
Pageant d’été de Québec (FEQ)
The place: Quebec Metropolis
When: July 7-17
FEQ is again this yr with Rage In opposition to the Machine as its headliner. Extra artists will likely be introduced over the approaching weeks. Tickets go on sale later this spring.
Sound of Music Pageant
The place: Burlington, Ont.
When: June 12-19
The Sound of Music Festival is again in full swing this yr, that includes artists corresponding to Extensive Mouth Mason, Excessive Valley and Emily Reid. Take a look at the competition’s social media pages to see a brand new artist announcement each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
RBC Ottawa Bluesfest
The place: Ottawa
When: July 7-17
This out of doors competition is again at it, bringing one of the best and brightest within the pop, hip hop and blues genres. A few of this yr’s confirmed artists embrace Marshmello, Luke Bryan and Sarah McLachlan. Tickets are on sale now and range from $130 to $300.
VELD Music Pageant
The place: Toronto
When: July 29-31
Identified for an eclectic mixture of dance, digital and hip hop, the VELD Music Pageant is again with artists just like the Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix and Alesso. Tickets range from $155 to $460.
Cavendish Seaside Music Pageant
The place: Cavendish, P.E.I.
When: July 7-9
This nation music competition is understood for bringing high artists from throughout Canada and the U.S. This yr, it would function Darius Rucker, Luke Combs and Maddie & Tae. Tickets start at $95.
Osheaga Pageant
The place: Montreal
When: July 29-31
Osheaga is again after a two-year hiatus and the lineup options the Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa. Tickets start at $375.
Nation Thunder Music Pageant
The place: Calgary and Craven, Sask.
When: July 14-17, Aug. 19-21
Each Alberta and Saskatchewan have a Country Thunder Music Festival yearly. This time round, the Alberta competition options Florida Georgia Line, whereas the Saskatchewan occasion consists of Blake Shelton and Chad Brownlee. Morgan Wallen and Lee Bryce will carry out at each occasions.
Boots and Hearts Music Pageant
The place: Oro-Medonte, Ont.
When: Aug. 4-7
Boots and Hearts is one other famend nation competition. It returns this yr with Shania Twain, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt and Walker Hayes headlining. Tickets range from approximately $350 to $750.
Different festivals nonetheless deciding
Whereas many festivals have introduced their return, the standing for others remains to be unclear. Numerous festivals, corresponding to Calgary’s Chasing Summer season dance music occasion, have but to launch artist, ticket or competition info. In the meantime, representatives from the Iron Mic Pageant (hip hop) informed CBC Information that they’re watching COVID-19 traits earlier than making a last resolution.
As for the Manitoba Digital Music Pageant (MEME), organizers are planning a hybrid occasion. Pageant director Nathan Zahn informed CBC Information that dwell music will likely be in-person, whereas their speaker collection will likely be on-line.
