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JunoFest Announces Vancouver Lineup

From Jim Cuddy, Whitehorse and Terra Lightfoot to Maestro Fresh Wes, Jan Lisiecki, and Kellylee Evans, the lineup for the two-day fest is both impressive and eclectic. At $30, a wristband to catch all the action is a serious bargain.

 

JunoFest Announces Vancouver Lineup

By FYI Staff

The talent lineup for JunoFest, presented by CBC Music and produced by MRG Concerts, has just been announced by CARAS. Over 95 artists will take to 15 Vancouver stages, March 23 and 24. $30 JunoFest wristbands are on sale now at junofest.ticketfly.com. Individual tickets will also be sold in advance and at the door of each venue.


Notable names include Jim Cuddy, Terra Lightfoot, Maestro Fresh Wes, Kinnie Starr, Land Of Talk, Ought, The Weather Station, Barney Bentall, Leif Vollebekk, The Jerry Cans, Kellylee Evans, Ingrid Jensen, Isabel Bayrakdarian, Jan Lisiecki, Whitehorse, Clairmont The Second, and Ria Mae, many of whom are nominated for 2018 Junos.

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Special classical, jazz, and Christian music showcases are featured in JunoFest, while CBC Music presents q LIVE at the Junos on March 22 at the Vogue Theatre, with artists including Lights, Jann Arden, and Bob Rock.

Read the full lineup here

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Ron Sexsmith at NMC
Jarrett Edmund

Ron Sexsmith at NMC

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National Music Centre Turns 10, Announces New Exhibits, Programs and Performances

The Calgary-based non-profit houses four of Canada’s national music halls of fame, and it will celebrate its milestone anniversary with new exhibits, programs and events.

The National Music Centre (NMC) is turning 10, and to celebrate the Calgary-based National Music Centre will present many special events and exhibits over the coming year.

Things kicked off yesterday (April 9) with a launch party headlined by internationally renowned Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith. He performed for media, partners and supporters and was joined by Métis Canadian folk singer-songwriter Andrina Turenne and drum group Eya-Hey Nakoda. The latter played the ceremonial first sound in Studio Bell when it officially opened 10 years ago.

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