UPDATE: SaskTel Centre announced on Aug. 21 that Rock the Lot has been cancelled due a scheduling conflict. Officials added that all purchases will be refunded directly to customers’ credit cards.
Saskatoon organizers continue to find innovative ways to bring people events amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
SaskTel Centre announced on Aug. 12 that it would be putting on two drive-in concerts in its parking lot, which would be known as “Rock the Lot.”
Both shows will feature veteran Canadian rock bands Helix and Prism at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 29.
On May 20, it was announced the seventh annual Rock the River was no longer taking place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. The outdoor event was going to be held on Aug 14-16 at Delta Hotels by Marriott Bessborough Gardens.
All previous editions of the classic rock festival sold out.
“This weekend (Aug. 14-16) was to be our seventh annual sold-out Rock The River festival. The event was postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19 and, we know our classic rock fans are missing live shows as much as we do,” SaskTel Centre executive director Scott Ford said in a press release.
“We thought this was a great way to bring everyone together, while keeping apart.”
SaskTel Centre said it will continue to follow Saskatchewan Health Authority guidelines to ensure the safety of fans, including physical distancing between vehicles.
Vehicle passes for the performances start at $72.50, plus service charges, and go on sale Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. on Ticket Master.
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