Osheaga 2024: Green Day, SZA and Noah Kahan to top star-studded music festival
The 17th edition of the highly anticipated summer event will run for three days in early August. Organizers say goal was to appeal to 'fans of every genre, style, and generation.'
Entertainment
Feb 21
‘Warning bell’: Montreal festivals worried after Just for Laughs cancellation
In Montreal, the situation is worrying organizers about whether the city can sustain its festive summer atmosphere and abundant offering of free entertainment.
Entertainment
Mar 8
Despite bans, TikTok partnerships plentiful in Canada
TikTok experienced the fastest rate of growth among top social media apps used by Canadians, nearly tripling its reach from 10 per cent in 2019.
Canada
Sep 11, 2023
Montreal a summer hot spot as tourism returns to pre-pandemic numbers
Tourist are flocking to Montreal once again, according to Tourisme Montréal's latest midway summer season report, bringing numbers back to pre-pandemic levels.
Canada
Aug 14, 2023
Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education
With a rise in the number of Canadians experiencing antisemitism firsthand, programs like the mobile Tour for Humanity are teaching younger generations about the Holocaust.
Canada
Jan 27, 2023
Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar among headliners for Osheaga 2023 in Montreal
A news release issued by organizers Wednesday unveiled the big names for the annual summer event, which will run from Aug. 4 to 6.
Canada
Dec 14, 2022
Cardi B, Foo Fighters, Post Malone to headline Montreal’s 2021 Osheaga festival
The statement says organizers 'have been working relentlessly behind the scenes to create the ideal circumstances for Osheaga to move ahead without a hitch.'
Entertainment
Dec 7, 2020
Montreal plane towing ‘will you marry me?’ banner crashes, leaves one dead, one injured
Authorities have not located the banner, which they believe was released into the St-Lawrence river shortly before the crash.
Canada
Oct 2, 2021
New outdoor entertainment venue opens in Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau
La Guinguette, a new outdoor concept that originated from France, has arrived in Montreal at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Canada
Jul 3, 2021
Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa to bring star power back to Osheaga festival
A scaled-down ``Osheaga Get Together'' took place in October, with mostly homegrown artists performing for a fraction of the event's usual turnout.
Entertainment
Dec 8, 2021
Boots and Hearts festival cancelled for a 2nd year amid COVID-19 pandemic
Republic Live says ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in Ontario made it impossible to move forward with the concerts.
Entertainment
Apr 19, 2021
Edmonton Folk Fest takes a stance on headdress faux pas
Edmonton Folk Festival organizers have decided to ban headdresses worn as fashion accessories, stating they will be confiscated.
Jul 15, 2015
Residents lose noise complaint against Parc Jean-Drapeau music festivals
Saint-Lambert residents won't be getting any relief from the noise coming from Parc Jean-Drapeau this summer.
Canada
Jul 10, 2015
LISTEN: Preview ‘Froot’ from Marina and the Diamonds
The third album from Marina and The Diamonds, 'Froot,' isn't out until March 16 -- but Global News has a preview.
Entertainment
Mar 9, 2015
Summer festivals go 2.0 with entrance wristbands
They're not exactly lightsabers, but Osheaga's entrance wristbands still have a futuristic vibe to them.
Canada
Jul 21, 2015
Osheaga gets ready to take over Montreal
With some of music's biggest names set to take the stage at Osheaga, founder Nick Farkas admits he couldn't be happier.
Jul 30, 2014
In pictures: Osheaga 2014
A glimpse of the amazing atmosphere at Montreal's music and arts festival, Osheaga.
Canada
Aug 4, 2014
Mumford & Sons will play Surrey’s Holland Park on May 24
The British band Mumford & Sons will be stopping by Surrey's Holland Park on May 24 as part of their North American tour.
Mar 25, 2013
Foo Fighters, A$AP Rocky and Dua Lipa to headline Osheaga 2022
This year's festival will run from July 29 to 31 at Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau. Weekend passes are already on sale, while single-day tickets will be available as of Friday.
Canada
Feb 23, 2022
‘See you in 2022’: Osheaga cancelled for 2nd year in a row due to COVID-19
Festival goers who already purchased tickets should hold onto them since passes bought in 2020 and 2021 will be honoured for next year.
Entertainment
Apr 22, 2021