music festivals

• Weekly survey: Are some countries opening up to musical events too fast?

  Scenes of mass public events in the US and the UK are everywhere as both nations declare some measure of victory over COVID-19. But is this premature?

  Entertainment

  May 31
• Country Thunder postponed to 2022 amid border closures and COVID-19 restrictions

  Country Thunder Alberta music festival has been postponed to Aug. 19, 2022 due to the ongoing border closures and COVID-19 restrictions.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 14
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• What some concerts and festivals look like during the coronavirus pandemic

  In the midst of the pandemic, the music industry is trying to come up with creative ways for fans to enjoy some entertainment.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2020
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• Interstellar Rodeo won’t be part of Edmonton’s summer festival calendar in 2020

  After eight years of entertaining music lovers in Edmonton, the organizers behind Interstellar Rodeo announced Monday that they will not be putting on the music festival in 2020.

  Entertainment

  Dec 2, 2019
• Flashing lights at concerts can trigger seizures, study finds

  Flashing strobe lights at concerts can be troublesome for people with epilepsy, a Dutch study has found.

  Health

  Jun 20, 2019
• CityFolk 2019: Leon Bridges, Our Lady Peace, Robert Plant among festival’s headliners

  The annual folk music festival unveiled its lineup on Tuesday for this year's outdoor event at Lansdowne Park, scheduled Thursday, Sept. 12 to Sunday, Sept. 15.

  Entertainment

  May 21, 2019
• The risky business of music festivals

  What goes into planning some of the biggest music festivals in the world, from Coachella to Sziget?

  Entertainment

  May 16, 2019
• Country music legend Pam Tillis and Alberta performers added to Big Valley Jamboree’s 2019 lineup

  The names of more country music crooners set to perform at the 2019 edition of Big Valley Jamboree were announced on Tuesday as the country music festival lineup for its next big summer event is now set.

  Entertainment

  Feb 5, 2019
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• South Shore residents complain of noise from Parc Jean-Drapeau during festivals

  For years, some residents have complained about music coming from the various music festivals at the park.  

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2018
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• Camrose mayor talks about Big Valley Jamboree’s success as festival turns 25

  Mayor Norman Mayer says the 25th edition of the Big Valley Jamboree will be a shot in the arm for a 'cautious' economy in Camrose.

  Economy

  Aug 3, 2017