3 h. ago Music festival raises funds to pay B.C. ostrich farm’s legal fees

The stage is being set up for the Live Stock Music Festival, a fundraising event to help with the legal fees incurred by Universal Ostrich Farm Inc.

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8 h. ago Canada’s largest outdoor festival hit with lawsuit over music licensing fees

The FEQ started on July 3, just as they were hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit from the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)

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12 h. ago Music festival cancelled after petition against ‘one of world’s most famous anti

Petition organizers described West as someone who has 'repeatedly and openly espoused the symbolism and ideology associated with the darkest period of modern world history'

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55 h. ago Downtown residents say public urination — not noise — is top concern near Cowboys Music Festival

'When you have people living in the basement and somebody (urinating) on their window — that's not right,' said one resident

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64 h. ago Theatre, music and poetry abound at Found Festival this weekend

The festival, at several Edmonton venues and outdoor spaces in Old Strathcona and beyond, runs July 9-13.

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3 d. ago ‘It’s been pretty miserable’: New Cowboys location prompts resident complaints

This is the first year Cowboys Music Festival is operating in its new location at Cowboys Park, formally Shaw Millennium Park.

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4 d. ago Daredevils run with charging bulls at Pamplona’s famous San Fermin festival

PAMPLONA, Spain — Thousands of daredevils ran, skidded and tumbled out of the way of a stampeding group of bulls at the opening run of the San Fermin festival Monday. It was the first of nine morning runs or “encierros” during the famous celebrations held in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. The bulls pounded […]

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7 d. ago Joey “Jaws” Chestnut wins his 17th Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest after a 1

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot-dog eating contest after skipping last year’s gastronomic battle in New York for the coveted Mustard Belt. Chestnut, 41, consumed 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his record of 76 wieners and […]

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8 d. ago From Shania Twain to teenage punk bands: Is Calgary Stampede the Greatest Music Festival in the West?

'People's music preferences have changed. That is another piece we think about with our music is how we tap into that emerging trend.'

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9 d. ago Motel 6 Canada Lights Up The Stage With Country Thunder Music Festival Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Motel 6 Canada has announced its partnership with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the Official Hotel Partner for both festivals. This collaboration marks Motel 6 Canada’s inaugural venture into music festival partnerships, establishing a significant presence at two […]

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9 d. ago Days Inns – Canada Makes Festival Debut with New Country Thunder Partnership

Toronto, ON, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada has partnered with Country Thunder Saskatchewan (July 10-13, 2025) and Country Thunder Alberta (August 15-17, 2025) as the festivals’ Official Hotel Partner. This marks the hotel chain’s first music festival sponsorship and strategic entry into Canada’s vibrant country music festival scene. The partnership […]

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1 week ago Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board Shares Exciting Lineup of Late Summer, Fall Seasonal Events and Signature Experiences

From reimagined music festivals and culinary showcases to wellness retreats and nightlife celebrations, the region invites travelers to discover its most anticipated seasonal highlights The inaugural Mexican Caribbean Music Fest, held in Tulum in May, received over 20,000 attendees and hotel occupancy increased by 20 percent. QUINTANA ROO, Mexico, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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1 week ago Huge Toronto summer festival features lineup stacked with international artists

Toronto's summer festival calendar is getting a huge dose of global sounds and rhythm this July with the return of the annual Mixto Festival. The free two-day celebration of international music, art, and culture along Toronto's waterfront takes place on July 12 and 13 this year, marking the festival's seventh edition. The festival is produced by Toronto-based cultural organization Uma Nota Culture, which is known for its unique programming, block parties, and community panels. Part of the Ontario Place Trillium Park SummerSeries, the festival includes two packed days of live music and DJs, dancing, art installations, food and craft vendors, and a licensed bar.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Mixto Festival (@mixtofestival)True to its name, Mixto (which means "mixed" in both Portuguese and Spanish), the festival is built on diversity, and plays on...

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2 w. ago Glastonbury Festival opens gates amid rap trio Kneecap controversy

One of their members has been charged with a terror offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah.

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2 w. ago OPINION: Why Canadians should bear witness to the NOVA massacre

A visit to the NOVA Music Festival exhibit is a must for all. The exhibit reveals the graphic truth about the attack by Hamas on the festival in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and allows one to bear witness and pay homage to the victims and their families. It’s a powerful, deeply moving exhibit that […]

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2 w. ago 145 people stabbed with syringes at France music festival, 12 arrested

When authorities responded in La Rochelle, France, multiple girls and women between the ages of 14 and 20 were found to be victims of syringe attacks.

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3 w. ago Things to do in Edmonton this weekend: Alberta Circus Arts, Burton Cummings/Tom Cochrane and more

Alberta Circus Arts Festival: Bringing international productions for the first time — The Dust Palace from New Zealand and The Vessel Productions from Sweden — this ever-growing festival, full of industry training and workshops with amazing public shows on top celebrates its fourth year. One easy way in to sample the vibe is a 5 […]

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3 w. ago Bedouin Soundclash headlines as Home County festival returns in July

Home County Music and Art Festival returns to Victoria Park, as Juno-winning group Bedouin Soundclash headlines the one-day event.

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3 w. ago Left of the dial: Five to see at Sled Island Music and Art Festival

Who: Kara-Lis Coverdale From: Toronto Experimental composer Kara-Lis Coverdale’s newest record, From Where You Came, is her first in eight years and offers mesmerizing compositions that mix pipe organ and woodwinds with electronic backing. Check out haunting soundscapes such as Problem of No Name and the mournful Eternity. When/Where: Friday, June 20 at Central United […]

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3 w. ago 'Doesn't seem right': Skateboarders feel blindsided by temporary closure at city's biggest skatepark

A main section of the skateboard users still call 'Millz' has been boarded up to prepare for the Cowboys Music Festival this July

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