and the money goes right back into the community to our sports centre. It helps pay for our hockey and figure skating programs which has been the main goal of the Musicfest from the start. Once they submitted the proposal to host a large event and Blue Rodeo, Alan Doyle, and Jimmy Rankin jumped on board and the first year was a tremendous success and they have grown the festival from there in terms of our atten- dance and our ability to reach out to talent. Since its inaugural year, it’s been Jeff’s vision to maintain the family-friendly feel of the festival as a whole. “Well it’s always our plan to have a mix of headliners who could headline a show anywhere in Canada and a couple of per- formers or groups from the local area as well as a couple from the other Maritime Provinces. It really creates a nice blend of concert-goers,” he said. “Our crowd demographics are definitely diverse the larger the event gets. I think we’re getting bigger because we work so hard to make sure there’s something for everybody.”
world-famous George Street Festival, which has something for everyone’s musical taste.
Known for its unique character, George Street has a long and unique history of supporting local, national, and inter- national artists through our annual festivals and special events. Our success has been built by the dedicated and innovative business owners who are committed to building a strong and vibrant entertainment district in the heart of our city. Amongst the over two- dozen pubs, clubs and bars on George Street, you will find all types of music – Irish, blues, dance, rock n’ roll, country and traditional music will keep the party going until 3am on weekends. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you are sure to find entertainment that strikes your fancy. The George Street Entertainment District is proud to provide an exciting, entertaining, and safe experience for residents and tourists alike, and is committed to leveling up the greatest tiny street in North America each and every year. For more information on the 34th Annual George Street Festival: http://georgestreetlive.ca Ticket Prices: $34.50 (based on 2017)
Get your tickets tvoysterfest.ca! VIP tickets are already sold out and camping sites at Green Park are limited!
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For more information on the Rock the Boat Musicfest http:// www.tvoysterfest.ca/rock-the-boat.php Ticket Prices: $52.00 CAD - $123.07 CAD Follow on Twitter: @TVoysterfest Follow on Facebook: @TyneValleyOysterFestival Follow on Instagram: @tvoysterfest
Made in America Festival Rank: #9 (Previous: Top 10 ‘17 USA # 5) When: September 1 st – 2 nd , 2018
The 34th Annual George Street Festival
Where: Philadelphia, PA, USA Why: Founded by Jay Z and in its sixth year, Made in America continues to get more ambitious with both the type of talent and amount of talent it brings to Philly each year. There’s an emphasis on pop, hip-hop and electronic acts here, and even though the fest is no longer bi-costal, it still becomes an excellent way to spend Labor Day weekend and close out your summer as organizers make sure that the lineup is interesting and versatile so that more and more people come attend the festival. Made in America Fest tickets are actually a pass to enjoy a wide range of genres, all under one roof. It is made sure that the best of each genre is included in the lineup so that diverse sets of audi- ences are attracted to the event. The venue for the Made in America Festival is Fairmount Park which is equipped with the latest technology and a state of the art sound system and incredible light features that add life to the artist performances.
Rank: #10 (Previous: Not Ranked)
When: July 26 th – August 1 st , 2018 Where: St. John’s, NL, Canada
Why: Located in the center of historic downtown St. John’s, George Street is one of the premier entertainment districts in North America. Amongst the over two-dozen pubs, clubs and bars on George Street, you will find all types of music – Irish, blues, dance, rock n’ roll, country and traditional music will keep the party going until early in the morning. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you are sure to find enter- tainment that strikes your fancy. George Street is home to a number of popular events, including Canada’s BIG Birthday Bash celebrations, and the annual Mardi Gras costume contest and street party, and of course the
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