The third annual Budweiser New Music Fest Sudbury headliner concert is nearing a sell-out, taking place Saturday, June 7th at Grace Hartman Amphitheatre. The bill includes, Big Wreck (recently added), Monster Truck, The Glorious Sons, Gentlemen Husbands, Golden Gate Graves & local Sudbury group, Echoes the Lion.
New Music Fest organizers had to replace Theory of a Deadman with Big Wreck two days before the festival, following the announcement that singer Tyler Connolly of Theory of a Deadman has been battling complications due to laryngitis, leaving him unable to perform this Saturday, June 7th.
“We were absolutely stunned when we heard the news”, comments Paul Fairley, Festival Director. “We’ve dealt with a lot of hurdles in our experience, but never our co-headliner of a festival canceling last minute.”
Thankfully, festival organizers were able to step up to make sure they deliver their promise to produce a world-class music festival in the City of Greater Sudbury, even under such unfortunate circumstances.
In a further statement Fairley comments, “We were faced with an awkward decision of canceling the show while upsetting a lot of excited festival-goers, which isn’t what anyone wants. Thanks to Big Wreck, our team was able to save this year’s festival. We appreciate everyone’s understanding in the matter and are wishing Tyler of Theory, a very speedy recovery.”
Budweiser New Music Fest Sudbury, will host over 35 live regional and national acts of various genres performing at multiple live music venues. Participating venues will each host three to four established and developing touring artists, collectively sharing multiple festival stages. These venues include Grace Hartman Amphitheatre, Coulson Nightclub (patio), Cousin Vinny’s, Peddler’s Pub & The Townehouse.
Limited Advance Tickets to the Saturday, June 7th Headliner Concert featuring Big Wreck, Monster Truck, The Glorious Sons, and others are for the time being, still available. Tickets are available at Lockerby Confectionery (1513 Paris St, Sudbury) or online at newmusicfest.ca
Festival Headliner Concert
Artist: Big Wreck, Monster Truck, The Glorious Sons, Gentlemen Husbands and Golden Gate Graves
Date: Saturday June 7, 2014
Event: All Ages/Licensed
Venue: Grace Hartman Amphitheatre, Sudbury, ON
Festival History
The New Music Fest originated in Barrie, ON (2008) and has since grown to include Sudbury and London ON, on separate weekends. Artists who have performed with New Music Fest in the past include USS, Big Wreck, Monster Truck, The Tea Party, Ian Thornley, The Trews, Big Sugar, Treble Charger, The Reason, illScarlett, Steph Lang, The Balconies, Arkells, Young Empires, Crash Karma and a long list of Canada’s hardest working indie bands and musicians.
Tourism Barrie awarded Admiral Live & New Music Fest with the “Best Marketing Campaign” in 2010 and again in 2012. This award recognizes a marketing campaign that contributes to promoting the city as a quality destination and that demonstrates effectiveness in increasing tourism.
For more info, visit: NewMusicFest.ca
