Show-stopping concerts are part of the
Town's summer live music lineup and
50th anniversary celebrations; the fun begins
May 18 with Summer Launch
"The Town of Wasaga Beach is thrilled to have Canadian
icon Tom Cochrane, The Carpet Frogs
and The Strumbellas perform as part of our 2024 live music summer
festival lineup," said Mayor Brian
Smith. "The Town of Wasaga
Beach's summer lineup is unlike any other live music
festival lineup in Ontario, Canada
– it takes place under the stars on the sandy shores of the longest
freshwater beach in the world, and admission is free. This summer,
as we continue to celebrate Wasaga
Beach's 50th anniversary, we look forward to
welcoming the world to our community for these once-in-a-lifetime
live music experiences."
WASAGA
BEACH, ON, May 16, 2024 /CNW/ - The Town of
Wasaga Beach has announced the highly anticipated headliners for
its summer 2024 live music festival season, and confirmed its
annual Summer Launch will take place May 18 during the Victoria Day long weekend,
featuring a retro roller skate at 140 Main Street and fireworks on
the beach at dusk.
Two-time JUNO Award winners, The
Strumbellas will headline Canada Day festivities on
July 1.
The Carpet Frogs return to Wasaga
Beach on July 27, after opening for Burton Cummings during the Breaking the Ice
Festival earlier this year and rocking the Town's new Wasaga Stars
Arena. Known for touring with Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings and performing on Canada's Walk of Fame, the Juno Awards, and
more, the Carpet Frogs will headline the 50 Years of Sunshine Music
Festival on July 27, which is being
billed as the official celebration of the Town's 50th
anniversary.
To top it off, Canadian rock legend, Tom
Cochrane will headline the Town's marquee Memories of
Summer Music Festival on September 1.
Other artists who will perform include Bywater Call, Barstool Confession, Boomerang,
and Grace.
The Town of Wasaga Beach's summer live music festival
lineup is unlike any other live music festival lineup in
Ontario, Canada — it takes place
under the stars on the sandy shores of the longest freshwater beach
in the world. For summer 2024, Wasaga
Beach will continue to offer thrilling performances by
legendary artists, iconic bands, and up-and-coming performers — and
deliver family-friendly fun. Featuring beer tents by Side Launch
Brewing Company and food trucks offering a variety of
delicious eats from Italian and Mexican to poutine and ice cream.
Admission is free.
Summer Sets, Sand & Soca
return to Wasaga's beachfront for 2024 season
Summer Sets returns to the beachfront Fridays and
Saturdays beginning June 14. Expect
performances by:
- Kitty & The Boyz
- Peasant Kings
- Jess Bowman
- Mirrage
- David Grossman
- Sol de Cuba
- Strike Tyson, and more…
Sand & Soca is back for its second summer on the
beach, featuring soul calypso live music and performances on
August 10.
Visit 50YearsofSunshine.ca for the full 2024 summer
live music festival program including more information about
Trail Tunes, Music in the Park, Movies Under the Stars, and
to subscribe for updates.
Quick facts
- Wasaga Beach is home to the
longest freshwater beach in the world. Each year, the Town welcomes
almost 2 million visitors to our iconic Ontario beachfront community.
- In August 2023, over 12,000
attendees gathered at the Town's iconic Beach Area 1 for the annual
Memories of Summer music festival, which featured electrifying live
performances by The Carpet Frogs and Canadian music icons,
April Wine, followed by a large
fireworks display.
- In February 2024,
Wasaga Beach delivered its first
winter music festival, Breaking the Ice, featuring performances by
Canadian rock legends Burton
Cummings and Blue Rodeo. Over 6000 people attended and
almost half of festival attendees visited from out of town.
- To round off the 2024 live music summer season, Trail
Tunes and Music in the Park will return to Oakview Woods Park.
Related links
Explore some of Wasaga Beach's
2024 summer live music festival season food truck vendors online,
including: A Taste of Italy, The Flying Fork, Mexican Bowl, Osmow's
Shawarma, Hola Ice Cream.
Background
The Town of Wasaga Beach aims
to be a place where people come to create memories that will last a
lifetime. Large live music events and festivals and programming
supports this vision and Council's priorities: to create
opportunities to diversify the economy, create jobs and build a
complete community. It's part of the Town's plan to become a leader
in sustainability, creativity, innovation and fun – a place with
thriving businesses and safe, inclusive and complete
neighbourhoods, where we celebrate our rich history, diversity of
cultures and natural beauty, including the Nottawasaga River,
Georgian Bay and the longest freshwater beach in the
world.
Media contact:
Sandra Watts
Director of Strategic Communications & Intergovernmental
Affairs
sandra.watts@wasagabeach.com
General inquiries:
Candice Grisbrook
Manager, Special Events
candice.grisbrook@wasagabeach.com
SOURCE Town of Wasaga Beach