Music festival season is officially here

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With the summer in full swing, it’s about time to celebrate with some tunes.

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Not one, not two, but three music festivals are approaching quickly around the end of the month, and you can catch yourself up to speed on all of them right here.

Lakeside Live

On Saturday, July 26, Lakeside Live will return to the Harbourfront beneath the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion.

As a newer age festival for a younger crowd, the festival will feature a series of electronic dance music (EDM) and DJ sets, headlined by Imanbek, with backup support from Mesto, Nostalgix and NOTD. Drux, El Capitan B2B Nork, Life of Kai, MVMA and Running With Scissors will also begin playing earlier in the day, before the main acts.

Tickets for this age of majority event are available online at lakesidelive.ca, with general admission entry tickets starting at $107.35.

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Coney Island Music Festival

On Sunday, July 27, the “Maybe Annual” Coney Island Music Festival will return to Coney Island, with shuttle services being offered from the Harbourfront throughout the day.

As a long standing local staple, the festival will feature a series of local artists singing their heart out on the island’s stage, headlined by North Shore, with support from Jackson Klippenstein, Lexie Alcock, Checkered Past, and Jordan Laine.

Admission to this event is free, and there will be food vendors and other fun activities on site for attendees’ shopping and visiting pleasure.

For more information on this year’s Coney Island fest, head online to coneyfest.ca.

Shake the Lake

On Saturday, August 2, Shake the Lake will return to the Harbourfront beneath the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion.

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As the spiritual successor to Harbourfest, the big night will be headlined by Shawn Desman, with backup support from Fefe Dobson and Tim & The Glory Boys. Catie St Germain, Five More Miles, Checkered Past, and Clark Copland will also take the stage earlier in the day, before the main acts.

Tickets for this age of majority event are available online at shakethelakekenora.com, with general admission entry tickets starting at $139.95 plus taxes and fees.

For a full breakdown of the Shake the Lake weekend, which includes additional events on Friday, August 1, as well as VIP ticket packages and other important information, it is recommended to check the aforementioned website.

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