The second annual Laketown Rock festival in Youbou has a new producing partner and a beefed-up lineup as a result, with sets from Collective Soul, Colin James, and Creedence Clearwater Revisited heading up the June 29-July 1 event.
Live Nation sa国际传媒 has partnered with Duncan鈥檚 Wideglide Entertainment to produce the classic rock festival, which last year drew thousands for Loverboy, Trooper and Glass Tiger.
The program will greatly expand this summer, with 24 acts set to appear at the 172-acre Laketown Ranch in the Cowichan Valley.
Other notable name include Kim Mitchell, Big Wreck, Sass Jordan, Barney Bentall, Odds and the Grapes of Wrath.
鈥淟aketown Ranch is one of the most impressive festival sites we have come across,鈥� producer Ryan Balaski of Live Nation sa国际传媒 said in a statement. 鈥淭he Laketown Rock team has built a world-class facility here and we are excited to work with them in bringing a unique rock experience to the Island. The festival鈥檚 diverse lineup and picturesque location ensures there will be something for everyone.鈥�
Tickets and camping passes go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through . Weekend tickets start at $149.
