‘Canadian Blast and The Local Present CANADA’ the inaugural Canada-only music festival in London. In association with The Line of Best Fit and sponsored by: Canadian Tourism Commission, VIA Rail, Sleeman Beer and CIBC.

Over the course of three days, eight London venues will play host to nineteen bands from across Canada. ‘Canadian Blast and The Local Present CANADA’ aims to showcase the very best of all Canadian music. The participating venues will be split into four music genres, hip-hop, folk, electro and rock. Anyone who purchases a ticket for ‘CANADA’ will get a free download, featuring one track from every artist at every venue. In addition, each ticket automatically is entered into a draw for a free trip to Canada for two, including a cross- country VIA rail journey.

Tickets will be valid for one venue only (except there’s limited wristbands available for both 229 venues) and can be purchased via – www.musicglue.com, seetickets and ticketweb. All venues have an 18+ restriction.

JULY 29

The Union Chapel
CANADIAN TENORS + SUPPORT
Tickets – £22.50 [buy]

JUNE 30

229 (big room)
HAWKSLEY WORKMAN + THINK ABOUT LIFE + ELEPHANT STONE
Tickets – £10 [buy]

229 (small room)
JULLY BLACK + THE ART OF FRESH + RADIO RADIO
Tickets – £8.00 [buy]

The Lexington
PLANTS AND ANIMALS + DAN MANGAN + THE MIGHTY LOW
Tickets – £8.50 [buy]

The Wilmington
RUTH MINNIKIN + MAYOR MCCA + 1TBA
Tickets – £6.00 [buy]

Blackheart
GHOSTCAT + DIAMOND RINGS
Tickets – £5.00 [buy]

JULY 1

Village Underground
RICHIE HAWTIN DJ Set also featuring LAYO and BUSHWACKA
(Canada Day Special – produced by Shake It from 11pm – 5am)
Tickets £15 Adv. £18 on the Door.

In addition Canadian Blast along with Canada day London presents a celebration in Trafalger Square featuring The Tenors, Richie Hawtin, Hawksley Workman, Sarah Hermer plus many more.