So far we have announced: Whitehorse, Yukon Blonde, TUNS, Rae Spoon, Bixiga 70, Louis-Philippe Gingras, Leonard Sumner, Jenny Ritter, Shotgun Jimmie & Annie Sumi. Many more to come! SUDBURY, ON – The time has finally come. The ‘cool dad’ of Ontario’s music festival scene will kick off the season with its 46th anniversary edition at Sudbury’s beautiful Bell Park July 6th-9th, 2017. In 1972, when the first festival was held, festivals weren’t ‘a thing’, like they are now. The ‘Northern Lights Folk Festival’ was a free one-day music festival on one stage; needless to say it has grown exponentially since. It remains Canada’s longest, continually running, outdoor music festival. NLFB is proud to be taking that rich history into the future, at a time where civic pride in Sudbury’s cultural institutions is booming. The NLFB team intends to outdo itself in every way this year. The 2017 lineup is guaranteed to leave festival-goers with unforgettable memories of iconic performances, and with a long list of favourite new musicians. So far we have announced: Whitehorse, Yukon Blonde, TUNS, Rae Spoon,Bixiga 70, Louis-Philippe Gingras, Leonard Sumner, Jenny Ritter Music,Shotgun Jimmie & Annie Sumi. Many more to come! TICKETS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT: - Gloria’s Convenience (469 Bouchard) - Jett Landry Music (1119 Lasalle) - Old Rock Roastery (212 Minto) - Fromagerie Elgin (5 Cedar Street) - Online at www.nlfb.ca If a weekend pass is not enough for you, get involved with the organization! Register as a volunteer on our website or get in touch with us to signal your interest in sponsoring the festival. nlfb.ca

My new single (recorded in Toronto) is coming out worldwide on 7.7.17! This is by far, the strongest & most powerful song I've ever written and I had the honor of bringing it to life with my fabulous producer Bill Bell! It will be on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon and all other online retailers on July 7th, for $0.99! If you'd like to get a sneak preview of the song right NOW before anyone else, own the full song the night before the release, check out the lyrics, artwork, behind the scenes photos, AND have 3 video shout-outs from me.. you're in luck! I'm offering a limited time pre-order package for only $10! This offer only lasts until June 30th. To pre-order email justinegilesmusic@gmail.com

Black Yard Entertainment presents, "The Movement". A Hip-Hop based concert on Friday July 7th, 2017. The night has a strong line up of musicians, each bringing their own styles to the stage! The FIRST 15 people through the doors, will receive a Free copy of Jessick's New Cd, "The Conquest". Ages- 19+ Event. $7 for Advanced Tickets. $10 at the door event night. (Contacts fo advanced tickets) Jesse Byard, Jordan Sweezey. Women get in free before 11:00pm. Event starts at 10:00pm. Performances start at 11:00pm Musicians: Jessick, Rawnig, Jor'Del Downz, Sweezey, Jet Lyse, & more Music Management: DJ FINESSE, and Jessick.

$10 with NLFB All-Day or Weekend Pass / $15 without All-ages/Licensed Cruise leaves the dock at Science North at 3PM SHARP, returning at 4PM Ahoy Mateys! All Aboard the William Ramsey! Party Cannon commandeers the former Cortina Cruise during Northern Lights Festival Boréal 46 for the Pirate Cruise featuring power-pop supergroup TUNS and local garage pop heroes The Ape-ettes! Bring your swim trunks. Eye patches will be provided. All your friends will be there. Space is very limited so get those tickets. Ear plugs might be a good call.  NOTE: $10 pass (w/ NLFB Pass) must be purchased through NLFB office for verification (19 Grey St. Suite 3). $15 pass is available online at at office. TUNS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1wJ57u8aJc Sloan’s Chris Murphy has become known as one of the finest writers and performers in Canadian rock n’ roll. TUNS are a supergroup that brings Chris Murphy together with his friends and brothers in rock, Mike O’Neill of The Inbreds, and Matt Murphy of The Super Friendz/The Pretty Lights. Combining 90s indie rock with power-pop and straight-up rock n’ roll, their debut album boasts some of the catchiest rock songs of the last year. There’s no doubt that TUNS are going to be a major highlight of NLFB 2017. THE APE-ETTES: https://vimeo.com/157755065 The Ape-ettes are an all-girl garage-psych-pop-punk trio from Sudbury. Charming the crowd with their spirited less-is-more approach, the Ape-ettes will have you rocking out in English and French. NOTE: TUNS & The Ape-ettes are playing in the regular festival schedule too! Check it all out at: http://nlfb.ca/events-schedule/ NOTE: Due to a limited capacity, all ages are required to purchase a ticket for this one (i.e. '14 and under free' does not apply to this show). Exceptions are limited to babes in arms, who should probably have hearing protection if they're going to attend a rock n' roll show...

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