Four of New Brunswick’s music festivals have stepped up their game when it comes to preparedness. When you’ve got hundreds, if not thousands of people at your event, many of which may or may not be in an altered state of mind, it’s best to keep a sharp eye out. While New Brunswick’s festival atmosphere is notoriously friendly, organizers want to ensure that everyone is being mindful of consent.
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Evolve Festival Announces 2017 Headliners & Upgrades
Evolve, arguably the preeminent music festival in the Maritimes, made a big change after moving from Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Beersville, New Brunswick. It meant taking a risk, but at the same time there are certain benefits to starting from scratch. Today they’ve announced a surprise headliner, and a handful of improvements they’ve made to their new home. Continue reading Evolve Festival Announces 2017 Headliners & Upgrades
Evolve 2016: How I Spent My First Festival
This summer’s Evolve was my first music festival. I didn’t know what to expect going into it, but I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy to have worn a pair of rubber boots.
Evolve Announces 2016 Line-up
Picture this: a summer breeze caressing the grass in the fields, sun beating down, birds chirping happily, surrounded by your friends, possibly your family, positive vibes and a general good time. Sounds great right? You want this, right? Of course you do. You can get all of this on top of a weekend of amazing music at Evolve who have just announced a good chunk of their 2016 line-up. Continue reading Evolve Announces 2016 Line-up