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Win Tickets to see Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle at Little Caesars Arena

Two-time Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle has announced the spring 2024 leg of The Kaleidoscope Tour, a continuation of her highly successful 2023 US arena tour. The tour makes a stop at Little Caesars Arena with special guest Ellie Holcomb on Wednesday, May 29, 2024...

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Warren Zeiders plays a sold-out show at London Music Hall

American singer and songwriter Warren Zeiders performed to a sold-out crowd at the London Music Hall on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Photographer Whitney South was up front in the pit to capture these photos: Just last month, Zeiders earned his first No. 1 single on country radio. His breakthrough hit “Pretty Little Poison” reached the No. 1 status on Mediabase’s Country Chart and Billboard’s Country Airplay Chart,...

The Black Keys announce 2024 North American tour, with stops in Toronto & Detroit

The Black Keys have announced a 2024 North American headline tour – International Players Tour – in support of their new album, Ohio Players, out...

Korn coming to Michigan & Toronto this fall, along with Gojira & Spiritbox

Following the announcement and sellout of their milestone 30th anniversary show in Los Angeles, two-time GRAMMY-award winning band Korn, has announced their 2024 run of...

Sting kicking off 3.0 tour at The Fillmore Detroit, playing four shows at Massey Hall in Toronto

17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING is once again shaking things up with the launch of his “STING 3.0″ Tour, presented by Cherrytree Music Company...

Godsmack goes full throttle at Louder Than Life 2023

From the opening note of ‘1000hp’, to the closing riffs of ‘I Stand Alone’, Godsmack had the gas pedal pressed to the floor for the...

Limp Bizkit didn’t come to Louder Than Life 2023 ‘to be on TV’

We’re not sure if someone stole Fred Durst’s trademark red Yankee cap? Or if someone didn’t share their cookie with the Limp Bizkit singer? However, Durst was...

Corey Taylor brings the party to Louder Than Life 2023

Having headlined Louder Than Life in the past with his Slipknot and Stone Sour bandmates, Corey Taylor returned to Louisville with the same musical ferocity...

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SWOMP’s hot takes after Pearl Jam’s Dark Matter Theatrical Release

SilverCity London Cinemas, in London, Ontario, was one of 500+ theaters worldwide to host ‘Dark Matter – One Night Only’, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The global theatrical experience celebrated the release of Pearl Jam’s new album, Dark Matter. SWOMP was among the attendees to hear Dark Matter in its entirety twice, before its available everywhere on Friday, April 19, 2024. The first listen was in the...

Foo Fighters soar at Louder Than Life 2023

After battling through unthinkable loss and subsequent grief in the past year, the Foo Fighters triumphantly brought their powerful sound and uplifting energy to the Loudmouth Stage on the opening day of the Louder Than Life Music Festival. “Is this a rock and roll festival?” frontman Dave Grohl asked the tens of thousands of fans, who were buzzing with excitement for the closing headline act...

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2024 Festival Season

The music festivals SWOMP is excited for in 2024

SARNIA, ONTARIO

Bluewater Borderfest

Bluewater BorderFest - Canada’s Summer Kick Off Concert is ready for June 20-22, 2024! Organizers are set to announce the lineup shortly!

LONDON, ONTARIO

Rock The Park

Nickelback will headline the event on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with support from Glorious Sons, The Tea Party and Crown Lands. Tyler Childers will headline the festival on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with support from Charles Wesley Godwin, The Strumbellas and Sam Barber. Nas, Ne-Yo, Lil Jon and Sean Kingston, with more acts to be announced, will perform on Friday, July 12, 2024. Neil Young, Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs and The Watchmen will perform at Harris Park on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

BRANTFORD, ONTARIO

Crewfest

The full lineup for CrewFest 2024 has been announced! Friday, July 19, 2024: Headstones, Big Wreck, Buckcherry, Sumo Cyco. Saturday, July 20, 2024: Goo Goo Dolls, The Trews, Sloan, Junkhouse & The Other Wives.

SARNIA, ONTARIO

Revelree

The Revelree Music Festival, presented by LiUNA, is taking place Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the heart of Sarnia at Canatara Park. Goo Goo Dolls, Brett Young and Gavin Degraw are headlining this year's event!

BURL'S CREEK, ONTARIO

Boots & Hearts

Canada's Largest Camping & Music Festival Iis taking place August 8-11, 2024. The lineup includes Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson + MORE!

LUCKNOW, ONTARIO

Music In The Fields

Lucknow’s Music in the Fields, presented by Montgomery Ford – Lucknow and Kincardine, has released the list of artists set to perform at its 16th annual edition, taking place Aug. 22-24 at the town’s Graceland Event Grounds. Among the diverse and decorated artists taking part are multi-platinum singer/songwriter Kip Moore, Canadian rock stalwarts The Glorious Sons, plus platinum-selling country staples Brett Kissel and The Reklaws.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

Louder Than Life

It’s about to get LOUD in Louisville as the long-running, fan favorite festival Louder Than Life returns for its 10th year in 2024! The lineup for North America’s Largest Rock Festival, includes: Slayer, Mötley Crüe, Slipknot and Korn! The four-day event, which returns to its home at the Highland Festival Grounds at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, is set for September 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2024.