Start.ca Rocks the Park Returns to London Ontario in July 2022 - Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

We are ready for the return of Music Festivals! We really enjoy Start.ca Rocks the Park in London Ontario Canada.  The multi-day festival has something for everyone.  Each day highlights a different music genre and has an amazing lineup of performers. 

Here is this year's lineup for Start.ca Rocks the Park

2022 Lineup

FM96 & 103.1 FRESH RADIO Presents: Wednesday July 13th, 2022 - all ages

- ALANIS MORISSETTE

- GARBAGE

- THE BEACHES

- CRASH TEST DUMMIES

FM96 Presents: Thursday July 14th, 2022 - all ages

- THE GLORIOUS SONS

- JULY TALK

- BIG WRECK

- THE TREWS

- CONOR GAINS

97.5 Virgin Radio Presents: Friday, July 15th, 2022 - all ages

- TLC

- AQUA

- JA RULE

- DMC OF RUN DMC

- JENNY BERGGREN OF ACE OF BASE

- 112 

- 2 LIVE CREW

Pure Country 93 Presents: Sunday, July 17th, 2022 - all ages

- DIERKS BENTLEY

- ASHLEY MCBRYDE

- THE REKLAWS

- BRELAND

and this year Saturday is 19+ event called FIZZFEST, which is Canada's First Festival dedicated to premixed cocktails, seltzer, ciders, wine and more.  There will be performances by

- Virginia to Vegas

- Alyssa Reed

- Kiesza

- Reeve

Prices vary per night. Find all the ticket info at 

https://rockthepark.ca/site/concert-tickets/

Did you know that Start.ca Rocks The Park is also a fundraiser?

Jones Entertainment Group initially created Rock the Park to raise funds for Bethanys Hope Foundation in progressing research for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). When the effects of this terrible disease hit close to home, claiming the life of seven year old Bethany McIntyre, friendship and hope came together with the vision to “Rock for a Cure”. In the first twelve years of the festival, through the support of dedicated fans and a love for music, Rock the Park proudly reached over $2.2 million dollars in hopes of finally finding a cure. In 2016, Bethany’s Hope Foundation shifted gears and stepped away from Rock the Park in order to concentrate fully on a national awareness and family support campaign that will take the organization from coast to coast over the next three years. JEG is extremely proud of the progress and success Bethany’s Hope Foundation has achieved thus far, and wishes all the best and future success to their entire team. With that said, JEG is thrilled to have Big Brothers Big Sisters of London & Area, Humane Society of London & Middlesex, and Western Football as our charitable partners of choice. To date, Rock the Park has now raised over $3.5 million for local charities.

You can learn more about the event on the History of Rock the Park page and the FAQ

We cannot wait to get back to Start.ca Rocks the Park as it is a Music Festival that we have really missed. We are so excited about its return that we have a pair of tickets to giveaway for the winner's night of choice!

Enter To Win

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us which event you want to attend. In the comments let us know which night you want to attend Start.ca Rocks the Park in London Ontario

(NOTE when commenting below it is best to be logged into your google account. After you click publish, it may take up to one minute for your comment to show. Please wait for it to publish before clicking anything else). It may win you a pair of tickets

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KOI Music Fest Is Happening In The Centre In The Square's Parking Lot And You Might Win Tickets To Attend!

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 As you know we are big fans of live music, so we are thrilled to hear that KOI FEST will be at Centre In The Square's Parking Lot Series this summer!

The acts performing this year include

• Sam Roberts Band 
• Tokyo Police Club 
• Strumbellas 
• Hannah Georgas 
• Kalle Mattson 
• Highs 
• Poor Young Things
• Le Trouble
• Teen Violence
• Ivory Hours

and the singer RIA MAE.  She performed in KW last year and even gave a shout out to local hashtag #kwawesome!

 It will be great to have RIA MAE back in KW along with all of these great artists!  We are really looking forward to it and we hope you are as well.
We suggest grabbing you tickets quickly at http://centreinthesquare.com/the-parking-lot
PLEASE NOTE this is a 19+ event (for the main stage and vip areas).

Enter To Win 

Want to try to win your way in? PLEASE only enter the contest if you are able to attend the event and are 19 years of age or older.

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you you would bring with you to the concert! It may just win you and a guest tickets to KOI Music Fest at Centre In The Square!

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Oh Canada What A Feeling @ Centre In The Square - Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive a complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 

 

We're On The Canadian Bands Bandwagon

As many of our readers know we enjoy going to live events.  What you may not know is that we really enjoy is seeing Canadian Music performed live!  This means we are very excited about this upcoming Oh Canada What A Feeling performance that is headed for Centre In The Square.



More Info About The Show

Experience the unforgettable songs, remember the moments that are uniquely our country's and share in the pride and celebration of music as you time travel from the 50's, through the eclectic 70's and then onto the 80's and the halcyon days of rock n' roll when radio, video and the fans propelled our artists to the top of the charts! This show shine’s a spotlight on Canada's distinct musical voice.

The performance takes place Thursday October 20, 2015 at 7:30pm at Centre In The Square and tickets are still available.
You can purchase tickets by visiting http://centreinthesquare.com/event/oh-canada-wat-a-feeling/.

Enter To Win

Let us know which  Canadian song you hope will be performed in the comments of this post for a chance to attend the concert with us! Yes that's right we'll be in the audience and you just might win a pair of tickets to attend it too!
The contest listed below (might take a minute to load the rafflecopter contest form. If the contest does not pop up, clear your cache and refresh) is for a chance to win a pair of ticket to see Oh Canada What A Feeling October 20,, 2015 at Centre In The Square In Kitchener Ontario Canada. Be sure to post your answer to the question listed in the Rafflecopter Widget in the comment section below.

Please only enter if you are able to attend.

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Big Music Fest Recap - Media Coverage

 

It Was A REALLY BIG SHOW

Big Music Fest returned to Kitchener for the second year in a row and we were there to cover the event.  This year's festival turned out to be a one day event, but they packed it with a lot of punch!

 

Big Music Fest began with last year's BREAKING BANDS winner THE MODERN HEARTS.  There is no doubt in my mind that you'll be hearing a lot more from this fantastic band in the upcoming months. 

 

 

 

 

Next up was the only group with a female band member, The Mohrs

Then we had The Mayor Of Kitchener aka @BerryOnline welcome everyone to Big Music Fest.

 

After that, the most energenic band of the day, THE GLORIOUS SONS set the tone for the rest of the festival.  They really got everyone up and moving during their set!

 

They even managed to get the crowd to sing along to MAMA (remember this was in the middle of the afternoon, when everyone was headed to the beer garden, so I call that a concert win for The Glorious Sons).

 

 

Then it was flashblack time, (remember I mentioned I went to their concert back when they first hit it big) with a high energy performance by EXTREME



Next came Canadian faves MONSTER TRUCK to stage.  They took the crowd by storm with their amp'd up show.

 

Then the crowd came pouring in when JANE'S ADDICTION hit the Big Music Fest stage.



 

 

and I was able to take what I have deemed as THE PIC OF THE DAY! Hello @DaveNavarro!

 

 

The show finished off with headliners SOUNDGARDEN, and with no encores (by any of the bands) it did leave the crowd wanting more.

 

 

While this year's Big Music Fest was very different from last year's event it still was a BIG WIN for Kitchener, Ontario Canada.  If more big name acts see that the Region of Waterloo supports the music scene then we will certainly see more bands wanting to play here.  Plus this gives young talent in the area more exposure to mentors in the music industry.  We see it as win-win for both musicians and fans!

 

 

Want to see more pics from Big Music Fest? Check out our #BMF2015 Facebook Gallery. There's only another 100 more pictures.

#ICYMI here's 100+ photos of Big Music Fest. Read more about #BMF2015 at http://stufftodowithyourkidsinkw.blogspot.ca/2015/07/big-music-fest-recap-media-coverage.html
Posted by Those2Girls - Six Degrees of Us! on Tuesday, July 21, 2015

UPDATE - Dave Navarro must agree with my earlier statement, as he RT'd it!!!

 

Big Music Fest - Tickets And Wristbands - Media Coverage

Bring On Big Music Fest 2015

We were one of the first to tell you about the Big Music Fest 2015 lineup.  Then we wanted to ensure that you found your way with our Big Music Fest Travel Information post. Now we have one more BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for this year's BIG MUSIC FEST.

Media Coverage

This year we will be providing Media Coverage of Big Music Fest!  Be sure to follow our @Those2Girls twitter to connect with us during the concert. We will posting throughout the entire day.  If you are at the concert be sure to tag us in your posts so we can retweet them!.

Tickets And Wristbands For Big Music Fest

Still need to grab your tickets?  Well there are a few options available. 
Visit http://bigmusicfest.com/tickets-and-wristbands/ to get yours now.  You'll be rocking out to these great band and more!


I had the opportunity to see Extreme years ago when Canada's Wonderland still held Kingswood Music Theatre concerts.  They had a lot of great energy and had the whole crowd up dancing.



Jane's Addicition singer Perry Farrel created Lolapalooza so you know they are all about going big for music festivals.



If you watch facebook you know I'm a big fan of Chris Cornell in all of his music incarnations (I always say Be Yourself by Audioslave is my theme music). Whether it be his solo career, Audioslave or joining forces with other artists, it all stems from breaking into the music industry as the lead singer of Soundgarden.

Plus you'll get to see all of these bands too

Posted by Big Music Fest on Thursday, June 11, 2015

Big Events Leading Up To Big Music Fest

This week there are lots of activities leading up to Big Music Fest including a Jully Black concert in downtown Kitchener.

Meeting Jully Black after her fabulous concert at Blissdom Canada!

Posted by Lisa McDonald on Saturday, October 12, 2013

To see the list of events on our  Stuff To Do July Blast.

Grab your tickets and see you Saturday at BIG MUSIC FEST