Announced via Facebook LIVE this morning, Festival d’été de Québec are pleased to welcome viral hit-maker Danny Brown, producer and collaborative favourite Anderson .Paak, R&B songstress Kelela and many more to the 2017 Festival lineup. The final round of programming also includes Canadian DJ, turntablist and graphic novel author Kid Koala,Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys, breakout songwriter Grace Mitchell, and Billboard Heatseeker K. Flay, who will join previously announced performers Kendrick Lamar, Metallica, The Backstreet Boys, and more at the 50th edition of the Festival. The full list of new additions can be found below.
The Festival, known for its diverse programming, will once again showcase the world’s top talent across all genres over 11 days. The 2017 edition will take place at the world heritage UNESCO site of Québec City, from July 6 – 16, with tickets starting at the modest price of $95CAD. Tickets are onsale now and can be purchased here.
2017 Lineup Additions (in alphabetical order):
7 Ways Anderson .Paak Birds of Bellwoods Bums & Beats CO/NTRY Danny Brown Deezco DJ Brown DJ Max-E Geses Grace Lachance Grace Mitchell Julian Taylor Band K. Flay Kelela Kid Koala Laurence Castera LBA Band Lemon Bucket Orkestra Lydia Képinski Lysistrata Mbongwana Star Mix Master Mike of the Beastie Boys Phranco Roody Rock Sugaray Rayford The Pistolwhips Ziskakan
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