Saturday July 14, 2011 - 102.1 the Edge presents Edgefest ‘12 featuring Billy Talent, Death From Above 1979, Silversun Pickups, The Sheepdogs, Young The Giant, The Dirty Head, USS and The Pack A.D.
17 acts are confirmed to play the daylong festival held at Downsview Park in Toronto. Including up-and-coming artists Acres of Lions, The Balconies, The Coppertone, The Darcys, Hacienda, Indian Handcrafts, Library Voices, Said The Whale and Whale Tooth, the full-day, two stage festival will attract fans from across the province.
Edgefest began as a single event for the 10th birthday celebration of 102.1 the Edge, Toronto’s leading new rock station. After such an incredible success, the event turned into an annual concert for music enthusiasts. For the past 20 years, Edgefest has featured the biggest names in new rock such as Rise Against, A Perfect Circle, AFI, Tool, Radiohead, Green Day, Blur, Our Lady Peace, Linkin Park, Stone Temple Pilots and hundreds of other major label and indie acts.
Ticket Availability
102.1 the Edge’s Inside Edge presale begins Tuesday, December 13 at 10 a.m. and ends Thursday, December 15 at 12 midnight. Public ticket on-sale for Edgefest will begin Friday, December 16 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.ca and by calling (855) 985-5000. Ticket information is also available at www.EdgefestToronto.com and www.edge.ca.
Early Birds save $10! Early ticket buyers pay just $39.50 for a limited time only and while supplies last. After the Early Bird allotment sells out, General Admission tickets will cost $49.50 (all prices listed in Canadian currency).
Experience Edgefest as a VIP. A limited number of VIP tickets available!
VIP tickets include access into special VIP only section in front of the stage, VIP only bars, food sales and restrooms plus an Edgefest t-shirt. VIPs also receive “Fast Pass” entry into the venue. VIP tickets are available for a limited time and while supplies last for $79.50.
About 102.1 The Edge
Long regarded as Canada’s most influential new rock station, 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) is home to The Dean Blundell Show. Part of the Corus Radio network of new rock stations, 102.1 the Edge is proud to air the best in new rock programming. Tune in to 102.1 the Edge on the FM dial or listen live at www.edge.ca.
102.1 the Edge is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
About Goldenvoice
Established in 1985, Goldenvoice is a full service local concert promoter based in Los Angeles producing over 400 shows per year throughout North America. Goldenvoice and it’s parent company AEG Live host the most critically acclaimed music festivals in the U.S. Goldenvoice created and operates the award winning annual Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival as well as Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival. In addition, AEG Live, co-produces both the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Bumbershoot: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival.
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