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Korn fervently closes out Louder Than Life 2024

As the final headline act of the weekend, Korn fervently closed out Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky on Sunday, September 29, 2024. "Here we go," vocalist Jonathan Davis screamed to the audience, as the curtain dropped and the band cranked right into gear to...

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Greta Van Fleet emphatically closes out Sommo Fest 2024

Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet emphatically closed out Sommo Fest 2024 in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island on Saturday, September 14, 2024. "Clothing is optional," vocalist Josh Kiszka told the audience right out the gate. The band proceeded to blast the packed PEI crowd with their hard, bluesy rock sound, and pyro-packed production, sprinkled with a bit of magic. "You are a very, very adventurous bunch of people,"...

Treble Charger bring 90’s nostalgia to Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

1990's rock show vibes were thick in Greenwood Park in Petrolia on Saturday, August 17, 2024, as Treble Charger rocked the Hard Oil Music Festival. SWOMP...

Sarnia’s Born Riot turns up the volume at Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

Only a couple months removed from having their set at Bluewater Borderfest shortened by rain and lightning, the storms on Saturday, August 17, 2024 broke...

Sarnia-Lambton’s Cabin Fever kick off the final day of Hard Oil Music Festival in Petrolia

After a summer storm delayed the opening of the gates, Sarnia-Lambton's own Cabin Fever got the music started on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the...

Gordon Lightfoot’s bassist Rick Haynes discusses ‘The Lightfoot Band’ & the upcoming shows in Ontario

Gordon Lightfoot's bassist Rick Haynes chats with SWOMP about The Lightfoot Band and their upcoming shows in Ontario, including at the Kiwanis Theatre in Chatham...

Matthew Good bringing ‘Zero Hours’ tour to Chatham Capitol Theatre on September 26

Matthew Good and his band are bringing the Zero Hours tour across Canada, stopping in Chatham, ON, on September 26th, 2024. Matthew Good is a multi-platinum...

Chatham Capitol Theatre announces their 2024/2025 lineup, including 54-40, Brett Kissel & Glass Tiger

The Chatham Capitol Theatre has announced their 2024/2025 lineup. "Get ready for an awesome new season of shows featuring top Canadian and International artists, award-winning theatrical...

Boris, with special guests Starcrawler, performing at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit

Japanese trio Boris is set to perform at St. Andrew's Hall in downtown Detroit on October 16, 2024. The band is set to play all of the songs from their debut album 'Amplifier Worship'. Opening the show will be Los Angeles rockers, Starcrawler. Buy your tickets, here. Boris have been in constant pursuit of their own ideal 'heavy' since their formation in 1992. From the outset they became like...

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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 took place June 20-22, 2024! Bush, Our Lady Peace, Scott Stapp from Creed, Finger Eleven, I Mother Earth, Skillet Saint Asonia and Vanilla Ice performed at this year's event!

ST. CATHARINES, ONTARIO

Born and Raised

Born & Raised is a celebration and homecoming for Alexisonfire bandmates Dallas Green, George Pettit, Wade MacNeil, Chris Steele, and Jordan Hastings. The festival pays homage to the Alexisonfire track bearing its name, serving as a tribute to the hometown that witnessed the humble origins of Alexisonfire, City and Colour, Dine Alone Records, and Bedlam Management. The two-day event, July 5-6, featured City and Colour, Alexisonfire, The Used, Sloan, Metric & more!

LONDON, ONTARIO

Rock The Park

Nickelback headlineD the event on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, with support from Glorious Sons, The Tea Party and Crown Lands. Tyler Childers headlineD the festival on Thursday, July 11, 2024, with support from Charles Wesley Godwin, The Strumbellas and Sam Barber. Nas, Ne-Yo, Lil Jon, Shawn Desmond and Keri Hilson performed on Friday, July 12, 2024. Bryan Adams, Alan Doyle, The Sheepdogs and Odds performED 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 took place August 8-11, 2024. The lineup included Thomas Rhett, Cody Johnson, Matchbox Twenty + MORE!

PETROLIA, ONTARIO

Hard Oil Music Festival

Celebrating Petrolia's 150th Anniversary! Featuring Josh Ross, Tom Cochrane, April Wine, Sam Roberts, Treble Charger & more! August 15, 16 & 17, 2024 in Greenwood Park!

CAVENDISH, PEI

Sommo Festival

Sommo Festival will take place September 13 and 14, 2024 in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. This year's event will feature Noah Kahan, Greta Van Fleet, The Beaches, Mary Berg, Old Time Hawkey and many more!

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.