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Sum 41 bids farewell with emotional celebration in London

On Monday, January 27, 2025, Canada Life Place in London played host to an emotional celebration as veteran punk rockers Sum 41 said goodbye to fans during their final tour. With only two performances left at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, this night marked a poignant moment for the Ajax, Ontario group as they near the end of their nearly three-decade career. “Ladies and gentlemen, we’ve got a...

Sum 41 set for final London performance on Jan. 27, with special guests PUP & Gob

After covering their final U.S. festival performance back in September at Louder Than Life, SWOMP is excited to cover their final show ever in London, Ontario on Monday, January 27, 2025. The Ajax, Ontario punk rockers will play Canada Life Place on Monday, before two performance on Tuesday and Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, the final two full performances of their career. Tickets for the...

The Red Clay Strays & Lee Brice headlining two nights at Rock The Park 2025 in London

Organizers of Rock The Park in London, Ontario have announced half of their lineup for their annual event, which is taking place July 9...

Avril Lavigne extends her ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ to 2025, stopping in London, Niagara Falls & All Your Friends Festival

Eight-time GRAMMY®-nominated diamond-certified icon Avril Lavigne has announced the 2025 extension of her highly successful, sold-out Greatest Hits Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 19-date...

Jelly Roll announces ‘The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour’, with stops all across Canada, including London

Last week, acclaimed Grammy nominated, platinum certified, singer/songwriter Jelly Roll announced “The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour,” his debut international headlining tour run in...

VENUExVENUE founder Darryl Hurs discusses the festival, which is taking over London, Ontario, Nov. 12-14, 2024

The second annual VENUExVENUE Festival will be taking over London, Ontario from November 12-14, 2024. SWOMP caught up with Darryl Hurs, the founder of the...

Evanescence closes out 2024 Canadian Tour at Canada Life Place in London

Evanescence closed out their 2024 Canadian Tour at Canada Life Place in London on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Photographer Kevin Metcalfe was in the pit...

Halestorm brings a bite to Canada Life Place in London

Halestorm packed a punch at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Photographer Kevin Metcalfe was in the pit for SWOMP...

From Mexico, to Ontario: The Warning rock Canada Life Place in London

Monterrey, Mexico sisters The Warning kick started the evening at Canada Life Place in London, Ontario on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. The band has been...

Evanescence wrapping up Canadian Tour in London on October 29, with Halestorm & The Warning

Grammy award-winning rock band Evanescence is set to wrap-up their first headline tour across Canada in 15 years, when they perform at Canada Life...

Bryan Adams pays tribute to Neil Young with epic encore to close out 20th anniversary of Rock The Park

A last minute addition to the Rock The Park lineup, Bryan Adams capped off the 20th anniversary of the London music festival on Saturday,...

Alan Doyle brings foot stomping, East Coast-style ‘kitchen party’ to Rock The Park in London

Newfoundland's Alan Doyle brought his foot stomping, East Coast-style rock n' roll to Rock The Park in London, Ontario on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A...

From Saskatoon to London, The Sheepdogs perform on Day #4 at Rock The Park

Saskatoon rockers The Sheepdogs performed on Day #4 at Rock The Park in London, Ontario on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Here are SWOMP’s photos from...

Odds kick off final day of Rock The Park in London

Vancouver rock band Odds kicked off the final day of Rock The Park in London, Ontario on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Here are SWOMP’s photos...