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Veld Music Festival Unveils Full 2025 Lineup Ahead of 12th Edition
Toronto’s biggest EDM weekend is shaping up to be massive. Veld Music Festival has just revealed the full lineup for its 2025 edition, following an earlier Phase 1 tease back in December. The three-day festival returns to Downsview Park in Toronto from August 1–3, and this year’s roster is packed with big names, buzzy newcomers, and a healthy dose of homegrown talent.
Joining previously announced headliners Deadmau5, Dom Dolla, John Summit, and Tiësto, the expanded lineup adds heavy-hitters like Alesso, Excision, Lane 8, Meduza, Eli Brown, Cosmic Gate, Massano, Chris Avantgarde, Odd Mob, Sullivan King, and more. One of the weekend’s most anticipated sets is a rare back-to-back from Green Velvet and Layton Giordani.
Now in its 12th year, Veld remains Canada’s largest electronic music festival and a major fixture on the summer circuit. From house and techno to bass and trance, this year’s bill covers the full spectrum of electronic sound.
The lineup also leans into Canadian representation, with appearances from Niagara Falls native Deadmau5, London duo Loud Luxury, and Kelowna’s Excision, who’s become a festival staple both onstage and, more recently, through that viral Shrek visual making the rounds on TikTok.
Other notable acts on the lineup include Dabin, Danny Avila, Kai Wachi, and Timmy Trumpet, adding more depth to an already stacked weekend.
Pre-sale tickets go live Tuesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. EST via Frontgate, with general on-sale starting Wednesday, February 5 at 10 a.m. Fans can sign up for pre-sale access and the official Veld Fan Club at veldmusicfestival.com to stay in the loop on daily schedules, merch drops, contests, and more.
Summer might feel far off, but the countdown to Veld 2025 has officially begun.
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Montréal Jazz Festival 2026 – Naïka
If you caught Naïka at MTelus just a few months back, you already know how incredible her live energy is. But seeing her step onto the huge outdoor TD Stage at Jazz Fest on June 29th was something else entirely. She went from playing an intimate venue to looking out at a sea of about 30,000 people. You could tell she was genuinely moved by the turnout, and how could she not be, considering the crowd was more than ten times the size of her last show in the city.
She started the set in this beautiful, draping white dress that paid tribute to her French-Haitian roots. It looked amazing, but right after the opening track, she shed the layers for a short skirt and a white top so she could actually move around, dance, and really own the massive stage.
The setlist felt like a perfect journey through her catalog. She hit some of her biggest tracks like “Ma Chérie” and “1+1,” and then completely flipped the mood by playing a gorgeous, soulful cover of “Killing Me Softly” that had us all swaying and singing along to every word. The absolute highlight, though, was when she surprised everyone by bringing Jessie Reyez out to perform “One Track Mind.” The chemistry between them on stage was so cool to see live.
Beyond the music, just standing in that crowd felt special. Looking around, it was a massive mix of people from every background and culture imaginable. It really reminded me of why Montreal’s melting-pot vibe makes festival season so unique. For an independent global artist like Naïka, the whole night felt less like a standard festival set and more like a major milestone moment in her connection with the city.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
NAÏKA AT JAZZFEST MONTREAL
All Photo Credit: Andres Amaya
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Shakey Graves & Grayson Repp
On June 28, the FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver wrapped up the day with an atmosphere that will be remembered for years. Just after Canada defeated South Africa in dramatic fashion, scoring a last-minute winner to book its place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in the country’s history, supporters stayed at the festival ready to celebrate.
The amphitheatre was packed from the moment the music began, and the energy never faded. Fans dressed in red and waving Canadian flags carried the excitement of the match, turning every performance into part of the day’s celebration.
American folk-rock artist Shakey Graves delivered a captivating set that balanced laid-back storytelling with energetic moments. His blend of blues, folk, and Americana fit perfectly with the summer evening, and the crowd responded warmly throughout the performance.
On the Park Stage, Grayson Repp brought his own style to the festival with an engaging performance that drew a steady audience dancing to classics celebratory songs. Together, the two artists provided a fitting soundtrack to a day already filled with unforgettable memories.
Check our our favourite photos of the show below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
SHAKEY GRAVES
GRAYSON REPP
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer