Festivals
Republic Live Announces New Pop-Punk And Alt Festival ‘All Your Friends Fest’ For Summer 2024
From the team who created Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Wayhome Music and Arts Festival, and Canada Rocks with The Rolling Stones, the internationally acclaimed and multi-award winning Canadian live entertainment company, Republic Live, announces a brand new pop-punk and alternative rock festival, ‘All Your Friends Fest,’ for summer 2024. The two-day event, complete with camping and RV options for attendees, will take place at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario on August 23rd and 24th and feature over 20 acts.
Dedicated to bringing fans the best in live entertainment, Republic Live has tapped some of the biggest names in the genre to play the new festival including Friday (8/23) Main Stage headliners, JUNO Award-winning group Billy Talent, and highly decorated rock band, The All-American Rejects will headline the Second Stage. GRAMMY® Award-nominated rock band, Fall Out Boy, will headline the Saturday night (8/24), as well as revered alternative emo rock bands, Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional.
“Building upon our legacy of creating unforgettable moments, ‘All Your Friends’ Fest promises to captivate music fans by merging the nostalgic essence of the past with the electrifying energy of the present,” says Eva Dunford, Co-Founder of Republic Live. “This inaugural event aims to shake things up in the festival landscape in Canada and we are committed to pushing the boundaries and changing the game when it comes to how we bring fans and live music together. This festival is a celebration of the spirit and energy of a genre of music that has powerfully influenced generations.”
Also set to perform on the Friday are Canadian heavy hitters Silverstein, GOB, LØLØ, Lights, and The Honest Heart Collective, as well as American rap/rock band Gym Class Heroes, pop-punk band Mayday Parade, and alternative/indie group We The Kings. Saturday will feature a stacked lineup including Plain White T’s, grandson, Charlotte Sands, The Maine, Fefe Dobson and Stereos.
“With the introduction of a new sound to Burl’s Creek, we are ecstatic to continue to expand on how Republic Live curates unique and unforgettable experiences for music fans. Following in the footsteps of past artists like Shania Twain and Nickelback at Burl’s Creek, it’s exciting for us to continue amplifying Canadian music while celebrating such iconic bands that have influenced multiple generations,” shares Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development for Republic Live. “As we welcome ‘All Your Friends Fest’, we are thrilled to uphold our reputation for hosting dynamic music festivals where we continue to foster genuine artist-fan connections and celebrate the vibrant community that surrounds it.”
With additional acts to be confirmed, the full lineup by day is below.
Friday August 23 – Main Stage
Billy Talent (CAN)
Silverstein (CAN)
Mayday Parade
GOB (CAN)
LØLØ (CAN)
Friday August 23 – Second Stage
The All-American Rejects
Lights(CAN)
Gym Class Heroes
We The Kings
The Honest Heart Collective (CAN)
Saturday August 24 – Main Stage
Fall Out Boy
Jimmy Eat World
Plain White T’s
grandson (CAN)
Charlotte Sands
Saturday August 24 – Second Stage
Dashboard Confessional
The Maine
Fefe Dobson (CAN)
Stereos (CAN)
Starting at $119 plus taxes for general admission passes, $249 plus taxes for VIP passes, and a layaway option of $69 plus taxes, tickets will be available for purchase on Friday, March 29tth at 10 AM ET. Continuing with the tradition of providing ticket holders with the ultimate festival experience, Republic Live is extending the camping opportunity to ‘All Your Friends Fest‘ for the weekend, with tent and RV packages for purchase. For more information and to purchase tickets, patrons can go to www.allyourfriendsfestival.com.
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
FANS
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer