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Summerfolk

Each year, Summerfolk draws many musicians and fans from around the world to Owen Sound's Kelso Beach Park on Georgian Bay. Established by brothers John and Tim Harrison in 1976, this nationally acclaimed folk music festival is celebrated for its spectacular musical performances and exquisite craftsmanship. Additionally, it was one of the founding members of Folk Music Ontario, formerly known as the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. Don't miss out on spending August's third weekend at Summerfolk!Summerfolk is a renowned festival that draws folk musicians from all corners of the globe, from Mongolia to Mozambique and Georgia Bay to the Georgia Strait. It's also well known for its unique combination of contemporary artists with traditional folk performers. From Chile to China, Summerfolk has something special in store for everyone!From humble beginnings of audiences sitting on garbage bags in a muddy field in 1976, the festival has flourished into an event that sprawls over multiple days with seven musical stages and a bustling Artisan's Village. Thousands of attendees from all walks of life flock to this beloved gathering each year while hundreds of volunteers strive to ensure everyone is provided for throughout the weekend.Summerfolk is hosting an exciting and diverse event on August 18th-20th, 2023, that will include music performances across two stages each day from Friday to Sunday. In addition to this, five workshop areas are open during the day on Saturday, featuring a wide range of activities, including children's games, open-mic sessions, demonstrations, circus workshops, and more! Not only that, but throughout the weekend, you'll also find wonderful items at the vendor market.

Vinyl lovers will soon have a place to gather and celebrate their passion as the world's first festival dedicated to them is coming in 2023. Haarlem Vinyl Festival will be hosted in The Netherlands' city of Haarlem, only minutes away from Amsterdam, towards the end of September that year.Haarlem is the perfect spot to launch one of the planet's premier vinyl festivals, appealing to music fans worldwide. The city has a plethora of artists and venues as well as the Record Industry - an incredible establishment that produces more than 11 million records each year!Haarlem Vinyl Festival focuses on vinyl fairs and will feature a diverse selection of art, culture, and live events featuring over 100 performers. The three-day festival celebrates various music genres, from hip-hop artists to turntablists to electronic acts.With its inaugural event approaching, co-founder and former Amsterdam Dance Event director Richard Zijlma is anticipating approximately 15,000 visitors for 2023's festival. From September 29th to October 1st, 2023, Haarlem Vinyl Festival will envelop the city with live music and DJ sets in various "unique venues" across Haarlem. It's not only about performances, though; there'll also be a record fair, music panel discussions, automatic pop-up shows around town, plus an educational program full of audio listening sessions that explore vinyl art and culture! Join the party for three days, day and night - Haarlem Vinyl Festival promises to deliver something special from every corner of the city!

Matt Andersen

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