A statement from RBC Bluesfest executive director Mark Monahan
#CanadaPerforms at RBC Bluesfest Drive-In
This summer, a diverse range of emerging and established Canadian artists and bands—including Sam Roberts Band, Marie-Mai, Patrick Watson, and Tim Hicks—will perform live concerts at the Place des Festivals, Zibi site. People will be able to drive in and watch live performances from their vehicles, respecting distancing measures in place at that time.
June 18, 2020 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre and RBC Bluesfest are coming together to present #CanadaPerforms at RBC Bluesfest Drive-In, a summer weekend series of live concerts, where people will drive, park, and watch from their individual dedicated space.
RBC Bluesfest 2020 – cancelled but 2021 lineup includes Billy Talent, July Talk, Blue Rodeo and more…
Sad but not unexpected news came this morning as organizers of the annual RBC Bluesfest event set to start July 9 in Ottawa announced that it has been cancelled for 2020 due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Billy Talent, Blink-182, Blue Rodeo, Boyz II Men, Dashboard Confessional, Jack Johnson, July Talk, King Crimson, Lil Tecca, Patrick Watson, Sharon Van Etten, The National all confirmed for 2021 with many more to come.
RBC Bluesfest 2020 Update on the COVID-19 virus
Across the globe, several organizations have cancelled conferences and events due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus.
2020 RBC Bluesfest lineup has arrived
The much anticipated lineup for the 2020 edition of RBC Bluesfest arrived just after midnight this morning. Major additions include Alanis Morrisette, Blink-182, Billy Talent, Boyz II Men, Garbage, Blue Rodeo, Travis Tritt and more!
Rage Against the Machine announce Public Service Announcement world tour
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE has announced a 40-date world tour. The 40-date run includes 8 Canadian stops which, in itself, is a rarity, so far this year, with most major tours only stopping in Toronto. Out of the 8 Canadian stops 2 major festival dates were announced today RBC Bluesfest July 17 and Festival d’été de Quebec July 18.
First 5 acts announced for RBC Bluesfest 2020
RBC Bluesfest organizers today announced five preliminary acts to be featured at the 2020 edition of the festival.
ALANIS MORISSETTE ANNOUNCES 2020 TOUR CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ‘JAGGED LITTLE PILL’
New Single “Reasons I Drink” Out Today From Forthcoming Album, Such Pretty Forks In The Road, Due Out May 1st, 2020
JAGGED LITTLE PILL OPENING ON BROADWAY DECEMBER 5TH
Backstreet Boys bring RBC Bluesfest to a larger than life finale!
(cover photo Aerial shot of Ottawa Bluesfest 2019 ~ Bluesfest Press Images PHOTO/Scott Penner)
It always amazes me how fast time flies from opening night of RBC Bluesfest to the long walk home after the last show on the last night. What a year, the 25th for RBC Bluesfest and the 7th for Sound Check Entertainment. Sure, they were met with some weather challenges and some unforeseeable artist cancellations but for the most part RBC Bluesfest 2019 was one of the smoothest runnings of the festival I have ever attended. Mother Nature tried, and failed, on more than one occasion to disrupt the festivities but each time the sun managed to push through and clear things up with enough time to get most of the acts in.
Snoop Dogg and Wu Tang Clan keep the beat going at RBC Bluesfest
The second last night of RBC Bluesfest was the night that was hit hardest by mother nature over the course of the 2019 event. Thunderstorms threatened to derail the entire night, ended up cutting K’Naan’s set short but, once again, she ran out of steam with enough time left to squeeze in the remaining acts with some minor schedule juggling.