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Update: Pemberton Festival “on hold”

By Alex Young on January 19th, 2010

“We hope that we will be able to bring back the Festival to Pemberton at some point in the future.”

Pemberton Music Festival eyeing 2011 return?

By Alex Young on December 4th, 2009

The British Columbia festival is still dealing with some issues…

Rothbury to return in 2009, Pemberton will not…

By Alex Young on January 9th, 2009

For all that went down in the music world over the last 12 months, 2008 will likely best be remembered as the year the summer music festival all but took over the United States, let alone the world. But as evident by the increasing number of festivals that have been scrapped in recent weeks, nothing [...]

Dust and Drama: A Weekend at Pemberton Music Festival

By Blaine Sayers on August 7th, 2008

Two weeks ago, our own Blaine Sayers traveled to Pemberton, British Columbia to take in the sights and sounds of the first annual Pemberton Music Festival. However, little did he know that between the traffic and layout, Canada’s newest music extravaganza would be one of the more difficult ones to cover…
Well folks, the dust has [...]

Pemberton releases schedule

By Blaine Sayers on July 22nd, 2008

Well folks, we’re only a few days away from the greatest Canadian festival of the summer. Nine Inch Nails, The Tragically Hip, The Flaming Lips, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Jay-Z, and Coldplay are all awaiting our screams and fists. Yes, the inaugural edition of the Pemberton Music Festival will officially kick off this Friday!
In [...]

Pemberton release single day line ups

By Blaine Sayers on June 11th, 2008

Keeping up with our full Pemberton Festival coverage, the organizers of the festival have recently released a day-by-day schedule. While no exact times have been drawn up, the most notable acts break down like so:
Friday: Nine Inch Nails, Interpol, Serj Tankian, Wolfmother, Metric, Junkie Xl, Booka Shade, Chromeo
Saturday: Tom Petty, Tragically Hip, Flaming Lips, My [...]

Pemberton adds Local Flavour

By Blaine Sayers on June 3rd, 2008

Rather than spending the days drinking beer in the hot sun waiting for your favorite act to take the stage, why not groove in the Bacardi Tent. With headliners MSTRKRFT, The Crystal Method and DJ Shadow with Cut Chemist taking up the late night spots, Pemberton Festival organizers have added local talent to keep electro [...]

Pemberton, Pitchfork make additions

By Alex Young on March 28th, 2008

Two of the most highly anticipated music festivals that start with a “P” have made additions to their respective 2008 lineups.
The inaugural Pemberton Festival has added N*E*R*D., Minus the Bear, and Matisyahu to it’s lineup. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, MGMT will no longer be appearing.
As for Pitchfork? Well, the 2008 edition of the indie [...]

Coldplay reveal album details

By Alex Young on March 20th, 2008

Coldplay’s Chris Martin recently shed some light on their highly anticipated, upcoming album, which according to the frontman, is due out June 17. The band’s fourth LP will be entitled Viva La Vida and as we mentioned last month, will feature a rougher and darker sound.
Singer Chris Martin chose [the title] after seeing the phrase, [...]

Pemberton Festival 2008

By Alex Young on March 13th, 2008

Remember when we told you that Canada has festivals too? Well, it looks as if you can add another one to the list. As we first reported last month, Live Nation has been working on bringing a major music festival to Pemberton, British Columbia. Today, those plans came to fruition as details of the first [...]