Aug 29, 2010
Check out our 2010 photos in our gallery - new ones will be added every day!
Click on the arrow button next to “Category Jump Navigation” to see photos from our archives!
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News
Aug 17, 2010
Tickets and camping go on sale in mid-October!
We’ve been receiving lots of requests to book for 2011 - watch our website in the beginning of October for the exact date for ticket and camping sales!
Next week we’ll have the new 2010 festival photos up in our new photo gallery
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Jul 23, 2010
50/50 Winners
Friday winner red ticket 746091 was Susie McAlpine of Summit Lake. $1681
Saturday winner yellow ticket 1679880 was Dan Beaton of Kimberley $2273
Sunday winner red ticket 776410 was Brad Handel of Salmon Arm $2818
Congratulations All!!!!!
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Jul 20, 2010
Volunteer Prize Winners 2010
2010 Nakusp Music Fest Volunteer Draw Winners Early Bird 1st: Cheryl Taylor-Gale Apple iPod Touch 8GB 2nd David Cold Night at Prestige Inn 3rd Annie Bridgeman` Music Fest Hoodie Volunteers prior to Music Fest Opening: 1st: Melodie Scroggins Leland Hotel Gift Certificate 2nd: Cindy Groffen Wrench Set Friday – Day Shift 1st: Max Jameson Kuskanax Lodge Gift Certificate 2nd Autumn…
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Jul 20, 2010
Next year the festival will be held on July 15, 16, and 17th, 2011 - watch the website for more info
Thank you to our festival guests, sponsors, volunteers, staff and vendors!!! We had an awesome weekend and we hope that you did too!! We will be posting the winners of the VIP getaway contest, kayak winner, 50/50’s and Peter Gabriel contest shortly, thank you to all who participated!!! We are also compiling the lost and found items, please contact us…
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Jul 14, 2010
View the rockin’ festival and our beautiful area from a helicopter!!!
Lakehead Helicopters Inc will be taking festival visitors up for rides, check out their booth at main gate for the rates.
http://www.lakeheadhelicopters.com/contact/
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Jul 12, 2010
Tickets are available at the gate!!!
* You do not want to miss this year’s festival - it is going to be an awesome weekend of fun, sun and music * The weather forecast is clear blue skies and sunshine so plan to come and sip a cold one and enjoy yourself * See you at the fest!!!
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Jul 10, 2010
Reunited Bachman & Turner hit the summer circuit - by Graeme McRanor
This just in: Bachman & Turner are back. And we’re not talking about a corny movie sequel starring Tom Hanks and a drooling dog. Yes, fans of 1970s-inspired rifftastic rock rejoiced the world over when news broke of a reunion between creative tandem Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, former frontmen of iconic Canuck rock legends Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The pair, considered…
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Jul 09, 2010
B&b’s and other suites for rent in town and area
If you are looking for accommodation other than tenting, call 250.265.2141, we are keeping a list of possibilities!
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Jul 06, 2010
BOOTY FOR LOOTY DANCE CONTEST
How do 2 free VIP Lounge packages sound? And all ya’ gotta do to win is dance! Be a contestant in our inaugural ‘Booty for Looty’ dance competition. No formal entry required. Just have your groove on Friday night and you could be selected from the crowd as a finalist by our uniformed special forces - the Nakusp Music Fest…
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Jul 05, 2010
Winner of the 3 day survey contest has been confirmed!
Thanks to all who provided feedback - the winner of the 3 day weekend pass is Don P. of Kaslo. He has confirmed that he will be using this pass!!
We will run another survey contest after the festival so check back…
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Jun 28, 2010
New in VIP - Lounge with rooftop patio and live feed of the concert!!!
VIP Lounge passes are available - includes new dance floor, dj, flat screens, airconditioned, prizes, massages, buffet meals, Sunday brunch and much more!
Plus the chance to win a getaway for six to a penthouse suite in Kelowna with limo service, and dinner cruise, plus additional prizes!!!
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Jun 24, 2010
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS ON JULY 1st!
Take advantage of the special current price before it goes up - CALL 1 877 265 5565
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Jun 23, 2010
Bachman, Turner Take Care of Business
By DARRYL STERDAN, QMI Agency - Last Updated: June 1, 2010 12:55pm TORONTO SUN Canadian music legends Randy Bachman and Fred Turner kicked off their first tour in nearly 20 years with a surprise club gig in their Winnipeg hometown Monday — and the 66-year-old vets had no trouble turning back the clock to their ’70s guitar-rock glory days. Playing…
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Jun 14, 2010
Buy VIP Lounge passes and celebrate in style!
With each purchase of a 2010 VIP Lounge package or sponsorship package, you are entered in a draw to win: Three day stay for up to 6 people at the Mon Reposa Luxury Penthouse in Kelowna, with dinner cruise and limo service. 2nd prize is a Dinner cruise for up to 6 people on the Okanagan. 3rd Prize is Two…
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Jun 14, 2010
5 question survey
Please take the time to fill out this short survey - we are always looking for ways to improve the festival - Thank you!
Click here to take survey
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Jun 10, 2010
Check out the winners of the Nakusp Music Fest Art, Poetry & Writing Contest
Carolyn Carruthers from Lucerne Secondary School, won 1st Prize in the Grade 8-12 category for her painting of 2009 NMF performer Sweatshop Union. This is the first time we have held the contest, hoping to offer youth the chance to win tickets and share their artistic talents. We intend to add some of the winners’ art to our commemorative book…
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Jun 01, 2010
Only 500 tickets left at the current price level, call now to order!!!
It’s hard to believe that it is JUNE!!! Where’d the year go? Music Fest is getting ready to rock next month - see you at the fest!!!
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Apr 30, 2010
Win Nakusp Music Fest tickets, complete form to enter!!
Click on the printable form, fill it out and send back to us - raffle will be drawn on July 18 on main stage!
Click here for Contest Form
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Apr 21, 2010
Bachman and Turner’s new website is up!
Check it out at www.bachmanandturner.com! After two decades apart, Bachman & Turner are back together and ready to take care of business once again. The veteran rock heavyweights have been in a studio in their home town Winnipeg, recording new songs from both songwriters for an album due to be released September, 2010. As the two musicians join forces again…
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Mar 10, 2010
BIF NAKED will be performing on Sunday afternoon!!!
She is a Juno Award-winning, multi-platinum record selling, American-Canadian rock singer-songwriter, poet, cartoonist, and actress. She has toured Europe, the United States, and Canada as a headlining act, and has performed on bills with Snoop Dogg, Billy Idol, Dido, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Chrissie Hynde, the Foo Fighters, the Cult and many more. She recorded a version of “I Saw…
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Mar 09, 2010
Eric Burdon at the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame
Eric Burdon, Faith Hill, Chris Isaak, Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael of Maroon 5, Train’s Pat Monahan, Ronnie Spector, Fefe Dobson, and Peter Wolf and “surprise guests” are all scheduled to perform at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This year, those performers are set to honor current inductee class ABBA, Genesis, Jimmy Cliff, The Hollies,…
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Mar 03, 2010
Festival Program ads are for sale - starting at $130
Contact us at for more information! Click here for 2010 Program advertising prices.
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Feb 10, 2010
Congratulations, Facebook Contest Winners!!!!
Grand Prize: Kayla Rheaume - 4 wknd passes, 4 VIP passes + meals, Free onsite park and camp 2nd : Mandie Lust - 1 wknd pass plus VIP Lounge pass 3rd : Ramona Shaw - 1 wkd pass 4th : Marty LeClair - Sat or Sun pass 5th : Michael MacNeill - $50 Merch Voucher Email //= 0; i=i-1){ if…
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Feb 01, 2010
Headliners of Saturday, July 17th, Nakusp Music Fest 2010 - BACHMAN & TURNER !!
You ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Two giants of Canadian rock, Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, are back together again and ready to take care of business. BACHMAN & TURNER will be preforming Saturday, July 17th, at Nakusp Music Fest 2010!!!!! “Takin’ Care of Business”, “You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet”, “Let It Ride”,“Roll On Down the Highway”, “Hey You”, “Blue Collar”,…
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Jan 30, 2010
2010 Nakusp Music Fest Car Decals - limited number are available!
Selling for $3 each or 2/$5 - stop by the office or phone us is you’d like one!!!
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Jan 18, 2010
Nakusp Music Festival was awarded platinum (#1) by RV WEST Reader’s Choice!!!
For the 4th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards - our festival won under the category : “Favourite event or festival to attend with your RV BC”!!
RVwest surveyed their readers—the keenest RVers in Western Canada—to determine their RVing favourites.
You can view all results at http://www.rvwest.com/readerschoice/
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Dec 20, 2009
DEFAULT will be performing at Music Fest on the Sunday of the festival!!!
Their hits include “Wasting My Time” and “Deny”. Their new record, Comes and Goes was released in September 2009 via EMI Canada Records. The album was released on September 29, 2009 in Canada. The first single is “All Over Me.” The second single, “Little Too Late”, was released in Canada on August 25th.
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Dec 09, 2009
Looking for stories for our new book!
We are creating an Official Nakusp Music Fest souvenir book spanning since the 1st annual festival in 2004. Inside the book are descriptions of the conception of the annual festival and the memories of festival visitors and staff. Not to mention over 80 pages of beautiful photos and design. Tap into your memory for reminiscences of your experiences at the…
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Nov 15, 2009
The Trews, Simple Minds and Doc Walker will be performing in July!
The Canadian rock band, The Trews, are coming to Music Fest http://www.thetrewsmusic.com! Also coming is the Scottish Rock & Rollers, Derek Forbes & Brian McGee’s SIMPLE MINDS (1977-1985), best known for hits including Don’t you Forget About Me and Alive and Kicking We can’t wait to see Doc Walker who were honored with Country Album of the Year (’Beautiful Life’)…
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Oct 29, 2009
Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans will be performing at the fest!!
Losin’ Lately Gambler, is the 6th album from Corb Lund, Alberta’s acclaimed, alternative country star. Produced by the noted Nashville drummer and vocalist Harry Stinson (of Marty Stuart’s Fabulous Superlatives), this is Lund’s first album on his new record label New West Records. Lund’s latest series of songs on Losin’ Lately Gambler, features a gallery of subjects drawn from real…
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Oct 21, 2009
Eric Burdon and the Animals will be performing at the festival on Sunday, July 18th!
Many hits including: “The House of the Rising Sun” · “See See Rider” - “I’m Crying” · “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” · “Bring It On Home to Me” · “We Gotta Get out of This Place” · “It’s My Life” · “Inside-Looking Out” · “Don’t Bring Me Down” · “Help Me Girl” · “When I Was Young” · “Good…
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Oct 19, 2009
RV Camping in the Skateboard Park and Overflow - now sold out for 2010
There is still tenting available at these sites. There is also camping for RV’s available at NSS, tenting at NES, as well as a number of other local campsites. Call for more information!
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Oct 19, 2009
Camping Rules and Regulations: New for 2010
Please review the new rules and regulations in Camping and call 1.877.265.5565 to make your reservations! GENERAL INFORMATION • Camping is operated from 6 pm Thursday July 15th to 11:00 am Monday July 19th. • Check-in starts not earlier than 6:00 pm Thursday July 15th and 8:00 am Friday July 16th. • You must be checked out of your campsite…
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Oct 13, 2009
Friday night performers confirmed!
We are confirming the line-up for our 2010 Kick-Off Part on Friday, July 16:
The Mason Rack Band from Australia; power ska by Rude City Riot; Powder Blues Band and 54*40.
Other performances for Saturday and Sunday to be announced soon!
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Oct 12, 2009
Looking for occasional year round volunteers for Music Fest
Throughout the year, we find that we could use assistance with a variety of tasks including: moving storage items; preparing mail-outs, building shelves, etc. If you are interested in volunteering hours in the months previous to July, in return for your 2010 weekend pass, please contact us at
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Oct 02, 2009
Website Updates
Please take note that we are in the process of updating our website. Some information on the site is out of date including our 2010 Program Schedule. We thank you for your patience.
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Sep 21, 2009
Upcoming Facebook Contest - GRAND PRIZE!!!
Grand Prize: 4 weekend passes, 4 VIP Lounge passes, Onsite Camping, Onsite Parking, Vip food and beverages, more. Many more prizes of day passes and wknd passes to be announced. Check our Facebook Fan Site and become a fan. More information is upcoming about how to win and how to vote!!!! Contest starts in mid-October!!!
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Jul 28, 2009
* Tickets and camping will go on sale in mid-October 09 *
Due to popular demand - we are announcing next year’s festival dates - July 16, 17, and 18/2010 !!!!
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Jul 26, 2009
View photos of 2009 Nakusp Music Fest
Until we get the website loaded with the new photos - please check out these awesome shots by Raven at
http://www.spiritofthekootenays.ca/v/2009+Nakusp+Music+Fest/
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Jul 23, 2009
From the Board and Staff!!
Thank You All! The Nakusp Roots Music Society has completed another successful Must Fest – the 6th Annual Saddle Mountain High. This years’ lineup was probably the finest we ever had. About 14,000 guests attended this year’s 3-day show. Time has come again to remember the many supporters who gave us encouragement and helped us with the production of the…
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Jul 22, 2009
50/50 Winners!!!
Sunday’s winner was Sean Allen of Dublin, Ireland who won $1930. Saturday’s winner - Bobbi Joduin of Golden, B.C. won $1476.50. Friday’s winner was Tony Ventresco of Vernon who won $685!
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Jul 22, 2009
VOLUNTEER PRIZE WINNERS
1st Prize Olympus Stylus Touch 10 MP Digital Camera Jaime-Lynn Bryant 2nd Prize Garmin nuvi 260 Portable GPS Barb Towle 3rd Prize iPod shuffle 4GB - silver - engraved Cylynne Edgelow-Abdullah Wed & Thur 1st Prize $150 Gift Certificate from Halcyon Hot Springs Dave Horrey 2nd Prize Nakusp Music Fest Hoodie Dawn Montgomery Friday - Day Shift 1st Prize Nakusp…
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Jul 15, 2009
Watch the Nakusp Music Festival Live online!
Selected and Approved Shows from the Nakusp Music Festival. Nakusp Music Festival retains the right to change times and content. All start times are approximate as this is an outdoor event. We wish to Thank Ustream for providing the streaming service.... Copyright Nakusp Music Festival 2009 http://www.nakuspmusicfest.ca/ Here’s The Link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nakus-music-festival#more Bands that will be allowing Ustream broadcast: Friday Hip…
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Jul 09, 2009
Rock n Roll Hall of Famers
We’ll be presenting 5 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductees!!!
Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave) ; Chris Dreja and Jim McCarty of the Yardbirds ; Gregg Rolie and Mike Carabello ofthe Gregg Rolie Band (formerly of Santana). There are still tickets available at the special rate - call now!!!!
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Jul 07, 2009
Blues Traveler, John Kay & Steppenwolf, The Yardbirds, Sam Moore, Sweatshop Union !!!
Colin James, Trooper, Emerson Drive, Greg Rolie Band, Sweet, Nick Gilder & Sweeney Todd ~ Check the artist schedule for more info on the 21 bands that will be performing at this year’s festival!!
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Jun 27, 2009
Melissa Roberts is the winner of the Grand Prize Package!!!
2nd Place - Coralee Watkins; ... 3rd Place - Christine Gladue; ...4th Place - Dani Jenkins; ...Tied for 5th were Shannon Beck and Lori Hess.
Congratulations all and thanks for participating!!!!
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Jun 23, 2009
We are extending the Early Bird Special!
Get in on a good deal now & buy your tickets at the reduced rate until June 30th!!!
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May 26, 2009
* Burlesque, Outdoor Movies, Comedians and Magic *
Starting a few days before the festival there will be fringe programming for everyone!!! Entertainers will include Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dolls Burlesque show starting on Tuesday night. Check the Fringe Entertainment/Family Programming Schedule for more information!
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Mar 26, 2009
Is your group trying to raise funds? We can help…
We are looking for groups that are trying to raise money for their cause - there are a number of areas that we could use your assistance and in return we will donate $$. If you are looking for more information, please contact Joleen or Michele. Local groups call 250.265.2141. Out of town groups call 1-877-265-5565.
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Mar 10, 2009
Volunteers needed … apply now to get in on the Early Bird Prizes!
2008 Early Bird prize winners:
1st Prize Sanyo Xacti Waterproof Digital CameraCorder - winner worked in Beer Tickets
2nd Prize IPod with dock and speakers - winner worked in VIP & Main Beer Tickets
3rd Prize Fujifilm J10 8.2MP Digital Camera - winner worked in Merchandise
Deadline for Early Bird applications is May 15, 2009.
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Mar 03, 2009
Theory of A Dead Man has cancelled on us…
Sorry to their fans, T.O.A.D. has decided on short notice to cancel Nakusp Music Fest and all July B.C. dates to go on tour with Motley Crue.
We are working hard on finding a new Sunday headliner ... stay tuned!
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Feb 17, 2009
~ NSS Campground and Overflow Campground are Sold Out ~
There is still camping available, just not at these two locations. Call to reserve your space. Volunteers receive 1/2 price tenting!
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Feb 14, 2009
Sweatshop Union confirmed to play Saturday …
With tens of thousands of albums sold and hundreds of shows rocked, the word of mouth is spreading about Sweatshop Union’s style of conscious lyrics, highly musical beats, and high energy live shows that far surpass the average hip hop concert. Campaigning to create awareness for their fourth album Water Street, Sweatshop are embarking on their most extensive phase of…
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Feb 14, 2009
Colin James’ hits include “Five Long Years”, “Just Came Back”, “Voodoo Thing” plus many more …
In 1988, Colin exploded onto the music scene as young guitar-slinger from Regina with a sound reminiscent of the great blues masters but at the same time uniquely his own. In the years since his debut, Colin has dealt out multi-platinum rock albums, best selling big band records and chart topping singles. He has been called to the podium no…
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Feb 13, 2009
For years Sam Moore was best known for his work with the historic soul duo Sam & Dave.
The rapid-fire style, built on the call and response of gospel, was fashioned and pioneered by Sam and became the trademark of the duo. Songs like Hold On I’m Coming, I Thank You, When Something Is Wrong With My Baby, Soul Sister, Brown Sugar, Wrap It Up and his monster hit Soul Man catapulted them up both the Pop and…
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Feb 12, 2009
2009 Nakusp Music Fest Emcee Contest is open!!
Are you outgoing, enthusiastic and organized? We are looking for an energetic and reliable individual to host the 2009 Nakusp Music Festival! To apply, submit a 3 - 10 minute video showcasing your emceeing skills, no previous experience is necessary! Deadline is March 2/09. Competition is open to locals and out-of-towners. Must be 19 or older to apply - benefits…
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Jan 28, 2009
Interested in volunteering at the festival?
We need assistance in a number of areas including site set-up/takedown, box office, parking, volunteer centre and the beergardens. The benefits are great - wknd pass, food and beverages, free t-shirt, 1/2 price tenting adjacent to the site, and the chance to win amazing prizes. Daily draws for volunteers include big screen t.v., weekend getaways, iPods, Wii game consoles, etc! …
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Jan 23, 2009
The Troggs & The Yardbirds are confirmed to play Music Fest!
Two acclaimed British Invasion bands, are now confirmed to play. The Troggs are known for their hits including “Wild Thing”, “Love is All Around” and “With a Girl Like You”. The Yardbirds hits include, “For Your Love”, “I’m a Man”, and “Heart Full of Soul”. We are still determining which afternoons The Yardbirds and The Troggs will play. Check back…
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Jan 17, 2009
Grammy winners BLUES TRAVELER confirmed to play Nakusp Music Fest!
Blues Traveler will being headlining on Saturday night, more information soon!!!
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Jan 14, 2009
2009 Nakusp Music Fest Sponsors
Thank you to all our 2010 Sponsors ~ we could not do it without you.
Please email if you are interested in receiving sponsorship application information.
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Jan 08, 2009
Pre-festival programming
In the days leading up to music festival there will be entertainment for visitors of all ages. We will have more information soon!!! If you are planning on attending the festival, consider coming early to start your vacation in Nakusp and join us for some fun times!!
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Jan 06, 2009
Santana lead singer Gregg Rolie confirmed.
Gregg Rolie is confirmed to perform on Sunday during the festival at 4:30 pm.Gregg Rolie is responsible for co-founding two phenomenally popular, multi-platinum many times over super groups that indeed
are, SANTANA and JOURNEY. In 1998, the world class keyboardist-vocalist-producer was inducted into the Rock ‘n Roll Hall Of Fame as part of the original Santana band.
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Jan 02, 2009
OVERFLOW camping is sold out
The overflow camping area has sold out of campsites.
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Nov 28, 2008
Christmas Special is SOLD OUT!
Ticket prices are now under the category of “Early Bird”.
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Nov 19, 2008
TICKETS ARE SELLING FASTER THAN LAST YEAR!!!
Phone in your order or stop by the office to get in on the Christmas special ... we have sold more tickets in the first two days than we sold last year in the first two days!
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Aug 29, 2010
Check out our 2010 photos in our gallery - new ones will be added every day!
Click on the arrow button next to “Category Jump Navigation” to see photos from our archives!
Read More
Aug 17, 2010
Tickets and camping go on sale in mid-October!
We’ve been receiving lots of requests to book for 2011 - watch our website in the…
Read More
Jul 23, 2010
50/50 Winners
Friday winner red ticket 746091 was Susie McAlpine of Summit Lake. $1681 Saturday winner yellow ticket…
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