Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
Osheaga Kickoff Party!
Featuring Kid Koala and guests
at L’Olympia de Montréal
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Iggy & The Stooges
Cat Power
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
N*E*R*D
Metric
Spiritualized
Devotchka
Booka Shade
Plants & Animals
Sebastien Tellier
The National Parcs
Louis XIV
Sleepercar
Beast
Duchess Says
Chocolat
Le Husky
Tom Fun Orchestra
La Patère Rose
The Wooden Sky
Payz Play
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
Luke Doucet & The White Falcon
Monday, August 4, 2008
Broken Social Scene
Duffy
Gogol Bordello
Chromeo
CSS
MGMT
The Black Keys
The GO Team
The Kills
Matt Costa
The Weakerthans
Jamie Lidell
Rogue Wave
Neil Halstead
Bonjour Brumaire
The Enemy UK
Rock Plaza Central
Radio Radio
Coeur de pirate
Shawn Hewitt & The National Strike
Chris Velan
Esker Mica
Robertson
at L’Olympia de Montréal
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Iggy & The Stooges
Cat Power
Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
N*E*R*D
Metric
Spiritualized
Devotchka
Booka Shade
Plants & Animals
Sebastien Tellier
The National Parcs
Louis XIV
Sleepercar
Beast
Duchess Says
Chocolat
Le Husky
Tom Fun Orchestra
La Patère Rose
The Wooden Sky
Payz Play
Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains
Luke Doucet & The White Falcon
Monday, August 4, 2008
Broken Social Scene
Duffy
Gogol Bordello
Chromeo
CSS
MGMT
The Black Keys
The GO Team
The Kills
Matt Costa
The Weakerthans
Jamie Lidell
Rogue Wave
Neil Halstead
Bonjour Brumaire
The Enemy UK
Rock Plaza Central
Radio Radio
Coeur de pirate
Shawn Hewitt & The National Strike
Chris Velan
Esker Mica
Robertson
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WHY IS THERE A SEAT NUMBER ON MY OSHEAGA TICKET?
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The seat number is not in fact a seat number, but a tracking number. This number is to help us keep track of the number of tickets purchased online. There is no assigned seating at the Osheaga festival.
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CAN I BRING MY CHILD TO OSHEAGA?
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Osheaga is an all-ages event.
Children aged 10 years and younger are admitted for free when accompanied by an adult with a valid Osheaga ticket. Please note that there are no daycare facilities at Osheaga.
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CAN I BRING MY CAMERA TO OSHEAGA?
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Detachable lens cameras will not be permitted on site. All other non-professional cameras will be permitted at Osheaga.
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WHY IS OSHEAGA ON A SUNDAY AND MONDAY THIS YEAR, RATHER THAN A SATURDAY AND SUNDAY?
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The Osheaga festival site is located at Parc Jean-Drapeau on the Saint Hélène Island, which will be hosting the NASCAR race on Saturday August 2. Since we didn't want bands competing with car engines, we chose to push it back by a day to accommodate this.
Osheaga doors open at 1:00pm with performances beginning at 2:00pm. Performances end at 11:00pm.
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WHAT TIME DO THE BANDS START/END?
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Osheaga doors open at 1:00pm with performances beginning at 2:00pm. Performances end at 11:00pm.
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WHAT TIME IS ARTIST X PLAYING? WHAT TIME DOES THE HEADLINER PLAY?
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A full schedule of artist set times will be available on Osheaga.com in the weeks prior to the festival. Festival headliners are the last to play on each given day, and hit the stage between 9:00pm and 9:30pm (subject to change).
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HOW MANY SONGS WILL ARTIST X PLAY?
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This all depends on the artist’s set length. The number of songs an artist will play is determined solely by the artist. Osheaga does not control the number of songs played by any given artist.
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WHY IS ARTIST X NOT ON OSHEAGA?
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We take all artist suggestions very seriously, and value all feedback we receive. We strive to have a diverse and eclectic lineup every year. Unfortunately, many artists have previous obligations and/or their tour routing makes it impossible for them to join us at Osheaga.
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IS THERE CAMPING AT PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU?
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Unfortunately there is no camping available at Parc Jean-Drapeau. If you wish to camp while you’re in town for Osheaga, you may wish to contact:
CAMPING LA CLÉ DES CHAMPS 415, montée Saint-Claude , Saint-Philippe (QC), J0L 2K0 Reservations (450) 659-3389
For something a little more scenic, you can check out the beautiful Oka Nature Park, which is only about 45 minutes from downtown Montreal.
PARC NATURE OKA 2020 Chemin d'Oka, Oka (QC), J0N 1E0 Reservations
1 800 665-6527 (Canada and the United States only)
(418) 890- 6527 (Outside Canada and the United States)
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WHERE CAN I STAY IN MONTREAL?
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OPUS MONTREAL:
Special Osheaga Rate: $189!
Opus Montreal provides a unique boutique experience blending modern design with a nod to history in chic Montreal style. An intimate one hundred and thirty-six guestrooms combine sleek minimalism with luxurious comfort. On the corner of Sherbrooke and St Laurent, it is home to glamourous Koko Restaurant + Bar and sophisticated Suco Resto-Lounge.
Visit Opus online to book your room now: CLICK HERE!
We are pleased to announce that Hotel Management International has partnered with the festival to offer you preferred hotel rates throughout the city!
HOTELS SELECTED:
Novotel Montréal Centre: $122
Click here to book the NOVOTEL
Delta Centre-Ville: $129
Click here to book the DELTA CENTRE-VILLE
Delta Montréal: $129
Click here to book the DELTA MONTREAL
Embassy Suites par Hilton: $139
Click here to book the EMBASSY SUITE
InterContinental Montréal: $149
Click here to book the INTERCONTINENTAL
Sofitel: $205
Click here to book the SOFITEL
W Montréal: $205
Click here to book the W
PLEASE NOTE: Summer is a very busy time in Montreal; availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis!
> BOOK NOW: You can cancel your reservation without any charge until 4pm day of arrival;
> At the time of reservation, you will be asked to give a credit card as collateral;
> Your card will only be charged if you fail to cancel in time, and no- showed at the hotel; otherwise, your credit card will only be charged upon your departure from the hotel.YOUTH HOSTELS
Interested in staying at a hostel while you are in Montreal? The Auberge de jeunesse de Montréal is a cozy hostel located in the heart of Montreal's downtown. Please visit them online here:
Additionally, we recommend checking out the following link for information on other lodging options as well as other travel related info for out-of-town visitors: www.wikitravel.org/en/Montreal -
CAN I BRING MY CAR TO OSHEAGA?
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We recommend taking the STM’s Metro system to Osheaga (hey, it’s FREE!), but if you must travel to Osheaga by car please be sure to carpool. Driving directions and parking information can be found on Parc Jean-Drapeau’s website here: http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/Infos/Accès/tabid/77/Default.aspx
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WHAT CAN I BRING / NOT BRING TO OSHEAGA?
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The following items will not be admitted on the Osheaga site:
> Alcoholic beverages (brought from outside)
> Illegal Drugs and drug paraphernalia
> Glass bottles and cans
> Rigid Thermos, coolers or other such containers
> Megaphones
> Fireworks
> Beach balls, soccer balls, etc…
> Skateboards
> Animals (except Seeing Eye dogs)
> Large back packs (camping style)
> Tents
> Video Equipment
> Professional photo equipment (SLR cameras, i.e. removable lens cameras)
> Audio Recording equipment
> No items intended for sale/promotion
> Any object that can be used to cause bodily harm
The following items will be admitted on the site:
> Clear plastic water bottles
> Umbrellas
> Small beach towels
> Small back packs and bags/ purses (Note: all bags will be searched)
> Small foldable chairs
> Sunscreen bottles
> Lighters/Cigarettes
> Digital Camera (non-professional, i.e. no removable lens)
> Disposable cameras (non-professional)
The following can be found on site:
> Toilets
> Food kiosks
> Beer
> Juice
> Water bottles
> Recycling bins
Items that are on the disallowed list may be confiscated. We recommend not bringing them to the festival site at all to save you the extra hassle! Please do not bring anything that could be dangerous to other festival-goers, as they will be confiscated. -
WHAT DOES OSHEAGA MEAN?
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Osheaga was a name recorded by Jacques Cartier when he met the Mohawks near the Lachine rapids in what is now Montreal. But so the Mohawk oral history goes the white man was waving with his hands, either offering to shake hands or asking about rapids on the river. The astonished Mohawks looked at each other and said "O she ha ga" which meant people of shaking hands. From the meeting Cartier transcribed the word Osheaga as meaning large rapids while the Mohawks would use the oral phrase to describe where they met the people of the shaking hands.
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HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE OSHEAGA?
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The Mohawk pronunciation is O (hard o)- she(soft e)- ha – ga, or, when spoken quickly, the second “h” is dropped.
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WHAT'S MONTREAL'S WEATHER LIKE IN AUGUST?
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August in Montreal is most often warm and sunny, so bring plenty of sunscreen and some shades to protect yourself from those sunny rays. Needless to say, please do come prepared for less ideal weather. We suggest bringing a pocket-sized poncho, and a sweatshirt / windbreaker just in case the weather isn’t so warm and sunny.
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WHAT IS THERE TO DO AFTER THE SHOW?
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Osheaga ends at 11:00pm each night, but don’t let that stop you from partying while you’re in Montreal. We suggest checking out the sights and sounds of the city. St Laurent Boul. (known as “The Main”) or rue St. Denis are always a fair bet. We suggest asking some locals where the best watering holes are, or what restaurant to hit up for a tasty post-festival treat. Poutine, Bagels, and Smoked Meat are amongst the must-haves for any visitor anxious to get the real Montréal experience.







