Friday September 12th, 2008

Osheaga is proud to present NOAH & THE WHALE on Monday, September 22^nd @ Les Saints. This is a FREE concert! To get yourself and a guest into the show, simply send an email to info@osheaga.com with your full name before 11:59PM EST on September 20^th.

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THE OSHEAGA TEAM

www.osheaga.com / info@osheaga.com

Please note that tickets are on a first come-first serve basis. You must be 18 years of age or older to attend.

Friday August 1st, 2008

Osheaga tickets will be available at the Parc Jean-Drapeau box office on both Sunday, August 3rd and Monday, August 4th. The box office is located right next to the Jean-Drapeau metro station at the entrance to the Osheaga Festival site.

Friday August 1st, 2008

Wanna kickoff the festival in style? Then here is your chance to join Kid Koala, DD/MM/YYYY, Hexes and Ohs, and 1500 other rabid music fans at the Official Osheaga Kickoff Party taking place at the Olympia de Montreal Saturday, August 2nd! Enter our contest for your chance to win one pair (2 tickets) to the Osheaga Kickoff Party!

Here’s how to enter:

• Write us an email at: info@osheaga.com
• Make sure to write "Kickoff Party Contest Spectacular!" in the subject line
• Tell us why you love Osheaga in 50 words or less

Good luck!

Friday August 1st, 2008

Unfortunately Foals have cancelled their appearance at Osheaga due to a scheduling conflict.

There is definitely a silver lining however, as Montreal trip-hoppers Beast step to the plate August 3rd on the MEG Stage!

Friday August 1st, 2008

Osheaga merch returns! Make sure to drop by the merch tent at Osheaga to get your official Osheaga 2008 Festival t-shirt! The tee features Montreal’s landmark Biosphere as well as the full 2008 line-up.

Friday August 1st, 2008

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has partnered with Osheaga to bring you free public transportation for the duration of Osheaga 2008 upon the presentation of an Osheaga ticket! Festival goers will be able to take advantage of this offer on August 3rd and 4th as part of the STM’s initiative to promote public transportation as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The STM operates Montreal’s subway (metro) system as well as an extensive bus network on the island of Montreal. For more info about the STM, please click on the link below.

STM

Friday August 1st, 2008

Our friends at MEG have organized Montreal’s one-of-a-kind DJ funkfest on a boat! The MEG Boat takes sail Sunday, August 3rd at 11:30pm until 3:00am. DJs include DJ Funk, DJ Assault, Busy P, and more! For more details, visit MEG’s website at www.megmontreal.com.

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Osheaga is very excited to announce the launching of its first-ever podcast! The ‘cast features exclusive interviews and tracks from the legendary Mike Watt (of the Stooges), Duchess Says, Coeur de Pirate, Polaris nominees Plants & Animals, CSS, Sebastien Grainger and the Mountains, and more!

Visit our Podcast section to listen now, or look for us on iTunes during the week!

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Toronto sensations DD/MM/YYYY and Montreal's very own Hexes and Ohs will be joining headliner Kid Koala at the official Osheaga Kickoff Party August 2nd at l'Olympia de Montreal. Put on your dancing shoes - it is shaping up to be one heck of a night!

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Sleepercar, El Paso’s favourite upcoming alt-country rockers have been added to Osheaga! Fronted by Jim Ward of Sparta, Sleepercar is quite a departure from the former’s punk-tinged progressive-rock. We look forward to their performance August 3rd at Osheaga!

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Unfortunately Eddy Grant will not perform at Osheaga due to scheduling conflicts. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Congratulations to Maxime for winning Osheaga’s inaugural t-shirt design contest! Maxime’s work caught our eye immediately, and we are looking forward to printing his t-shirt for this year’s festival.

We at Osheaga would like to thank those who worked hard and submitted their awesome designs. We understand the amount of time that can be spent on developing a strong design and were overwhelmed with the response to this contest. Over the past weeks, we received some really amazing t-shirt art and deciding on a winner was a difficult task.

Tuesday July 29th, 2008

Please take note that for your festival viewing comfort, portable chairs are permitted on the Osheaga site (camping chairs, foldable lawn chairs, etc).

Wednesday July 16th, 2008

Osheaga would like to congratulate Plants & Animals and The Weakerthans on their nominations for this year’s Polaris Music Prize. We are proud to have these first-rate artists performing at our festival and we welcome you to visit www.polarismusicprize.ca for more information about how tremendous this prize is for Canadian music.

In an interesting piece of Canadian music trivia, since it’s inauguration in 2006, both previous winners of the Polaris prize played Osheaga in their winning year (Final Fantasy in ’06 and Patrick Watson in ’07). With that in mind, it seems the odds are stacked in favour of these two acts playing Osheaga 2008. Good luck to them both!

Wednesday July 16th, 2008

Just a quick reminder that the Osheaga T-Shirt Design Contest is in full swing and we are currently accepting submissions. We have already received a number of excellent designs from fans and are eager to receive more before the deadline. Please see below for all contest details:

You have until 11:59PM ET on July 16th to submit your best Osheaga t-shirt design to our email: info@osheaga.com

We will select the best design and contact the winner by July 19th.

The winner will receive:

• A pair of Osheaga Festival passes
• Two t-shirts with the winning design
• A backstage tour from an Osheaga festival organizer!

Important notes: When submitting your design, please send only a .JPEG file – MAX 1.0MB (not a hi-res file). When the winner is selected, he/she will be contacted and asked to submit the hi-res file so it can be sent to printing.

Your design can only use TWO (2) colours.

You must provide your full name, phone number, and email address with your submission.

Wednesday July 16th, 2008

Shedding light on emerging artists and international contemporary art shakers, this year's exhibition is a hyperactive, fork-the-toaster shift from the draperies of the white, halogen-lit gallery wall.

A group exhibition highlighting recent or site-specific works by Stefan Sagmeister, Siebren Versteeg, The Sanchez Brothers, William Betts, Mumbleboy, the YPF and others, the Salon des Arts is bringing the venue to life with works that compel us to commit to a new window on indoor/outdoor integrated space.

Wednesday July 16th, 2008

Every year, Osheaga is delighted to host a number of non-profit organizations supporting causes the festival believes in. Here is a little more information about two that you will find on-site at Osheaga 2008!

Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

Founded in 2000, EWB is a non-governmental organization devoted to international development. Its mission is "to promote human development through access to technology". Importantly, EWB works overseas (primarily in sub-Saharan Africa) with local NGOs and, occasionally, government departments to help increase access to technology at the local level. The focus is on access to technology largely through local capacity-building rather than on technologies themselves.

www.ewb.ca

Action Contre la Faim (ACF)

ACF is an international relief and development organization committed to saving the lives of malnourished children and families while seeking long-term, sustainable solutions to hunger. Recognized as a world leader in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, ACF specializes in responding to emergency situations of war, conflict, and natural disaster. Their innovative programs in nutrition, water and sanitation, food security, health care, and advocacy reach more than 5 million people in over 40 countries, helping vulnerable populations regain their self-sufficiency.

www.actioncontrelafaim.ca

Tuesday July 8th, 2008

Sunday, August 3rd

N*E*R*D

Hot off the heels of a new album and appearances at a host of North American and European festivals, Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, and Shae are joining us at Osheaga 2008! Also known for their work with a lengthy “who’s who” list of artists including Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and Gwen Stefani as the production duo Neptunes, N*E*R*D will bring their killer live show to Parc Jean-Drapeau on August 3rd.

www.n-e-r-d.com

www.myspace.com/nerdofficial

METRIC

Following up on their DVD Live at Metropolis, METRIC’s love affair with Montreal continues as they return to Osheaga Sunday, August 3rd! A smash hit at Osheaga 2006, Emily Haines & Co. return for what promises to be yet another memorable performance at this year’s festival.

www.ilovemetric.com

www.myspace.com/metricband

SEBASTIEN GRAINGER & THE MOUNTAINS

The former front man of Death From Above 1979 leads this rockin’ four-piece. The result of a solo record that saw Grainger play basically every instrument and tweak every knob in the process, Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains have been touring machines. In the past year they have criss-crossed the continent and have been converting fans everywhere they go.

www.sebastiengrainger.net

www.myspace.com/sebastiengrainger

LUKE DOUCET & THE WHITE FALCON

Canadian singer-songwriter Luke Doucet will also be joining Osheaga on Sunday, August 3rd. With seven albums released over his career (three with the band Veal), Doucet’s latest offering Blood’s Too Thick was released in January. We are delighted to have the Juno-nominated artist join us at this year’s festival.

www.lukedoucet.com

www.myspace.com/lukedoucet

PAYZ PLAY

After nine years in super collective Atach Tatuq, four Montreal hip-hop veterans have united to form Payz Play. With slick grooves and driving jams, this quartet has wasted no time in establishing themselves as a top quality hip-hop crew.

www.payzplay.com

www.myspace.com/payzplay

THE WOODEN SKY

Since releasing their debut EP to a sold out crowd at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in their hometown of Toronto, the indie-folk sensations have showed no signs of slowing down. A timeless mix of banjos, guitars, and graveled voice, in the past year the band has shared the stage with the likes of Cuff the Duke, Osheaga alumni ohbijou and Final Fantasy, and fellow Osheaga 2008 artist Sebastien Grainger.

www.myspace.com/thewoodensky

Monday, August 4th

ESKER MICA

With smooth indie rhythms and entrancing melodies, Montreal based Esker Mica are sure to turn some heads during their performance. We are delighted to have this rising Québécois act perform and we are eager to see them share their sound with Osheaga fans.

www.eskermica.com

www.myspace.com/eskermica

SHAWN HEWITT & THE NATIONAL STRIKE

With an amazing range of vibes from smooth to frantic, Shawn Hewitt makes songs that are genuinely captivating. This is pop with a progressive twist that is fresh and exciting, leaving us thrilled to have the Toronto based act performing on August 4th.

www.schmusic.com

www.myspace.com/shawnhewitt

CHRIS VELAN

Osheaga loves to embrace the abundance of high-quality homegrown talent Montreal has to offer. In this light, we welcome Chris Velan and his folk-reggae tracks to the lineup. With his next release slated for October, expect to see him in top form!

www.chrisvelan.com

www.myspace.com/chrisvelanmusic

ROBERTSON

The voice behind Montreal favourites Bullfrog, Robertson’s sound is a soulful blend of slick grooves, tight arrangements, and a whole lotta funk. The self-proclaimed crafter of “baby-making music” is sure to have the crowd bumpin’ and grindin’ when he hits the Osheaga stage.

www.myspace.com/robertsondebullfrog

Tuesday July 8th, 2008

The much anticipated 2008 schedule is here! Click here to view the schedule, and start planning your Osheaga 2008 experience!

Wednesday July 2nd, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Osheaga is holding it’s first-ever T-Shirt Design Contest! Here how it works:

You have until 11:59PM ET on July 16^th to submit your best Osheaga t-shirt design to our email: info@osheaga.com

We will select the best design and contact the winner by July 19^th.

The winner will receive:

• A pair of Osheaga Festival passes
• Two t-shirts with the winning design
• A backstage tour from an Osheaga festival organizer!

Important notes: When submitting your design, please send only a .JPEG file – MAX 1.0MB (not a hi-res file). When the winner is selected, he/she will be contacted and asked to submit the hi-res file so it can be sent to printing.  

Your design can only use TWO (2) colours.

You must provide your full name, phone number, and email address with your submission.

Wednesday July 2nd, 2008

That’s right folks; there is only one month until Osheaga! Expect plenty of news and updates coming at you in the following weeks including the unveiling of the official schedule, news on what to expect on the Osheaga site, and more!  

Who knows, you may even see some artists announcements before the week is over!

Wednesday July 2nd, 2008

We have received a number of emails asking if there are tickets left for this year’s festival. This is just a quick note to let everyone know that, yes, there are tickets remaining!

Wednesday July 2nd, 2008

An Educational Event

There are several non profit organizations on site at Osheaga to teach fans to be more environmentally cautious. In 2007, Osheaga donated $.50 per ticket to the David Suzuki Foundation.  Also on site with information kiosks were, Amnesty International, Engineers Without Boarders, Apathy is Boring, Action against Hunger.

Cleaner Energy

Instead of using diesel generators to power the sound and lighting systems, light towers, and food outlets, Osheaga has worked with the city of Montreal to provide grid power electricity for the entire site which drastically reduces the festivals carbon emissions.

Thursday June 12th, 2008

We are delighted to unveil the brand new home of Osheaga on the web at www.osheaga.com. This new site contains all the event information you could want, cool videos, downloadable content, a volunteer sign-up page, as well as media accreditation forms. We will be using this page to bring the world the latest in Osheaga news and multimedia, both before and after the festival.

Users will be able to do things such as upload their favorite snapshots from the festival as well as talk about the festival through our social networking pages on Facebook and Myspace. This site is the beginning of a new chapter for Osheaga online, one which is committed to interactivity with you, the fans!

Thursday June 12th, 2008

FOALS – August 3rd
British act Foals have the kind of sound that is hard to put a label on. While they may have been associated with countless genres, only one thing matters: they know how to get people dancing and having a good time. Hot off the release of their full length record entitled “Antidotes”, Osheaga is proud to have Foals joining the party on Sunday, August 3rd.
www.wearefoals.com
www.myspace.com/foals

EDDY GRANT – August 3rd
We are thrilled to announce that legend Eddy Grant will be joining us on Sunday, August 3rd at Parc Jean-Drapeau. With over fifteen albums spanning thirty-plus years, Eddy Grant is a bonafide master of pop / soca / reggae and more! His upbeat sounds and thought provoking lyrics are a perfect addition to the eclectic lineup of this year’s Osheaga festival.
www.eddygrant.com
www.myspace.com/eddygrant1

LA PATÈRE ROSE – August 3rd
In line with Osheaga’s commitment to providing a music festival which celebrates Canada’s two official languages, franco group La Patère Rose will be joining us on August 3rd. After a well deserved grand prize victory at the 12th edition of the Francouvertes in May, this Montreal trio is getting set to spread its wings. Catch them while you can!
www.myspace.com/lapatererose

ROGUE WAVE – August 4th
Indie rock/pop quartet Rogue Wave has been growing by leaps and bounds with each release. Their latest effort “Asleep at Heaven’s Gate” was released in the fall of 2007 on Jack Johnson’s Brushfire label and sees the band return with their heaviest sound yet. Be sure to catch the group on Monday, August 4th for a performance rife with hooks and creativity.
www.roguewavemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/roguewave

THE ENEMY UK – August 4th
Winners of the 2008 NME award for Best New Band, The Enemy UK are set to bring their powerful indie rock to the stages of Osheaga on Monday, August 4th for the ONLY CANADIAN DATE of their North American tour. With a reputation for energetic performances and labeled by NME as the band most likely to “break your windows”, this is a set you won’t want to miss!
www.theenemy.com
www.myspace.com/theenemycoventry

RADIO RADIO – August 4th
Moncton hip-hop group Radio Radio will perform at Osheaga on Monday, August 4th. With a new music video featured on Musique Plus for their track “Cliché Hot”, this up-and-coming act is sure to turn some heads at this year’s festival.
www.myspace.com/laradioradio

Thursday June 12th, 2008

Osheaga is proud to announce that Hotel Management International has partnered with the festival to offer you preferred hotel rates throughout the city! Please note that this promotion is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Ticket Info section for more details about this great offer.

Wednesday June 11th, 2008

SPIRITUALIZED - August 3rd
Jason Pierce’s brainchild, Spiritualized, are back in Montreal after a five year hiatus and join Osheaga August 3rd at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Pierce (aka J. Spaceman) has made a name for himself writing melodies that soar over atmospheric arrangements grounded only by his uncanny pop sensibility. A longtime favourite of UK music fans, Spiritualized are back to take North America on a one of a kind space-ride.

BOOKA SHADE - August 3rd
Berlin electrohouse duo Booka Shade are here to provide some sweet electro-beats to the festival. Anyone who has seen these guys live know they know how to party! Members Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier are skipping across the Atlantic from a busy European tour that sees them playing everywhere from Dublin to Serbia to Norway to play a handful of North American dates. Osheaga is proud to have Booka Shade join us on Sunday, August 3rd.

THE KILLS - August 4th
Hot on the heels of a sold out show at Montreal’s Cabaret du Musée Juste Pour Rire, The Kills are locked in as one of the newest additions to Osheaga. The unlikely and über-stylish duo of Florida native Alison “VV” Mosshart and London’s Jamie "Hotel" Hince bring their killer live show (sorry, we couldn’t resist!) to Osheaga Monday, August 4th.

ROCK PLAZA CENTRAL - August 4th
Toronto folk-rock collective Rock Plaza Central will be joining their tour mates Plants and Animals on the Osheaga 2008 roster. Their timeless sound has been garnering much critical acclaim from sources both expected and unusual– critics from music site Pitchfork to Jonah Hill (yes, of Superbad fame) have jumped on the Rock Plaza Central bandwagon – er, should we say band buggy. Expect a good ole time when this energetic seven-piece hits the Osheaga stage!

THE DUKE SPIRIT Cancels
Unfortunately The Duke Spirit will no longer be performing at Osheaga 2008 due to scheduling conflicts.

Tuesday April 29th, 2008

Osheaga has sold out of Early Bird Tickets for the festival. Lucky for you, regular priced tickets still offer a huge bang for the buck: Single day passes are only $67.50, but why not enjoy a full two days of music with the Two Day Pass for only $120. Click on the link below to purchase your tickets now:

OSHEAGA TICKETS!

Tuesday April 29th, 2008

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has partnered with Osheaga to bring you free public transportation for the duration of Osheaga 2008 upon the presentation of an Osheaga ticket! Festival goers will be able to take advantage of this offer on August 3rd and 4th as part of the STM’s initiative to promote public transportation as a means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The STM operates Montreal’s subway (metro) system as well as an extensive bus network on the island of Montreal. For more info about the STM, please click on the link below.

Official STM Site

Wednesday April 16th, 2008

Tickets available at the Bell Center box office and at all Admission outlets.
Charge by phone : (514) 790-1245 or 1-800-361-4595

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD WEEKEND PASSES AT $105 (+ service charges)
FOR THE FIRST 5 000 FESTIVAL-GOERS – ACT FAST!
Day ticket: $67.50 (+ service charges)
Weekend pass at regular price: $120 (+ service charges)

Tuesday July 8th, 2008

Gillett Entertainment Group presents the 3rd edition of the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival that will take place on August 3rd and 4th at the magnificent Parc Jean-Drapeau.

Over 40 bands will share 4 stages set upon the breath-taking backdrop of Montreal's Parc Jean-Drapeau where the diversity of indie rock and the best of electro will be on display. We are proud to continue our partnership with the Montreal MEG Festival (Montreal Eclectic Groove) which is celebrating its 10th edition this year and will offer us its musical discoveries on their stage.

This year we have the pleasure to announce that the headliners are the multi-platinum selling band THE KILLERS on August 3rd and making his Montreal debut, the popular JACK JOHNSON on August 4th.

After a remarkable concert in May 2007, The Killers are back to thrill all the Osheaga festival-goers. Without question, the charismatic leader Brandon Flowers and the quartet's intense rock will give you an earful.

The Hawaiian-born musician, filmmaker and surfer, Jack Johnson, will make his long-awaited debut in Montreal. His latest album Sleep Through the Static, has already sold over 2 million copies since its release on February 5th and he has sold over 15 million records worldwide throughout his career.