Winterruption is Edmonton’s first major festival in 2022

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Edmonton’s return to live concerts and festivals in 2021 was staggered and spit to pieces. But this fall season has seen the industry stabilize as venues, promoters and artists are focused forward and fully invested in their comeback.

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A good sign that music lovers can safely anticipate a full return to live entertainment is the announcement of Winterruption 2022, a three-day music and comedy festival spread over eight downtown venues.

The inaugural installation in 2019 was inspired by similar events enjoyed on the frozen prairies in Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon, and Calgary, but the 2020 collective error message topped a following here.

On Thursday morning, it was announced that the second Winterruption YEG will return from January 27-30, bringing such talents as award-winning rapper DijahSB, Juno nominee Julian Taylor, Edmonton’s Altameda and dozens of other artists, along with comedian Gavin Crawford. and the Vancouver act. Stop podcasting yourself.

Altameda of Edmonton is on the bill for the second Winterruption YEG to take place January 27-30.
Altameda of Edmonton is on the bill for the second Winterruption YEG to take place January 27-30. Photo by file /Postmedia

Individual shows range from free admission to $ 22, but a limited number of festival wristbands will be available for $ 45 plus service fees. Along with more information, all tickets and passes will be available at 10am next Monday at winterruptionyeg.com .

Reference-edmontonjournal.com

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