Sound of Music Festival
Site: Burlington Downtown and Waterfront
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BTN1753 | Last Full Update: 08 Mar 2017 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Hotline 905-333-6364 |
| info@soundofmusic.ca | |
| Website | soundofmusic.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/soundofmusicfest Instagram: instagram.com/soundofmusicfest Twitter: twitter.com/bsomf YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/soundofmusicfest?gl=IL&hl=en |
| Primary Contact | Dave Miller, Executive Director; Phone: 905-719-6641; Email: executivedirector@soundofmusic.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Karen Loranger, Volunteer Chair; Email: volunteers@soundofmusic.ca |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 85007 561 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 4K3 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - accessible parking * washrooms * most events are outdoors on grass |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Canada's largest free music festival. |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1980 |
| Alternate Executive | Peter Martin, President; Email: president@soundofmusic.ca |
| Funding | Donations - private and public sector |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Annual summer music festival at Burlington's Downtown and Waterfront. * concerts spanning all genres In 2017, Sat June 10-Sun June 18 Full Schedule (also published in Burlington Post prior to Festival) * Saturday, June 10: Kick-off Concert (Ticketed Event) 1 pm to 11 pm, for details see here * Sunday, June 11: Canada 150 Day * Sunday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 14: Club Series (Downtown Burlington), for details see here * Thursday, June 15: Free concerts 6 pm-11 pm, Burlington Downtown and Waterfront * Friday, June 16: Free concerts 12 noon-11 pm, Burlington Downtown and Waterfront * Saturday, June 17: Grand Festival Parade 11 am to 1 pm, for route and other information see here) * Saturday, June 17: Free concerts 12 noon-11 pm, Burlington Downtown and Waterfront * Sunday, June 18: Free concerts 12 noon-7 pm, Burlington downtown and Waterfront Streetfest (June 16-18 downtown performance venues) Carnival Food, Merchandise and Craft Marketplace Family Zone activities Music education workshops for kids Transportation and parking: Extended transit hours and shuttle bus available from Fairview GO Station. Bicycles: Fenced and supervised bicycle corral ($2 fee) * Thu Jun 15, 6 pm-12 midnight * Fri Jun 16, 6 pm-12 midnight * Sat Jun 17, 12 noon-12 midnight * Sun Jun 18, 12 noon-8 pm Parking available at: * Waterfront parking facilities * downtown municipal surface parking lots * metered parking on some streets (no parking at meters covered with bag) * parking also available (pay for use) at Lions Club Hall, 471 Pearl St. Road closures: * Sat Jun 17, 10:30 am-1 pm: New St from Central Library to Central High School * Fri Jun 18, 3:30 pm-12 midnight: Brant St (from Lakeshore Rd to Maria St) * Sat Jun 19, 6 am-12 midnight: Brant St (from Lakeshore Rd to Maria St) and John St (from Pine St to Lakeshore Rd) * Sun Jun 20, 6 am-6 pm: Brant St (from Lakeshore Rd to Maria St) and John St (from Pine St to Lakeshore Rd). |
| Hours | See schedule on website for details. |
| Dates | Annually, free concerts on Father's Day Weekend (Thu-Sun) and additional events in week before. In 2017: Sat Jun 10-Sun Jun 18 |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Musical artists submit application to perform * band submissions begin as early as October in the year preceding the festival and close several months before the festival, see website for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - voluntary donations are accepted ; Sweet Seats premium seating with hospitality services available for a fee |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Music Performances ; Special Events |
