The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors Desert Live Music Festival

This summer, Eastlink and the Town of Osoyoos are presenting Desert Live Music Festival, a free five-day event that will see Canadian bands play on the shoreline of Osoyoos Lake from June 27 to July 1.

Happening on Gyro Beach, the all-ages event will feature rock, reggae, funk, soul, and blues and boasts a talented, all-Canadian lineup that includes No Sinner, Redeye Empire, Shawn Hook, Tasman Jude, and Yukon Blonde. 

In addition, festival-goers will enjoy drum circles, performances by the Nankama Drum Troupe, and on-site artisans and food vendors.

The festival coincides with Osoyoos' annual Cherry Fiesta Canada Day party on July 1, culminating with the largest Canada Day fireworks display in Western Canada.

“The goal of the festival is to create an exceptional experience for our visitors and local residents,” says Mike Campol, chair of the Music Festival Committee. “We want to create a space where you can relax with your friends or family, have a beer and allow the music to breathe new life through Canada’s only desert. And, in my opinion, there is no better backdrop than the shoreline of Osoyoos Lake for this to take place.”

For schedule and information, please visit desertlive.ca. 

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