Winterruption can be again for an additional yr, coming this January that will help you shake off the winter chilly. The upcoming music fest, organized by the Regina Folk Festival, will embody performers corresponding to rapper DijahSB, and Julian Taylor, Individuals of the Solar, Snake River, TEKE::TEKE, The Garrys, The North Sound and The Sadies.
“We received some superb bands coming to city,” mentioned Amber Goodwyn, RFF’s creative director. “It’s a stacked four-day music pageant. We’re actually enthusiastic about all of the bands.”
“The concept is to get individuals out and having fun with stay music in the course of the chilly winter months,” mentioned Goodwyn. “It offers them one thing to do when lots of issues are form of shut down or slowed as a result of chilly.”
This occasion has run for just a few years now and it’s a terrific alternative for people to interrupt out of their winter hibernation to get pleasure from some nice music.
“Reside music is simply one other aspect of a wholesome thriving neighborhood,” she mentioned. “At a time like this, when there’s a worldwide pandemic, and so many issues are altering on the planet, it actually means quite a bit to construct connections with individuals. Reside music specifically is a method many individuals do this.”
The weekend earlier than Winterruption begins, a skating occasion will kick off the occasion on January 22, 2022. It’s free and can be held at Metropolis Sq. in Victoria Park.
“It’s one thing we’ve carried out up to now. It’s a lot of enjoyable,” mentioned Goodwyn. “Individuals can borrow skates totally free and revel in nice music with some scorching chocolate. It’s a good way to start out celebrating and get the household out.”
Goodwyn provides that they goal to make their occasions as low threat as doable. They’re encouraging individuals to get vaccinated and can be adhering to COVID-19 protocols. Winterruption runs January 26-29, 2022. Tickets go on sale on Monday, November 15, 2021. Go to the Regina People Pageant web site for extra particulars.
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