NXNE Announces 2018 dates and returns to Yonge-Dundas
North by Northeast (NXNE) is pleased to announce the 2018 edition will be held June 8-17. Now in its 24th year, the festival returns to Toronto’s downtown epicenter, Yonge-Dundas with free outdoor programming June 15-17. NXNE will transform Yonge Street into a festival village throughout the weekend to host free concerts, NXNE talk sessions and comedy shows.
In addition, the festival will expand the Club Land - Curator Series throughout the week. Leading Canadian musicians will host and curate showcases across the city at dozens of venues and clubs.
Game Land kicks off NXNE returning June 8-10, and will take place in a unique Toronto venue. The three-day live eSports extravaganza will have hundreds in attendance and tens of thousands viewing online via NXNE’s Twitch channel.
“We at North by Northeast have always loved presenting amazing new music at Canada’s most exciting intersection, free of charge. And NXNE’s fans and supporters have been clear they love shows on Yonge Street, even miss them. So we’re bringing the music back to the centre of the city, bigger and better,” says Michael Hollett, NXNE Founder.
In addition, the festival will expand the Club Land - Curator Series throughout the week. Leading Canadian musicians will host and curate showcases across the city at dozens of venues and clubs.
Game Land kicks off NXNE returning June 8-10, and will take place in a unique Toronto venue. The three-day live eSports extravaganza will have hundreds in attendance and tens of thousands viewing online via NXNE’s Twitch channel.
“We at North by Northeast have always loved presenting amazing new music at Canada’s most exciting intersection, free of charge. And NXNE’s fans and supporters have been clear they love shows on Yonge Street, even miss them. So we’re bringing the music back to the centre of the city, bigger and better,” says Michael Hollett, NXNE Founder.
Stay tuned for additional announcements regarding NXNE in the upcoming months.
About NXNE
Founded in 1994, North by Northeast is an annual 10-day music festival located in downtown Toronto. The festival includes several streams of programming including Club Land, Game Land, along with comedy and conference components and a three-day outdoor music festival. NXNE utilizes over a dozen venues across Toronto including Yonge-Dundas Square, The Garrison, The Baby G, The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern and more. Partnered with SXSW, NXNE is the premier Canadian destination for bands, innovators, artists, industry insiders and fans. This year’s NXNE takes place June 8-17. For more information, please visit nxne.com
About NXNE
Founded in 1994, North by Northeast is an annual 10-day music festival located in downtown Toronto. The festival includes several streams of programming including Club Land, Game Land, along with comedy and conference components and a three-day outdoor music festival. NXNE utilizes over a dozen venues across Toronto including Yonge-Dundas Square, The Garrison, The Baby G, The Legendary Horseshoe Tavern and more. Partnered with SXSW, NXNE is the premier Canadian destination for bands, innovators, artists, industry insiders and fans. This year’s NXNE takes place June 8-17. For more information, please visit nxne.com
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