Get ready to get fully completely blown away by Canadian icons The Tragically Hip at West Shore Parks and Recreation, this July.
The Hip are headlining the Rock the Shores concert on July 13, along with Sam Roberts Band, and VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 own Current Swell and Jets Overhead.
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During talks with the Hip, Blasko said the band was hoping to perform in an outdoor show, and after scouting locations, West Shore Parks and Recreation was deemed the best fit.
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The venue has a capacity of 12,000 people. This is first time The Tragically Hip will play on the West Shore since it performed at Western Speedway in 1993, which many people still talk about, Blasko points out. B次元官网网址淭his is awesome, we get to redo that experience.B次元官网网址�
With a slew of high calibre bands, Blasko sees this being a bit hit with Greater Victoria and Island residents.
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If all goes well, Atomique plans to continue Rock the Shores as an annual event.
Atomique Productions is behind the popular Rifflandia Festival and Blasko said moving on to organizing larger events, such as Rock the Shores, is a natural step for the business.
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When & Where
Rock the Shores is July 13, at West Shore Parks and Recreation, gates opening at 4 p.m., music starts 5:30 p.m.
Tickets go on sale, April 7 at 10 a.m. and are $59.50 for general admission and VIP tickets are $99.50, at www.ticketmaster.ca or charge by phone at 1-885-985-5000.
For more information see www.rocktheshores.com.
