2011 Music Festival - Past Event
General Information
General Festival Information
Opening Reception and Registration (Thursday November 17, 2011):
The opening reception kicks off the HMA weekend bringing HMA participants including artists, panellists, sponsors, event organizers, dignitaries, event suppliers, industry and media. The opening reception is a highlight of the weekend and a first point of contact for locals and those from out of town.
Festival (Friday November 18, 2011 - Saturday November 19, 2011):
The 2011 Festival will take place over three nights and will feature over 80 musical acts in clubs and theatres throughout downtown Hamilton. The festival attracts music fans and people from all walks of the music industry. Main stage performances will take place at the McIntyre Theatre (Mohawk College). There is free admission to several venues.
The festival is open to local, national and international performers. Past performers include Brian Melo, The Arkells, Lee Harvey Osmond, Steve Strongman, John Ellison, Teenage Head Daniel Lanois, Finger Eleven, Sarah Harmer, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Ian Thomas, Lee Harvey Osmond, Garnet Rogers, jacksoul and hundreds of others.
Friday
Friday November 18th
NOTE: If a performer is hyperlinked (red), click on the link to view their website
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McIntyre Theatre |
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| 7:30 PM | Rising Star Search |
| Allotrope, SA, Sarah Bothello, Alyssa Curto, Finesse, Illusion Avenue, Inner Volition, Christina LeClair, MacKenzie Meyer, Brandon Pacheco, Tyco | |
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Corktown -Orcana Showcase (Wristband/$8.00 Cover) |
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| 9:00 PM | Rachel Heart |
| 10:00 PM | Peter Tigchelaart |
| 11:00 PM | Michelle Titian |
| 12:00 AM | Dinner Belles |
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The Loft (Upstairs Corktown) - Other Songs Music Showcase (Wristband/$8.00 Cover) |
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| 9:00 PM | Scott Orr |
| 10:00 PM | The Good Hunters |
| 10:45 PM | James Hoffman |
| 11:30 PM | Allosaurus |
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This Ain't Hollwood - 200lb Tuna Party (Separate Ticket - $10 plus can of food) |
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| 9:00 PM | Blues Bottle Flyers |
| 10:00 PM | Tim Gibbons Trouble Boys w/ special guest Kelly Jay |
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Homegrown Hamilton (Pay What You Can) |
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| 9:30 PM | Folk Sinners |
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Artword Artbar |
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| 8:00 PM | Tiny Bill Cody (early show – separate ticket) |
| 11:00 PM | Max Wray (wristband/ $8.00 cover) |
| 12:00 AM | Kirby |
Saturday
Saturday November 19th
NOTE: If a performer is hyperlinked (red), click on the link to view their website
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McIntyre Theatre |
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| 6:00 PM | Industry Awards |
| 8:00 PM | Blackie And The Rodeo Kings |
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Corktown (Writband/$8.00 Cover) |
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| 9:00 PM | Gruve |
| 10:00 PM | Jeremy Fisher |
| 11:00 PM | Weekend Riot Club |
| 12:00 AM | LiveHowYouLive |
| 1:00 AM | Aerith |
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The Loft - Upstairs Corktown (Writband/$8.00 Cover) |
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| 8:30 PM | Dave Gould |
| 9:15 PM | Amberly B |
| 10:00 PM | Perennials |
| 10:45 PM | Justin Sawicki |
| 11:30 PM | The Kents |
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This Ain't Hollwood (Limited Writband/$15 Cover) |
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| 9:45 PM | Back Beat Nation |
| 10:45 PM | Dentata |
| 11:45 PM | The Diodes |
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Homegrown Hamilton (Wristband/$8.00 Cover) |
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| 8:00 PM | Tom Fidgen |
| 9:00 PM | Mark McNeil |
| 10:00 PM | Jamie Barnes |
| 11:00 PM | Nicole Christian |
| 12:00 AM | Alfie Smith |
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Artword Artbar |
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| 8:00 PM | Mike Almas Band (Early Show - Seperate Ticket) |
| 11:00 PM | Robin Benedict |
| 12:00 AM | TBA |
Sunday
Sunday November 20th
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McIntyre Theatre |
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| 6:00 PM | Hamilton Music Awards |
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Corktown |
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| 9:00 PM | HMA Official After Party |
