Ladies and gentlemen, if one thing is for sure, we have a lot of great festivals here in Atlantic Canada, but there is one special weekend that fans from here and across the country experienced in 2008 that was never to be seen again…until now.
HUKA Entertainment announced today that Pemberton Music Festival will take place in Pemberton, BC on Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2014.
“Pemberton Music Festival, produced and promoted by HUKA Entertainment, is a three-day contemporary music festival in BC’s scenic Pemberton Valley, near the foot of majestic Mt. Currie. In collaboration with land partners the Sunstone Group and the Lil’wat Nation, HUKA is prepared to turn Pemberton Valley, located less than thirty minutes from Whistler, BC, into a premiere musical playground on par with its other award-winning festivals.” reads a press release issued by organizers.
“The Village of Pemberton is pleased to be working with HUKA Entertainment and The Sunstone Group on such an important event,” says Village of Pemberton Mayor Jordan Sturdy. “I think I can safely say that we are all eagerly anticipating a great event.”
A.J Niland, CEO of HUKA Entertainment says the festival lineup, which will be revealed in the near future, is similar to what HUKA has booked in the past on other festivals, including the award-winning Hangout Music Festival.
“We cater to the iPod generation, where playlists, not genres, dominate listening habits,” says Niland. “Our vision for Pemberton Music Festival includes a wide spectrum of rock, indie, hip-hop, EDM, and more, anchored by top-level headliners.”
In addition to experiencing live music performances from top-level artists, festival-goers can also enjoy a variety of arts, activities and other forms of entertainment, according to Niland.
The event will provide a blend of on-site camping and off-site hotel lodging options, in collaboration with festival lodging and activities partners Whistler Blackcomb and Tourism Whistler. While limited camping will allow festival-goers to stay directly on festival grounds, those seeking the comforts of a home away from home can secure traditional lodging options in nearby Whistler, BC. Non-camping patrons will have access to a variety of festival-supplied transportation options, including shuttles from Whistler.
“We are all very excited to support this world-class music festival in 2014 and look forward to the tremendous energy and exposure it will bring,” says Dave Brownlie, President and CEO of Whistler Blackcomb. Louise Walker, Tourism Whistler’s Vice President Marketing Strategy, adds “Having a robust events calendar is important for the Sea to Sky Corridor. Working together with our neighbouring communities to support event tourism opportunities benefits the entire region.”
Tickets:
A limited quantity of special Founder’s Program tickets for the festival will be available online at www.pembertonmusicfestival.com on Friday, September 27 at 9:00am PST. The Founder’s Program allows early supporters of the festival to purchase discounted three-day general admission tickets at $189.00 each – inclusive off all fees and shipping costs – along with a one-time-only amenities bundle that will not be for sale to the public again. Further details can be found at www.pembertonmusicfestival.com.
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Fans from all across Canada and the US will be making the trip to the 2014 Pemberton Festival, which has in the past featured Tom Petty, Coldplay, The Hip and more in a beautiful setting on the BC rockies. 
Atlantic Canada Rocks will be providing full lineup details and other info for travelers as it becomes available. Stay tuned, see you on the rockies!
This video by Magmazing Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers singing “Free Fallin’ says it all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDRmUPtWMfI
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Tell us in the comments about your Pemby experience as an East Coaster!
