The performer list for 2011’s NXNE Festival (June 13-19) grew a whole bunch this week with the addition of some big Canadian names.
Toronto’s Fucked Up are now part of the June 16 free show at Yonge-Dundas Square, alongside previously announced punk rock icons the Descendents and hardcore supergroup OFF!
The band will be celebrating the release of their album David Comes To Life, which sees the light of record stores the week before NXNE.
For those who prefer a more intimate, indoor setting, they also headline the NOW showcase later that night at Wrongbar. Double Fucked Up.
Another newly announced act is recent Astralwerks signee Diamond Rings, who’s enjoying a whole new level of attention after touring with Swedish pop princess Robyn.
And if you’re pissed off about missing the opening set by Montreal’s Grimes at Lykke Li‘s sold-out Phoenix show on Sunday (May 22), you can now catch her ethereal weirdo pop at the fest.
Also coming in from Montreal are husband-and-wife duo Handsome Furs, who’ll preview material from their upcoming Sound Kapital album.
That’s just a fraction of the talent on board this year. Check out nxne.com for complete listings, conference details, ticket and venue info and more.
