Wavelength Winter Music & Arts Festival returns to the city this week after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival takes place from Mar. 9 to 11 at the historic 805 Dovercourt Road, formerly known as Dovercourt House.
Throughout the winter festival, there are five all-ages shows at new pop-up venues featuring Canadian headliners such as Julie Doiron, JUNO award winners Do Make Say Think, Jessica Moss and international acts Deerhoof, Indigenous creatives Joe Rainey, Sister Ray, and many others.
A pair of special concerts later in the month, on Mar. 25 and 31 at The Danforth Music Hall and the TD Music Hall, will honour Wavelength favourites plus a tribute to Canadian indie label Constellation Records.
This year also marks the first event curated by Daniel Monkman, artistic associate from acclaimed bands Zoon and Ombiigizi.
“I’m really excited to see different generations of artists coming together for this year’s Wavelength Winter Festival,” Monkman says in a news release.
“All the artists share a sense of authenticity around their art. Julie Doiron’s music has always been really inspirational to me, and Eric’s Trip were the first Canadian band ever signed to Sub Pop. I grew up on Constellation Records, ever since I heard Godspeed on the soundtrack to 28 Days Later. And I’m a huge fan of Joe Rainey, so it’s a dream of mine to have his part of the festival, and support Indigenous artists who are taking a futurism approach,” Monkman continued.
Wavelength Music was founded by Jonathan Bunce and has championed thousands of emerging indie artists since its inception in 2000.
Every year the artist-run concert series by the non-for-profit organization presents two annual festivals along with a monthly music series, discussion events and collaborations with other arts organizations.
Advance tickets for this week’s shows are $18 per day and $44 for a weekend pass.
For more information, tickets and the full list of this month’s festivities visit WavelengthMusic.ca.
