For over a decade, the music festival has been known as RBC Bluesfest. But this year, it will simply be called Ottawa Bluesfest, with an
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RBC Bluesfest enjoys strong opening with global superstar Shania Twain
Superstar Shania Twain was a hit as the headlining musical performer during the opening night of RBC Bluesfest at LeBreton Flats Park on Thursday.
Caretech startup’s app brings added accessibility to this year’s Bluesfest
A partnership with startup Whimble will allow people with physical disabilities to access to caregivers on demand at Bluesfest this year.
Blues revival: One of the city’s biggest festivals gets funding injection from feds
Bluesfest is receiving $9.8 million to help it expand its facilities and increase its capacity for high-profile shows, the federal government announced Thursday.
Feds’ budget boost to domestic tourism expected to be boon for Ottawa
Ottawa Tourism boss Michael Crockatt said $1 billion in new spending earmarked for pandemic-battered sector across Canada suggests the feds understand the economic importance of
‘We’ve simply run out of time’: Bluesfest cancelled for second straight year
While this year’s festival won’t be happening, Bluesfest boss Mark Monahan said Rage Against the Machine has already been confirmed as a headliner for 2022.
Hoteliers hope staycationers flock to Bluesfest-curated ‘room service’ concerts
Room Service Concert Series will feature acts such as Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, comedian Gerry Dee and American rock band Third Eye Blind.
Long Road Back concert postponed in wake of city’s move to red zone
All 100 available tickets for the show originally scheduled for March 27 sold out in less than an hour.
Music to fans’ ears: Outdoor concert slated for Lansdowne Park in late March
First-of-its-kind event during pandemic will require all spectators to be screened for COVID-19 in advance.
How Bluesfest found its groove in the face of the pandemic
COVID-19 forced organizers to rethink the concert experience for attendees and sponsors alike – while raising new questions for 2021
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