Award-winning band headlines New Year’s Eve celebration in Brampton
Published December 12, 2023 at 1:12 pm
The City of Brampton has announced the line-up for New Year’s Eve.
The annual free concert in Garden Square is set to be extra special this year as the city kicks off celebrations for its 50th birthday, according to a press release from the City of Brampton.
On Jan. 1, 2024, Brampton marks 50 years since its incorporation in 1974. To commemorate 50 vibrant years of Brampton’s growth and diversity, the city will be hosting a series of events, initiatives, and activities throughout 2024.
To get things started the New Year’s Eve concert features a star-studded line-up.
Hosted by Just for Laughs comedian Jay Martin, the fun starts with performances from local Brampton artists Young Cake, Ajhani Azure and DuoTang, Brampton Arts Walk of Fame inductee and Juno award-winner Keshia Chanté.
Then headliner, Canadian rock band and four-time Juno award-winner Our Lady Peace, will perform.
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Known for hits such as Clumsy, In Repair, Somewhere Out There, and Angels Losing Sleep, Our Lady Peace has sold over five million albums and has toured the world with The Rolling Stones, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Van Halen, Goo Goo Dolls, and Alanis Morissette.
They have sold over five million albums, won four Juno Awards and 10 Much Music Videos Awards.
The band, hailing from Toronto, got its start in 1992. Band members are Raine Maida (lead vocals), Duncan Coutts (bass), Jason Pierce (percussion), and Steve Mazur (lead guitar).
The event on Sunday, Dec. 31 starts a 7 p.m.
Live performances are scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. with DJ Andre 905. At 8:25 p.m. DuoTang with special guests Young Cake and Ajhani Azure perform, followed by Keshia Chanté at 9:30 p.m.
Our Lady Peace is slated to start at 10:40 p.m.
The night ends with fireworks from midnight until 12:10 a.m.
For full event details, visit www.brampton.ca/newyearseve.
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