Canada Day Countdown

The Canada Day Countdown is an event first started in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada as a way to re-invent the celebration of Canada's National Holiday: July 1st (Canada Day). The Canada Day Countdown is a free music festival that takes place on June 30th (Canada Eve) and counts down toward Canada Day the second it arrives at midnight (similar to New Year's Eve). The first event in 2005 drew record crowds from across the Province of New Brunswick to enjoy this new format for celebrating Canada Day. The main advantage of the Canada Day Eve Celebration is that the Canada Day Countdown Party is always followed by the national holiday the next day so that revellers can stay out into the late evening (and early morning) hours. Local beverages such as Saint-John brewed Moosehead Beer are often consumed heavily by the crowd in celebration of the event and their pride in the Nation of Canada. The event has become a respected showcase of the best in up and coming Atlantic Canadian musical talent.

2005

In 2005, the first Canada Day Countdown was led by ECMA award winner Matt Mays & El Torpedo.

Filling out the 2005 line-up was:

*Slowcoaster
*Mr. Something Something
*The Novaks
*Jessica Rhaye
*All of Green

2006

The 2006 event was headlined by award winning Canadian rockers The Trews.

Filling out the 2006 line-up was:

*Will Hoge
*Tom Fun Orchestra
*Carmen Townsend & The Shakey Deals

2007

2007 headliner was Halifax-based Wintersleep.

Filling out the 2007 line-up was:

*The Jimmy Swift Band
*Two Hours Traffic
*Divine Heist
*Gordon Gets Lost
*With a special late night jam featuring Madame Brown

2008

2008 headliner was juno-nominated act In-Flight Safety.

Filling out the 2008 line-up was:

*Hey Rosetta!
*Les Paiens
*Jeff Morris
*Yuk Yuks Comedy
*With a special late night jam featuring the Scientists of Sound

External links

More information about the Canada Day Countdown can be found at [http://www.canadadaycountdown.ca canadadaycountdown.ca]