GRAMMY®-NOMINATED ROCK BAND MATCHBOX TWENTY JOINS THE FESTIVAL FOR THEIR ONLY CANADIAN PERFORMANCE IN 2024
JACKSON DEAN, CHAYCE BECKHAM, JESS MOSKALUKE, ALANA SPRINGSTEEN, EMERSON DRIVE AND MORE ADDED TO THE LINE-UP
MIDLAND, LONESTAR AND 2023’S EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE WINNER, SHANTAIA SET TO PERFORM AT THE KICKOFF PARTY
CANADA’S LARGEST MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL RUNS FROM AUGUST 8-11 AT BURL’S CREEK EVENT GROUNDS IN ORO-MEDONTE, SINGLE DAY TICKETS ON SALE FEBRUARY 16 AT 10 AM EST.
TORONTO, ON (February 13, 2024) – Following a spectacular year with record-breaking attendance and a widely-celebrated cross-genre line-up, Republic Live, producers of the internationally acclaimed, multi-award-winning music festival Boots and Hearts, shared the full line-up for the 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival today. The festival which takes place August 8-11 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario continues to bring fans the best in live entertainment and this year’s full line-up features some of the best and brightest rising talent from Canada and the US.
Kalsey Kulyk – CMAO – 2020 – Photo JR Walker
Joining Boots first-timers Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, and Megan Moroney on the Main Stage Friday (8/9) are multiple CCMA and JUNO Award winning artists Jess Moskaluke and 2018 Emerging Artist Showcase talent Nate Haller. Friday’s Front Porch Stage will be headlined by Platinum-selling artist Chayce Beckham and will feature performances from Redferrin, and Canadians Kalsey Kulyk, Buck Twenty and Taylor-Rae.
Elyse Saunders at the 2021 CMA Ontario Awards Photography By : Spencer Smye
After successfully blending rock and country music in 2023, 2024 will welcome GRAMMY®-nominated rock band, Matchbox Twenty to the Main Stage. The band’s appearance at Boots and Hearts will be their only Canadian date for the year, and they join Shaunavon, Saskatchewan’s, Hunter Brothers, and Peterborough’s Elyse Saunders in addition to previously announced rock act NEEDTOBREATHE, as well as CMA Award winning headliner Thomas Rhett on stage Saturday night (8/10). Bryan Martin, Lauren Watkins, Texas King and Alee will take the Front Porch Stage that day, which will be headlined by Music Row Magazine’s “Next Big Thing” Jackson Dean.
Brian John Harwood performs at the CMAO Awards photo Elliott Deseure
Boots and Hearts alumni Jason Aldean, Carly Pearce, Nate Smith and Madeline Merlo will be joined by breakout star Alexandra Kay on the Main Stage Sunday (8/11). Highly decorated Canadian group Emerson Drive will headline the Front Porch Stage Sunday night, making their last performance as a band before they retire after nearly 30 years together. In addition, the Front Porch Stage will showcase artists Alana Springsteen, Dillon James and locals, Dayna Reid (Elmvale) Brian John Harwood (Innisfil) throughout the day.
Shantaia performs during the 2023 Emerging Artist Showcase finals – photo by Spencer Smye
This year’s edition of Boots and Hearts music festival will commence with the annual Kick Off Party on Thursday night with GRAMMY®-nominated trio Midland, multi-award-winning band Lonestar, and 2023’s Emerging Artist Showcase winner Shantaia.
“The growing popularity of country music not only attracts a wider audience but allows an opportunity for more creativity in curating our artist lineup. It’s important to us to unite fans and create lasting memories with an experience they can’t get any where else” says Brooke Dunford, Director of Talent Buying & Business Development. “Continuing with the tradition of creating a unique experience for our fans, we are ecstatic to welcome legendary rock band Matchbox Twenty to our stage. We always strive to curate a lineup that delivers electric energy for both fans and artists, and we’re confident this year’s lineup will do exactly that.”
Full lineup by day below.
Midland performs at Boots and Hearts photo Spencer Smye
Thursday August 8 – Front Porch Stage
Midland
Lonestar
Shantaia (CAN)
Brothers Osborne, Big Valley Jamboree, PhotoByEGO
Friday August 9 – Main Stage
Cody Johnson
Brothers Osborne
Megan Moroney
Jess Moskaluke (CAN)
Nate Haller (CAN)
Chayce Beckham performs at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Photo: Renée Doiron
Friday August 9 – Front Porch Stage
Chayce Beckham
Redferrin
Kalsey Kulyk (CAN)
Buck Twenty (CAN)
Taylor-Rae (CAN)
Thomas Rhett performs in Edmonton photo by Mike Scott Photography
Saturday August 10 – Main Stage
Thomas Rhett
Matchbox Twenty
NEEDTOBREATHE
Hunter Brothers (CAN)
Elyse Saunders (CAN)
Alee preforms at Lucknow’s Music in the Fields Photo : Kayla Winkworth
Saturday August 10 – Front Porch Stage
Jackson Dean
Bryan Martin
Lauren Watkins
Texas King (CAN)
Alee (CAN)
Carly Pearce performs at the CCMA Awards Show in Hamilton. Photo by Spencer Smye
Sunday August 11 – Main Stage
Jason Aldean
Carly Pearce
Nate Smith
Madeline Merlo (CAN)
Alexandra Kay
Emerson Drive. Chill On The Hill, Fort Henry, Kingston. June 22, 2018. Photo:Ron Pettitt
Sunday August 11 – Front Porch Stage
Emerson Drive (CAN)
Alana Springsteen
Dillon James
Dayna Reid (CAN)
Brian John Harwood (CAN)
After more than a decade of #BootsLife, the four-day, multi-stage festival is as known for featuring top artists from around the world as it is for providing unwavering support for emerging talent and has earned Republic Live multiple awards for their premiere event experiences. Adding new accolades to an ever-expanding resume which includes recognition from the Academy of Country Music for Festival of the Year, Boots and Hearts secured a sixth win for Country Festival of the Year at the 2023 CCMA Awards earlier this year, with Brooke Dunford (Director, of Talent Buying & Business Development) also taking home the Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year trophy.
Single day tickets will be available for sale on Friday, February 16 at www.bootsandhearts.com, in addition to tent and RV camping passes and full weekend admission passes that are already available. Please continue to visit the website for more exciting announcements, and information about the 2024 Boots and Hearts Music Festival.
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About Republic Live
Founded in 2011, Republic Live is a privately-owned, internationally acclaimed, multi-award winning, Canadian live entertainment company. Republic Live takes pride in creating world-class, time of your life experiences and works with a multitude of partners on a variety of platforms to create unique experiences for fans, artists, industry partners and sponsors. Republic Live’s flagship event is Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Canada’s largest camping and country music festival held annually at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario.
About Burl’s Creek Event Grounds
Burl’s Creek is Canada’s largest outdoor event venue, with the capacity for more than 100,000 people and 45,000 campers. Spread over nearly 600 acres of pristinely landscaped grounds, featuring multiple natural amphitheatres and forested performance areas, Burl’s Creek has played host to many of the biggest names in entertainment including The Rolling Stones, Nickelback, Neil Young, Tim McGraw, Sam Smith, Kendrick Lamar, The Killers and many more. For more information, please visit www.burlscreek.com.
