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Northern Lights Festival Boreal

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What to expect at NLFB 2024?

The Northern Lights Festival is 31 days away! Northern Lights has recently launched an accommodation package, joining forces with the Radisson Hotel Sudbury to provide sweet deals for attendees to enjoy the festival stress-free! This Package offers you a better deal on your festival Passes + 1 hotel for 2 persons + discounts at the Pesto’s Italian Cuisine and Salon on drinks and food bill.  Bookings and more information can be found at https://nlfb.ca/accommodation-package-hotel-festival-passes/

Celebrating its 53rd anniversary, The Northern Lights Festival Boreal is offering an array of unique experiences for everyone to enjoy. In addition to the impressive music line-up, attendees can immerse themselves in the vibrant crafts village, featuring a variety of unique artisans. Explore the handmade, nature-inspired mushroom and woodland creations by The Flannel Couch; the eco-friendly macramé jewelry, accessories and home decor pieces by Wild Soul Handmade; and the exquisite stone jewelry showcased by Healing Stones & More.

Families and individuals of all ages will discover an abundance of activities to enjoy. Children can jump in the bouncy castles and listen to artists perform on the family stage, such as Land Heart Song  which offer attractive shows and workshops for children and families, or John-Paul Chalykoff accompanied by his puppet, Baabii, who promotes the learning and maintenance of Anishinaabemowin, the Anishinaabe language. Hours of fun and excitement guaranteed. Individuals can also enjoy the art village, where different arts, such as live painting and pottery, are executed! The festival’s commitment to community engagement and family-friendly entertainment ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy, making it a perfect outing. 

NLFB is also thrilled to offer delicious food and drink options from distinctive vendors such as My Thai Place, GOOD & TASTY (formerly Dila’s Kitchen), Cheese Louise and more. Enjoy food from different cultures, whether American, Italian, Chinese, etc. The food vendors are set to provide an exceptional gastronomic experience with something to satisfy every palate.

“This year’s festival is diverse, including francophone, indigenous, country roots and indie rock. We are excited to showcase Sudbury’s local talent, art, and a wide variety of food vendors,” said Michelle Murray, Northern Lights Festival Boreal Executive Director. NLFB, Canada’s longest continually-running outdoor music festival, is having its 53rd annual celebration from July 4th to July 7th, 2024. As a non-profit, charitable music presenter in Northern Ontario, NLFB continues to be a cultural cornerstone, showcasing an eclectic mix of world-class performers and diverse artistic expressions. 

 

Jully Black

July Talk

The Rural Alberta Advantage

Tim Baker

 

This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience with headlining acts, including July Talk (Friday, July 5th, from 10:30 PM – 11:30 PM), Jully Black (Thursday, July 4th, from 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM), The Rural Alberta Advantage (Saturday, July 6th, from 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM) and Tim Baker (Sunday, July 7th, from 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM). Attendees will also enjoy performances from a variety of talented musicians and artists, such as Toronto-based Arabic band Kazdoura, hip-hop and modern Latin-American musician Boogát, and francophone artists Willows, along with local favourites Edouard Landry and Dayv Poulin, among many others. 

 

Boogát

Willows

Kazdoura

Dayv Poulin

Edouard Landry

 

For individuals only looking to spend an afternoon at the festival, NLFB does offer an afternoon pass for $20 at the door. This excludes evening shows. For those wishing to spend the afternoon and evening, All-Day passes are already available on our website for between $65 and $75 (prices vary depending on the day) and will be sold for between $75 and $85 at the door.

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Volunteer Booth

The volunteer booth is essential to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for festival visitors. Their main mission is to warmly welcome other volunteers, listen to their needs and answer any questions they may have. They are also responsible for guiding volunteers through the different areas of the festival, directing them to their stations.

Back Stage

These Volunteers will be assisting Sound Engineer Matt Wiewel, to load in & out instruments onto the main stage. 

Their role will also be to prepare the various back-stage snacks and look after the artists on the main stage.

Tear Down

Volunteers are responsible for tearing down tents, fences, and all equipment used at the festival. Volunteers in this area work after festival weekend. Experience with manual labour an asset. Closed toed shoes are mandatory, steel toe boots are suggested but not required.

Site Setup

Volunteers are responsible for setting up fences, and all equipment used at the festival. Volunteers in this area work before festival weekend. Experience with manual labour an asset. Closed toed shoes are mandatory, steel toe boots are suggested but not required.

Instrument Lock-up

Volunteers must ensure all artist equipment is safely stored during the festival weekend. A large container is available for storage and a key is provided to the Area Coordinator. Volunteers must be able to lift and move equipment.

Posters and Signs

Volunteers are responsible for hanging and distributing all NLFB posters, banners, and promotional material in designated areas of the city and at the festival site. This crew is also responsible for taking down all signage post-festival and returning it to the NLFB office.

Runners

Volunteers are responsible for several festival errands and tasks that arise during festival weekend. Tasks are assigned throughout the weekend as assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator.

Green Team

Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the park to be clean at all times. In keeping with the festival’s green initiatives, volunteers in this area should recycle as much as possible, and keep all park areas clean and free of garbage.

Children’s Area

Volunteers will assist the Area Coordinator in organizing and executing various crafts, activities, and games for our young festival patrons. Volunteers must be friendly, courteous, patient, and enjoy having fun! Experience working with children is an asset. A Police Record Check is required to work in this area if you are age 18 or over (no Police Check is required if you are age 14-17). Please email your Vulnerable Record Check to volunteer@nlfb.ca

Site Patrol

These Volunteers will be our festival ambassadors! Site Patrol is one of the key positions in the team and the largest group. Volunteers are stationed throughout the park and it’s suitable for varying levels of mobility, some areas you can be seated most of the time and some areas require walking. Volunteers in this area must be knowledgeable of the festival program, the park layout, and general festival rules. This crew must ensure the safe and secure conduct of all persons at the festival and respond to enquiries in a pleasant and courteous manner.

NLFB Merchandise

Volunteers are responsible for selling all festival, artist, and performer merchandise. Good customer service and organizational skills are required for processing monetary transactions and taking inventory. Bilingualism is an asset.

Coffee Tent

Volunteers are responsible for selling beverages to the general public. Volunteers must serve coffee, keep the booth clean, handle money, and alert the Area Coordinator when stock is low. Bilingualism is an asset.

Beer Tent

Volunteers are responsible for selling and serving alcohol. Servers must have Smart Serve certification. Ticket sellers and beer stein sellers do not require any certification; however, good customer service skills are an asset.

Please email your Smart Serve number to volunteer@nlfb.ca

Ticket Booth

Volunteers in this area are responsible for selling festival passes to the general public. Volunteers must be well informed on the program, ticket prices, and the park layout. Experience handling money, good customer service skills, and organizational skills are required.

REGISTRATION

Volunteers will greet and register all artists, performers, media, board members, staff, government officials, and VIP guests entering the festival site. Excellent customer service skills and organizational skills are required. Volunteers will survey festival patrons and collect valuable information and feedback. These volunteers should be knowledgeable about the festival and have excellent customer service skills. Bilingualism is an asset.