Rock The Lake in Kelowna (Facebook photo)

By Pete McIntyre

Okanagan

Music events expected to draw big numbers this weekend

Jul 12, 2024 | 2:15 PM

It’s a big weekend for music events in the Okanagan.

The 14th annual MetalFest, featuring a number of metal bands from Canada and the U.S., will be held at the Hassen Arena in Armstrong Friday and Saturday.

“This 14th annual gathering of metalheads will once again witness a pilgrimage of extreme metal music fans for two days of unforgettable moshing, headbanging, and camping,” Jon Asher from Asher Media told Vernon Matters.

“From iconic headliners to promising newcomers, the 2024 lineup is set to showcase the best of diverse metal genres, ensuring an electrifying experience for all.”

Click here for more information on MetalFest.

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And in Kelowna, the annual Rock the Lake Festival will be held in the parking lot of Prospera Place Friday through Sunday.

Theory of a Deadman is the headliner tonight, with Daughtry and Our Lady Peace on Saturday and Tom Cochrane and 54-40 on Sunday.

Click here for more details on Rock the Lake.