Here’s who will headline huge concert at London’s airport

London Free Press
American folk-pop musician Noah Kahan will headline the first-ever concert series at the London International Airport, organizers announced Thursday.
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A new concert event is on the horizon for London, to be held on the tarmac at London International Airport and it promises to be the largest musical event in London’s history.

A new concert event is on the horizon for London, to be held on the tarmac at London International Airport and it promises to be the largest musical event in London’s history.
London Free Press
A new concert event is on the horizon for London, to be held on the tarmac at London International Airport as organizers promise it will be the largest musical event in the city’s history.
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It’s time for London to tune up its bona fides as a music city. But how?

It’s time for London to tune up its bona fides as a music city. But how?
London Free Press
The numbers didn’t add up for Graham Henderson. Toronto had four million people and a music economy of $500 million a year. Austin, Texas had a fifth of the people, 800,000, and three times the music economy, $1.5 billion a year. As president of Music Canada at the time, Henderson set out to figure out […]
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Take Me to . . . Hozier: Rock the Park lands Irish superstar

Take Me to . . . Hozier: Rock the Park lands Irish superstar
London Free Press
London summer music festival Rock The Park will start with a bang on its opening night when Hozier hits the stage at Harris Park. The Irish singer will headline the festival’s first night on Tuesday, July 8, RBC Rock the Park announced Wednesday. Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench from Vancouver and Canadian indie pop band […]
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Jail for London Airbnb host who secretly filmed guests having sex

Jail for London Airbnb host who secretly filmed guests having sex
London Free Press
A tiny camera hidden in a cellphone charging block has dealt a former Airbnb host a jail sentence and a stern warning to others who dare to secretly record unsuspecting victims. Ontario Court Justice Jason Miller sentenced Abinash Samal, 43, to six months in jail followed by two years probation after the banker and part-time […]
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Rock The Park officials unveil ‘Americana’ lineup for 2025 edition

London Free Press
London summertime music festival Rock The Park announced on Tuesday morning its second set of performers for this July in downtown’s Harris Park, a group organizers say is aimed at fans of “Americana/country” music. The Red Clay Strays will headline on Wednesday July 9 – the first of four straight nights of music – along […]
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The year in news: LFP’s 50 most-read stories of 2024

London Free Press
Here are the most-read stories of 2024 from The London Free Press and lfpress.com:
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What to know about city council’s meeting cycle, and one complicated change

London Free Press
Monday marked the first meeting of city council’s refreshed committees including the shrunken community and protective services committee. Reporter Jack Moulton explains the committee system, and why the smaller body already is presenting headaches. WHAT ARE COUNCIL’S STANDING COMMITTEES? City council has four committees that meet on a three-week cycle
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London concerts: Longer, but not louder nights could be in the cards

London Free Press
Allowing select events, including concerts, to run an extra hour is among the rule changes city hall is studying for outdoor festivals.
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City council approves fifth night for Rock the Park: 'Economic injection'

London Free Press
How best to help ailing businesses in London’s downtown and Old East Village was on city council’s mind Tuesday as they voted to look at extending free or reduced parking. Council voted 10-4 for city staff to report back this month on costs and options for one hour of free
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Letters to the Editor: March 22, 2024

London Free Press
Don't rock the park
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Organizers seek to add fifth day to Rock the Park music festival

London Free Press
What would be better than four days of Rock The Park?
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