Coldplay, Tom Petty, MMJ, Nine Inch Nails and Jay-Z to Anchor Pemberton Music Festival
Written by Mike Greenhaus
Monday, 17 March 2008
Pemberton Music
Festival is the latest summertime mega-festival to debut this July. The
multi-band gathering will take place in the mountains surrounding Vancouver, BC
from July 25-27, featuring marquee sets by Coldplay, Tom Petty, My Morning
Jacket, Nine Inch Nails and Jay-Z. The festival marks concert-promoting giant
Live Nation’s first foray into the European-style festival production that has
helped propel Bonnaroo and Coachella to fame. Confirmed performers include The
Tragically Hip, The Flaming Lips, Serj Tankian, Death Cab For Cutie, Interpol,
Sam Roberts Band, Metric, Black Mountain, Vampire Weekend, The Crystal Method
DJ Set, DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist, Booka Shade, Junkie XL, Dave Seaman,
Wintersleep, Buck 65, SecretMachines,
SIA, MSTRKRFT, Deadmau5, Brazilian Girls, MGMT, The Fiery Furnaces, Mates Of
State, Grand Ole Party, Carolina Liar, The Airborne Toxic Event, Monte Negro,
Low VS Diamond, Annie Stela, M.A.N.D.Y., Tommie Sunshine, Chromeo, 3 OH! 3,
Kevin Shiu, Timeline and Tony Pantages In total, the event will feature over 50
bands spread over two stages and one dance tent. For more information please
visit www.PembertonFestival.com.