Cavendish Beach Music Festival
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Cavendish Beach Music Festival
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| Genre | Country |
| Dates | July 8–10, 2016 |
| Location(s) | Cavendish, Prince Edward Island |
| Years active | 2009 - present |
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The Cavendish Beach Music Festival is a music festival held in mid-July in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Cavendish is a resort community located 39 kilometres (24 mi) northwest of the provincial capital Charlottetown.
History
In 2009, its inaugural year, the festival was a three-day event and featured major acts Rik Reese & Neon Highway, Tim McGraw, Big & Rich, and Reba McEntire. Additional acts included Paul Brandt, Doc Walker, and Deric Ruttan.[1]
In 2010, the festival was extended to five days and the site included the construction of a permanent stage and other supporting infrastructure.[2] New to the festival for 2010 was a day featuring local artists in a partnership with the East Coast Music Association named "ECMA at the Beach". Major acts in 2010 included Rik Reese & Neon Highway, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Taylor Swift, and Lady Antebellum.[3] Additional acts included Emerson Drive, Gloriana, The Road Hammers, Shane Yellowbird, Dean Brody, Melanie Morgan, Gord Bamford, Tara Oram, Victoria Banks, and Ashley MacIsaac.
Country music superstar Taylor Swift took the stage on July 10, the third day of the festival where approximately 35,000 people were in attendance.[3]
In 2011, the festival was a four-day event with major acts Trace Adkins, Johnny Reid, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. Additional acts included Eric Church, George Canyon, Tanya Tucker, Aaron Lines, Chad Brownlee, Ricky Skaggs, Corb Lund, and Doc Walker.
In 2012, the festival included major acts Rik Reese & Neon Highway, Dierks Bentley, Alabama, and Rascal Flatts.
In 2013, the festival included major acts Dwight Yoakam, Kenny Chesney, Dixie Chicks. Additional acts included Little Big Town, Jason Blaine and Michelle Wright.
On November 26, 2013, it was announced that the 2014 event will feature Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Darius Rucker, Gord Bamford, and Brett Kissel.[4][5]
On December 3, 2014, the event announced the 2015 lineup of Eric Church, Keith Urban, Brantley Gilbert, Kira Isabella & The Mavericks.
The 2016 Cavendish Beach Music Festival will feature The Band Perry, Blake Shelton and Kenny Chesney.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Award | Outcome[6] |
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| 2010 | Canadian Country Music Association | Festival, Fair, or Exhibition of the Year | Nominated |
| 2011 | East Coast Music Association | Event of the Year[7] | Nominated |
| 2014 | West Jet Fun N' Festivals Series | Best Festival on Prince Edward Island[8] | Won |
| 2015 | Canadian Country Music Awards | Festival or Fair of the Year[8] | Nominated |
See also
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References
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