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| music_festival_name = Evolve Festival |
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| location = [[Jailletville, New Brunswick]], [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia]] |
| location = [[Jailletville, New Brunswick]], [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia]] (2000-2016) |
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| years_active = 2000–present |
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| founders = Joe MacEachern<br />Jim Dorey |
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'''Evolve Festival''' is an annual music and cultural festival |
'''Evolve Festival''' is an annual multi-genre music and cultural festival in [[New Brunswick]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-20 |title=To be confirmed: The Evolve Festival |url=https://northamericanfestivals.com/866/the-evolve-festival/ |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=Small Festivals in the USA, Canada & North America |language=en-US}}</ref> The festival is dedicated to the promotion of [[sustainable living]] and environmental awareness. It uses [[renewable energy]] sources (aided by [[Diesel generator|diesel generators]]), [[recycling|recycled]], and [[biodegradable]] products and endeavours (aided by [[Styrofoam]]) to limit solid waste.<ref>[http://www.soulshine.ca/news/newsarticle.php?nid=3599 "Evolve Festival hits Nova Scotia"], soulshine.ca, July 28, 2006.</ref> |
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The festival originally took place near [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia]], until 2016, when the festival's permit was revoked due to issues related to rampant drug use among attendees.;<ref name=":0">https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/evolve-music-festival/</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Canada's Evolve Festival in Jeopardy Again |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/ae8x5a/canada-evolve-festival-permit-revoked-breaking |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=www.vice.com |language=en}}</ref> it subsequently relocated to [[Beersville, New Brunswick]].<ref name=":0" /> In 2010, Evolve Festival won the [[CBC Radio 3]] contest vote for "Best Festival In Canada".<ref>[http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/blogs/2010/3/Live-on-CBC-Radio-3-w-Grant-Lawrence-SEARCHLIGHT-2010-Winner-of-Canadas-1-Music-Festival-Announced "Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: SEARCHLIGHT 2010 Winner of Canada's #1 Music Festival Announced!"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100713032351/http://radio3.cbc.ca/ |date=2010-07-13 }}, March 10, 2010.</ref> |
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The festival presents a diverse lineup of rock, jazz, funk, world music, hip hop, bluegrass and electronica performers.<ref name=":2">{{cite news |last=Mersereau |first=Bob |date=2007-08-01 |title=Top summer festival continues to evolve |page=D4 |newspaper=[[Telegraph-Journal]]}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The festival was first conceived by Joe MacEachern, a resident of [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]], who then recruited Jim Dorey of Toronto to become the second founding member of Evolve Tribe. Jay Cleary joined the duo as the festival publicist and was able to raise significant export development funding from the [[Government of Nova Scotia|Nova Scotia Government]] to develop the festival as a Nova Scotia Tourist Attraction. |
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The first Evolve Festival was held in 2000 in Antigonish. |
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In 2005, the team was joined by longtime supporter and Evolve Tribe member Jonas Colter of [[Fredericton|Fredericton, New Brunswick]]. In 2006, Jim Dorey sold his shares to Jonas and Joe; in 2008, Joe sold his shares to Jonas in order to pursue a degree in [[sociology]].<ref name=":2" /> |
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In 2016, the festival moved to [[Beersville, New Brunswick]],<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Concert Listings, News & Reviews From Evolve Festival, Beersville, NB |url=https://exclaim.ca/fests/fest/evolve_festival |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=exclaim.ca |language=en-ca}}</ref> after the [[Municipality of the County of Antigonish]] revoked Evolve's permit due to issues involving the lack of a medical plan.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=How Do We Stop Drug Deaths at Canadian Music Festivals? |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/8q75j5/drug-deaths-veld-evolve-boonstock-canada-op-ed |access-date=2022-07-17 |website=www.vice.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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in 2016, the festival moved to [[Jailletville, New Brunswick]].<ref>[http://www.evolvefestival.com/location/ 2015 location], Jailletville, New Brunswick.</ref> |
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==Performers== |
==Performers== |
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In 2010, over 115 acts performed.<ref>[http://www.evolvefestival.com/lineup/"], evolvefestival.com/lineup.</ref> |
In 2010, over 115 acts performed.<ref>[http://www.evolvefestival.com/lineup/"], evolvefestival.com/lineup.</ref> |
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== Controversy == |
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According to ''[[CBC News]]'' and ''[[Vice Media|VICE]]'', Evolve Festival has had a reputation for rampant drug use for most of its history.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> |
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In 2015, a 21-year-old man died from natural causes after attending the festival. Though the death was unrelated to the event itself, it brought the festival's drug policies into public interest as medical professionals raised concerns.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/evolve-festival-moving-antigonish-beersville-deadline-medical-plan-1.3573722</ref> |
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In December 2015, Evolve was issued a conditional permit by the [[Municipality of the County of Antigonish]], with one of the conditions being a committed medical plan, developed and overseen by a physician by February 1, 2016. In 2016, the Municipality revoked the festival's permit after Evolve organizers were unable to satisfactorily address a medical plan as per their condition. Evolve was thereby forced to relocate from [[Antigonish, Nova Scotia|Antigonish]], eventually finding a spot in [[New Brunswick]] instead.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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[[Category:Rock festivals in Canada]] |
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[[Category:Jazz festivals in Canada]] |
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[[Category:Music festivals in Nova Scotia]] |
[[Category:Music festivals in Nova Scotia]] |
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[[Category:Recurring events established in 2000]] |
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[[Category:Electronic music festivals in Canada]] |
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[[Category:Antigonish, Nova Scotia]] |
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Revision as of 02:04, 17 July 2022
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| Genre | Rock, jazz, funk, world music, hip hop, bluegrass, electronica |
| Location(s) | Jailletville, New Brunswick, Antigonish, Nova Scotia (2000-2016) |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Founders | Joe MacEachern Jim Dorey |
| Website | evolvefestival |
Evolve Festival is an annual multi-genre music and cultural festival in New Brunswick.[1] The festival is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable living and environmental awareness. It uses renewable energy sources (aided by diesel generators), recycled, and biodegradable products and endeavours (aided by Styrofoam) to limit solid waste.[2]
The festival originally took place near Antigonish, Nova Scotia, until 2016, when the festival's permit was revoked due to issues related to rampant drug use among attendees.;[3][4] it subsequently relocated to Beersville, New Brunswick.[3] In 2010, Evolve Festival won the CBC Radio 3 contest vote for "Best Festival In Canada".[5]
The festival presents a diverse lineup of rock, jazz, funk, world music, hip hop, bluegrass and electronica performers.[6]
History
The festival was first conceived by Joe MacEachern, a resident of Antigonish, who then recruited Jim Dorey of Toronto to become the second founding member of Evolve Tribe. Jay Cleary joined the duo as the festival publicist and was able to raise significant export development funding from the Nova Scotia Government to develop the festival as a Nova Scotia Tourist Attraction.
The first Evolve Festival was held in 2000 in Antigonish.
In 2005, the team was joined by longtime supporter and Evolve Tribe member Jonas Colter of Fredericton, New Brunswick. In 2006, Jim Dorey sold his shares to Jonas and Joe; in 2008, Joe sold his shares to Jonas in order to pursue a degree in sociology.[6]
In 2016, the festival moved to Beersville, New Brunswick,[3][7] after the Municipality of the County of Antigonish revoked Evolve's permit due to issues involving the lack of a medical plan.[8]
Performers
Performers at the festival have included k-os, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, The Trews,[9] Michael Franti, Spearhead,[10] !!!, Battles, Beardyman, Black Tiger Sex Machine, Brazilian Girls, Danny Brown, Chali 2na, Delhi 2 Dublin, Do Make Say Think, Dub FX, Easy Star All-Stars, Grandtheft, Moldylox, Hey Rosetta!, Holy Fuck, Man Man, Medeski Martin & Wood, Pretty Lights, Rezz, Rheostatics, Xavier Rudd, The Sheepdogs, Slowcoaster, The Jimmy Swift Band, Telesma, That 1 Guy, The Be Good Tanyas, Wintersleep, and Luther Wright and the Wrongs.
Elizabeth May of Green Party of Canada spoke at the 2007 event.[11]
In addition to its main stage, the festival also features several smaller stages genres such as electronic, bass, and indie rock. There are smaller yurt stages highlighting smaller acts from around the world.[12]
In 2010, over 115 acts performed.[13]
Controversy
According to CBC News and VICE, Evolve Festival has had a reputation for rampant drug use for most of its history.[3][4]
In 2015, a 21-year-old man died from natural causes after attending the festival. Though the death was unrelated to the event itself, it brought the festival's drug policies into public interest as medical professionals raised concerns.[3][14]
In December 2015, Evolve was issued a conditional permit by the Municipality of the County of Antigonish, with one of the conditions being a committed medical plan, developed and overseen by a physician by February 1, 2016. In 2016, the Municipality revoked the festival's permit after Evolve organizers were unable to satisfactorily address a medical plan as per their condition. Evolve was thereby forced to relocate from Antigonish, eventually finding a spot in New Brunswick instead.[8][14]
References
- ^ "To be confirmed: The Evolve Festival". Small Festivals in the USA, Canada & North America. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Evolve Festival hits Nova Scotia", soulshine.ca, July 28, 2006.
- ^ a b c d e https://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/evolve-music-festival/
- ^ a b "Canada's Evolve Festival in Jeopardy Again". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ "Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: SEARCHLIGHT 2010 Winner of Canada's #1 Music Festival Announced!" Archived 2010-07-13 at the Wayback Machine, March 10, 2010.
- ^ a b Mersereau, Bob (2007-08-01). "Top summer festival continues to evolve". Telegraph-Journal. p. D4.
- ^ "Concert Listings, News & Reviews From Evolve Festival, Beersville, NB". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ a b "How Do We Stop Drug Deaths at Canadian Music Festivals?". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ Internet Archive: Details: The Trews Live at Evolve Festival on 2004-08-28
- ^ "Evolve Music and Awareness Festival
- ^ "Green Party of Canada | Evolve Festival | www.greenparty.ca". Archived from the original on 2012-02-08. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
- ^ "New Brunswick to have strong showing at Evolve Festival", CBC.ca, August 1, 2007.
- ^ ", evolvefestival.com/lineup.
- ^ a b https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/evolve-festival-moving-antigonish-beersville-deadline-medical-plan-1.3573722