By The Canadian Press on May 14, 2024.
A sign providing information about the upcoming Canada Day celebrations on Parliament Hill is seen in front of the Center Block Peace Tower in Ottawa on Friday, June 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin TangOTTAWA – Funk master Chromeo, rap legend Maestro Fresh Wes and rock band Metric are heading to Ottawa for Canada Day. Canadian Heritage says it has booked an eclectic lineup of 11 acts for a night of festivities at LeBreton Flats Park in the nation’s capital near Parliament Hill. Others on the roster include Calgary dance singer Kiesza, Halifax alt-pop duo Neon Dreams and Quebec rapper Fouki. “Canada Day: Feel the Rhythm!” The show begins at 8 p.m. with Canadian television and radio presenter Isabelle Racicot as host. The show will be broadcast live on CBC and CBC Gem, as well as on Radio-Canada ICI Tele and ICI tou.tv. Before the concert, viewers can vote online for their favorite Fouki and Metric songs to perform on the show. The survey ends on May 28th. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 14, 2024. Note to readers: This is a corrected story. An earlier version said the event would take place on Parliament Hill. In fact, it is close to Parliament Hill. 9
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