We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Richard Mende, a longtime member of the Northern Lights Festival Boréal community. Former AD Paul Loewenberg shares a personal reflection on Richard’s life, music, and lasting impact. There are few in our community that have had as wide an impact as Richard Mende. […]
News
58 posts
Northern Lights Festival Boreal Announces Winners of 2026 Meltdown Competition Sudbury, ON — The Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Meltdown Competition, celebrating emerging musical talent from across Northern Ontario and beyond. This year’s competition showcased an impressive range of artists, culminating […]
NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL BORÉAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP Sarah Harmer, Begonia and Terra Lightfoot Lead a Bold, Expansive Weekend SUDBURY, ON — Northern Lights Festival Boréal returns to Bell Park from July 10–12, unveiling a 2026 lineup that blends celebrated Canadian songwriters, international voices and emerging artists across folk, roots, indie, hip […]
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Vendor and Partnership Development Coordinator to manage the vendors and sponsors for our upcoming festival. The ideal candidate will oversee all aspects of vendor and sponsor relations, including recruitment, coordination, setup, and troubleshooting. The Vendor and Partnership Development Coordinator will work closely with […]
Get Ready Sudbury! Meltdown is back this March, and the applications are officially open! This one-day showcase of incredible local talent will feature emerging and established artists ready to take the stage. Meltdown isn’t just another show; it’s a platform for musicians to present their work and creativity. Artists from […]
Sudbury’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) is approaching in just over a month! As has been tradition since 1972, a diversity of acclaimed musicians from around the world are set to perform over 3 days in Bell Park: July 4-6. NLFB has announced the bulk of the lineup, including headliners […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…Lineup Day! Lights, Destroyer, Shad, The Weather Station, and many more at Northern Lights 2025 In 1972, a small folk music festival took place on the shores of Ramsey Lake in Sudbury, ON. At first, those involved couldn’t imagine that it might grow […]
Kaia Kater in concert at Knox Hall, Sudbury – A wild evening of folk and jazz On April 5, 2025, the talented Kaia Kater will make a stopover at Knox Hall in Sudbury for an exceptional concert blending folk, jazz and Caribbean influences. A unique opportunity to appreciate the spellbinding […]
Get ready to experience electrifying moments with a program that will thrill you like never before! NLFB gives festival-goers something to look forward to before the official lineup launch! Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) is delighted to share a first glimpse of its 2025 program, with numerous artists yet to […]
Are you ready to unleash your inner rockstar? NLFB invites you to Karaoke City Maniacs, an electrifying night of live band karaoke. Come through for a night of music, fun, and community spirit- all while supporting NLFB. Taking place on Saturday, February 8th, in the upper hall of Knox Hall – setting the stage for your rock star […]
Klô Pelgag: An artist in search of meaning and the absolute. Northern Lights Festival Boréal is proud to present Klô Pelgag, who is a Quebec artist who distinguishes herself by her constant search for meaning and emotion through bold, introspective music. With over 20 Félix awards at the ADISQ Galas, […]
We wish to inform our community that the Northern Lights Festival Boréal Annual General Meeting (AGM), originally scheduled for Thursday, November 28, 2024, has been postponed to January 2025. The new date and time of the AGM will be communicated shortly via : – Our social networks, – A newsletter, […]
