Blogs

Line-Up Release!

May 12, 2012

Thanks to everyone who joined us May 11 for our Line-Up Release and Soiree 2012! This year's festival lineup has been announced and it looks incredible! Burlington will be entertained by an exceptional lineup including Hamilton's own Arkells, who took home a Juno award for "group of the year" in ...

The Soirée is on its Way!

April 22, 2012

Everyone mark your calendars, the Sound of Music Soirée is on its way! This event will be the official launch of the Festival, and it will give you the chance to find out the Festival line-up before everyone else. There will be silent and live auctions, live bands and amazing food and cock...

Get Involved!

April 09, 2012

Have you ever wondered how to be active in, or give back to your community?  Then Sound of Music Festival is for you! We are looking for individuals who are ready to have fun and give back to their city. If you love music and the city of Burlington, comeout and help Sound of Music, Canada's ...

Local Band Rocks Juno Awards

April 02, 2012

A huge congratulations goes out to Hamilton's own Arkells for winning at this year's JUNO awards! The band, which hails from McMaster University, beat out Nickleback to take home the award for "group of the year" . They are among many winners this year including, Justin Bieber, Michael Buble and ...

Best of the Bunch

March 25, 2012

It feels great to be at the top. Moneysense has released their list for Canada’s Best Places to Live 2012 and not surprising to those of us that live here, Burlington was listed, second only to Ottawa. Check out the full article here: http://www.moneysense.ca/2012/03/20/canadas-best-places-...

Burlington is Alive with The Sound of Music

March 04, 2012

Rodger and Hammerstein’s beloved musical The Sound of Music is coming to Burlington! Come watch Fräulein Maria and the seven von Trapp children in this delightful musical sure to entertain the whole family. The musical, which is set in Austria in the days leading up to World War II, fo...

Walk off the Earth

January 13, 2012

Congratulations to Burlington based band, Walk off the Earth for their overnight internet success story. The Youtube video of the band’s rendition of “Somebody I Used to Know” was released January 5 has been viewed well over 16 million times to date.  Just in case you&rsquo...

Music Matters

December 08, 2011

"Art and music are basic human functions. We have the burning desire to create, whatever it may be and however tiny or grand. The interaction with sound is unavoidable, either to make it or take pleasure in it. People have always found music significant in their lives, whether for enjoyment in li...

Your Big Break?

November 15, 2011

We are seeking submissions from entertainers (all genres are welcome) for the upcoming Mayor’s Cabaret.   Sound of Music Festival is pleased to be a part of this event on February 24, 2012 at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre. The Festival is leading in securing the entertainm...

Thank you!

September 13, 2011

This year, 770 volunteers chose to give back to our community by helping put on one of the biggest events of the year, complete with a Carnival, Parade and Downtown Streetfest, Family Zone, and of course the music, over 90 acts across 10 performance areas.  Each year we recognize 20 Festival...