Who’ll Play Magnetic Hill in 2016?
MONCTON – Chatter is starting again about whether or not there will be another massive concert on Magnetic Hill this summer.
Magnetic Hill has hosted some of the biggest names in music including Bruce Springsteen, U2, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC as well as *shudder* Nickelback. Already a page has started on Facebook to bring aging grunge rockers Pearl Jam to the Hill. So far over 1,700 people have shown interest in hearing “Jeremy” belted out yet again.
Huddle asked Maurice Belliveau, who’s in charge of economic development and events for the City of Moncton, if he could offer any clues about who might rock the hill this summer.
“As you can imagine we work with several promoters who work directly with agents and bands,” said Belliveau. “We are in constant contact with them, always in the hopes of luring acts to our city.”
So with the city being tight-lipped, we figured it would be fun to explore some of the bands that might be options for Moncton.
Here are some of the acts that are touring North America this summer that maybe, just maybe, might make a stop in the Hub city:
Peter Gabriel & Sting
The dad-rock duo will be touring North America in 2016 with stops in Quebec on July 5 and July 7. Maybe they could swing by New Brunswick for a night?
Guns N’ Roses
Could there be a return visit to Moncton in the offing for Guns N’ Roses? News that most of the original lineup is getting back together for a select few shows has fans really excited. GNR would be welcomed to the East Coast jungle.
Beyonce
Hey all the single ladies – Queen Bey is touring this summer and her presence on Magnetic Hill would draw a whole new audience to the venue. If you like it, put a ring on it.
Adele
Adele is taking her impressive pipes on tour this summer. So helllooo from the other side (of Canada). Do drop by.
Dave Matthews Band
The longtime jam band favourite has a large following. They will be touring the U.S. this summer, including a stop in Bangor, Maine, with a big gap between July 30 and Aug. 26. Why not crash into New Brunswick?
Have your say, who would you like to see play Magentic Hill this summer from these choices? Or go to our Facebook page and share own idea.
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