Luminato 2016 to host diverse musical programming at The Hearn
March 7th, 2016
Photo by David Leyes, courtesy of Luminato
Earlier today, Luminato revealed two exciting new musical projects that will take over the Hearn Generating Station venue in the Port Lands for the festival’s 10-year celebrations. While Union Station’s refurbished plaza will be a a gateway for free daily entertainment, The Hearn will serve as hot spot for some of the most innovative programming Toronto has ever seen. With NXNE also revealing they will be introducing portions of the festival at the Port Lands this summer, the area is quickly becoming a hot-spot for new immersive cultural experiences and providing more unique performance opportunities for artists.
On June 14 and 15, 2016, Montreal post-rock outfit Godspeed You! Black Emperor will team up with Vancouver’s contemporary dance company The Holy Body Tattoo for the must-see dance show monumental. The modern dance collaboration will see The Holy Body Tattoo returning to the stage for the first time in a decade.
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The Hearn will also host world-renowned entertainer Rufus Wainright June 23 and 24, 2016, for his performances of Judy Gardland’s 1961 iconic Carnegie Hall concert. Rufus Does Judy is presented in collaboration with Pride Toronto as part of the city’s first-ever Pride Month.
Announced earlier this year, Luminato will bring back the innovative Unsound Toronto music festival to the powering station, which blends technology and experimental sound for an experience unlike any other in the city. Drone metal band sun o))) and Canadian sound artist Tim Hecker will headline the evenings June 10 and 11, with many more artists expected to be announced.
Tickets for all of these events are on-sale now.
