The Rock the Park 2024 festival, hosted by the Parksville Beach Festival, and sponsored by Mid Island Co op, promises an electrifying celebration of classic rock and old-time rock 'n' roll. Taking place from August 9th to 11th at Parksville Community Park on Vancouver Island, this music extravaganza features an impressive lineup of tribute bands paying homage to iconic artists.
Some of the artists we will be paying tribute to include: The Rolling Stones, Def Leppard, Shania Twain, The Chicks, Queen, Buddy Holly, Tragically Hip, Bon Jovi, Chicago, and the Beatles.
Friday, August 9th kicks off with Johnny Inappropriate, a high-energy dance/rock cover band. Next up is Spirit of Shania, a tribute to the legendary Shania Twain, led by the talented musician and songwriter Vivian Leigh. Following that, Bad Medicine delivers an authentic experience of Bon Jovi's hits, and Gaslighter pays tribute to The Chicks. Saturday features more incredible acts, including Nautical Disaster (a Tragically Hip tribute), Absolute Def Leppard, STICKY FINGERS (a Rolling Stones experience), and The Tribute (a celebration of The Beatles). The festival concludes on Sunday with West Coast Chicago, March Hare, and the sensational Absolute Queen from Tampa, Florida, delivering an authentic Queen live experience. Don't miss this chance to rock out with Vancouver Island's best entertainment value!