The Final(?) Tragically Hip Tour Starts in 10 Days. Things Are Getting Interesting Again–And at the Grassroots Level, Too.
With what appears to be the final Tragically Hip tour ready to begin in Victoria next week–and with the furor over tickets dying off (for now, anyway)–people are moving into more positive space.
1. DearGord.ca
This tribute/fundraising site gets more traffic each week. I’ve been in constant contact with the organizers and I’m very impressed by their altruism. Please give it a look.
2. A Mass Radio Listening Event
The CBC is going to broadcast the final show in Kingston on August 20 commercial-free on every platform: TV, Radio One, Radio Two and online. I know of a group of guys who are trying to organize a communal listening event whereby people can watch/listen to the last gig while connecting with each other. Details soon.
3. A Public Listening/Watching Session in Toronto
Toronto counsellor Mike Layton–a hardcore Hip fan–is hoping that the city can find a place where Torontonians can gather to watch the broadcast. A movie theatre? A public plaza? A park? The search for a suitable place is being called “Looking for a Place to Happen.” There will be a city council vote on the matter Wednesday.
Do you know of any other events planned? Let me know and I’ll spread the word.
Hi Alan – don’t forget about the Live Stream of the Hamilton show occurring in Gage Park!
http://www.thespec.com/news-story/6759799-city-to-live-stream-hip-concert-in-gage-park/
Hi Alan, The Kingston Whig-Standard just posted a story indicating the City of Kingston will live-stream the final Hip concert outdoors in Market Square behind City Hall. http://www.thewhig.com/2016/07/12/city-to-live-stream-hips-kingston-show-in-market-square
i am in a small boarder town in southern ontario and we will be watching in a big park ….its going to be great ….so nice to see everyone coming together.
Where?
the Kingston show will be shown on a big screen at Victoria Park in Charlottetown.