LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEFORE THE SECOND EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL, METRO METRO UNVEILS ITS DAILY SCHEDULE
DAILY TICKETS ON SALE TODAY AT NOON ET AT WWW.TICKETMASTER.CA
Montreal, QC, April 25, 2022 – Metro Metro, the largest rap and hip-hop festival in Canada, in partnership with the Olympic Park and DNA LIVE, is excited to unveil its daily lineup and each day is as exciting as the next! On Friday, May 20, Young Thug will be headlining the main stage for this first day. Earlier, on the same stage, we will find: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Koriass Fouki and Calamine, just to name a few. On Saturday, May 21, Lil Baby will take the stage for his first performance in Canada. Polo G, Naya Ali and Emma Beko will also be there for this second day. Playboi Carti closes the second edition of Metro Metro on Sunday May 22. Just before, 5Sang14, Lil Tecca and Loud, who will be doing his first show since the release of his new album "Aucune Promesse" which is set to be released on May 20, will perform on this last day.
« The biggest rap and hip-hop festival in Canada is happening in less than 30 days and we can’t wait to see you gaian!» says Olivier Primeau of Midway Group
DAILY TICKETS ARE ON SALE TODAY AT NOON ET
Day tickets go on sale today at noon ET on ticketmaster.ca. A limited number of tickets will be available at $99 + taxes CND.
3-day passes and VIP offers are also available at ticketmaster.ca.
The event will be held in compliance with the health measures that will then be in force at the time of the festival.
Metro Metro is produced by The Olympic Park, Midway Group and DNA LIVE
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About the Metro Metro Festival
Metro Metro Festival was founded in 2019 by Olivier Primeau of the Midway Group, with the aim of creating the first and most important event celebrating hip hop music and its artists in the Canada. The first edition was marked by the presence of Cardi B., Snoop Dog, Future and Sean Paul, among others. In 2022, the festival returns with its second edition on May 20, 21, 22 on the Esplanade of the Olympic Park. Metro Metro Festival is now produced by Montreal’s Olympic Park, Midway Group and DNA LIVE. www.metrometro.ca
About the Olympic Park
Created on November 1st, 2020 following the adoption of Bill 15, the Olympic Park (Société de développement et mise en valeur du Parc olympique (SDMVPO)) replaces and modernizes the mission of the Régie des installations du Parc olympique (1975-2020). The Parc olympique has the mandate of developing, managing, promoting and operating its facilities in addition to showcasing its heritage and the Olympic legacy.
The Olympic Park manages five main assets: The Olympic Stadium, the largest amphitheatre in the country, The Montreal Tower, the tallest inclined tower in the world, The Sports Center, home to the main Olympic aquatic center in Canada, the Esplanade and outdoor sites around the stadium, which welcome multiple events and gatherings every year, and the largest underground parking in the country. For more information, visit www.parcolympique.qc.ca
About Midway Group
Midway Group is an ecosystem of modern and innovative businesses including an events group, a marketing agency, a talent agency, a retail product development company and a franchisor and operator of several restaurant brands. Some of the brands managed by the group include Beach Day Every Day, Beachclub, Metro Metro Festival, Festival Escapade, Bass Ship, Slice Gang Pizza, Poutine TIme, Burger Time and many others.
About DNA LIVE
Founded in 2010, DNA Live has continued to prove itself as one of Canada’s leading event creation and management brands.
DNA Live is responsible for over 100 events per year, including multiple festivals, concerts, and corporate / private events.
Source: Metro Metro Festival
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CÉDRIC ESSIMINY | cedric.essiminy@parcolympique.ca