![]() ![]() Returning on Thursday night for Willie Nile and July Talk, I was treated to another energetic, aurally pleasing and visually entertaining show. GSF organizers, take note, because there’s a lot to learn down here at Quidi Vidi Lake. Speaking to organizers on Wednesday night after Darcys and Arkells (metaphorically) tore the house down, I complimented the set-up - they somehow managed to come up with a solution to every criticism I had for the George Street Festival, right down to the two-way traffic walk-through ensuring easy transport from one side of the stage to the other. Ambient lighting lit the tent, which felt more like a large, circular bar than a circus tent.ĭid I mention the (allegedly) $80,000 plywood floor? The two-storey VIP section? Or that the entire venue is wheelchair accessible? This place is an absolute dream. ![]() Two large support beams held up the canopy of the tent, with other smaller beams descending into bar-height tables. Off to one side, a plethora of portapotties, and an outdoor smoking section. The 20,000-plus square feet of space boasted food vendors, a merchandise section, a speed bar, two more bars for beer and liquor respectively, and stadium-style seating, all surrounding a giant floor space and a massive stage, sandwiched between two jumbo screens. Walking into the giant tent on Wednesday night, I was genuinely blown away. ![]() I’m gonna come out and just say it now: this festival is a well-oiled machine and I’m willing to bet a body part that this event will be around for years to come. Instead of writing a review about the acts I saw, I am instead going to focus on the Iceberg Alley Festival as a whole. Unable to take in all 10 nights due to other commitments, such as the commitment I made to myself post-George Street Fest to cut down on eventual hearing loss and liver damage, I still managed to take in two amazing evenings of music. 14, and is set to finish its 10-day run on Sunday. The Iceberg Alley festival started on Sept. I’m sleep deprived, maybe a touch hungover and my cheeks hurt from smiling - these slight woes are a sign of a great couple of days. on a Friday night, the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent is likely packed, as it has been all week, with local music lovers. ![]()
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