BreakOut West Announces 2016 Lineup

BY Sarah MurphyPublished Aug 9, 2016

BreakOut West is set to take over Regina this fall, and organizers have rolled out the 2016 performer lineup.
 
The festival shines a spotlight on talent from Western Canada, and this year's event will take place from October 13 to 16 at various venues across Saskatchewan's capital.
 
So far, the artists slated to appear on the bill include:

36?, Al Muirhead, Alex Runions, Andino Suns, Ariane Mahrke Lemire, Arlo Maverick, Belle Plaine, Blake Berglund, Curtis Nowosad Quintet, David Morin, DGS Samurai Champs, Digwolf, Diyet, Don Amero, Double Fuzz, Ghost Twin, Hot Panda, Jay Semko, Jeffery Straker, Jesse and the Dandelions, Jesse Roper, Jocelyne Baribeau, Joe Nolan, John Oliver, JP Hoe, Justin Lacroix Band, Kaylee Johnston, Lexi Strate, Maddison Krebs, Megan Nash, Micah Visser, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Mike Edel, Mise en Scene, Mu, Nadia Gaudet & Jason Burnstick, Nick Faye & The Deputies, Old Cabin, Paolo Bortolussi, Poor Nameless Boy, Quinton Blair, Rah Rah, Rob Dickson, Rosie & The Riveters, Ryan McNally, Sam Weber, Slow Leaves, Speed Control, Striker, Surf Dads, the Dead South, the Mariachi Ghost, the Matinée, the Proud Sons, the Sumner Brothers, Third Ion, William Prince, and Youngblood.
 
Festival wristbands go on sale tomorrow (August 10) at local outlets X-Ray Records, Rebellion Brewing and Coda Clothing.

Leading into live performances throughout the weekend, the festival will kick off with a ceremony awarding the prizes for the 2016 Western Canadian Music Awards.
 
Full festival information and updates can be found at the official BreakOut West website. Below, relive festival highlights from last year's event.
 

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