The music didn’t die, but it did go quiet.
But after two years, BCLC’s Music In The Park Series is finding its voice again. Canada’s longest-running free music festival is back in Kamloops for its 28th year. Lucky locals can enjoy free concerts in Riverside Park every night for the rest of the season.
Mark your calendars for BCLC summer concerts
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation series kicked off with performances by Sabrina Weeks, Shattered Blue, Richard Graham and the Blackbeats that first weekend.
“As a social-purpose company, BCLC is committed to our ongoing support of events such as Music in the Park that contribute to the social and cultural fabric of Kamloops,” said Peter ter Weeme, BCLC chief social purpose officer and vice president of player experience.
“BCLC has been a proud sponsor of Music in the Park alongside the City of Kamloops since 1994, and we’re thrilled to help bring Kamloopsians back together again to hear the musical talent of this summer’s lineup.”
In the short term, this week, catch the Gaslighters performing songs of The Chicks, plus Angie Heinz and Hillside Outlaws. And, if country music is your thing, turn up on July 27 for BCLC’s Midsummer Music Jam featuring headliner Jess Moskaluke and opener Teigen Gayse.
2022 BCLC Music in the Park schedule
The festival’s shows are every night from 7-8:30 p.m. in July and August at the Rotary Bandshell in Riverside Park in the city of Kamloops. Parking is free.
| Date | Artist | Music Style |
|---|---|---|
| July 19 | Apollo Suns | Funky Jazz Rock |
| July 20 | Gaslighters | Songs of the (Dixie) Chicks |
| July 21 | Duelling Pianos | Piano Madness |
| July 22 | Angie Heinz | Classic Rock |
| July 23 | Hillside Outlaws | Country Rock |
| July 24 | Banda Taverna | Music of Brazil |
| July 25 | Daveton Jones | Reggae and R&B |
| July 26 | Laurie Morvan Band | Blues |
| July 27 | BCLC and New Country 103.1 presents: BCLC Midsummer Music Jam featuring Jess Moskaluke with opener Teigen Gayse | Country |
| July 28 | Sally and the Melo Hearts | Party Rock |
| July 29 | Ashley Pater | Dance Pop |
| July 30 | Spendo | Vancouver Soul Rock |
| July 31 | Margit Sky Project | Pop Rock |
| Aug. 1 | Aerialists | Progressive Traditional |
| Aug. 2 | Someone to Blame | Classic Rock |
| Aug. 3 | New Groovement | Funk Hip Hop and R&B |
| Aug. 4 | FKB | Rock |
| Aug. 5 | RibFest Presents: Bryan Adams Tribute | Pop Rock |
| Aug. 6 | RibFest Presents: OC/DC | AC/DC Tribute |
| Aug. 7 | RibFest Presents: Fleetwood Magic | Fleetwood Mac Tribute |
| Aug. 8 | Dirtroad Opera | Country Bluegrass |
| Aug. 9 | Jenny Allen | Folk Roots |
| Aug. 10 | Jenni Thai | Piano |
| Aug. 11 | Richard Graham and the Backbeats | Pop Rock |
| Aug. 12 | Ben Klick | Country Rock |
| Aug. 13 | BMW | Authentic Blues Guitar |
| Aug. 14 | Willie Nile | One of the Best Kept Secrets of Rock and Roll |
| Aug. 15 | Crystal Shawanda | Pop Rock |
| Aug. 16 | Suzi Rawn | Rocking Blues |
| Aug. 17 | Jackson Hollow | Country Bluegrass |
| Aug. 18 | Mozi Bones | World Infused Music |
| Aug. 19 | Mitch Zorn | Country Rock |
| Aug. 20 | Julio Avila Cuban Band | Cuban |
| Aug. 21 | Evereal | Melodic Rock |
| Aug. 22 | Coalmine’s Basement | Pop Rock |
| Aug. 23 | Blackdaze | Black Sabbath/Ozzy Tribute |
| Aug. 24 | Daytime Highs | Funk Dance Energy |
| Aug. 25 | Dawson Gray | Country |
| Aug. 26 | BC Top | ZZ Top Tribute |
| Aug. 27 | Trigger Mafia | Rock |
| Aug. 28 | Tayos | Light Rock |
| Aug. 29 | Frapp City | 80s Rock |
| Aug. 30 | Blue Voodoo | Blues Rock |
| Aug. 31 | Shattered Blue | Classic Rock |
More than just music on offer
Food Truck Wednesdays have also returned to Riverside Park as of July 6. Every Wednesday, two or more food trucks will be onsite at the park from 6-9 pm. Consequently, hungry concertgoers will have a variety of tasty street eat options.
For more details, find the 2022 nightly Music in the Park entertainment schedule available via the City of Kamloops. It’s worth noting all concerts are weather and air-quality permitting. Attendees are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support the Kamloops Food Bank.
BCLC food bank donations
Over the years, BCLC hosted many extraordinary community initiatives.
In November 2021, it organized an online fundraiser called Love Local BC to help Food Banks BC and other organizations. Locals could contribute by purchasing gift cards from the Love Local BC page.
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