FREE ARCADE FIRE SHOW Presented and Broadcast Live by SiriusXM Canada
Presented and Broadcast Live by SiriusXM Canada in association with POP Montreal, evenko, Quartier de Spectacles, Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT,) ALDO, McAuslan, TD Bank, La Ville de Montreal, Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire (MAMROT,) SODEC, Tourism QC and Tourism Montreal.
The show will also coincide with the French release of Tracy Kidder's book Mountains Beyond Mountains (Soulever les montagnes), which documents the story of Paul Farmer, one of the founders of Partners In Health. For this show, the band is offering a special deal: as of today the first 100 people to make a 200$ + donation to KANPE will receive 2 passes to the VIP area at the show and a copy of the book. To participate visit kanpe.org
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED
- Alcoholic beverages (brought from outside)
- Illegal Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Glass bottles and cans
- Rigid Thermos, coolers or other such containers
- Megaphones
- Pets, with the exception of duly-identified service dogs.
- Bicycles and skateboards. There are two bicycle parking areas bordering the site.
- In line skates must be stored in a bag.
- folding and portable chairs, during shows.
- Fireworks
- Beach balls, soccer balls, etc…
- Large back packs (camping style)
- Tents
- Video Equipment
- Professional photo equipment (SLR cameras, i.e. removable lens cameras)
- Audio Recording equipment
- No items intended for sale/promotion
- Any object that can be used to cause bodily harm
ITEMS ALLOWED
- Clear plastic water bottles
- Small beach towels
- Waterproof ponchos / small umbrellas
- Small back packs and bags/ purses (Note: all bags will be searched)
- Sunscreen
- Lighters/Cigarettes
- Digital Camera (non-professional, i.e. no removable lens)
- Disposable cameras (non-professional)
The following can be found on site:
- Water stations provided by ALDO. There will be cups and mugs available but bringing your own water vessel is entirely welcome !
- Toilets
- Food kiosks
- Beer / Alcohol
- Merchandise
- ATMs
- Juice
- Recycling bins
HANDICAP ACCESS
For the free arcade fire show, POP Montreal will offer 2 platform reserved for concert goers in wheelchairs near the main stage and a second wheelchair platform will be on Ste-Catherine street close to a big screen projecting the show. Those who have access to the platform are allowed to bring one (1) guest as company on it. A wheelchair accessible toilet is reserved at this location
Arcade Fire
"Arcade Fire are a band from Montreal that people go crazy over. Why not." - DS
The suburbs have always spawned poets who flee to the world’s great cities. Montreal’s Arcade Fire, however, return to the landscapes of their youth and return with the songs of The Suburbs: songs that draw on themes of loss and renewal, of drawing inspiration from scarcity, of generations past and future, of responsibility and maturity, of hoping that something pure can last. The Suburbs, like its namesake, revels in open space, reflections on long drives, and contemplating possibilities. Lyrics decrying wasted time, arms folded tight, and cities with no children are set to sparse pop, icy new wave epics, anthemic punk and lush balladry—all delivered with a breadth and beauty that expands the palette of a band that has never settled for the easy route out of town.
Karkwa
It’s no secret Montréal is home to many bands that have landed comfortably on the international stage. With a 2010 Polaris Prize nod for Les Chemins de Verre, Karkwa might just find itself spending less time in their home province and more time sharing their soaring indie rock with the world. -- jel
