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Lineup set for Robson Valley festival

Prince George is surrounded each summer by music festivals that bring a national and international presence to our region. One of the longest and liveliest is the Robson Valley Music Festival held in Dunster (about two and a half hours east of P.G.).

Prince George is surrounded each summer by music festivals that bring a national and international presence to our region.

One of the longest and liveliest is the Robson Valley Music Festival held in Dunster (about two and a half hours east of P.G.).

This year the showcase runs Aug. 16-18.

The lineup of performers includes My Son The Hurricane, Annie Sumi, DJ Shub, Red Path Dancers, Cozy, Fanfare, Cocojafro, Namgar, Meiwa, Mngwa, Dodgy Mountain Men, Jody Peck, Sarah Burton, The New Customs, Danny Bell & His Disappointments, Saltwater Hank, Interstellar Jays, Party On High Street, The Giving Shapes, The Dirrty Show, Electric Audrey 2, Gustavo The Impossibilist, Naomi Shore, Jesaja Class, Zonnis, Under The Rocks, Samson's Delilah, Athabasca Barnburner, Simbiyez, Wilson, Mary Matheson, Logan and Nathan, This Way North, Nice Verdes, Pico's Puppet Palace, Navaz, Jim & Penny Malmberg, Captain Thunderpants, and host Robson Valley band Mamaguroove.

More acts may yet be added, according to festival organizers.

There are opportunities to volunteer to make this yet another artistic success. Those who contribute time to key jobs will receive attendance perks. Email rvmfvolunteer@gmail.com for information about that.

There are openings for vendors of food, art or artisan creations, and other wares. Any merchant or pop-up service provider must apply by May 30 to get a spot inside the festival site. Email russpurvis@gmail.com for more information.

There are camping options and other accommodations in the close-by area of the festival. McBride and Valemount are towns near the event.

Tickets are on sale now only via the Robson Valley Music Festival website (those 13 year or younger may attend free of charge). Tickets at the gate are sold in limited quantities, so advance purchase is strongly recommended. A small number of online day-passes will go on sale on the website on May15.