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A Tribe Called Red — have reintroduced themselves as @thehallucination.bsky.social, embracing the evolution of their music and mission. As the first independent Indigenous artists from Turtle Island to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify, their impact is undeniable.

So there it is — your 2025 AREA 506 Festival 10th Anniversary lineup. Get ready for three exciting days of music, culture, and goods. Early Bird passes are on sale NOW, but only for a limited time. Grab them while you can!

Last but definitely not least, we've got The Last Call, a four-piece band from right here in Saint John. They're hard at work on their first full-length album, set to drop this year. Catch them on Friday, August 1st!

We're in the home stretch! We'll be back in an hour with our FINAL announcement of the day! 👀

Next up is New Brunswick’s The Kingston Collective. They'll hit the stage early on Friday, August 1st. Known for high-energy performances that are a tonne of fun, they blend rock, pop, funk, reggae, and more, creating a unique sound that’s all their own.

Earlier that day, we’ll welcome best buds Ura Star & Fireball Kid. Refocusing indie pop through a blurry DIY lens, they've gone from backing punk bands in YSJ to forging their own path(s) as rowdy party pop boys in Montreal.

But the party doesn’t stop there! Earlier that day, we’ve got BAIE, Acadian pop-disco with harmonies smoother than a ‘70s playlist. Think ABBA meets Fleetwood Mac with a touch of Earth, Wind & Fire. If you needed a sign to wear the sequins: THIS IS IT.

Next, we have Today Junior, an East Coast Electronic/Emo band from our hometown of Saint John, New Brunswick. Their debut album, Picking Up The Pieces, is out now, and we'll get a taste on Saturday, August 2nd!

Red Cardinal from Saint John blends the raw energy of 90s grunge with the punchy vibes of 2000s pop-punk. After kicking off the final Waterfront Concert Series show of 2024, they’re bringing that energy to the festival stage on Sunday, August 3rd.

Okay, see you back here in an hour!

Joining them are The Merci Buckets, who, in just three years, have already achieved a lot, including their debut record being nominated for Recording of the Year. We’ll get to witness their energetic, raucous spectacle of a performance earlier in the day!