Edmonton radio station Sonic 102.9 announced Tuesday that after eight years, the popular music festival Sonic Boom would not be returning in 2017.
The news was released in a statement posted on the radio station’s website, saying: “After 8 amazing years, it’s time to explore new ideas.”
The festival has been held annually since 2009, and has seen headliners Jack White, Linkin Park, The Lumineers, Twenty One Pilots, Blink 182 and Arctic Monkeys.
“It’s been an incredible ride, and we owe its success to you.”
The statement went on to thank festival fans for attending the festival over the years.
A spokesperson for Live Nation released a statement to CTV News on this development:
“Sonic Boom will not be returning in 2017. The time has come to reimagine the event and build new ideas for the future. We’d like to thank all the fans and supporters of the festival over the years including the City of Edmonton.” Ian Low, President Central Region, Live Nation Canada said in the statement.
