Line Up:
Broken Social Scene
Chromeo
Stars
Kaskade
k-os
Dragonette
Major Lazer
Shout Out Out Out Out

Freezing Man Festival 2011 is the first ever Great Northern Cities Winter Festival of electronic & alternative music in Canada. Taking place at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, AB, Freezing Man Festival will combine live music, DJs, winter sports, fashion, and an element of winter carnival in a vibrant outdoor setting, with a full music concert indoors.

Confirmed to appear are Chromeo, Broken Social Scene, Kaskade, Stars, K-OS, Major Lazer, Dragonette and Shout Out Out Out Out along with many local artists and some surprises to be announced. “In addition to a state of the art indoor production, an outdoor stage adjacent to numerous all day events will give a whole new meaning to chill down.” quips event creator and producer Michael Gaiman from his office in Los Angeles.

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and its CEO Martin Salloum breathed life into Freezing Man and are co-producing the event. “Edmonton is one of the youngest, richest and safest cities in the world,” proudly beams Salloum, “and Alberta is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. As the urban center of Canada’s north, we aim to help enhance its appeal as a winter destination. Staging Freezing Man, a world class music event, will aid in that agenda.”

Edmonton, already renowned for its legendary Folk, Jazz, Blues, and Fringe festivals and the world’s largest shopping mall – practically a city in itself – has facilities and infrastructure to rival any great metropolis in the world–and, it is a 21st century city in every sense. A mere couple or three hours away from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Chicago by air, it is also at the edge of a compelling and pristine wilderness. “We’re a stone’s throw from the Canadian Rockies and world class winter sports and recreation,” boasts Salloum, “and those who have never seen the Northern Lights are in for an unforgettable experience.

Freezing Man will combine the most contemporary electronic music artists and scene, mind-blowing production and visuals, along with peripheral activities and amusements including interactive games and media and an outdoor carnival.