Sloan to kick off Bell CNE Bandshell concerts, Big Boi also on lineup

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The OutKast’s Big Boi and Toronto bands Sloan and Big Wreck and country sibling duo The Reklaws have been added to the 2024 Bell CNE Bandshell lineup, which is heavily influenced by the 1990s and early aughts this year.

Sloan, with The Tragically Hip’s Paul Langlois as opener, will kick off the Bell CNE Bandshell’s opening day on Aug. 16 and Big Boi’s Aug. 25 date is the only Canadian stop of his 2023-24 tour.

The newest additions came on the heels of such previously announced shows as Manchester Orchestra, Down With Webster and April Wine.

The CNE takes place from Aug. 16 to Sept. 2 and all bandshell concerts are free with admission to the fair.

Here is the full lineup for 2024 Bell CNE Bandshell listed by date/headliner/opener:

Aug. 16: Sloan with Paul Langlois Band;

Aug, 17: Brittany Howard with Julian Taylor;

Aug. 18: Bahamas with Jeremie Albino;

Aug. 19: MacKenzie Porter with Nate Haller;

Aug. 20: Drag EXtravaganza ft. Tynomi Banks, Sapphira Cristal, VENUS, Devine Darlin’ and Saltina Shaker;

Aug. 21: Down with Webster with Dee Holt;

Aug. 22: Classic Albums Live performs Bob Marley’s Legend with Jay Douglas;

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Aug. 23: Manchester Orchestra with Moneen;

Aug. 24: The New Pornographers with Born Ruffians;

Aug 25: Big Boi with SonReal;

Aug. 26: Half Moon Run with Ghostly Kisses;

Aug. 27: Ruby Waters with Aysanabee;

Aug. 28: Big Wreck with Royal Tusk;

Aug. 29: Destra and Band with Farmer Nappy, Dr. Jay & Friends;

Aug. 30: The Reklaws with Teigen Gayse;

Aug 31: April Wine with Boston Levi;

Sept. 1: Voices of Classic Rock: Asia ft. John Payne (formerly of Asia), Jason Scheff (Chicago), Steve Augeri (formerly of Journey) and Fran Cosmo (formerly of Boston);

Sept. 2: No concert on Labour Day.