LEMF – southern AB’s largest electronic music festival celebrates 7th year

Lethbridge based DJ crew and electronic music production company, LEMF, along with their partners Unified Vibe and 98.1 The Bridge will be hosting the 7th Annual Lethbridge Electronic Music Festival (LEMF) on Saturday, August 18 in downtown Lethbridge at Galt Gardens Park.

The free event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

From it’s humble beginnings on one small stage in 2011, the festival has grown into a premier summer event that saw close to 5,000 people last year. With three stages and 30 acts spanning a multitude of genres of electronic music, LEMF will have something for everyone to enjoy.

The festival is featuring five major headliners from around the world this year: Slynk (AUS), Wood n Soo, (CAN), Joe Nice (USA), Cheshire (NZ), and Sammy Senior (NZ).

The lineup also includes 15 local and 10 out of town acts, featuring artists that are veterans of the Western Canadian festival scene. LEMF gives DJs an opportunity to play for family, friends, and the community rather than just in a nightclub or at 18+ festivals. LEMF will also feature 10 artisan vendors, five food trucks, beer gardens, a Kids Zone with air jump, face painting, dancers and live graffiti art.

“Our goal at LEMF is to provide a free not for profit event that gives families and those who may not usually attend electronic events, an opportunity to check the scene out,” says David Fritz, current President of the LEMF organizing committee.

“We very proud to be family friendly and have an age range from children up through to seniors that come together to share a love of music. We have a planning committee that works year round on LEMF as well as throwing regular parties throughout the year. LEMF is a volunteer driven event that requires over 40 people on the day of generously giving their time to help organize and run the event. It is truly by and for the community and we are very proud of that.”

After the event, the fun continues at the Official LEMF After Party at Club Lime from 11 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. The After Party is a ticketed 18+ event, featuring a takeover from the Fozzy Fest crew out of Calgary. Presale tickets are $10 in advance (available at Infamous Board Shop and the day of the event at the LEMF Home Base) or $15 at the door.

For more information, please visit: www.facebook.com/THELemf or www.lemf.ca