NB news: Area 506 shows composition

Two major Canadian bands are headlining the Area 506 Festival in Saint John, NB this summer.

Area 506 announced some headliners for the festival on Thursday, revealing that Our Lady of Peace and PUP will be among the big names performing on the waterfront stage.

The Area 506 Festival will take place in St. John's from August 2-4 and will include many vendors and cultural groups in the Container Village.

Other names announced for the festival include ECMA nominee Dee Hernandez and St. John's-based band Loveover.

Tickets go on sale Thursday at 5 p.m.

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