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Burlington ON (May 7, 2011). Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is pleased to announce our 2011 scheduled headliners.

Burlington's Sound of Music Festival features a unique blend of new and emerging artists, Canadian icons and favourites from the past, this year's lineup promises to rock the park; with over 90 Musical Acts, a Grande Festival Parade with more than 20 marching bands, Downtown Streetfest, Family Zone, Carnival and much more.

To get the show started, Thursday June 16^th, on the ArcelorMittal Dofasco stage, Bedouin Soundclash, promises to put on a high energy show (www.bedouinsoundclash.com), opening for Bedouin Soundclash, Canadian Music Weeks "best band" Yukon Blonde (www.myspace.com/yukonblondeband).Check out the rock 'n' roll, Celtic and bluegrass sounds of The Stanfields, (www.thestanfields.ca).We also have the rock and roll tunes of The Respectables (http://www.myspace.com/therespectablesmusic), both featured on the OLG stage.

Friday evening boasts headliner names such as Emerson Drive (www.emersondrive.com), The Reason (www.thereasonmusic.com/) and Toronto's own Crash Karma (www.crashkarma.com). Appearing on the Cogeco Stage a feast for your ears, Micheal Kaeshammer (www.kaeshammer.com).

Saturday afternoon, on the ArcelorMittal Dofasco stage check out Stereos (www.wearestereos.com) their thrilling live show will bring a pop-rock mentality and newly explored electro-club sound to the Festival, followed in the evening by Hollerado (www.hollerado.com) and Tokyo Police Club (tokyopoliceclub.com). Over on the OLG stage, is the country and psychedelic blend of The Sadies (www.thesadies.net). Be sure to stay for the evening and see Jimmy Rankin (http://jimmyrankin.com/) and laterBarra McNeils (www.barramacneils.com), a band widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world.

Throughout the weekend music steeped in African tradition, Mighty Popo (www.mightypopo.ca), Sultans of String (www.sultansofstring.com)and Juno award nominated Luke Doucet & the White Falcon (www.lukedoucet.com) will be performing on our Cogeco Stage, located on Brant Street at Civic Square. Visit the Cogeco Stage to enjoy a different feel to the Festival, while enjoying a café style setup.

Family Zone has a fun filled weekend lined up with lots of fabulous children's acts to keep the family busy all weekend long.

Celebrate Fathers Day with us, and sing along with a band that spans generations, Devo (www.clubdevo.com), as well as Chic Gamine (www.chicgamine.com), Le Vent du Nord (www.leventdunord.com), The Salads (www.thesalads.com) and The Creepshow (www.thecreepshow.org). Is it safe to dance? with Men Without Hats (www.danceifyouwant.com/ ).

Stay tuned for the release of our "withheld" headlining artists, for more Festival excitement.