Loveville Fest Launches New Afrobeats Festival This Summer

Winnipeg will welcome a new festival this summer with the launch of Loveville Fest. Focused on Afrobeats music, the one-day event will launch at Assiniboia Down on June 28 and feature performances from over 50 local artists and DJs.

Manitoba-based artists taking the stage include Adiyo, AJ Lino, Black Lantern, Bolu, Chain Link, DXXN, French RK, Gamabear, Laurel Chanté, and many (many) more. Headliners include DJ Phaphane from South Africa / Paris, Congolese French rapper and musician HIRO, and Afrobeats act Fido.

"At the heart of the Loveville Festival is the spirit of inclusivity, " says Brainleads Entertainment's Abiodun Brainard, the festival's general planner and coordinator. "As people gather to share their stories, art, and food, they create a warm and welcoming atmosphere that encourages dialogue and friendship. The festival is a canvas for creativity, where attendees can participate in workshops and cultural exhibits, making unforgettable memories while breaking down barriers and building bridges between different racial and ethnic groups. Each interaction, each performance, and each shared meal becomes part of a collective memory that strengthens community bonds.

Tickets are on sale now via Eventbrite and vendors have an opportunity to get involved via the festival's website. 

ARTISTS | Adiyo, Aj Lino, Allxday, Black Lantern, Bolu, Bountybcm, Collins, Coco Chanel, Cj Chris, Chavy, Danny-el, DXXN, French Rk, Hezgawd, Jeremiah Johnson, Laurel Chanté, Lil Jiji, Maco Ofro, Mr Sugarman, O.D.U.N, Orex, Pholi, Ryder Morty, Raindrop, Sullybae 

DJS | Alhaji DJ, DJ Bobo, DJ Detroie, DJ Fm, DJ Gemstone, DJ Gamabear, DJ Jordan, DJ K Flex, Kabukie, DJ Muth, DJ Pee, DJ Rockstar, DJ Saint, DJ Tity, Mr Jay

HYPE MAN | Africanzo, Avf, Mgl The Specialist, Mc Toye, Rex, Sazzy, Timi K

STAGE LIT | Big Snow, Chain Link, Duncann, Noid, Project Nrg, Watermeltx, Headrush, Delowki

PRESENTER | Daphy

ON DRUMS | Damask Drums

This event is an MB Live partnered event. For more info about MB Live, visit www.manitobamusic.com/mblive. For more info about partnership, please visit www.manitobamusic.com/partnerships.