Published on Sep 18, 2014. Emmanuel Gasser plays his original composition, “The Happy Farmer Polka”.
Canadian accordionist, 18 year old Emmanuel Gasser who lives in Saint-Charles, Ontario, will perform at the 1st Annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the Northern Lights Festival Boreal (NLFB).
Northern Lights Festival Boréal is a seasoned presenter of roots, indie, world and modern music in Northern Ontario. For 43 years, NLFB has presented its annual three day festival on the shores of Lake Ramsey, featuring renowned musical icons along with exciting emerging acts. Using the knowledge and experience gained from years of presenting a diversity of music and art, NLFB is launching a brand new festival event: Northern Lights OktoberFest.
This will be the first major Oktoberfest event for Northern Ontario, and is guaranteed to be a hit! The event, scheduled for October 3rd and 4th, will feature: craft beer tasting from a variety of breweries, a full lineup of great live music; German style foods, cultural activities and much more.
The event is both a fundraiser for NLFB and a harvest celebration, which will take place in Bell Park, along Paris St., under several giant tents. “We are beyond excited to announce this new event,” says Max Merrifield, Executive Director of the organization. “Seeing the success and reception of similar events in other regions (such as Kitchener-Waterloo), we are sure this is an event that will grow and prosper in Sudbury.”
NLFB has teamed up with Sudbury’s German Language School in order to foster a rich and interesting cultural aspect of the event. Attendees may learn a little German or a little more about Bavarian culture, while having a ton of fun. Musical programming will involve some traditional and contemporary German content, mixed with a variety of great dance bands and energetic musical entertainers.
The lineup will include two internationally renowned accordionists hailing from Sudbury: Iona Reed as well as Emmanuel Gasser, an 18-year-old virtuoso accordionist, composer, and international award winner who will be the featured performer on Friday, October 3rd from 7-8:PM.
For further information on the NLFB: 705-674-5512
