PREPARE THE GROUND is a new community-led arts & heavy music festival taking place May 31 - June 2 2024 across multiple venues in Toronto, Ontario - the first of its kind in the city. The festival was founded by two lifelong friends, Denholm Whale of independent concert promoter Transmit Presents and KW Campol of music management company Mythos & the Perpetual Flame Ministries record label & art house.

Drawing inspiration from European festival stalwarts like Roadburn, Sonicboom, and Amplifest, Prepare the Ground is focused on heavy music as an ethos of collective catharsis more than a dedication to one specific metal subgenre. From burgeoning artists, to favorites you never thought would reunite, to one-off full album sets, a heavily curated and meticulously planned lineup is the festival’s key component.

At our first festival in 2024 over 60 acts will descend on downtown Toronto’s core, taking place in 4 venues over 3 days, including Phoenix Theatre, Lee’s Palace, the Garrison, and The Baby G. Three day passes will allow for access to every show at every venue, capacity permitting, while single day tickets will allow full access for that specific day.

We cannot wait to see you in downtown Toronto May 31 weekend.

STAFF AND CONTACT

KW Campol
Co-Founder & Curator
kw@preparetheground.com

Denholm Whale
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
denholm@preparetheground.com

Stephen Wilson
Art Director
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RJ Chevalier
Volunteer Coordinator
rj@preparetheground.com