NLFB drive-in concert to feature Serena Ryder, Hawksley Workman, Julian Taylor

You've heard of a drive-in theatre, but what about a drive-in concert?

There's one happening in Sudbury later this month, and it's being arranged by the folks at the ever-popular Northern Lights Festival Boreal. They had to cancel their usual three-day July event because of the pandemic.

The drive-in concert, to be held Sept. 19, features Canadian roots-pop icon Serena Ryder, songwriter/performer Hawksley Workman, Toronto roots/folk/soul artist Julian Taylor, as well as locals Martine Fortin and Maxwell Jos.

"We're really excited to welcome these people back," saidMax Merrifield, festival executive artistic director.

The event will take place in partnership with Horizon Drive-in, at the New Sudbury Centre parking lot.

"This is probably the best way to put on something big that a lot of people can see and bring some great live music experiences similar to our summer festival," Merrifield said.

The mall parking lot location can accommodate about 250 vehicles. He noted that protocols will be in place to manage any risks associated with COVID-19. That meansconcert-goers must remain in the vehicles during the show.

The concert sound will be piped through an FM transmitter, which will can then be played on concert-goers car radio. There will be speakers set up as well.

Ticketsto the event are available, per-person at nlfb.ca.