After a long absence, the Osheaga music festival kicked off on Friday, but it's a much more subtle affair this year due to pandemic restrictions. People line up to scan their proof of vaccination status at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal, where this weekend's Osheaga event is taking place. It's been more than two years since there has been a crowd this large, and this cramped at the Osheaga music festival. (Radio-Canada)Homegrown talent on displayPrior to being cancelled, the 2020 edition of the Osheaga music festival was set to feature superstar American acts such as Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar and Lizzo. "I really like the change because I've been following the Quebec artists," said Gillian Truong, who last attended an Osheaga event in 2018.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2021 17:14 UTC