Rock band AC/DC plans summer Moncton concert
Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2009 | 3:18 PM AT
CBC News
AC/DC, shown here in Toronto in 2003, will be in Moncton for an outdoor concert at Magnetic Hill on Aug. 6. (CBC)Australian rockers AC/DC will be headlining Moncton's annual Magnetic Hill concert site this summer.
For several weeks, the rock legends were rumoured to be performing at the city's annual outdoor concert.
Ian Fowler, general manager of tourism in Moncton, confirmed they will take to the stage on Aug. 6. He said he's thrilled Moncton was selected for the rock concert.
"AC/DC is probably the most sought-after act for the summer outdoor [concert season] touring this year and it had been one that had been in our scope since last fall," Fowler said.
"And a number of promoters were certainly interested in bringing the band to Atlantic Canada and we were certainly fortunate that one of the promoters that we work with on a regular basis was successful at landing the show and wanted to make it at Magnetic Hill."
Fowler said he has no information on who will open for the band just yet. He said unlike previous years, the event will not span the entire day but will begin in the middle of the afternoon.
Fowler said tickets will range in price from about $100 to $220 plus tax.
Moncton has lured other major acts such as the Rolling Stones, the Eagles and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to the Magnetic Hill concert venue.
Fowler said he is not worried about the show being on a weekday or that tickets might be too expensive.
"On this one, I think it's not going to not have any impact at all. I think there's too much pent-up demand out there," he said.
"People want to see this group. It's hot. And I think people will come from wherever and take whatever time they need to enjoy the show."
Riverview's Brad MacDonald is one fan ready to hand over his money to see the legendary band.
MacDonald said he's taking his eight-year-old son Riley and fiancée to the show.
"Really, I don't know if you can put a price tag on this experience. This experience is going to be absolutely mind-blowing and will change the way you look at rock 'n' roll," MacDonald said.
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