Prepare The Ground 2026

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A community-led arts and heavy music festival, the first of its kind in the city!

Founded by two lifelong friends, Toronto-based concert promoter Denholm Whale and KW Campol of music management company Mythos and the Perpetual Flame Ministries record label/art house.

Drawing inspiration from European festival stalwarts like Roadburn, Supersonic, and Amplifest, we're 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.