Matthew Good, Dear Rouge, and Crash Test Dummies join Rock The Lake lineup
Rock The Lake 2025’s lineup is shaping up with the recent announcement of three new artists joining the festival. The additions include British Columbia’s Matthew Good and Dear Rouge, as well as Winnipeg-produced Crash Test Dummies. These artists will be performing alongside Simple Plan, The Sheepdogs, Sam Roberts Band, Down With Webster, CrushXO, and Lucky Monkey at the music festival. Marlon Weidlich, senior director of event operations at GSL Group, expressed excitement about incorporating the diverse sounds of Canadian heavy hitters like Matthew Good, along with the talents of Dear Rouge and Crash Test Dummies, to deliver a more inclusive yet authentically Canadian festival experience for fans.
Matthew Good, backed by his band, will bring a repertoire of hits from his solo career and Matthew Good Band days to Kelowna. Dear Rouge, with their infectious energy and alt-rock anthems, is a familiar presence in Kelowna, having performed there several times in recent years. Crash Test Dummies will infuse 90s nostalgia into the lineup with their global hits “Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm” and “Superman’s Song.” The festival is set to take place outside of Prospera Place from Friday, July 11, through Sunday, July 13.
For fans interested in attending, first-release three-day festival passes are still available online for $169 plus taxes and fees, with VIP passes also on offer. The lineup promises a mix of established Canadian talent and emerging local bands, providing a platform for both established and up-and-coming artists to showcase their music at Rock The Lake.
Overall, the addition of Matthew Good, Dear Rouge, and Crash Test Dummies to the Rock The Lake 2025 lineup enriches the festival’s musical offerings, ensuring that attendees will experience a diverse range of sounds and styles over the three-day event. With an emphasis on showcasing Canadian talent, the festival remains true to its roots while also embracing new and exciting acts in the rock music scene. Fans can look forward to a dynamic and memorable festival experience in Kelowna this summer, surrounded by top-tier musicians and the electrifying atmosphere that Rock The Lake is known for.