Feist, City And Colour, Kid Koala Playing Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad

10/29/09 12:35pm

by Kate Harper (CHARTattack)

Feist, Malajube, Kid Koala, Hey Rosetta!, City And Colour, The Rural Alberta Advantage and Chromeo are among those who have been added to the lineup for the upcoming Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad.

Stars, Joel Plaskett, Steve Earle, Broken Social Scene, Ron Sexsmith, Iron And Wine and K'Naan will also play the event, which is intended to showcase some of Canada's most talented artists and runs from Jan. 22 to March 21 in Vancouver. The city and nearby Whistler, B.C. are hosting the upcoming 2010 Olympic Winter Games and 2010 Paralympic Games.

Broken Social Scene, Ron Sexsmith and Iron And Wine will appear with Joan As Policewoman to perform Neil Young songs as part of the event, which will showcase over 130 theatre, music and dance events during the Olympic Winter Games and 2010 Paralympic Games.

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will be held Feb. 12 to 28, while the 2010 Paralympic Games run March 12 to 21.