The Flaming Lips, Bran Van 3000, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah and more to play NXNE

The roster for this year’s North by Northeast music and film festival is already shaping up nicely, with free Yonge and Dundas Square concerts announced for The Flaming Lips, Bad Religion, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah and Matthew Good. Other confirmed guests include Of Montreal, The Men, 2:54, Bran Van 3000, The Black Belles, Art vs. Science and more, and there’s even a gala presentation of Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy on June 14 at The Royal (Welsh himself will be in attendance). Those hoping to put off sleep to experience waiting in lines and listen to some good old-fashioned tunes can now buy tickets and wristbands.