Armstrong Metalfest 2012
West Metal Entertainment Presents Western Canada’s largest Metal Music Festival held at Armstrong's Hassen Arena in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan.
Armstrong Metalfest, formerly known as Armstrong Open Air, was started in the summer of 2009, inspired by the summer outdoor metalfest circuit in Europe. Just like anything else, AOA started out small, on a rural farm just outside of Armstrong BC. The first year, with no advertising, drew about 300 people out to see 11 Okanagan metal bands rip up the stage (made of a pair of flatdeck trailers).
A Look At Last Years
Armstrong Open Air 2011 was a huge success! Also, special thanks extended to everyone who cleaned up their campsite after the festival.
If it wasn’t for all the volunteers, organizers, metalheads and other supports, AOA wouldn’t be what it is today. Looking forward to next year!
