PREPARE THE GROUND

PREPARE THE GROUND is a new community-led arts & heavy music festival across multiple venues in Toronto, Ontario - the first of its kind in the city. The festival was founded by two lifelong friends, Denholm Whale of independent concert promoter Transmit Presents and KW Campol of music management company Mythos & the Perpetual Flame Ministries record label & art house.

Drawing inspiration from European festival stalwarts like Roadburn, Sonicboom, and Amplifest, Prepare the Ground is 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.

At our first festival in 2024 over 60 acts descended on downtown Toronto’s core, taking place in 5 venues over 3 days, including Phoenix Theatre, Lee’s Palace, the Garrison, the Baby G, and Bar Orwell. Prepare the Ground 2025 Early Bird passes quickly sold out.