Neil Young, Barenaked Ladies, Randy Bachman and his son Tal have all confirmed they will play a benefit concert on Vancouver Island in Canada in support of a local community group who are currently battling a local pulp mill's proposal to burn alternative fuels such as coal, tires and railway ties to reduce fuel costs.
Commenting on the gig Bachman told a local TV station: "I called some friends of mine, went to visit Neil Young, called Barenaked Ladies. They said, 'We're there!' I think it's probably going to be the biggest concert ever on Vancouver Island."
The benefit gig will take place on 17 Sep with proceeds supporting an independent study of the health and environmental impacts of the mill.