McNevan said there are no plans to bring both arenas to maximum capacity at the same time.

The 70,000 capacity bowl would be used to host one-off shows with big name artists.

“We’re not trying to do 15 one-off shows, but throughout the summer it will give bands like that, that can sell more tickets, an opportunity to play one-offs there,” McNevan said.

Next year, McNevan hopes Boots and Hearts sells more than 40,000 tickets.

“Right now we’re working with the municipality on this (40,000) and if we can deliver an event that people are happy with… then we’ll grow it to the level they’ll allow us to,” he said.

Burl’s Creek has applied to Oro-Medonte for permission to use the entire site: 526.77 acres. Burl’s Creek is located off Highway 11 on Line 8 and the entire property stretches from Lines 7 to 9.

Oro-Medonte residents opposing large festivals at Burl’s Creek are hoping to quash this summer’s events. Save Oro has launched legal action on one temporary-use bylaw and plan to fight another at the Ontario Municipal Board if it’s approved by Oro-Medonte council.

McNevan said Burl’s Creek doesn’t need a new bylaw to host Boots and Hearts and WayHome Music and Arts Festival this summer, but it does create less inconvenience for neighbouring residents. Using both Lines 7 and 9 cuts traffic congestion by 50 per cent, McNevan said.

Without access to Line 7, ticket holders slotted to that area can’t camp and park there.

“The inconvenience to the community is significantly increased if those people can’t come on site to camp, if they have to go back and forth every day,” McNevan said.