Social media was atwitter after Burlington Sound of Music Festival announced that Weezer, Our Lady Peace and Finger Eleven will perform at a ticketed concert a week prior to the free festival at Spencer Smith Park.

The kickoff show on June 13 will be a paid entry event, differing from previous years when there was no cost to attend the festival. The main event — June 18 to 21 — will continue to be free, and the lineup of performers will be announced in early May.

Reaction was swift on social media to the $60 advanced ticket price (plus fees and tax).

Jason Hogan (@HoJam23) posted on Twitter: "This is way too high! This is not what this festival is all about! What a scam!"

Another twitter user RetroSeek replied to @BSOMF asking "Can I pay 1/3 of the price just to see Weezer?"

Alt-rock favourite Weezer got a helpful boost in 1990s when the video for their single Buddy Holly from their self titled album was preloaded on Microsoft's Windows 95 operating system.

Others questioned why a paid show was authorized on city property.

Festival organizers were quick to remind their followers that the concert is being put on "to help fund our free fest June 18-21."