By Ansharah Shakil, Nazeefa Ahmed, July 10 2024—
On June 21, Sled Island hosted a variety of conference panels that aimed to educate artists and creators on succeeding in the business. Self marketing, tax management and harm reduction panels included … Read the rest
By Daman Singh, July 2 2024—
The sun had set on Sled Island and people had made their way to the headliner show of their choice. If you were one of the many debating what set to pick because you … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 28 2024—
For day four of Sled Island, venues around the city were playing an outstanding number of artists. The lineup at Modern Love was a way to experience a multitude of different artists in similar … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, June 26 2024—
On June 22, the Gauntlet co-presented an electrifying evening at the PinBar for Sled Island Day Four, featuring a vibrant lineup of indie bands that kept the crowd captivated and craving more. Each performance … Read the rest
By Daman Singh and Ansharah Shakil, June 26 2024—
With a line-up of over 100 artists, Sled Island has plenty of international acts returning to Calgary or coming for the first time, but a vital part of the festival is … Read the rest
By Reyam Jamaleddine, June 26 2024—
Sukha Never Dies is a Bangladeshi descendant born in Saudi Arabia. Growing up segregated in Saudi Arabia and being raised in Canada during the War on Terror, Sukha describes how being different in her … Read the rest
By Daman Singh, June 25 2024—
Closing off the second night of the festival, the ConnectFirst x Sled Island showcase at a sold-out Royal Canadian Legion didn’t disappoint. The headliner act, Cherry Glazerr, gave a masterclass on how to pack … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, Nazeefa Ahmed, June 23 2024—
On Day Two of Sled Island, the festival sprung into motion with shows beginning late in the afternoon and well into the night. One standout was the CJSW-presented experimental music showcase at … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 23 2024—
Indie rock band Baby Jey made a return to this year’s Sled Island, performing on June 22 at Eighty-Eight Brewing Co. Now based in Brooklyn, Baby Jey are originally from Edmonton, but their ties … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 22 2024—
Amidst the extensive showcases offered by Sled Island this year, The Gauntlet will be co-presenting with the festival on June 22. The showcase will include Canadian artists Thomas Thomas, cistern, Pearly Moon and Sea … Read the rest
