Calgary 
Sled Island music festival organisers have announced a three-day event showcasing pre-recorded performances, film screenings, and special guest video appearances.
In addition to recorded performances from local and international artists, the three-day event scheduled to take place at Beltline’s High Park in August will feature snacks from Via Convenience, beer service courtesy of Eighty-Eight Brewing, and live music.
The event also includes specially commissioned, exclusive to Sled Island, one-of-a-kind performances, each with a unique concept and locations from DRI HIEV, Slut Prophet, TeaFannie, Sunglaciers, Bug Incision, Amy Nelson and Hairnet.
You can also see several feature presentations including:
- a full-length concert film from the legendary cosmic jazz group Sun Ra Arkestra
- the debut of local production collective SANSFUCCS’
- mini-documentary series Dispatches From the Calgary Underground,
- Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché, the story of punk icon and X-Ray Spex frontwoman Poly Styrene
- nine animated short films from Quickdraw Animation Society’s 2021 Animation Lockdown Challenge,
- mini-doc from Australian soft rockers Alex Cameron & Roy Molloy on the making of their new album,
- a Bob Ross-inspired painting workshop with Shannon Shaw (Shannon & the Clams, Hunx and His Punx),
- some words of wisdom and hope from Thor Harris (Swans, Thor & Friends),
- an indie rock puppet show from Calgary artist Jane Trash, and
- a brand-new music video from Ginger Beef, the dynamic new project from flutist Jiajia Li, and her husband MSG.
There will also be live sets from Calgary singer-songwriter Samantha Savage Smith, Nêhiyaw songstress Bebe Buckskin, Edmonton soul singer Aladean Kheroufi, R&B and soul-inspired artist Indigo Rose, and electronic-infused R&B performer Uyemi.
Camp Sled Island
What: With three unique nights of programming, you can expect pre-recorded performances, film screenings, special guest video appearances, food from Via Convenience, beer service courtesy of Eighty-Eight Brewing, and live music.
When: August 19 – 21, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Where: High Park, 340 10 Ave SW, Calgary
How Much: $60 per table.
Seating will be arranged by tables of four and can be purchased for $60 each. One person will be asked to purchase a ticket on behalf of their group, and will need to provide general information for contact tracing purposes.
Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 23 at noon MDT.
