Calgary 
Events Description
Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) and the National Music Centre (NMC) present the 2026 AE West Artist Extravaganza Showcase, a free live concert at the King Eddy on December 2.
The evening will feature all 12 participating artists, each performing two songs. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.
The 12 artists include rapper Alick Mac from Comox Valley, BC; Calgary country singer-songwriter Anna Lewis; electronic folk outfit Education Party; Calgary folk artist Erika Mae; Anishinaabe and settler folk-soul musician Ila Barker from Winnipeg; Medicine Hat, AB indie-rocker Jessikah Babe; folk artist Kearstin Pfeifer, originally from Weyburn, SK and now based in Calgary; Edmonton country artist Keira Myer; singer-songwriter Leanne Lightfoot, hailing from Alberta’s Foothills; whimsical pop artist Miarlequin; queer Filipinx singer-songwriter SallieMae, who blends pop, R&B, and Original Pinoy Music (OPM); and folk and garage-punk act Spencer Jo.
About AE West
AE West (Artist Entrepreneur West) AE West launched in 2017 as an extension of the acclaimed Artist Entrepreneur program developed by Canada’s Music Incubator in Toronto. This professional development initiative has an entrepreneurial focus and empowers artists of all genres from across Western and Northern Canada to build sustainable careers, strengthen their craft, expand their networks, and foster meaningful community connections.
AE West equips emerging artists with foundational tools and industry insight to help them build long-term, sustainable careers as creative entrepreneurs. Through customized mentorship, collaborative sessions, business and creative skills development workshops, and direct access to industry experts, artists are equipped to confidently navigate today’s evolving music landscape. The 10th anniversary edition of AE West will run from November 2 to December 3, 2026, at Studio Bell in Calgary.
About Canada’s Music Incubator
Based in Toronto, Canada’s Music Incubator (CMI) is anchored in professional development and amplified by expertly curated events to build sustainable careers and strengthen Canada’s music ecosystem. Since 2012, CMI has empowered 2,300+ emerging music entrepreneurs through 15,000+ hours of mentorship and curated 3,000+ live performances, paying artists more than $3 million+. Learn more at canadasmusicincubator.com.
Who is it for?
Adults
HOW MUCH
Tickets : No cover
The evening will feature all 12 participating artists, each performing two songs. Admission is free on a first-come, first-served basis, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.
How to get tickets?
Phone: 4035435115
Email: info@studiobell.ca
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Wednesday December 2, 2026 | 7:00 pm
Venue & Address
The King Eddy, 438 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 1R1
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Paid Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
