Kimmortal
Proudly queer and Filipinx-Canadian, Kim Villagante channels socially conscious rhymes into genre-bending experimental hip-hop bangers. In fact, when not performing, they regularly host workshops that discuss anti-oppression and encourage collaboration. Their song “Made Up My Mind” (written for the CBC show Sort Of) won Best Original Song at the ‘24 Canadian Screen Awards — just another stop on Kimmortal’s defiant path forward.
Tanajah
New York hip-hop artist Tanajah blends self-empowerment and positivity through reflective lyrics and vibrant performances. Her 2023 EP, What If Dreams Came True?, propelled her to international recognition, growing her fanbase across borders. Inspired by legends like Missy Elliot and 2Pac, Tanajah brings unapologetic energy and unwavering confidence to the stage every time.
Lowkita
Vancouver-based artist Lowkita seamlessly blends hip-hop grooves, R&B melodies, and Caribbean influences into a sound uniquely her own. Her latest release, "Real Friends,” produced in collaboration with Jane Aurora, redefines friendship with bold delivery over a drill-inspired beat. Lowkita is a force to watch, evolving her craft while staying true to her roots and embracing a world of musical inspiration.
Tea Fannie & The Collective
2024 was the year of Tea Fannie, from a cover story on REVERIE mag’s second issue to a jaw-dropping performance at the YYC Music Awards ceremony. Her feature-heavy release It’s All Love fuses trap beats with soulful croons and rapping snarl, and guess what? She’s just getting started. Once again joined by supergroup backing band The Collective, don’t miss Tea’s return to Sled Island.
About Sled Island:
Sled Island is an annual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta that brings together a community of music, comedy and art with nearly 30,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information, visit SledIsland.com.
Upon entering a festival venue, the passholder agrees to being photographed, filmed or recorded in that venue, and agrees to the publication, reproduction, distribution and broadcast of all photographs, video or other recordings of the passholder's voice or likeness without further notice or compensation in any publicity, advertisement or other publication carried-out by, or on behalf of, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever, including print, broadcast or internet.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island's safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code of conduct, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.
Sled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
You may also like the following events from Sled Island:
- Next Tuesday, 17th June, 05:00 pm, Sled Island Opening Party + Poster Show Launch in Calgary
- Next Wednesday, 18th June, 12:00 pm, Sled Island 2025 in Calgary
- Next Wednesday, 18th June, 05:30 pm, Sled Island presents: Mary Lattimore, SANAM and Hermitess in Calgary
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