Performers

Josh Bogert crafts brutally honest, emotionally charged pop/rock anthems that feel like the soundtrack to your favorite coming-of-age movie. With soaring hooks, distorted guitars, and confessional lyrics, his music walks the line between heartbreak and adrenaline—made for those moments when you’re overthinking at midnight or screaming lyrics in a crowded room.

A self-produced artist and multi-instrumentalist, Josh has already carved out an impressive path. He’s performed across Canada and the U.S., gracing major stages like Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre, and Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.

Eagle Ex Machina is an alternative rock band founded by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Matt Cook-Contois to combine his love of rock music with his traditional fiddle upbringing. Based in Vancouver, Eagle Ex Machina’s sonic signature features a heavy approach, instrumental proficiency, and songwriting variety.

Created in 2020, Eagle Ex Machina was formed to capture the musical identity Matt developed throughout his career. The band’s soundscape pays homage to and draws on influences such as Foo Fighters and City and Colour, while incorporating a modern approach to Canadian fiddling.

One of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from Western Canada, Emmett Jerome has established himself as a captivating performer with a world-weary voice that feels wise beyond his years. Rooted in the old-school troubadour tradition, he has traveled coast to coast, chasing songs and soaking up stories along the way. With a bluesman’s heart and a traveler’s soul, Emmett invites listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide. He made his solo debut in 2024 with Rocky Mountain Son (Light Organ Records).

R.E.D. (Road Engine Dreams) is an Indigenous rock band with deep roots and a raw sound. We write original music that tells stories shaped by dreams, memories, and lived experience. Our songs come from the road behind us—and the one we're still on—driven by a sound that doesn’t back down.

In 2024, the full band—Tyler Del Pino and the Brasstronautz—ventured to Western Canada, taking their stellar dispatches and electrifying live show on the road for the first time. This summer, they are embarking on another Western Canadian tour. Del Pino was nominated for the 2022 Music Production Award (London, UK), as well as Album of the Year (In The End) and Male Artist of the Year at the 2021 MCMA Awards.