Sled Island

The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival is an annual independent music and arts festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Since 2007, Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have fused with Calgary's youthful energy to produce a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of over 300 bands, visual artists, filmmakers and comedians as well as over 40,000 attendees in more than 35 venues, transforming the city into an arts lover's paradise that has earned rave reviews from artists, fans and media from across the globe. Each year, Sled Island selects a guest curator to help set the direction and tone of the festival through specialized programming choices and with their presence at the event. This year Sled Island will go into its eleventh year featuring guest curator Flying Lotus. Past guest curators have included Peaches (2016), Godspeed You! Black Emperor (2015), Kathleen Hanna (2014), John Dwyer (2013), Tim Hecker (2013), Andrew W.K. (2012), Danny Vacon (2012), Grant Lawrence (2011), Bogus Tokus (2011), Fucked Up (2010), King Khan (2010), Quintron & Miss Pussycat (2010), Colin Newman (2009), Scott Kannberg (2008) and Mark Hamilton (2007).

Sled Island's inaugural year ran from June 27–30, 2007, featuring 96 bands and guest curator Mark Hamilton of Woodpigeon. Over 6000 people attended. The festival placed local musicians (Woodpigeon, Chad VanGaalen, Hot Little Rocket, S.I.D.S., etc.) alongside international musicians (Boredoms, Cat Power, Spoon, The Walkmen etc.). A variety of visual art events and film screenings complimented the music lineup.

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