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Kaeley Jade

Alternative-folk singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade crafts full-hearted songs that dig deep. Growing up on the outskirts of North America’s most northern metropolis, the Edmonton-based Métis artist has been sculpted by icy winter winds and sweeping prairie skies. Whether through gently textured acoustic ballads or rip-roaring full-band cuts, Canadian Folk Music Award-winner Kaeley Jade’s powerful voice captures life’s most challenging moments with sincerity and precision. Her cinematic new album, The Great Unknown, invites listeners to release what no longer serves them and celebrate the beauty found within the ever-shifting tides of experience

Opening Ceremonies: Aug 13 (Thu) @ 7:00PM

John from Dawson

Presented by Music Yukon, supported by Air North, Yukon’s Airline, FACTOR, and the Government of Yukon.

John from Dawson is an Anishinabeg Hip-hop artist born and raised in Dawson City, Yukon on the Traditional Territory of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in.

With music that has been described as a mix of Mac Miller and the Bloodhound Gang, JFD uses emotional inner thoughts to create catchy hooks that keep crowds energized and engaged. JFD channels his emotions and life experiences through his music, creating Hip-hop that expresses his positive outlook on life and aims to uplift and inspire the youth of the Yukon and beyond.

After attending the Canadian Music Incubator’s Artist Entrepreneur West Program and performing at several large festivals such as Dawson City Music Festival, Keno Festival, Edmonton Fringe Festival and Break Out West, JFD set his sights on touring within Canada and Internationally. Opening for Hip-hop artists such as Haviah Mighty, Super Duty Tough Work and Shad, JFD creates genuine connections with audiences making his performances unforgettable.

Catch John next in Edmonton at Purple City Festival! 

Aug 14 (Fri) @ 9:00PM

Stone Joy

Society is on the brink of collapse. Our governments are run by the corrupt, the square, the jive, and the unfunky. Within the dregs of Edmonton’s criminal underworld, however, hope persists in the form of 7 powerful and notorious funk outlaws known as Stonejoy. Strap in with Grand Marshal Groove, Alto Montana, Rosario Lothario, Fuzz, Dr. Dissonance, Bottom End Betty, and Bushido Bam Bam as they appropriate the banknotes of the bourgeoisie for the betterment of society. The revolution may not be
televised, but this Groove Platoon of Doom will make sure you hear it coming

Aug 14 (Fri) @ 10:00PM

Tea Fannie

Tea Fannie is a bold, genre-bending artist blending hip-hop, soul, and wit into fearless
storytelling. Known for clever lyricism and unapologetic vibes, she turns life’s highs and lows
into beats that hit hard and linger longer. Tea’s music isn’t just heard—it’s felt

 Aug 15 (Sat) @ 10:00PM

Claire Ness & The Rubies

Presented by Music Yukon, and supported by Air North, Yukon’s Airline, FACTOR, and the Government of Yukon.

Canadian Folk Music Award winner Claire Ness has an imagination as bright as the midnight sun and a wanderlust reaching from the rugged Yukon mountains to the Atlantic coast, seamlessly blending folk, blues, country, and comedy into a bilingual foot-stomping celebration of northern life.

Born and raised in Whitehorse, Yukon, Claire’s artistic journey was shaped by a fierce commitment to the craft of storytelling and a keen interest in colourful characters. From studying the sharp mechanics of comedy writing in Toronto to mastering the gravity-defying poetry of circus arts in Montreal, Claire has spent a lifetime gathering the tools to do what she does best: keep an audience completely spellbound.

When it’s time to truly kick the dust off the floorboards, Claire Ness hits the stage alongside The Rubies, featuring the driving rhythm of Genesee Keevil on upright bass and the soaring, lightning-fast melodies of Keitha Clark on fiddle. Together, this powerhouse trio delivers an interactive, high-energy show that bridges worlds and languages.

“When I listen to her voice, I want her to be my friend. There’s just something so unbelievably appealing.” – RICH TERFRY, CBC

Aug 16 (Sun) @ 9:00PM

Major Funk

Presented by Music Yukon, and supported by Air North, Yukon’s Airline, FACTOR, and the Government of Yukon.

High energy bass-led grooves, soaring vocals, and a tight horn section; this isn’t what you’d expect from a band coming from the Yukon in Canada’s North, but it’s exactly what you get with Whitehorse’s Major Funk. It’s also a great formula to get a crowd moving, and they’ve got this down to a science. Several years of research and development in the studio and on the road has refined the band’s sound into something familiar but fresh, epic but accessible, and dangerously infectious. Most importantly, however, it’s a ton of fun, and it makes you want to dance. It’s all on display in their growing discography of top notch funk-pop music and their unforgettable live shows: a groove-heavy genuinely good time that will stay with you long after the last note. 

Aug 16 (Sun) @ 10:00PM

Ryan McNally

Presented by Music Yukon, and supported by Air North, Yukon’s Airline, FACTOR, and the Government of Yukon.

While he’s best known for his interpretative playing of traditional acoustic blues, jazz and old time music, audiences can’t help but notice the influence that Northern living has had on his music. For the past 15 years McNally has called Whitehorse, YK his home.

Originally from rural southern Quebec, Ryan first discovered jazz and blues by uncovering a huge collection of ‘78 records that belonged to his grandfather. Then, as a teen, his curiosity for the sound and history anchored his love for the genres and it’s only grown stronger since.

McNally has become known for his diversity as a multi-instrumentalist. He plays guitar, harmonica, mandolin, violin and banjo, all in many different styles. Whether performing solo or with his band, his music is grounded in the legacy of the generations of players that came before him. All the while he continues to push the boundaries of his own signature sound.

Aug 17 (Mon) @ 5:00PM

Mbira Renaissance Band

Aug 20 (Thu) @ 9:00PM

Haidee

Haidee is an award-winning Filipino-Canadian pop artist, producer, and vocal arranger whose music blends powerhouse vocals, lush harmonies, and emotionally honest songwriting. Creating cinematic pop inspired by identity, love, ambition, and belonging, she transforms deeply personal stories into immersive live performances that are both intimate and powerful.

Aug 20 (Thu) @ 10:00PM

Paul and the Feels

Paul & the Feels are a modern soul band with a 70s heart–holding nothing back, all-in from
the count-in.

Fronted by singer-songwriter Paul Fuellbrandt, the Feels mine hope from the grit of the daily
grind.

Every track hits with honesty and weight, driven by a working man’s soul band. Wherever
they find you, Paul & the Feels will meet you–and move you

Aug 21 (Fri) @ 9:00PM

Electric Religious

Electric Religious got his moniker from a Hendrix quote: “When I get up on stage, that’s my whole life. That’s my religion… I am electric religion.” His sound straddles pop, rock, and funk––a genre playfully coined as “Métis Disco,” recently earning a 2026 WCMA Pop Artist of the Year nomination.

Aug 21 (Fri) @ 10:00PM

Lindon Carter

Aug 22 (Sat) @ 9:00PM

First Gen

First Gen comprises musicians with diverse backgrounds and education in jazz. While the band has
undergone numerous transformations over the years, its essence remains rooted in representing a generation of first-generation children of immigrant parents. First Gen exists to disrupt the status quo of local Albertan music, platforming a generation of Asian Canadians who feel underrepresented within Canada’s post-colonial art scene.

During his formative years, Scott, who raps under Gr8Skawt, encountered challenges navigating the music scene as a child of immigrant parents. The struggles inspired Scott to create the music he was passionate about. First Gen resonates with the concept of a collective of individuals who grew up with immigrant parents, supporting each other within the industry.

Since 2024, First Gen hosted shows in various venues across the city, collaborating with establishments such as the Starlight, Rec Room, The Aviary, and Rocky Mountain Ice House. Embracing a spirit of community, First Gen primarily focused on collaborations with local artists in Edmonton, including Haidee, Jillian Treidler, Just Moe, and Ten02, all close friends of the band. Through these partnerships, they aim to celebrate communities fostered through art and shed light on the hard work that often goes unnoticed in the music industry.

The band’s music, primarily penned by the group’s 2 front men, Scott (Gr8Skawt) and Patrick (Astro Stye) and composed by JD Speelman, David Le, Dylan Campbell, Nick Lai, and Amanda Dang, who share the societal struggles faced by first-generation children of immigrants and the realities of their everyday lives. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop luminaries such as 88rising, MF DOOM, Nujabes, Dumbfoundead, and Denzel Curry, combined with the band members’ diverse jazz backgrounds, each performance delivers high-octane improvisatory hip-hop. First Gen invites audiences to explore the intersections of their heritage, family narratives, and the pop culture that has shaped their identities

Aug 22 (Sat) @ 10:00PM