PEPPER

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Pepper the drag queen all dolled up

Saturday • 8:15 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

A finalists on the highly anticipated return of Call Me Mother. This runway powerhouse brings years of stage experience to their hypnotic, dance-fueled performance that take pop culture references and flip them on their head. Edmonton’s Entertainer of the year 2022 has been recognized by the community as a valued member on and off the stage. Multi talented and multifaceted this rising star is ready to take over with their unique flavour and spice for life.

Socials
Insta: @thepepper.1

Aaron Matheson & David Unsworth of Mellow The Lion

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Saturday • 7:30 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Hailing from the frozen north, Mellow the Lion plays tunes to warm your bones. Formed in September 2020, the band consists of vocalist David Unsworth, guitarist Aaron Matheson, bassist Curtis Mokry, and drummer Dale Osbaldeston. Together, they have been relentlessly collaborating and honing their craft, creating a tight, focused, and lush sound.

With a blend of catchy melodies and vibrant harmonies, Mellow the Lion is eager to showcase their hard work and artistic evolution.

Socials
Instagram: mellowthelionband
Facebook: mellowthelion
Youtube: Mellow the Lion - Topic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mw0ZOfROPNq36ttyK6HCM?si=MxNOmknKREiGz93aSyFPuA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/mellow-the-lion/1626347971

Andrea Pinna

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Andrea Pinna singing on stage

Saturday • 7:00 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Born in Cagliari, Italy in 1969, Andrea immigrated to Canada in 2014 as a foreign worker and hopes to remain in Canada as a permanent resident.

His artistic singing career as a tenor started later in life, at 33, in a tourist village on Sardinia Island. For him, the experience of singing in public was surprising and very emotional. As a result of this sudden success, Andrea began to study classical lyric singing, supported by professional coaches who helped him and introduced him to professional classical singers. Andrea has exhibited in many important Italian music centers like Milan, Bologna Palermo and his native Cagliari.

In 2012, Andrea produced a CD of Italian popular arias and Neapolitan songs with much success and joined a musical group exhibiting in many Italian theatres.

In Edmonton, Andrea continues to improve his musical talent and working to build a better future for him and his family here in Canada.

Socials
https://www.andreapinnatenor.com/

Kita no Taiko

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Saturday • 5:45 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Kita no Taiko is a non-profit, volunteer based Japanese Drumming group, formed in 1986. Six people began with a passion to play Japanese drums. In the early days, practice consisted of playing on spare tires and homemade drums. Since then we have grown into a performance group and have been honoured to participate in festivals like the Fringe, K-Days, and Heritage Festival, and at venues like the Jubilee Auditorium, Winspear and Citadel Theatres. We have done collaborative performances with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Citie Ballet, Shumka Ukrainian Dance, Firefly Theatre, and many others. We have been thankful to have the opportunity to travel to Japan twice as a group and study with masters, and to attend conferences such as the North American Taiko Conference where we learn from a range of teachers from around the world.

Socials
Website: https://kitanotaiko.ca/
Insta: @kitanotaiko
Facebook: Kita no Taiko
YouTube: @kitanotaiko

Martin Kerr

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Saturday • 5:00 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

British/Canadian singer-songwriter Martin Kerr might be the only artist in the world to have played 400 live shows during the pandemic. When Covid-19 cancelled all his touring plans, he launched Stay Home Street Concerts to bring music and joy to the people who needed it the most. From driveways, balconies, and front lawns, every show finished with the whole street singing ‘You’re Amazing’, his uplifting, instantly singable hit, which climbed to #4 on the Spotify Viral Chart. His new album, Don't Listen To Me, was recorded across North America, in Vancouver, Nashville and his adopted hometown of Edmonton. His new band is diverse, energetic and spectacular, featuring musicians from around the world. Recently signed to Nettwerk records and releasing a new EP this summer, his latest songs are uplifting, family-friendly and encourage audience participation. Martin is one of Edmontons best known performers and is renowned for his engaging stage presence and uplifting sound.

Socials
Website: martinkerrmusic.com
Instagram: martinkerrmusic
Facebook: martinkerrmusic
Youtube: martinkerrmusic
Tik Tok: martinkerrmusic

Punjabi Folk Dance Academy

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Saturday • 4:10 pm

Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

The most popular and well established folk dance academy and the creation of Mr. Gursewak Singh Sidhu was created to promote and preserve the Punjabi culture and dance. He is a 2 time gold medalist in the event of Individual folk dance Competition of World Level, organized by Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Llangollen, Wales U.K. in July 2004 & July 2006. Gursewak Singh Sidhu earned the privilege to judge the top bhangra competitions in America, Canada and India like Jashan Bhangra in 2011 and 2012, and Motor City Bhangra in 2015 and 2016. Gursewak Sidhu has been working in this field for the last 28 years.

Punjabi Folk Dance Academy (PFDA) was started in 2009. Recently one of our boys team got first place in calgary Dhamak Bhangra competition. In 2021 our girls team got first place in bhangra world cup 2021 , girls’ team got 2nd place at Toronto Flower City Bhangra competition. In 2016 our girls’ team got 1st place at Bhangra In The 6ix. Our senior girls’ team got 3rd place at Junior Bhangra Idols 2015.Our team placed 1st in 2010 at Bhangra Masti. We host an annual event where our students get the chance to showcase their talent, and we perform at various other events across Edmonton.

We organize our annual event- Punjabi Folk Festival in the month of May and summer camp for the kids in the month of July and August every year. We teach Bhangra, Gidha and other traditional Punjabi Dances like Jhummar, Luddi, Sammi, Jindua, Malwai Gidha classes throughout the year. We also teach Dhol as well. For Adults we have Bhangra Fitness Classes in the summer as well.

Zach Willier

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Zach Willer looking up to the right wearing a grey suit

Saturday & Sunday • 1:00 pm | Takwakin Village (92 St & 118 Ave in the Grassy Field)

Saturday • 3:15 pm | Main Stage (119 Ave & 93 St in the Grassy Field)

Zach Willier a Country and Metis style fiddler, songwriter based out of Edmonton has performed many festivals and events to date. He released his first album in March 2023 which mixes the old country sound with his new, unique voice.