Olivia Rose

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Born and raised in the small town of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose has dreamed of pursuing country music since she was very young. Her talents and passion have launched her prominently into the Canadian country music world, and landed her opening performances for big names like Brett Kissel and Chad Brownlee. Olivia has twice won Rising Star at the Edmonton Music Awards, along with multiple nominations for the Alberta Music Awards.

The Imaginarium Puppet Company

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Duffy’s Puppets started in 2002, making puppets for local community productions. In 2015, they built all 26 puppets for the first-ever all puppet reality show, Felt Up. The group has started their own web series, made puppets for local musicians, and is now bringing their Imaginarium Puppets to a Kaleido stage near you! The Imaginarium creates fun and engaging stories for kids.

Sangea Academy

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The name Sangea comes from Liberia, meaning a female leader, a nod to the West African women who created the style of dance Sangea Academy performs. The Sangea Academy has a mission to share and preserve West African culture - offering programs and workshops. The Sangea band performs at festivals and other events, spreading their message and culture throughout the city, province, and country.