With the summer festival season more or less cancelled, including Sled Island 2023, today we're announcing how we're going to squeeze every ounce of goodness from the bag of lemons we were given with a brand new initiative: The Sled Island Lemonade Stand. From Monday, June 22 until Sunday, June 28, we will be doing what we can to tip our hat to the festival week that would have been with a series of free or accessibly-priced livestreams, film screenings, comedy and DJ sets and varied activities taking place both online and in-person. By no means a simple online or socially-distanced version of the festival we had previously planned, nor a replacement for it, the Lemonade Stand tries to reinforce the pillars of the Sled Island experience over the years: fun, discovery, community and the celebration of thoughtful and vital music and art.

Take a look below for our weekly schedule, and keep an eye on our social media channels, as we'll continue to introduce fun and interactive initiatives to keep you entertained in the week that would have been! 
 

While Sled Island 2023 will not be happening this coming June the way we had all imagined it -- as one hell of a communal release of pent up energy through magical music and art in the bars, venues, theatres, churches and Legions across this city that so desperately needs an injection of liveliness right now -- we still have plans to carry on the spirit of the festival in the coming months. In the end, Sled Island isn't just about five days of music and art that happens in this city. It's also about the discovery of the music and art that we carry with us, cherish and look to for inspiration in the face of the best and most difficult times of our lives.

Enter the Sled Island 2023 Alternate Timeline Festival. Below you will find a list of all of the artists that, before the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic forced our cancellation, were contracted or invited through our submission process to play the festival. While this list does not represent a complete picture of the festival that would have taken place, as we were still working diligently on bringing in bands from across the globe to headline stages of all sizes, it does represent a snapshot of our plans at the time. We hope that you can not only find a soundtrack to your time in isolation, but a soundtrack to your 2023 and beyond. The Sled Island 2023 Alternate Timeline Festival features over 270 artists that hold the potential to become your new favourite band, or remind you why you fell in love with them in the first place. If you have the means, we humbly ask you to support those artists that catch your attention with a follow on social media, a purchase of an album or a t-shirt, or spreading with the other music lovers in your life.

This post will be updated throughout the spring and summer to become not just a list of the bands that were slated to play Calgary this June, but also a collection of write-ups on each artist, often promoting new releases, new music videos, livestreams and fundraising initiatives these artists undertook during these unprecedented times. In the end, while a pandemic can put a temporary stop to live music, it can't stop the passion and drive of musicians.

Stay safe, stay home, stay hopeful, friends!

The Sled Island Team

As we all know, many of our favourite local businesses are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the situation develops more and more are closing their doors to the public, but that doesn't mean there aren't other ways to support them! Below you'll find a list of Sled Island community partners that are finding creative ways to keep serving the public, and many others that deserve our support while we stay home. 

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

• Alumni Sandwich and Liquor Bar (725 17 Ave SW)
  • As of May 6, Alumni is open for curbside service five days a week (Wednesday - Sunday), from 11:00am to 8:00pm. Order your hot chickin sammy at www.alumnisandwiches.com.
• 2021能用的翻墙 (1613 9 St SW)
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• Calcutta Cricket Club (340 17 Ave SW)
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• Clive Burger (736 17 Ave SW)
  • Clive Burger is currently closed to the public, but their mouthwatering burgers, franks and custard shakes are currently available on DoorDash. Go on, treat yourself!
• The Coup (924 17 Ave SW)
  • Vegetarians, rejoice! The Coup is now on DoorDash. Check out @thecoupcalgary on Instagram for current hours and specials.