BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//YourSite//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28316-0@www.visitcalgary.com DTSTAMP:20260515T085043Z DTSTART:20260617T020000Z DTEND:20260617T030000Z SUMMARY:Sled Island Kick-Off with Stucco\, Eejungmi\, Shunk\, Hair Control and more DESCRIPTION:StuccoA kraut-leaning post-punk project formed in 2019\, Stucco features former members of DRI HIEV\, Slut Prophet and Body Lens. A rhythm ic exploration into the angularity of music\, their work draws from the ima gery of a wicked\, crumbling metropolis\, finding inspiration in a world di sintegrating under consumerism\, capitalism\, and technology.\nEejungmi\nTh e solo electronic project of Toronto-based artist\, DJ and architect Katie Lee\, Eejungmi (이정미) blends textural left-field pop and dance-inspire d production with deep introspection\, navigating the emotional landscapes of identity and grief. Her debut album\, Water is a Shifting Mirror\, was r eleased in February 2026.\nShunk\nBlending post-punk\, dream pop\, shoegaze \, indie and more to form their own specific sonic palette\, Shunk’s ecce ntric and electrifying live performances reflect Montreal’s boundary-push ing music scene. Vocalist Gabrielle Colette can embody multiple personas ph ysically and vocally\, ranging from opera to hardcore. This is all grounded by a honed rhythm section\, and shimmering\, synth-inspired guitar parts.\ nHair Control\nMultidisciplinary artists Ryan Bourne (Chad VanGaalen\, Ghos tkeeper\, The Plant City Band) and Rebecca Reid weave calisthenic synths\, vibing drum machines\, lush percussion\, and visual effects into a hot art- pop portal through inner space. With a hypnagogic live show and a debut rec ord slated for release in summer ‘26\, HAIR CONTROL is the synth-wave mix tape for your existential workout.\nMA: Q\nLed by keyboardist Mary Ancheta\ , MA:Q (Mary Ancheta Quartet) draws from raw\, gritty moments while explori ng elements of improvisation\, funk\, fusion\, hip-hop and Afrobeat. With t he release of her new album When the Light Comes to Play\, Mary is ready to bring their brand of intergalactic punk-funk to Sled lsland. Expect the un expected.\nNesha Nycee\nWith an unorthodox style and one-of-a-kind flow\, t he energy of hip-hop artist Nesha Nycee can be felt in any room she walks i nto. Rapping since the age of nine\, Nesha has worked with a list of establ ished artists including Kurtis Blow\, Zaytoven\, Dungeon Family\, Lil’ Ki m and many more\, and her single “2 True” was featured on HBO’s Eupho ria.\nPearly Moon\nWith a sound blending 12-string jangle\, stompbox freako uts and melodic basslines\, Pearly Moon’s tuneful lo-fi psychedelia invit es you to turn off your mind\, relax and float downstream. The group has sh ared stages with fellow psych purveyors Witch Victim\, The Radiation Flower s\, Doom Gong and more\, and are working on a follow-up to their 2024 debut album Tragicomedy.\nBijaan\nThis Calgary-based MC wields an artistry that bridges continents and cultures. With roots in East Africa and India\, he b rings a distinctly global perspective to hip-hop. From releasing mixtapes i n high school to performing at major events such as NXNE and JUNO Week\, Bi jaan has carved out a place for himself as a rising voice in Canada’s hip -hop scene.\nKTheChosen\nZimbabwean-born and Calgary-based\, KTheChosen is your “Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper” who believes in the power of story telling. Backed by his band The Knomads\, he uses his voice to share the ex periences of those around him. K’s live show is known for feel-good vibes \, energetic freestyle jams\, and a sense of belonging for everyone in the room. \n \nImportant info:Start and running times are subject to change. P lease check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon ent ering a festival venue\, the passholder agrees to being photographed\, film ed or recorded in that venue\, and agrees to the publication\, reproduction \, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recording s of the passholder's voice or likeness without further notice or compensat ion in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media wha tsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Island. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island's safer spaces and inclusion policy and agree to the code o f conduct\, which can be found at SledIsland.com/SaferSpaces.\nAll passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAbout Sled Island:\nSled Island is an an nual five-day independent music and arts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music\, comedy and art with over 25\,000 at tendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit Sl edIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledges Calgary as the traditional territor y of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Albert a\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Nations\, including the Chiniki\, Bearspaw and Goodstoney First Nations. Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).\n\nhttps://www.visitcalgary.com/events/sled-is land-kick-off-with-stucco-eejungmi-shunk-hair-control-and-more\n\nhttps://w ww.showpass.com/sled-island-presents-stucco-eejungmi-shunk-hair-control-and -more/ LOCATION:Commonwealth Bar and Stage\, 731 10 Ave SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T 2P 2M1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR