BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//YourSite//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:28513-0@www.visitcalgary.com DTSTAMP:20260522T193233Z DTSTART:20260621T220000Z DTEND:20260622T043000Z SUMMARY:Sled Island Wrap-Up BBQ with TEAR DUNGEON\, Wheelchair Sports Camp\ , afk and more DESCRIPTION:TEAR DUNGEON\nThis wild\, gimp-mask clad noise‑punk outfit sp ecializes in blown‑out riffs\, doomy distortion\, and sonic chaos that ra ttles your fillings. Their sound lands somewhere between Rollins-era Black Flag and a power tool having an existential crisis\, and their show feels l ike a basement exorcism with better lighting. Get ready for some true Texan hospitality. Wheelchair Sports Camp\nCombining humorous hip-hop\, playful electronic experimentation\, and middle fingers all around\, Wheelchair Sp orts Camp is “Denver's biggest smallest band.” Fronted by Kalyn Rose He ffernan\, a tiny rapper who delivers high-pitched bars from a wheelchair\, this group lies at the intersection of all the genre-bending weirdness\, in clusive fun\, and playful experimentation that make Sled Island so special.  afk\nMeet NYC's best-kept secret. afk fuses hip-hop with electronic\, pun k and dance to bring a bombastic yet calculated sound to the masses. With i ts urgent electronic production and moody lyrics\, the 2024 single “ricoc het” is an excellent introduction to the industrial glitch-hop trio. Expe rience catharsis and connection. Witness a new frontier for hip-hop.Sheenah Ko\nOn top of her successful career touring international stages with The Besnard Lakes and Bedouin Soundclash\, electronic pop artist Sheenah Ko thr ives as a solo performer\, channeling her talents into producing sonically rich and harmonious music\, and fusing her skills in analog synthesizers\, vocals and beat production. Prepare to traverse atmospheric dreamscapes bef ore bursting into moments of high-energy fun.RroachH\nFeaturing calculated tones\, catchy riffs\, and lyrics inspired by mental health struggles\, que er relationships\, and… being a bit of a dirtbag\, RroachH is a queer- an d femme-fronted\, alternative rock group who describe their sound as “mul tifarious.” The four-piece draws influences from power-pop\, emo\, and ps ych\, and have shared the stage with PUP\, Speedy Ortiz and Bif Naked.Shy F RiEND\nBrutally honest\, tragically dramatic\, and full of feminine rage\, alt rock six-piece SHY FRiEND has been turning the Alberta music scene into a church for all the queer\, pop and punk misfits. They create over-the-to p experiences with bombastic visuals\, absurd bits\, and raucous energy tha t makes every venue a party\, and every oddball in the room a valued guest. Oranje\nA dynamic math-rock five-piece known for their tight\, start-stop arrangements rooted in jazz and articulated through a raw punk-tinged energ y\, Oranje began when three University of Calgary alumni crossed paths in t he jazz orchestra and discovered their shared love for emo and experimental instrumental music.\nHis His\nThe recording project of Halifax-based artis t Aidan Belo\, His His combines contemporary slacker rock and alt-folk\, co upled with low fidelity analog production to create something that sounds h onest and melancholic. Since their first release in 2020\, they’ve exclus ively recorded via cassette in an old wooden barn. We can’t wait to hear how it sounds live. CHLORINETIMEMACHINE\nWith songs that are equal parts d anceable and discomforting\, Vancouver noise punk trio CHLORINETIMEMACHINE deliver blown out feedback\, heavy-hitting grooves and textural noise\, cre ating a high-energy frenetic atmosphere that is best appreciated live\, lou d\, and sweaty. Check out their latest single “LIFE OF PARTY DROWNS” fo r a taste of the chaos.sadbirthdays\nLed by Tsuut’ina/Amskapi Piikani/Cre e multidisciplinary artist Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse\, sadbirthdays (forme rly known as soft cure) is an experimental project that blends alternative/ indie rock\, slowcore\, grunge and shoegaze into a genre self-described as “pastel wave.” 2026 will see the release of their new album\, catholic ladders\, which was recorded in the residential schools that Seth’s grand father attended.HailstonesBlending lush guitars\, hypnotic bass\, and expre ssive vocals with hybrid electronic-acoustic rhythms\, Hailstones is a Calg ary-based dream pop/shoegaze project with industrial undertones. 2025 saw t he release of their debut LP The Weariness of Hope\, showcasing the group s exploratory approach to both sound and lyricism.Chic ChameleonBlurring t he tenuous lines between shoegaze and dream pop\, Chic Chameleon crafts an indie rock sound that’s both cinematic and deeply introspective. Drawing inspiration from artists like The War on Drugs and Porches\, the band weave s sleek synths\, luscious guitar tones\, and soulful vocals into a soundsca pe that shimmers with nostalgia and intensity.\nImportant info:\nStart and running times are subject to change. Please check the Sled Island schedule in June for exact set times.\nUpon entering a festival venue\, the passhold er agrees to being photographed\, filmed or recorded in that venue\, and ag rees to the publication\, reproduction\, distribution and broadcast of all photographs\, video or other recordings of the passholder's voice or likene ss without further notice or compensation in any publicity\, advertisement or other publication carried-out by\, or on behalf of\, Sled Island and in perpetuity in any manner and media whatsoever\, including print\, broadcast or internet.\nEveryone has the right to feel safe and included at Sled Isl and. All festival attendees must abide by Sled Island's safer spaces and in clusion policy and agree to the code of conduct\, which can be found at Sl edIsland.com/SaferSpaces.\nAll passes and tickets are non-refundable. \nAb out Sled Island:\nSled Island is an annual five-day independent music and a rts festival in Calgary\, Alberta that brings together a community of music \, comedy and art with over 25\,000 attendees in multiple venues across the city. For more information\, visit SledIsland.com.\nSled Island acknowledg es Calgary as the traditional territory of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta\, which includes the Siksika\, the Piikani\, the Kainai\, the Tsuut’ina and the Ĩyãħé Nakoda First Natio ns\, 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-island-wrap-up-bbq-with-tear-dungeon-wh eelchair-sports-camp-afk-and-more\n\nhttps://www.showpass.com/sled-island-w rap-up-bbq-with-tear-dungeon-wheelchair-sports-camp-afk-and-more/ LOCATION:Sled Island Music & Arts Festival\, 109 7th Avenue S.w.\, Calgary\ , Alberta\, T2P 0W5 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR