Sled Island Announces Initial Headliners!
Sled Island is thrilled to announce the initial headliners performing at this year's festival across multiple venues in Calgary, AB, Canada from June 20 - 23, 2012. Local girl turned International pop star Feist leads the pack of initial headliners, along with New York's anthemic rockers The Hold Steady, indie rock pioneers Archers of Loaf and purveyor of party rock Andrew W.K.. We are also pleased to to present indie rock icon Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, post-internet pop star Grimes, Toronto's eerie folk artist Timber Timbre, and art rock legend Thurston Moore. These eight initial headliners will be among more than 200 musical acts performing at Sled Island 2012.
Entering it's sixth year, Sled Island will once again return to Olympic Plaza, the fully licensed and all-ages main outdoor stage on Friday June 22 and Saturday June 23. Friday night at Olympic Plaza will feature performances by Feist and Timber Timbre, with others to be announced. Saturday at Olympic Plaza is an all-day event featuring several of the festival's biggest headliner acts including The Hold Steady, Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks, plus more to be announced. Tickets to both Olympic Plaza outdoor events go on sale at $45 for each day on Saturday March 3 @ 10am MST via www.ticketmaster.ca
Sled Island also pleased to participate in Calgary 2012, the celebration of Calgary as the Cultural Capital of Canada. 2012 marks a pivotal year in Calgary's cultural history including the centennial anniversaries of some of the city's cultural cornerstones: Calgary Stampede, City of Calgary Recreation, Calgary Public Library and Theatre Junction Grand and Pumphouse Theatres. As a celebration of the city's vibrant and youthful culture, the festival plans to shine a spotlight on the flourishing music and arts communities that exists in Calgary.
Festival passes are on sale now for middle-bird prices at $179 for the Festival Discovery Pass and $299 for the Festival Discovery Plus Pass until Saturday, March 31st. Visit shop.sledisland.com to pick up your festival pass today!