Performers

The Audience Taught by the great Nathan Coles, The Audience features Dominik, Nathan, Sam, and Riley. With a focus on Canadian rock,

Doris Folkens Program Facilitator Doris Folkens is an award-winning Singer-Songwriter from Guelph.  She’s been teaching Hillside Festival’s “Girls and Guitars”

Roula Said is a Palestinian-Canadian artist based in Toronto. As a musician and poet, Roula sings and plays qanun, piano

Susan O’Neill is a rare and compelling force in contemporary music—an artist who defies convention with a voice that can

Indigenous Circle Born and raised in Northwestern Ontario and a member of Long Lake #58 First Nation, Natasha Fisher is

Indigenous Circle Kelli Marshall is Ojibway from the Mississauga territory of Hiawatha First Nation. She represents the Pike Clan. She’s

Thunder Jack

University of Guelph Showcase Amitida is a 21-year-old Iranian singer-songwriter. With her exceptionally rich vocals and captivating lyrics, Amitida’s performances

University of Guelph Showcase Royal City Rhythm is a high-energy funk collective, hailing from Guelph, Ontario. These performers deliver the

University of Guelph Showcase PRRR has made a name for themselves since forming in spring 2023. Their debut EP, Patchwork

Etran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) welcomes you to Agadez, the capital city of Saharan rock. Playing

Tamara Williamson, musician, writer, producer, playwright, multimedia artist and podcaster. Her award winning one woman play has performed at Edinburgh