Performers

Duo Puuluup started in 2014 and its members are Ramo Teder (Pastacas as a solo artist) and Marko Veisson (who

Magic Tuber Stringband, hailing from North Carolina, probes the undercurrents of the landscapes around them. Highly skilled players and writers,

Energetic, genre-blending, and unapologetically original, Tell It To Sweeney has been making waves in the Canadian music scene with a

The Darcys are an LA-based alternative duo originally from Toronto, Canada. Known for fusing rock, pop, and electronic elements, their

Guest curated by Celeigh Cardinal At the heart of great songwriting is great storytelling. For The North Sound, songs declare

“I first saw The Pairs at a folk festival do a rare thing – make a noisy, wandering crowd suddenly

Enjoy a showcase performance from the 2026 participants in our Girls & Guitars Songwriting course with songwriting mentors Doris Folkens

The youth showcase has been an important feature of Hillside’s summer and winter festivals for many years. This partnership with

The University of Guelph Music Showcase presents the best and brightest upcoming artists from right here in Guelph! Kvveesha is

Wales born, Brighton-based instrumentalist Gwenifer Raymond is a celebrated champion of the finger-picked guitar. She has drawn international acclaim for

“Con-Cierto Desorden” is a sensory journey through the diverse sounds and rhythms of Latin America. Traditional and original songs intertwine

Nastasia Y (nas-TA-sya Why) braids ancient folk songs with modern grooves to create a sound uniquely her own – but