Performers

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

Sarah Jane Scouten is a BC-born folk and Americana songwriter, paying respects to 60s and 70s country songwriters Willie Nelson,

We Belong, is the eighth studio album from Sinkane, a band led by multi-instrumentalist Ahmed Gallab. And like much of

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

Gizmo are Charlottetown rockers inspired by the guitar-damaged pop of 1990s American slacker bands and their contemporaries on Canada’s east

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

Guest curated by Celeigh Cardinal With a style perpetually galvanized by darkness and haunting northern beauty, sisters Tiffany Ayalik and

Laurel Tubman is one of Toronto’s most versatile singers. Her ability to interpret many musical styles makes her a highly

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”