Welcome to #EOTW2025

k-os ("chaos") is the stage name for Canadian alternative rapper, singer, songwriter and producer born Kevin Brereton. k-os debut album Exit released in 2002 Exit and received positive reviews and critical acclaim. He has never been afraid to shake things up and experiment with diEerent genres. In 2003, k-os collaborated with The Chemical Brothers on their single Get Yourself High that was nominated for ‘Best Dance Recording' at the 2005 Grammy Awards. Joyful Rebellion, the Platinum-certified second album, released in 2004 and featured a total of six singles including the international hit "Crabbuckit", which won ‘Best Pop Video' at the annual MuchMusic Video Awards along with ‘Best Songwriter' and ‘Fan Choice Award' at the 2005 Canadian Urban Music Awards. From 1996 to 2016, K-os was the third best-selling Canadian hip hop artist in Canada. K-os followed this with the release of ‘Yes!' (2009), ‘Black on Blonde' (2013), and ‘Can't Fly Without Gravity' (2015) and is planning a new studio album entitled Everyone In Your Dream Is You, executive produced by GRAMMY Award winning multiplatinum artist Drake out later this year.

K-os

Embodying the energy and ferocity of their animal namesake, Hyaenas is an Indie Alt Pop band “boasting stellar musicianship, meaningful songwriting, incredible talent, and a unique sound that excels.” (Great Dark Wonder) Their songs are written through a queer feminist lens that explore all facets of Human Nature while drawing inspiration from 80’s icons The Go-Go’s to modern day Indie darlings The Beaches, and synth-pop band Metric.

Hyaenas

Laydy Jams is a duo of 2 women of colour, based in Vancouver, unceded Coast Salish territories. Featuring Missy D as femcee and Sejal on violin and vocals, our music is a mix of hip-hop, vocal harmonies, violin, and a lil 90's throwback to bring you home, hope, and love for the revolution. We use our music to empower youth, and challenge the themes often seen in popular music and society. Laydy Jams' music and message is impacted by our diverse cultural backgrounds, with influences hailing from around the world. We write our life experiences into music, knowing that we provide a kind of comfort, familiarity, and radical joy for other people of colour and marginalized communities. We bring the sound of our lives to audiences through the roots of R&B, hip-hop, soul, classical, jazz, and funk.Take a listen. Welcome to the family.

Laydy Jams

You’re Among Friends with Janky Bungag! The Most Gourmet Country Band This Side of the Rockies. Hailing from Vancouver, this Filipino-Canadian cowpunk artist draws inspiration from outlaw legends like Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Johnny Cash to bring you a high-energy blend of country and bluegrass. With fast picking and a high lonesome sound, Janky Bungag is sure to get the dance floor hopping.

Janky Bungag

Missy D is a bilingual female emcee born and raised around the Motherland and raised by the sounds of Missy Elliott, Ms. Lauryn Hill,MC Solaar, 2Pac, Diam's, India.Arie, J Dilla and J. Cole to name a few, she calls it Rap&Soul. Now based in Vancouver(BC), Missy D has been emerging in her community, also as a member of Laydy Jams, and performing at your favorite local festival or the likes of SXSW, Juno Fest, Vancouver Jazz Festival and Rifflandia.... Missy D has opened up for Maestro Fresh Wes, Jully Black, Nomadic Massive, Sons Of Kemet, Mr Eazi...Live with her band, she will have you catching that je ne sais quoi or too many feelings with her bilingual  tunes embracing diversity in instrumentals, music, and most of all people.  You don't need to speak French or English, you just need to speak soul to soul - music! You don't need to speak French or English, you just need to speak soul to soul - music!

Missy D

Rez Rock band from Kitselas, B.C. Guaranteed to get the party started with our high-energy performance and catchy original tunes.

Coastal Drifters

Dead Sexy is a Northern Canadian Rock n Roll band based out of the Northern Capital, Prince George, BC.  Joe, Colin, Mike and Danny all have solo musical endeavours, but join together to form a  powerful, refreshing wall of electric sound.  

Dead Sexy

Where have all the riot grrrls gone? You ask – Miesha & The Spanks answer. If you’ve got a yearning for flashy yet classic hard rock, look no further – this Calgary-based duo has the guitar hero-worshiping, face melting, whisky belting sound that you’ve been seeking. A modern singer/guitarist and beloved fixture on the local scene, frontwoman Miesha Louie is the integral driving force behind Miesha & The Spanks. A mixed-Secwépemc artist living in Treaty 7 Territory, she’s devoted her entire career to inventing and playing instrumentally brilliant melodies that unleash her passions and her full-throated vocal tones.

Meisha & the Spanks

The ReViberators is an instrumental surf rock trio from Vancouver featuring Noah Walker on guitar and Jodie Ponto on drums (aka Kitty & The Rooster). Since the death of surf legends Dick Dale and The Ventures, The ReViberators answered the call to keep this wild raucous music alive by taking a deep dive into surf music’s first wave. The band plays the early surf guitar hits alongside their own originals with an intensity and authenticity rarely heard today.

the Reviberators

Sejal Lal is a violinist, singer, and songwriter originally from Surrey. Using her vocals, violin, and loop station, she crafts layered vocal and string arrangements, drawing inspiration from western classical, hindustani, folk, jazz, r&b, soul, and pop music.  In September 2022, Sejal’s original composition for Langston Hughes’ poem “Fulfillment”, was included in an exhibit at The Morgan Museum and Library in New York City, featuring the work of Ashley Bryan and Langston Hughes.

Sejal


Local Performers

Skunk Rock // Soulshine // Vanity Radio // The Rainmakers
Badfish // Mosaic // Exit Strategy // Ja$e El Nino // Old’s cool
Aidan and the tidally Resonant // Bloodline // Vernon Williams
Jessica Mai // Jam and the rhythm // Sasha Aubin // gig
Out of the Blue // sachi & yoshi // Dare Wren Smiles


Salal Stage Performers

The Alkemist

Highbush Caribou

Fagliacci

Kiziah