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Sun Sep 7 2025

2:00 PM - 7:40 PM (Doors 1:00 PM)

Purple City Music Festival (Multiple Venues)

Various Venues Edmonton, AB T6G 2A8

Purple City Music Festival (Multiple Venues)

Various Venues Edmonton, AB T6G 2A8

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All Ages

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Sunday, September 7th, 2025

PURPLE CITY PRESENTS: FREE BLOCKPARTY SHOWCASE

An Indie Rock - Hip-Hop - Alt-Pop showcase with LIVE PRO - WRESTLING showcase featuring:

Field + Stream [ BOSTON, MA ]
Kue Varo & The Only Hopes
Love Wrestling [ EDMONTON, AB ]

with support from

The Blue​ [ EDMONTON, AB ]
Arts Major [ TORONTO, ON ]
Hermitess [ CALGARY, AB ]
Dirty Eddy [ EDMONTON, AB ]

VENUE: Purple City Block Party [ 10025 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB ]
DOORS:  1:00 PM
SHOW: 2:00 PM
TICKETS: FREE!
All Ages/Licensed

About the Fest :

Purple City Music Festival 2025 takes place September 5 - 7th in Edmonton / amiskwaciwâskahikan. Curating the newest sounds from the global underground, this diverse & inclusive festival is entirely All Ages/Licensed. Enjoy 90+ bands,over 3 days on 9 different stages, along with live wrestling and free-access music industry educational sessions. All events take place within a 2-block vicinity of the downtown core 

Full Weekend Wristbands AVAILABLE HERE.

Have a listen to the Purple City 2025 Artist Playlist on Spotify

For more info : www.purplecityfest.com

Rain Shadow Productions Ltd.
FREE SHOW w/ Love Wrestling: Field + Stream - Kue Varo & The Only Hopes - The Blue - Arts Major - Hermitess - Dirty Eddy | Purple City Block Party

  • Purple City Music Festival

    Purple City Music Festival

    Indie Rock

  • Love Wrestling

    Love Wrestling

    Wrestling

    Do you Love Pro Wrestling?

    Founded as a content brand in 2021, Love (Pro) Wrestling has provided premier events in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and dedicated coverage of professional wrestling from the world’s biggest promotions. Since our founding, LPW has been a cornerstone of Canada’s independent wrestling scene, known for high-energy shows, unique collaborations, and community involvement. We showcase a diverse roster, emphasizing inclusivity and providing a platform for performers of all backgrounds.

    We endeavour to:

    • Provide a premier and inclusive professional wrestling experience for our various stakeholders, including sponsors, professional wrestlers, talent, volunteers, and fans both locally and internationally.
    • Earn Edmonton recognition as one of the premier professional wrestling territories in North America, for both talent and fans
    • Develop Canadian talent in a premier environment, earning them international opportunities in wrestling
    • Recruit and Retain premier Canadian talent as part of our roster to continue to provide a standard of excellent in professional wrestling

    Since 2021, many of the world’s top professional wrestlers have chosen to call Love Pro Wresting home, including “God’s Gift to Wrestling” Michael Richard Blais, WWE ID prospect “The Intangible” Zoë Sager, and current LPW Grand Champion Marz “The Specialist”. Many of the world’s top stars have also chosen to make their first appearances in Alberta with Love Pro Wrestling, including current AEW star Willow Nightingale, New Japan Pro Wrestling star KUSHIDA, GCW World’s Champion Blake Christian, and more.

    Love Pro Wrestling is proud to currently partner with a number of Edmonton’s community and business leaders. This extends to our partners with KUMA Outdoor Gear, Alley Kat Brewery, The Rec Room, and the Buckingham, as well as our events partners such as the Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Riverhawks, and West Edmonton Mall. We believe that as our community grows, so, too, do our opportunities to make Edmonton an international destination for professional wrestling.

  • Field + Stream

    Field + Stream

    Indie Rock

    Field + Stream is a noisy lo-fi rock band. They combine droning synths with ragged guitar solos and thundering drums, delivering anthemic melodies that descend into unhinged howls.
  • Kue Varo & The Only Hopes

    Kue Varo & The Only Hopes

    Indie Rock

    Like a magic gramophone found during a stay at a desert compound, the dusk-tinged songs of Kue Varo & the Only Hopes are ethereal yet immediate, shrouded in mist but instantly distinct. After releasing Cowboy Witchcraft in late 2023, Kue Varo & The Only Hopes received critical acclaim via Exclaim! and George Stroumboulopoulos. They hit #1 on CKUA radio for multiple weeks, charted top 10 nationally with college and community radio and their song “Furthest Place” recently made top 40 on the Canadian Alternative Radio Charts for 5 consecutive weeks.
  • The Blue

    The Blue

    Hip-Hop/Rap

    Introduced to hip-hop through rap giants The Fugees, Calgary rapper The Blue’s music reflects a fusion of this early influence and waves of new school. He and his band bring this sound to life in a high-energy performance.

    The Blue’s 2022 album Things Could Be Worse delivered upbeat, soul-fueled beats, earning him a nomination for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2023 YYC Music Awards. Known for his captivating stage presence, he has shared stages with Shad, k-os, SonReal, Dragonette, Snak the Ripper, Down With Webster, Swollen Members, and more.

    Beyond his solo work, The Blue is a dynamic live performer, pushing the boundaries of his artistry while elevating Calgary hip-hop across Canada. Whether in intimate venues or on festival stages, his performances leave a lasting impact.
  • Arts Major

    Arts Major

    Alternative Rock

    Arts Major is a child of the pandemic and an old man of old men. Once ago we wrote about being in our 30's, and that was after writing songs about our 20's, but time marches forward and now it's 40's - how about you? Ani Difranco once said, “People used to make records, as in the record of an event, the event of people playing music in a room. Now everything is cross marketing. It's about sunglasses and shoes, or guns and drugs. You choose.” People playing music in a room, this is what resonates so clearly now some 25 years after Ani sang those words in a room. As seasoned players, friends, colleagues, comrades, activists, and allies, we see our place in the musical landscape as not a vector for fame or recognition, but much more simply, as a way to gather together in temporary community formations on a landscape that bears the sorrow of the displaced and murdered. 
  • Hermitess

    Hermitess

    Progressive Rock

    Hermitess is the project of an aging and slightly reclusive witch, dreaming simultaneously in music and images. Sonically, layered orchestral textures, harmonic voices, and pedal driven magic, all conjuring a fleeting fever dream.
  • Dirty Eddy

    Dirty Eddy

    Electronic Pop

    Dirty Eddy is a Montreal-based synth-pop artist known for blending synthesizers and drum machines with raw, high-energy performances. His music is a mix of nostalgia and fresh storytelling, delivering pop bangers with deep sonic textures that feel both familiar and brand new. On stage, Dirty Eddy turns performances into electric, communal experiences that leave audiences with a renewed lust for life.

    Beyond his music, Eddy is a passionate supporter of the local arts community, hosting open mics and capturing the essence of Montreal’s emerging artists through his lens. With a love for imperfection and a DIY ethos, Dirty Eddy builds connections that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and self-expression.
  • Love Wrestling

    Love Wrestling

    Wrestling

    Do you Love Pro Wrestling?

    Founded as a content brand in 2021, Love (Pro) Wrestling has provided premier events in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and dedicated coverage of professional wrestling from the world’s biggest promotions. Since our founding, LPW has been a cornerstone of Canada’s independent wrestling scene, known for high-energy shows, unique collaborations, and community involvement. We showcase a diverse roster, emphasizing inclusivity and providing a platform for performers of all backgrounds.

    We endeavour to:

    • Provide a premier and inclusive professional wrestling experience for our various stakeholders, including sponsors, professional wrestlers, talent, volunteers, and fans both locally and internationally.
    • Earn Edmonton recognition as one of the premier professional wrestling territories in North America, for both talent and fans
    • Develop Canadian talent in a premier environment, earning them international opportunities in wrestling
    • Recruit and Retain premier Canadian talent as part of our roster to continue to provide a standard of excellent in professional wrestling

    Since 2021, many of the world’s top professional wrestlers have chosen to call Love Pro Wresting home, including “God’s Gift to Wrestling” Michael Richard Blais, WWE ID prospect “The Intangible” Zoë Sager, and current LPW Grand Champion Marz “The Specialist”. Many of the world’s top stars have also chosen to make their first appearances in Alberta with Love Pro Wrestling, including current AEW star Willow Nightingale, New Japan Pro Wrestling star KUSHIDA, GCW World’s Champion Blake Christian, and more.

    Love Pro Wrestling is proud to currently partner with a number of Edmonton’s community and business leaders. This extends to our partners with KUMA Outdoor Gear, Alley Kat Brewery, The Rec Room, and the Buckingham, as well as our events partners such as the Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Riverhawks, and West Edmonton Mall. We believe that as our community grows, so, too, do our opportunities to make Edmonton an international destination for professional wrestling.

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FREE SHOW w/ Love Wrestling: Field + Stream - Kue Varo & The Only Hopes - The Blue - Arts Major - Hermitess - Dirty Eddy | Purple City Block Party

Sun Sep 7 2025 2:00 PM - 7:40 PM

(Doors 1:00 PM)

Purple City Music Festival (Multiple Venues) Edmonton AB
FREE SHOW w/ Love Wrestling: Field + Stream - Kue Varo & The Only Hopes - The Blue - Arts Major - Hermitess - Dirty Eddy | Purple City Block Party

$0.00 All Ages

Sunday, September 7th, 2025

PURPLE CITY PRESENTS: FREE BLOCKPARTY SHOWCASE

An Indie Rock - Hip-Hop - Alt-Pop showcase with LIVE PRO - WRESTLING showcase featuring:

Field + Stream [ BOSTON, MA ]
Kue Varo & The Only Hopes
Love Wrestling [ EDMONTON, AB ]

with support from

The Blue​ [ EDMONTON, AB ]
Arts Major [ TORONTO, ON ]
Hermitess [ CALGARY, AB ]
Dirty Eddy [ EDMONTON, AB ]

VENUE: Purple City Block Party [ 10025 102 St NW, Edmonton, AB ]
DOORS:  1:00 PM
SHOW: 2:00 PM
TICKETS: FREE!
All Ages/Licensed

About the Fest :

Purple City Music Festival 2025 takes place September 5 - 7th in Edmonton / amiskwaciwâskahikan. Curating the newest sounds from the global underground, this diverse & inclusive festival is entirely All Ages/Licensed. Enjoy 90+ bands,over 3 days on 9 different stages, along with live wrestling and free-access music industry educational sessions. All events take place within a 2-block vicinity of the downtown core 

Full Weekend Wristbands AVAILABLE HERE.

Have a listen to the Purple City 2025 Artist Playlist on Spotify

For more info : www.purplecityfest.com

Do you Love Pro Wrestling?

Founded as a content brand in 2021, Love (Pro) Wrestling has provided premier events in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and dedicated coverage of professional wrestling from the world’s biggest promotions. Since our founding, LPW has been a cornerstone of Canada’s independent wrestling scene, known for high-energy shows, unique collaborations, and community involvement. We showcase a diverse roster, emphasizing inclusivity and providing a platform for performers of all backgrounds.

We endeavour to:

  • Provide a premier and inclusive professional wrestling experience for our various stakeholders, including sponsors, professional wrestlers, talent, volunteers, and fans both locally and internationally.
  • Earn Edmonton recognition as one of the premier professional wrestling territories in North America, for both talent and fans
  • Develop Canadian talent in a premier environment, earning them international opportunities in wrestling
  • Recruit and Retain premier Canadian talent as part of our roster to continue to provide a standard of excellent in professional wrestling

Since 2021, many of the world’s top professional wrestlers have chosen to call Love Pro Wresting home, including “God’s Gift to Wrestling” Michael Richard Blais, WWE ID prospect “The Intangible” Zoë Sager, and current LPW Grand Champion Marz “The Specialist”. Many of the world’s top stars have also chosen to make their first appearances in Alberta with Love Pro Wrestling, including current AEW star Willow Nightingale, New Japan Pro Wrestling star KUSHIDA, GCW World’s Champion Blake Christian, and more.

Love Pro Wrestling is proud to currently partner with a number of Edmonton’s community and business leaders. This extends to our partners with KUMA Outdoor Gear, Alley Kat Brewery, The Rec Room, and the Buckingham, as well as our events partners such as the Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Riverhawks, and West Edmonton Mall. We believe that as our community grows, so, too, do our opportunities to make Edmonton an international destination for professional wrestling.

Field + Stream is a noisy lo-fi rock band. They combine droning synths with ragged guitar solos and thundering drums, delivering anthemic melodies that descend into unhinged howls.
Like a magic gramophone found during a stay at a desert compound, the dusk-tinged songs of Kue Varo & the Only Hopes are ethereal yet immediate, shrouded in mist but instantly distinct. After releasing Cowboy Witchcraft in late 2023, Kue Varo & The Only Hopes received critical acclaim via Exclaim! and George Stroumboulopoulos. They hit #1 on CKUA radio for multiple weeks, charted top 10 nationally with college and community radio and their song “Furthest Place” recently made top 40 on the Canadian Alternative Radio Charts for 5 consecutive weeks.
Introduced to hip-hop through rap giants The Fugees, Calgary rapper The Blue’s music reflects a fusion of this early influence and waves of new school. He and his band bring this sound to life in a high-energy performance.

The Blue’s 2022 album Things Could Be Worse delivered upbeat, soul-fueled beats, earning him a nomination for Rap Recording of the Year at the 2023 YYC Music Awards. Known for his captivating stage presence, he has shared stages with Shad, k-os, SonReal, Dragonette, Snak the Ripper, Down With Webster, Swollen Members, and more.

Beyond his solo work, The Blue is a dynamic live performer, pushing the boundaries of his artistry while elevating Calgary hip-hop across Canada. Whether in intimate venues or on festival stages, his performances leave a lasting impact.
Arts Major is a child of the pandemic and an old man of old men. Once ago we wrote about being in our 30's, and that was after writing songs about our 20's, but time marches forward and now it's 40's - how about you? Ani Difranco once said, “People used to make records, as in the record of an event, the event of people playing music in a room. Now everything is cross marketing. It's about sunglasses and shoes, or guns and drugs. You choose.” People playing music in a room, this is what resonates so clearly now some 25 years after Ani sang those words in a room. As seasoned players, friends, colleagues, comrades, activists, and allies, we see our place in the musical landscape as not a vector for fame or recognition, but much more simply, as a way to gather together in temporary community formations on a landscape that bears the sorrow of the displaced and murdered. 
Hermitess is the project of an aging and slightly reclusive witch, dreaming simultaneously in music and images. Sonically, layered orchestral textures, harmonic voices, and pedal driven magic, all conjuring a fleeting fever dream.
Dirty Eddy is a Montreal-based synth-pop artist known for blending synthesizers and drum machines with raw, high-energy performances. His music is a mix of nostalgia and fresh storytelling, delivering pop bangers with deep sonic textures that feel both familiar and brand new. On stage, Dirty Eddy turns performances into electric, communal experiences that leave audiences with a renewed lust for life.

Beyond his music, Eddy is a passionate supporter of the local arts community, hosting open mics and capturing the essence of Montreal’s emerging artists through his lens. With a love for imperfection and a DIY ethos, Dirty Eddy builds connections that celebrate creativity, collaboration, and self-expression.

Do you Love Pro Wrestling?

Founded as a content brand in 2021, Love (Pro) Wrestling has provided premier events in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and dedicated coverage of professional wrestling from the world’s biggest promotions. Since our founding, LPW has been a cornerstone of Canada’s independent wrestling scene, known for high-energy shows, unique collaborations, and community involvement. We showcase a diverse roster, emphasizing inclusivity and providing a platform for performers of all backgrounds.

We endeavour to:

  • Provide a premier and inclusive professional wrestling experience for our various stakeholders, including sponsors, professional wrestlers, talent, volunteers, and fans both locally and internationally.
  • Earn Edmonton recognition as one of the premier professional wrestling territories in North America, for both talent and fans
  • Develop Canadian talent in a premier environment, earning them international opportunities in wrestling
  • Recruit and Retain premier Canadian talent as part of our roster to continue to provide a standard of excellent in professional wrestling

Since 2021, many of the world’s top professional wrestlers have chosen to call Love Pro Wresting home, including “God’s Gift to Wrestling” Michael Richard Blais, WWE ID prospect “The Intangible” Zoë Sager, and current LPW Grand Champion Marz “The Specialist”. Many of the world’s top stars have also chosen to make their first appearances in Alberta with Love Pro Wrestling, including current AEW star Willow Nightingale, New Japan Pro Wrestling star KUSHIDA, GCW World’s Champion Blake Christian, and more.

Love Pro Wrestling is proud to currently partner with a number of Edmonton’s community and business leaders. This extends to our partners with KUMA Outdoor Gear, Alley Kat Brewery, The Rec Room, and the Buckingham, as well as our events partners such as the Edmonton Oil Kings, Edmonton Riverhawks, and West Edmonton Mall. We believe that as our community grows, so, too, do our opportunities to make Edmonton an international destination for professional wrestling.

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

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$0.00 ($0.00 + $0.00 fees)

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