Purple City is a forward-thinking music festival of the future. This multi-day, multi-venue, all-ages music experience is a youth inspired arts event that is focused on the newest sounds from the global underground. Purple City prides itself in being collaborative & community oriented and the core of the festival is built on the amazing groundwork of Edmonton’s rich and diverse music community. The festival’s eclectic programming and passion for independent music continues to create a one-of-a-kind festival experience that showcases the best talent from our own backyard, in addition to opening our ears to some incredible national and international acts. Purple City’s mandate is to create an event for all ages that is diverse, inclusive and progressive. From psyche rock to punk rock; avant garde to folk, Purple City is music Festival of discovery & indie staples a like. Explore, expand your mind, dance & make new friends at Edmonton's newest destination boutique music festival. For more info visit www.purplecityfest.com

The Poor Choices represent the gritty determination that comes from always being the “girl band” at the local punk rock show. Since the 2010s they’ve relentlessly stoked the glowing embers of the rock n roll scene in an unladylike fashion. Their primal energy and buzzsaw riffs will make you wanna slam dance.The Poor Choices sound the charge on their debut album Girl Crimes that’s garnered comparisons to Joan Jett, L7 and Girlschool with growling vocals about social unrest and dayglo bright guitars that are perfectly slovenly. PSA and their 2022 self-titled LP continue to embody the spirit of uncalculated danger and destruction, while exploring a more melodic aesthetic. They are currently working on a new EP to thrill and electrify your senses. For any girl (or anyone) who dreams of starting a band, The Poor Choices will show you the path to rock n roll salvation.

Combining their years of experience playing punk, surf, and metal, long time friends and bandmates Codie McLachlan, Steve Wenger, and Dylan Cuvilier embarked on a new path in their musical journey into the realm of Country Music. With songs that combine the speed of punk with the musicality of Country, playing music that is guaranteed to get you on your feet and moving.