Winterruption YEG takes place on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional territories of the nehiyaw, Dene, Stoney Nakoda, Nakota Sioux, and Annishnabe. We would also like to acknowledge this land is home to Metis and Inuit peoples. The volunteers, producers, patrons, and artists humbly admit that we are learning what it means to be on Treaty territory and unceded land. We recognize the land as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. We know there is still important work that needs to be done to honor the treaties and. Indigenous histories, languages, and cultures influence our music community, and we are grateful to be guests on this land.

The first round line-up is here!
Highlights include legendary LA punk band FEAR, making their way to Edmonton for the first time in nearly 40 years, Brooklyn-based hip-hop artist Talib Kweli, Funk powerhouse Thumpasaurus, indie-rap sensation Open Mike Eagle, Berlin multimedia artist Discovery Zone, Montreal’s Annie-Claude Deschênes of Duchess Says, Polaris Prize-shortlisted The OBGMS, Vancouver's buzz punks PISS, RuPaul drag star Miz Cracker, Portland's psych-rockers The Shivas, Bay Area indie-rockers Sour Widows, multi-disciplinary artist Vivek Shraya, London/Edmonton electro-pop musician Sean Nicholas Savage, Montreal’s Jane Inc., and many more.

More artists will be announced in the coming weeks with early bird wristbands go on sale FRIDAY October 3 at 10 am MST for just $99. Visit winterruptionyeg.com for the latest updates on artists, schedules, sponsors, tickets, and volunteer opportunities.