Our pals at Sled Island are making lemonade outta lemons this year, and we’re celebrating!

Check out our special podcast highlighting artists from their alternate timeline, and digging deep into the history and significance of the festival in Calgary.

They’ve got events – in-person and online – happening all week! Check out the full schedule, and tune in to CJSW Radio to hear specials and programmer picks!

These podcasts are funded through the generous support of Calgary Arts Development and the Rozsa Foundation, part of their Alberta Online Programming Grant.

Episode 1

In this episode, we hear from Sled Island’s Marketing and Communications Coordinator Morgan Cairns, along with Jay Allen, Program Director at CFCR Radio, Ryan Dyck, Label Manager at Mint Records, Peter Hemminger, Executive Director of Quickdraw Animation Society.

Episode 2

In this episode, we hear from Maud Salvi, the Executive Director of Sled Island, along with local rapper and solo artist Sinzere, Sled Island’s Colin Gallant, and local band Gone Cosmic.

Episode 3

In this episode, we hear from Shawn Petsche, Festival Manager for Sled Island, along with local bands Brain Bent and Witch Victim.

Episode 4

In this episode, we hear from songwriter and harpist Jennifer Crighton (Hermitess), experimental flutist Jiajia Li, and local artist Polly Dactic, and NETRVNNER.