K-Riz & The HonorRoll Music Collective

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Starting in church singing as a form of entertainment and self-expression, K-Riz spent his young life really honing his craft as a young creative and being very analytical of rap. Music has always been a form of expression for K-Riz and one can tell this by his music. Inspired by artists such as Nas, Biggie, Prince, Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, K-Riz’s goal is to create music that you can catch a vibe to.

The Honour Roll Collective is a collective of international musicians, singers, emcees, producers, and DJs. They work together live and in the studio to make soulful music.

DJ Kwake

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DJ Kwake has been igniting dance floors for over 2 decades with his electronic musical talents and curated playlists. From weddings to club nights to community-oriented fundraisers, DJ Kwake Entertainment has done it all, including sharing the stage with global superstars like Justin Bieber and Rihanna! Guaranteed to make the dancefloor shake, it’s DJ Kwake.

The Borch Brothers

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The Borch Brothers - Rigel, Marten, and Garnet - are an East coast fiddle band playing folk with hints of jazz, swing, Ukrainian, and Celtic music. The trio has been playing gigs together since 2003 when the youngest member, Rigel, was just 2 years old! With their fiddle, guitar, vocals, harmonica, kick-drum, accordion, and piano, The Borch Brothers have now become one of the longest standing buskers at the Old Strathcona Farmer’s Market and have played at Big Valley Jamboree, Canadian Finals Rodeo, and more. Focused on community, the group loves to make connections and put their crowds in a good, dance-y mood.

Olivia Rose

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Born and raised in the small town of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose has dreamed of pursuing country music since she was very young. Her talents and passion have launched her prominently into the Canadian country music world, and landed her opening performances for big names like Brett Kissel and Chad Brownlee. Olivia has twice won Rising Star at the Edmonton Music Awards, along with multiple nominations for the Alberta Music Awards.

The Imaginarium Puppet Company

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Duffy’s Puppets started in 2002, making puppets for local community productions. In 2015, they built all 26 puppets for the first-ever all puppet reality show, Felt Up. The group has started their own web series, made puppets for local musicians, and is now bringing their Imaginarium Puppets to a Kaleido stage near you! The Imaginarium creates fun and engaging stories for kids.

Sangea Academy

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The name Sangea comes from Liberia, meaning a female leader, a nod to the West African women who created the style of dance Sangea Academy performs. The Sangea Academy has a mission to share and preserve West African culture - offering programs and workshops. The Sangea band performs at festivals and other events, spreading their message and culture throughout the city, province, and country.