Sled Island 2013

[troutman]

Sled Island Festival

Sled Island 2013 Early Bird Festival Passes are now on sale for a limited time! Have a blast at Sled Island every year? Know a special someone who does and could use a great holiday gift? Wanting to introduce someone to the festival? If you answered yes to any of these questions, or any we have forgot to ask, might we suggest you head over to our website for a little holiday shopping?

http://www.endoftheworldyyc.com/

The End of the World Music Festival brings our community together on December 21, 2012 at the historic Legion #1 to ring-in the end times, celebrate with friends and watch some of Calgary’s finest musicians play their ‘last show.’

Mill Street Stage
Scars and Scarves • Deadhorse • Pine Tarts • ATOMIS • Von Zippers


Upstairs Stage
Mike Watson • Pack of Strangers • Beaver Squadron • Hollow Brethren • Sarah Davachi • Home School • Lucid44 • Ryan Bourne and Kiarra Albina • Joshua Fraser


Apocalypse Piano Bar (presented by the National Music Centre) – short sets hourly
Steve and Shera Do Astrud • Sweet Cop/Sour Cop • Chris Nevile • Circa’81 • Kenna Burima

[Yeah_Baby]

I'm really tempted to go to Sled Island this year. My buddy went last year and said it was a blast.

[troutman]

Curators announced in: 28 days 19 hours 46 minutes

[East Coast Flame]

Sled Island was amazing last year, one of the highlights of my year. I just picked up my early bird pass for 2013!

[iLoveLamp]

Someone on the Coachella boards emailed Thee Oh Sees touring manager? I think the touring manager, anyway...they emailed back that they are playing two festivals this year, Coachella and Sled Island! Don't know how much truth there is to it as anyone can post anything they want, but that's a pretty small band to just make a story like that up for. I haven't seen them live yet, so I hope they do come!

[Robotic]

Is it worth while to get the Plus Pass? I went last year for 1 day and the lineup was absolutely ridiculous to get in. Does the line jumping also included food/drinks? Also does does it included a better area to view the stages?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Robotic

Is it worth while to get the Plus Pass? I went last year for 1 day and the lineup was absolutely ridiculous to get in. Does the line jumping also included food/drinks? Also does does it included a better area to view the stages?

What show was that? It depends on the artist and the venue, but I only encountered one line-up last year. If you can get to each venue early enough, you should not need a plus pass.

Friday they need volunteers for a Bingo, which will help you get a free pass.

[East Coast Flame]

Originally Posted by Robotic

Is it worth while to get the Plus Pass? I went last year for 1 day and the lineup was absolutely ridiculous to get in. Does the line jumping also included food/drinks? Also does does it included a better area to view the stages?

What show had a line? I didn't wait in line once last year and I saw most of the big shows.

I heard you couldn't get into the comedy shows, but the plus pass wouldn't change anything if the venue was full...and I can't imagine there being a better viewing area, all the venues were just general admission

[Robotic]

It was the Thursday show to get in the front gates. I must have waited over an hour and by the time it started moving the lineup was way over the bridge across the river towards Memorial.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Robotic

It was the Thursday show to get in the front gates. I must have waited over an hour and by the time it started moving the lineup was way over the bridge across the river towards Memorial.

You might be confusing Sled Island with another festival? X-Fest?

[DownInFlames]

Originally Posted by Robotic

Is it worth while to get the Plus Pass? I went last year for 1 day and the lineup was absolutely ridiculous to get in. Does the line jumping also included food/drinks? Also does does it included a better area to view the stages?

I got into one of the comedy shows that was lined up down the block only because I had the Plus Pass. I also skipped a huge line at the Legion one night. But in previous years I got into every show without an issue.

No, you don't get food or drinks, and once you're in the venue the Plus Pass doesn't give you a better spot to see the show.

It sounds like you're thinking of the Folk Fest anyway.

[Robotic]

Originally Posted by troutman

You might be confusing Sled Island with another festival? X-Fest?

My bad, I was thinking of Folk Fest.

[jayswin]

Hopefully Andrew WK comes again. That guy knows how to put on a show.

[worth]

Does anyone know what format the passes come in? Are they wristbands or a card? Could I buy a pass and share it with someone?

[AR_Six]

Originally Posted by Robotic

My bad, I was thinking of Folk Fest.

Trust me when I say the lineup wasn't any better on the other side towards Eau Claire.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by worth

Does anyone know what format the passes come in? Are they wristbands or a card? Could I buy a pass and share it with someone?

Wrist band.

Volunteer and get a free wrist band.

volunteer@sledisland.com

[J pold]

Volunteering would be interesting. Roughly how many hours do you need to put in?

[troutman]

Originally Posted by J pold

Volunteering would be interesting. Roughly how many hours do you need to put in?

Basically two 8 hour shifts gets you a pass.

I'm trying to finish my shifts before the Festival, so I don't have to work during the Festival. They periodically need people at Bingos and Casinos.

During the Festival you get to work at venues and see a lot of cool behind the scenes stuff (but you may miss out on a show you want to see). I worked a small show, and got to meet Nardwaur and Andrew WK.

Also, lots of hot ladies wearing glasses, yeah!

[troutman]

http://www.sledisland.com/slog/2013/...tor-maud-salvi

The Sled Island Arts Fellowship is thrilled to announce the appointment of Maud Salvi as its Executive Director!

Maud was most recently the Artistic Producer of the POP Montréal International Music Festival, where she gained valuable experience with all aspects of festival production and partnership development, and was able to witness first-hand the significant positive impact that community-focused music and arts festivals such as Pop Montréal and Sled Island have on their communities. Notably, while at Pop Montréal, Maud played an essential role in raising funds and establishing partnerships required to support a massive free outdoor show featuring Arcade Fire that celebrated the 10th anniversary of Pop Montréal and attracted over 100,000 people.

"Seeing Hot Snakes play Dicken’s last June was one of the musical highlights of my year. It was my first time coming to Sled Island and I remember thinking, “I could see myself working for this festival - but it’s in Calgary." I didn’t realize then that it was actually what made it so relevant. Over the course of this process, I started thinking of Calgary as a place of possibilities and the more I learn about the festival and soak up its spirit, I understand why Sled Island makes Calgarians so proud and the sense of ownership they feel over it. I am honoured and thrilled that the board of directors trusted me to fill this position and I am looking forward to meeting all the people who together make the festival what it is."

[J pold]

Originally Posted by troutman

Also, lots of hot ladies wearing glasses, yeah!

Anddddd I'm sold.