EVY JANE
A traveler who studied jazz and classical singing while dabbling in production software, Evelyn tested the waters in musicals and bands bringing her to Vancouver where she started Evy Jane.

KILMANJARO
As a songwriter and producer in the eccentric electronic art project Kilmanjaro, Kaan Gunesberk typically draws influence from early UK dub-step and jungle to combine jarring drum beats with distant melancholic vocals. Kaan has also contributed to tracks for Drake, Frank Ocean, Post Malone, Zayn Malik, Amine, Lorde, & Camila Cabello.

GENE TELLEM
The best way for Gene Tellem to learn was through organizing and dissection. Learning from different worlds, and finding answers in strange places is explored through her unique Dance/House sounds.

SHAGABOND
At only 20 years old, the Toronto-based producer is already performing alongside the likes of Kaytranada, Pomo, Sango, Diplo, Boi 1da, Bondax, Monte Booker, Sean Leon and more, Shagabond continues to move crowds with his original production and eclectic sources of influence.

OURI
After long cello studies in a French conservatory, then harp and piano studies, she starts integrating electronic music in her common practice. Producer of downtempo dance tracks, fluid harmonies, R&B infused ambient techno, her multi-instrumental talents steered her towards electronic music for its unlimited possibilities and unique collaborations.

MINIMAL VIOLENCE
Formed in 2014, Lida Pawliuk and Ashlee Luk, the duo focus on hardware production and performance, known drum heavy and acid tinged live sets.

IAAMSAAM
Rapper, multi-instrumentalist, song writer the 22-year old’s latest release is an honest view from the mind of a young woman coming to grips with and overcoming personal triumphs that are relatable to the masses.

ARTSAVES
Selected to participate in RBMA 2016, circumstances prevented him from attending the last Academy. Born in Iran, this talented musician is quickly making a name for himself as in the electronic music scene.

VALEDA
Cat Lamoureux crafts haunting, often delicate multi-layered soundscapes that are punctuated with abrasive stabs of percussion, tense builds and deconstructed elements of club music. Concerned with the unspoken, connectedness, power, and trauma, the Montreal native aims to challenge structures and institutions that perpetuate oppressive models of production and consumption.

CJ FLEMINGS
Versatile singer and rapper that bridges the worlds of rap and hip-hop-infused pop to create a lively mix that echoes the sounds of artists like Drake, Frank Ocean, and Kid Cudi.

JESSE FUTERMAN
When Jesse started to create house music, he used the same aesthetics from his early hip-hop days, sampling soul and jazz, re-structuring it to fit the house mold.

CHRIS LAROCCA
Multi-instrumentalist, singer song writer says his music is kind of just a reflection of where he is at mentally at a certain point in time reliving nostalgic moments through his music.

JODIE OVERLAND
As a house and Techno DJ the young Canadian is an advocate for female equality hosting a series of community-based classes centered around teaching women to DJ.

MIND BATH
Michael Brock is a vocalist, producer, and performer. Known for his breathy vocals, his music is an evocative balance of poetry, big bass lines, and intimate vocals.

CLAIRMONT THE SECOND

Clairmont The Second is a music artist/producer with a perspective well beyond his years. The neo-soul, R&B, gospel, jazz influenced artist just released a project entirely produced, engineered, written and performed by himself.