Folk On The Rocks has announced the performers for this year’s Main Stage Showdown.
The selected performers will compete in 10-minute sets for a grand prize of $500, artist passes to 2026 Folk On The Rocks, and a slot on the Main Stage during the festival weekend.
This year’s contestants are Turtle & Guests, Anica, Olivia Mater, Sami Blanco (sunaïra / temple volant), Lil Vogel, Rob Elo, Travina Lynn, Georges C, Evie from Earth and Sun Starved.
Judges for the Main Stage Showdown will consist of one Board member, media partners, and other community members.
The Main Stage Showdown gives helps to celebrate and showcase local talent and gives the audience a chance to help shape the festival and choose who will perform on the main stage the Folk On The Rocks.
The event will be held on June 6, at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife. Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
