2026 LINE UP
Meet the Artists
Welcome to our Artist Announcement Page! Here we showcase the talented musicians set to perform at our 2026 music festival. Each brings a unique sound and story, adding to an unforgettable experience. Explore their bios to discover their journeys and what to expect from their performances!
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Dream Heavy
Dream Heavy is a tour de force of fearless epic , melodic, and progressive metal, With influences in Latin, Celtic and other World music, Dream Heavy hits hard on all fronts. Experiencing their unique sound, stage costumes, and thought provoking lyrics is unforgettable. You will not be disappointed by the spell they weave! With the frontline of original members of BC Festival touring favorites Mamaguroove and Samson's Delilah, they have transitioned to a new name and a heavier groove. Prepare to explode on the dance floor!
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Kinshira
Kinshira is an Okanagan-based circus collective known for high-impact fire shows, stilt-walking living art, and immersive performances that blend theatre with circus arts. Kinshira has shared their range of creative performances across Canada at all types of gatherings - from family-friendly community events, large-scale corporate galas, to art and music festivals like Roots & Blues, Shambhala, and Burning Man.
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Antonio Larosa
Antonio Larosa is a country-roots artist whose music blends the grit of blues, the soul of vintage rock, and the storytelling of classic country. With a voice that channels the spirit of Elvis Presley, Larosa creates songs that are heartfelt, lived-in, and unapologetically honest. Raised in Vancouver, BC, Larosa was drawn to the music of Johnny Cash, The Allman Brothers, BB King, and Roy Orbison from a young age. His music reflects those roots: raw, rhythmic, and filled with sincerity, but filtered through his own lens and life experiences. After years of cutting his teeth on stages across Western Canada, he’s developed a reputation for his electric live shows, where blistering guitar work and vulnerable lyricism meet. In 2023, 2025, and 2026 Larosa was awarded Roots Artist of the Year by the BC Country Music Association, a milestone that affirmed the impact of his music and the path he’s been carving independently. His songs have been featured on SiriusXM and on editorial playlists across Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music and he continues to build a loyal audience through his performances and recordings.
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Wesley Hardisty
Wesley Hardisty is Dene First Nation from Tulita and Łı́ ı́ dlı̨ ı̨ Kų́ ę́ (Fort Simpson) Northwest Territories. Wesley is a vibrant fiddle player, composer, and collaborator. Notable performances include: the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, the Inuvik 2011 Truth and Reconciliation Commission National event, and the National Arts Centre events Canada Scene and Northern Scene. His album 12:12 won the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in 2012. Wesley was mentored by acclaimed violinist/producer/composer Jesse Zubot in the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre Mentorship Program. This mentorship led to a contribution to Jesse’s music score for the Bones of Crows TV Series, nominated for 12 Canadian Screen Awards. Wesley’s contributions with Carmen Braden and the Canadian Chamber Choir led to a nomination for a JUNO award Classical Album of the Year, for their album Where Waters Meet. Wesley is an instructor for the Kole Crook Fiddle Association and since 2023, he has been involved with V’ni Dansi workshops and performances. Wesley stays involved in the not-for-profit sector by serving as the Vice President of the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre, taking part in the Atti! Indigenous Artists Collective Committee and Salt Spring Island Foundation Committee. He is also an ambassador for the Downie-Wenjack Fund.
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The Give ‘Em Hell Boys
The Give ‘Em Hell Boys are where country grit meets punk energy. Formed out of Edmonton’s punk and metal scene, the band began as a rowdy jam between friends and evolved into a genre-bend-ing force that blurs the edges between country, rock, and roots music. Led by singer and songwriter Quinn Clark, along-side Charles Biddiscombe (lead guitar), Lindsay Bueckert (bass), and Evan Brown (drums), the Boys have built a reputation as one of Western Canada’s most exciting live acts—loud, tight, and full of heart. Over the past decade, The Give ‘Em Hell Boys have brought their boot-stomping sound across North America and Europe—now three tours deep overseas—and shared stages with countless festival crowds including Big Valley Jamboree, North Country Fair, Beaumont Blues & Roots Fest, and Taste of Edmonton. Their debut Barn Burner earned a nomination for Country Recording of the Year at the 2013 Edmonton Music Awards, and now they return with More Noise In An Already Noisy World, a blistering new record that celebrates rebellion, resilience, and the joy of turning it up louder than ever.
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Misery Mountain Boys
You might hear the tunes of the Misery Mountain Boys drifting from behind a rotating bookcase of a 1930’s speakeasy. Harkening back to a simpler time, the MMB’s create a soundscape infused with tongue in cheek wit, playfulness, and nostalgia. The bands performance delivers as both classic and fresh, offering a generous variety of sweaty jazz numbers, velvety love songs, and swingin' jump-blues.
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Emmett Jerome
Emmett Jerome is happy to let the music do the talking; that’s why this singer-songwriter is unapologetic in his pursuit to bring authenticity and grit to his music. With a soulful, weathered voice and honky-tonk guitar chops, it’s clear Jerome has spent time ample at the crossroads of country and rock crafting his unique sound. Starting his career as a busker on the street corners of Vancouver, Canada, he quickly found his into the rough and tumble life of a travelling band. His first record ‘Rocky Mountain Son’ (2024) is a continuation of the troubadour tradition, with acoustic ballads of heartache, life on the road, and anthems to a sense of place. His latest release ‘It Ain’t Me’ (2025) is far more expansive in its influences from heartland Americana. It draws deep from the well of classics, and emerges as a record reminiscent of a Springsteen B side or forgotten Bob Dylan outtake. To witness a live show is to experience a precocious musician whose art is the sharing of truth and lived experience. His second EP ‘It Ain’t Me’ is available everywhere October 22 on Light Organ records.
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Interstellar Jays
Interstellar Jays bring the kind of music you would be happy to have going on in the back of your head as you go about your day. With original arrangements of should-be-familiar and nearly-forgotten tunes, fiddle, clarinet, and a brand new horn section, this iridescent flock has the drive to make you move!
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Norman Foote
Juno winner Norman Foote has an incredible passion for songwriting, storytelling and comedy. It has taken him to amazing concerts and communities throughout the world. His ability to find ageless melodies and interesting subject matter brings laughter and singing to audiences big and small. He also incorporates some hilarious “props with an attitude” into his concert performances. He has gathered music awards along the way, including a Juno and several WCMA awards. This year, Norman released his 10th album called “Shoe-fly.
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The Blindspots
The Blindspots are a four piece group of multi-instrumentalists and singers from Smithers who are dedicated to the music of bygone times and the influence that old-time jazz, folk and country had on today’s sound. Tight vocal harmonies and an old-timey vibe will have you fox-trotting the night away.
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Classic Cats
ClassicCats are a family band who consist of Isis, Orion and their dad Dave. Our Youtube channel "ClassicCats Violin" is where you can find all of our songs, including originals! We won "Best Live Entertainment at BC Farmers Markets" last year and have a children's book that Isis wrote called "Maestro Finds A Home". Thanks for listening!
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Rahel Nahely
Rahel Nahely is a Swiss singer-songwriter with over 20 years of international performance experience, sharing her own music while also contributing as a vocalist in diverse international projects. Known for her warm presence and versatile voice, she effortlessly weaves poetic lyrics through heartfelt storytelling with rich melodies that resonate deeply with audiences. With a beautiful gift for turning the good, the bad and the ugly into song, Rahel creates moments of genuine connection and emotional depth. Inspired by nature and life’s many experiences, her music invites listeners into an intimate and unforgettable live experience that celebrates beauty and meaning. Much of her music isn’t widely available online, making each concert a rare treasure and a unique opportunity to experience her artistry firsthand.
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Highway 20 Ramblers
The Highway 20 Ramblers are brothers Greg and Derek Pulliam, along with local legend Tom “Hammer Tone.” Derek’s been slapping upright bass and handling lead vocals in the country and rockabilly scene for twenty years, while Greg, a longtime Bella Coola resident, has been pounding the drums his whole life. Tom brings the fiery guitar that drives their raw, foot-stomping rockabilly sound straight from the heart of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Bill Haley and the Comets.
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In My Bones
In Our Bones is a three-piece band from Bella Coola, BC, known for bold, brutally honest songwriting and a sound shaped by the beauty and chaos of real life. Songwriters Buddy Thatcher and Rose Clark have released five singles — including the CBC Searchlight semi-finalist Allan — and toured everywhere from BC to Europe. Now joined by seasoned drummer Karl Frostrup, the band has a fresh pulse and a newfound fire. Expect heart, attitude, and — thanks to Karl — a beat strong enough to keep everyone in line.
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The Foxxie Follies
Sasparilla Foxx & The Foxxie Follies are a celebrated cabaret and burlesque performance troupe established in 2011, dazzling audiences across British Columbia to Ontario with bold, theatrical spectacle. Led by multi-award-winning performer and producer Sasparilla Foxx, the troupe is celebrated for its richly theatrical productions, sharp storytelling, and ability to transform any stage into a world of glamour, humour, and intrigue. Each performance is crafted with precision, heart, and unapologetic artistry, showcasing some of Western Canada’s most dynamic and versatile performers. For the Bella Coola Music Festival, Sasparilla Foxx will be joined by Scarlet Romancin’, Harley Venom, Curly Sue-me, Mora Sins, and Big D. A powerhouse ensemble ready to ignite the stage with unforgettable energy and allure. We are deeply honoured and thrilled to be performing on the unceded, ancestral and traditional territory of the Nuxalk Nation, whose lands, waters, and skies we gratefully acknowledge and respect. The beauty and spirit of this place inspires us.
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Jerrel Nelson
Yaw smatmcuks nts ta laaqwmays, my government name is Jerrel Nelson. I have been a resident of this beautiful valley since the day I was born. Every summer this amazing festival allows our people to forget some problems and immerse themselves in the many forms of music and art, which resonates within and through the paradise that we call British Columbia. I am very happy to participate as Master of Ceremonies, and facilitate the fest segment called Story Time.
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The Branch Fire Rounders
The Branch Fire Rounders are a trio formed in Hagensborg, B.C. Barb Krimmer carries the band with her Gut Bucket bass. Although he would rather play Metal, Al Fontaine keeps the beat, and Chris Carlson helps with some chords and words. They have struggled to avoid world wide fame for over 8 years. Their music is not available on Spotify ,Apple music, or cd. Happy to entertain their friends at a campfire, or the Bella Coola Music Festival, this eclectic trio of musicians hopes to make you pause for a laugh, crack a smile and hug your neighbour.
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Rollah Mack, Q'xta tumini-s tuu
Hip Hop artist and radio host Rollah Mack hails from the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, BC. Merging deeply meaningful lyrics with powerful delivery, Rollah Mack’s sound is both raw and relatable. With over a decade of experience performing on stages with top Indigenous performers and crafting his lyricism, Rollah is an established force on the Indigenous music scene. Creating from a place of deep cultural connection and authenticity, Rollah’s main source of inspiration is bringing into being a good life for his children and the people of his Nation.
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Randy Brook
Neurodivergent, late bloomer & multi-instrumentalist. Instruments played, with some better than others, soprano/alto/tenor/baritone sax, clarinet & bass clarinet, pocket sax, flute, guitar, bass, mandolin (soprano/octave), ukulele (soprano/concert), harmonica, melodica, percussion, piano & vocals.
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Tom Cearney
Tom Cearney, son of Tom Cearney, living on Nuxalk territory and hailing from Mohawk territory, was born in Schenectady just before the Pines. Tom Cearney is a man who marches to a different drummer and dances at liberty—a musician who plays for the birds and sings to the bees, a person who sees beauty in all, and a champion for those without a voice. There are only a few of us left, and too many who think they are right, but together we are strong; divided, we will fall. Brother, friend, father, fisherman, hobo, pirate, anarchist, rebel, dissenter, builder, electrician, magician, gardener, sawyer, environmentalist, anti-fascist, and neo-Luddite, as well as many handles that will not be mentioned in polite company. Slainte’, vie muchatoes.