DÉVELOPPEMENT PROFESSIONNEL

Dane Pedersen is a Cape Breton singer-songwriter working within the contemporary folk tradition, balancing original writing with carefully chosen reinterpretations of the songs that shaped him. Carried by a warm, steady voice and understated fingerstyle guitar, his performances are rooted in patience, restraint, and a deep reverence for song.

Ian Marc is a Canadian-Dominican artist, singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. His music blends rock and pop with Latin influences. He works on each song from start to finish, from the initial idea to the final production, carefully shaping every detail so his vision is felt in every release.

Ian Marc is able to connect with his audience through music that touches the heart and brings a strong energy into his performances, combining styles in a way that invites people not only to listen, but also to enjoy and dance.

Joelle Rose is a lyrically driven, folk-rooted singer-songwriter from Mississauga, Ontario, whose music is grounded in authentic storytelling. Her debut single, Birdhouse, was unanimously selected as Mississauga’s 2025 Song of the Year, leading to performances across Ontario. Raised in a multicultural household with roots in Hong Kong and Croatia, Joelle experienced music as a universal language and force for togetherness early on. She carries that spirit into her writing, crafting songs that are deeply personal yet widely relatable. With new music releasing in 2026, Joelle continues to grow artistically while staying true to the raw emotional honesty that defines her work.

Jolie Anastasia is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter whose music feels like a conversation around a fire—intimate, timeless, and rooted in the human spirit. With a voice that carries both tenderness and grit, she weaves stories of love, resilience, and belonging. From Ontario to open skies far beyond, Jolie’s melodies echo the traditions of the folk greats while carving her own path, balancing vulnerability with quiet strength. Her music invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and find yourself reflected in the poetry of her songs—like letters written from the soul to anyone willing to hear.

Luka Hall is a dynamic PEI singer-songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler known for blending traditional folk and country. His 2024 EP, To Be Honest, earned him nominations for a 2025 Music PEI (Traditional Recording of the Year) and a 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award (Young Performer of the Year). In 2025, he released an original holiday single, "Maybe Next Christmas" with Brooke MacArthur. A compelling live act, Luka has performed at the PEI Festival of Small Halls, Harmony House, Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival, and Canadian Folk Music Awards. He is a rising talent quickly gaining traction across the Canadian music scene.

Based in Saskatoon, Mary Liv is an independent femme-folk singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with deep roots in Canadian fiddle and country music. Her song "In The Ground" won the SOCAN Young Canadian Songwriter Award (2025). Blending high-energy country with folk and protest songs, she has released a traditional fiddle album, Fiddlin Around (2024), and an all-originals album, Hello There (2025). Touring the Canadian prairies, Mary has performed at venues and festivals including The Bassment and Ness Creek Music Festival.

With a voice that blends softness and power, Sophie Ash tries to capture everything before the moments fade away too quickly. An artisan of words and introspective melodies, she navigates through her Belgian and Lebanese origins with sounds and stories that embody longing and letting go.

An emerging name in the franco-ontarian music scene, she has played stages across Ontario and Quebec such as CityFolk Festival, Festival Franco-Ontarien, Vanier Sugar Festival, as an opener at Le Minotaure in Gatineau, la Nouvelle Scène Gilles Desjardins and most recently at the Grand Concours Hydro-Québec of the Festival International de la Chanson de Granby.

Tristan Konkle is a songwriter, producer, and performer from Peterborough. A multi-instrumentalist influenced by late-20th-century pop and folk-rock, he began playing guitar at twelve and developed his craft through years of writing and live performance. He has refined his work on stages across his hometown, including Sadleir House and Pig's Ear Tavern. In 2026, he was named the Peterborough Folk Festival Emerging Artist, recognized for his growing voice as a songwriter blending indie pop and folk sensibilities.