Summer BLOX PARTY: Blue Hawaii, Cabaret Calgary, TRASHGARDEN & K The Chosen

Big Winter Classic and The BLOX present the Summer BLOX PARTY at Broken City July 23 - Show is FREE and inclusive to all. Doors at 5pm shows start at 5:30pm. Pls note this is an early show.

Blue Hawaii:

Blue Hawaii has spent over a decade perfecting their craft. The two met in 2009, at the heart of Montreal's burgeoning underground party scene. Finding their start with lo-fi bedroom recordings, they gradually evolved towards a more uplifting and dance forward sound. The essence of their work is threaded through the confident sanguine vocals and songwriting of Raphaelle “Ra” Standell-Preston, and the distinctive production of Agor "DJ Kirby". They uniquely assemble every aspect of their music together amidst an ocean of separation, with Agor in Berlin, and Ra in Montreal.

‘My Bestfriend's House' continues the joy of good feelings and togetherness that began with 'Under 1 House'. Themes of love and empathy are backed by chugging drums and hypnotic grooves, to enjoy on dance floors and in headphones worldwide. The EP’s first single – “L.O.V.E.” – is a disco-house, free-formed sizzler. Ra’s vocals are silky and powerful on top of a cheeky pulsing disco beat peppered with guitar and sax.

Cabaret Calgary: Transporting the audience with high kicking Can Can girls Bea Lissima and Bitch Sassidy, hilarious games, the striking vocals of songstress diva Ivy la Fleur sewn together by the iconic Karla Marx as host will show you just how wild the west can be

​Cabaret Calgary produces custom theatrical experiences, unique to each audience. Our vaudeville-influenced, interactive entertainment thrives on engagement with the audience...stage not required. We pride ourselves in creating sophisticated, distinctive productions.

TRASHGARDEN:

is a formless creative collective/duo striving to encompass duality and collaboration in any and all artistic expressions. TRASHGARDEN aims to heal, inspire, connect and grow with like minded individuals by empowering and creating a safe space for those to recognize, flourish in and acknowledge the power of simply just being and understanding the creative magic that we all have within. TRASHGARDEN draws inspiration from all genres with a special love for hip hop culture

K The Chosen:

Born in Zimbabwe and currently based in Calgary, KTheChosen creates music that is both enlightening and entertaining. As a TEDx speaker, hip-hop, and spoken word artist, KTheChosen believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. His new album, +Vice (pronounced "add vice") was released on Oct 22nd 2021 and covers topics such as grief, feminism and mental well-being.

Community Safety Policies: BIG has no tolerance for harassment, sexism, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism or general hatefulness/jerkiness.

BIG Winter Classic takes place in the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy, including the Siksika, Piikani and Kainai Nations; the Stoney-Nakoda, including the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Nations; and the Tsuut’ina Nation. Southern Alberta is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3. As we enjoy activities in the heart of this Treaty 7 territory, we acknowledge that we have ongoing responsibilities to protect and honour all of life within our shared reality as treaty people.