OSPAC Open House with Juno award winners and BEAMS

What: OSPAC Openhouse!

When: Sept 27,28,29 but BEAMS is on Sept 29, 2024 at 1pm

Where: 8426 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton

The three-day Open House will feature four sessions dedicated to various musical genres:

Friday, Sep 27 - 8 pm to midnight

Blues to Rock
Hosted by Lionel Rault – iconic Edmonton musician, music historian, and CKUA on air personality.
Also featuring Ron Rault, Bill Hobson, David Aide, Dave Babcock, member of Cosmopoliatn Music Society's concert bands, and closing set by Punch Drunk Cabaret.

Saturday, Sep 28 – 1 pm to 5 pm

Celtic Folk
Hosted: Maria Dunn - Juno award winning singer songwriter.
Also featuring Terry McDade, Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, Debbie Houle, Sherryl Sewepagaham, and members of Cosmopolitan Music Society's chorus.

Saturday, Sep 28 – 8 pm to midnight

Hip Hop
Curated by Arlo Maverick and Hosted by: Bobby T - business leader, content creator, and social media guru.
Also featuring Darren Jordan, Dirt Gritie, KazMega, Touch, and closing set by Dirt Gritie & Band.

Sunday, Sep 29 – 1 pm to 5 pm

Electroacoustic & Experimental
Hosted by Dr. Shawn Pinchbeck - founding member of the Boreal Electroacoustic Music Society and PhD in electroacoustic music.

Also featuring: Clinker, Blipvert, k burwash, Instant Places, James Parrot, Caitlin Richards, J. Daniel Cramer,  members of Cosmopolitan Music Society's various ensembles and a closing set by Bordeaux!

This is a free event thanks to generous funding from the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton.

Bar, concession, and food truck on site.

www.ospac.ca