THE ANTI-QUEENS (Toronto, ON)

A staple of the Toronto scene for over a decade, The Anti-Queens are an ultra hard-working, punked up rock n' roll quartet of super high-powered women who give the male-dominated music industry a run for their money. They've become infamous in their hometown of Toronto for their insanely high-energy, take-no-prisoner live performances.

They have toured across Canada, The United States & Europe as direct support for Danko Jones, Streetlight Manifesto, Cancer Bats, The Planet Smashers, Protest The Hero, illScarlett & Silverstein, to name a few. They are no stranger to the big stage and have rocked festivals including 77 MTL, Montebello Rockfest, Music4Cancer, Rock La Cauze, Pouzza Fest, Park Jam London, Beau’s Oktoberfest, Harley Days Dresden & Weserlieder Open Air in Minden.

The Anti-Queens most recently released their second LP in Spring 2024 - produced by Dave ‘Brownsound’ Baksh (of Sum 41) & Steve Rizun. The band has previously self-released two stellar EPs (Grow Up/Stay Young and Start Running) and released their killer full-length debut on Stomp Records in Fall of 2019.

THE VENOMOUS PINKS (Mesa, AZ)

The Venomous Pinks are an all-female punk band from Arizona who have been making waves in the scene since 2013. The band is known for their intense and energetic live shows, as well as their catchy melodies and brash punk sound.

While every all-female punk band will draw inevitable comparisons to Bikini Kill, few deserve them more and want them less than the Venomous Pinks. They simply want to deliver the most intense, refined, in-your-face, high-energy hardcore punk regardless of gender or background.

The Venomous Pinks have shared the stage and earned the respect of a who’s who of punk rock royalty, including Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, and NOFX. They have also played at some of the biggest festivals in the world, such as Punk Rock Holiday, Punk Rock Bowling, and BrakRock.

In 2022, The Venomous Pinks released their long-awaited debut LP, Vita Mors. The album perfectly encapsulates who The Venomous Pinks are in 2022: a fusion of unforgettably catchy melodies and brash punk that pushes forth the underlying messages of unity, equality, and positive mental attitude (PMA).

Whether you’re looking for the slick hardcore punk musicianship of shredding guitars, pounding bass, and thunderous drums or the oft-inspiring message of a band capable of bringing generations of punk rockers together The Venomous Pinks are very much what the present and future look like. These ladies will rock your world in every room of the house, clear out to the parking lot. While their energetic stage performance exhibits a “work hard and play harder” mentality, this tight, punchy three-piece’s unapologetic style will ravage your ears with their mix of punk and hardcore.

ROBOT ORIFICE (Kelowna, BC)

Hidden in the depths of Kelowna, Robot Orifice is a young punk band driven by a passion for laughter and defiance. Robot Orifice delivers music that is doused in rebellion with comedic ambiance. Whether at a DIY basement show or a shadowy venue, their performances are a surge of emotion and vitality. Get ready to rock your orifices!

CHASER (Orange County, CA)

Homegrown in the heart of the SoCal punk scene, CHASER is passionate, energetic, and melodic punk rock with a positive message. Their infectious and heartfelt performances always leave you wanting more.

Comprised of Mike LeDonne (vocals), Jesse Stopnitzky (bass/vocals), Bill Hockmuth (guitar) and Davey Guy (drums), CHASER are 4 close friends that share a deep love for this music and hope to make a difference with it.

For the last 5 years, CHASER toured internationally, playing the biggest punk festivals in Europe and Canada. They quickly developed a reputation of a “can’t miss” live show and rightfully earned main stage festival time slots.

SET TO STRIKE (Kelowna, BC)

Est.2022. Five-piece skate punk band, found its roots in Kelowna BC Canada.

RIPCORDZ (Montreal, QC)

Founded in 1980 and still going strong. You could call us Old School Punk, but we prefer to call ourselves a Rock n Roll Band in Heavy Disguise. Almost made it to 3000 shows, all but a dozen in Canada. Sixteen albums deep with a new one coming out this Spring called "More Songs You'll Never Hear on Spotify Because Fuck Those Guys."

HIPPIECRITZ (Kelowna, BC)

We Came in third at a battle of the bands in 2003. Now give us all your money.

NO COMPLY (Kelowna, BC)

Hailing from the gritty streets of Kelowna, No Comply is a hardcore punk rock band that lives and breathes raw energy, rebellion, and a relentless DIY spirit. Formed by four like-minded individuals—Randal The Vandal (vocals/Guitar), Terry (Bass), Kent (Guitar/vocals), and their newest addition, Skidley Bones (drums)—the band quickly made waves with their abrasive sound and unapologetic attitude.