Name: RockiesFest 2026 @ Balment Park - Jun 19, 2026
Start: 2026-06-19T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-06-19T22:30:00-06:00
Location: Balment Park

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RockiesFest 2026

Get ready for an incredible showcase at Spirit of the Stage: The Sound Challenge

In-Person Event

Music Electronic / DJ / Dance Folk / Celtic / Latin / World Pop / Rock / Indie Punk / Metal / Hardcore

Fri. June 19th + Add to Calendar

Balment Park (All Ages)

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Free

Artists

Phaeton

Brotherhood of Lost Souls

LO/HI

The Bliss

The All New HoodiKatz

Down & Locked

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Spirit of the Rockies

Event Description

Kick off RockiesFest 2026 with an electrifying Friday Night Music experience at the Central Fairgrounds! This high-energy evening features a showcase of talented local and regional performers, setting the stage for a weekend filled with music, celebration, and community spirit.
🎶 Spirit of Sound: Live Band Showcase

Get a taste of what’s coming! The Spirit of Sound showcase highlights a dynamic lineup of solo artists, duets, trios, and full bands who will be performing throughout RockiesFest. It’s your chance to discover new favourites, cheer on incredible local talent, and enjoy a sneak peek of the sounds that will carry the festival all weekend long.
🎸 Salvador Ready Mix Friday Night Music

A Rockin’ Kickoff to the Festival!

As the sun sets, the party heats up with an energetic night of live music guaranteed to get you dancing. With performances spanning classic rock, folk, and crowd-pleasing hits, Friday night delivers something for every music lover.

🔥 What to Expect
🎵 Live performances from featured festival bands and musicians
🍻 Beverage gardens to keep the good times flowing
🍔 Food trucks serving up festival favourites
🎯 Enjoy Selkirk Signs’ Spirit of the Balls Bocce while listening to great tunes
🎉 A fun, high-energy atmosphere to launch the festival weekend

Gather your crew, bring your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of music, food, and festival magic under the open sky!

Phaeton — Progressive Metal | Kootenays, BC
Formed in 2017, Phaeton combines the melodic complexity of progressive rock with the technical intensity of heavy metal. Drawing influence from bands such as Rush, Dream Theater, Mastodon, Gojira, and Animals As Leaders, the band creates all-instrumental compositions that are both powerful and intricate.
Phaeton has released three critically acclaimed albums—Phaeton (2018), Between Two Worlds (2023), and Neurogenesis (2025)—and has been featured in the UK’s Prog Magazine. The band has toured extensively throughout Western Canada, sharing the stage with notable acts including Anciients, Bison, Beyond Creation, Dead Bob, and Atavistia.

Down and Locked — Rock & Roll | Cranbrook, BC
Down and Locked deliver high-energy rock and roll, covering a wide variety of tunes from classic favourites to modern hits. Known for their crowd-pleasing sound and strong stage presence, they bring a fun, familiar energy that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

The All New HoodiKatz — Party Band | Cranbrook, BC
The All New HoodiKatz are a fun, energetic party band guaranteed to get the crowd dancing. Playing popular dance hits from the 1970s through to today, they bring upbeat vibes and a packed dance floor wherever they perform.

The Bliss — Rock | Elko, BC
The Bliss are a high-energy rock band featuring Social Distortion covers alongside a mix of exciting rock tracks ranging from Volbeat to the Beastie Boys. Their gritty sound and driving rhythm make them a standout live act.

LO / HI — Alternative Rock | Cranbrook, BC
LO / HI is an alt rock band with members from Cranbrook and Kimberley. Core members Ethan Sawatsky (drums) and Patrick Lehocky have teamed up with vocalist Paul Dyson to create a sound influenced by Radiohead, Queens of the Stone Age, R.E.M., and Pearl Jam. New music is currently streaming on all platforms.

Brotherhood of Lost Souls (BOLS) — Metallic Punk / Garage Rock | Cranbrook, BC
Formed in December 2022, Brotherhood of Lost Souls bring a hard-driving garage rock sound inspired by bands such as Motörhead, Supersuckers, Turbonegro, Danko Jones, and Zeke. Known for their relentless touring and high-energy performances, BOLS have shared the stage with acts including Econoline Crush, D.O.A., and Dead Bob. The band is set to release their debut recordings this year.

Charity Standing Orders — Alternative Rock | Cranbrook, BC
Charity Standing Orders features longtime collaborators Ethan Sawatsky (drums) and Daniel Pocha (guitar), who have been creating music together since their early school years. Winners of the 2025 Cranbrook Next Play competition, the band plays primarily original alternative rock influenced by Smashing Pumpkins, Portishead, and Queens of the Stone Age. Known for their electric stage presence, new music will be streaming on all platforms soon.

Landslide — Alternative Rock | Cranbrook, BC
Landslide formed in October 2024 and features Dustin Colbert (lead vocals and guitar), Alex Phillips (bass), and Daniel Phillips (drums). With eleven live shows to date and over 45 minutes of original material, the band delivers a dynamic alternative rock sound infused with post-hardcore intensity, stoner metal grit, and blues-inspired soloing. Their evolving style blends heavy and melodic elements to create a distinctive, high-energy performance that resonates with diverse audiences.