What began as a modest gathering of passionate music lovers on the Toronto Island back in 2013, has grown to become the city’s most cherished summer concert series. Over the past 6 years, Electric Island has grown in size and global prominence among the electronic music community.
In alphabetical order, Electric Island welcomes Brazil’s techno export ANNA, Moscow Records / Moss Co. / Arkityp Records boss Archie Hamilton, the infectiously energetic Billy Kenny, South African multi-award winning producer Black Coffee, Toronto’s very own tech maestros Carlo Lio b2b Nathan Barato, the headstrong techno sounds of Belgian DJ Charlotte de Witte, Miami’s boundless Danny Daze, dance floor groove-generators Detlef b2b Latmun, Life and Death conceptualizer DJ Tennis, Berlin’s BPitch femme Ellen Allien, a man who needs no introduction; the one and only Green Velvet, the soulful Detroit techno sounds of Toronto’ very own Greg Gow, Glasgow’s lively & versatile Jackmaster, Dirtybird household name Justin Martin, Anjunadeep’s Lane 8, a man who is capable of setting fire to every dance floor put before him; it’s Loco Dice, Techno’s queen Nicole Moudaber, No.19 Music’s Co-Founder Nitin, Canadian sonic narrator Noah Pred, the wonderfully imaginative studio wizard Robert Babicz, Mobilee’s passionate & emotive live act Rodriguez Jr., Octopus Records artist Shelley Johannson, booty-bouncin’ House act Shiba San, Montreal duo The Fitness & Pony, House music’s favourite bros; The Martinez Brothers and ADID frequenter YokoO.
As always, attendees will also be able to catch the finest of Toronto’s homegrown talent. Arrive early to experience Electric Island in its purest form. Seasoned festival-goers will tell you that the vibe begins when the sun is shining high, and Toronto’s local acts are warming up the dance floors. This year, enjoy the sounds of Aaron Santos B2B Cosmic JD, ADDY, Alberto Jossue, Aleksandar Kojic, Alex Harris, Andy Cue, Borzoo, Brian Johnson, Butrous, Carerra & Tavares, Chris Larsen, Demuir, Filthy Gorgeous, Gera, Jamie Kidd, Jeremy Stott, Jonathan Rosa, Koki, Nature of Music, Night Vision, Nymra & Sofisticated, Sean Roman and Simon Jain.
