IRL (Amanda Harvey) is a Villeray-based composer, DJ, and writer whose work bridges the gap between ethereal ambient textures and the low-slung rhythms of IDM.

Natasha Fagant is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the gap between fluffy cheesecake erotica and the sobering grit of performance art. Whether she is recounting the bloody history of Montreal as a ghost storyteller or challenging audiences as the queen of uncomfortable arousal, her work uses physical theatre to explore the visceral friction between technology and the human body.

Jesse Vacarciuc is a multidisciplinary artist, researcher, and advocate who uses writing and music to navigate the complexities of addiction, trauma, and mental health. A survivor and professional based in Montreal, Jesse focuses on breaking taboos and providing a voice for those navigating the unspoken struggles of youth.

Anachnid is an award-winning Indigenous interdisciplinary artist whose work spans electronic music, costume design, and traditional weaving. A celebrated voice in the Montreal scene, they blend intuitive hand-drum textures with progressive electro to create a "captivating and seductive universe" rooted in the land.

Kristin Govers is an Île-Perrot-based writer, performer, and founder of Two Left Feet Productions MTL, whose acclaimed debut, The Awkward Ballerina, has been produced over 20 times across North America. A dedicated advocate for inclusivity and accessibility, she is currently adapting her stage work for film while preparing for the August premiere of her new one-woman show, Pregnant… And It’s Still Awkward!

A son of Greek immigrants, Andreas Kessaris has spent his career documenting the high-energy, multicultural grit of Montreal's Park Extension. From community columns to his latest books, The Butcher of Park Ex and The Grand Tour of Park Ex, he blends a sharp, humor-driven voice with an authentic commitment to the city’s literary fringes.

SteinZ is a Montreal-born rapper redefining alternative hip-hop by blending dramatic delivery with eccentric, visionary aesthetics inspired by anime and video games. With a performance style defined by wit and relentless energy, she is an unforgettable force breaking through the boundaries of the genre.

Villeray-based portraitist Gustavo Salinas rejects the digital in favor of the slow, naturalistic beauty of 35mm and 120 analog film. Treating the camera with the weight of a weapon and the precision of a bow and arrow, he seeks to capture his subjects with a "royal swagger" and genuine, dignified admiration.

Gabrielle Drolet is a Montreal-based writer and cartoonist whose debut book, LOOK MA, NO HANDS, was published in 2025. Based between Villeray and Little Italy, she is a regular contributor to The New Yorker and The Globe and Mail, with additional written work featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times and The Walrus.

Fraud Perry is a Montreal-based rapper whose experimental style weaves together elements of pop, hip-hop, dance, and punk into a unique indie-rap sound. Known for high-energy live performances and bombastic beats, she has spent the last three years gracing international stages like SXSW and opening for acclaimed acts such as Backxwash and Kari Faux.