Whitewater operations are scheduled to kick off, and that gives us a mighty fine reason to celebrate – and welcome any and all seasonal shredders to the area with a winter jump-off party for the books!

·      Full PK Sound by Live Harmonics

·      Topshelf DJs from near and afar

·      Cozy venue with clear sightlines, comfortable seating, delectable eats and a mighty fine draught & drink list

We’re welcoming Calgary’s Cassafran to play her very first Nelson set, while Pete Shedz will also be teeing up for his first set inside the Royal. Returning host Dubconscious will open the night with the finest in reggae, dub and dancehall selections before things lift off with the sounds of UK Garage, Breaks, 2-Step, Grime & various forms of Bass Music. Cover is just $10 advance and will be more at the door (if tickets remain) – available now. Event is strictly 19+, Doors open at 8pm, Last call is midnight.

•• Cassafran ••

https://soundcloud.com/cassakura

Based out of Calgary, AB, CassaFRAN is a dynamic interdisciplinary creative who thrives in realms of sensory & spatial design, poetry, herbalism, free skiing, and DJing. With a diverse range of interests, she weaves her varied passions into a unique tapestry of creativity that sets her apart as an artist.

Immersed in Western Canada’s vibrant underground electronic scene for over a decade, Cassafran has solidified her position within the community. Over the past six years, she has been actively contributing her signature sounds to the Calgary and western Canada scene, with her DJ career nurtured and propelled by collectives such as ClubHaus, Hifi Club, sub chakra, Minimal Skids, Cutting Shapes, silent tension, and Window Kids. She has brought her variety to rooms throughout her city, to festivals including Timelapse and neon jungle, and to global radio streams throughout the country.

Cassafran’s performances are a regular highlight in Calgary and the surrounding areas, captivating audiences with her seamless fusion of deep house, techno, electro, and dubs, infused with elements of jazz, acid, breaks, and UK garage. Each set is meticulously curated to suit the unique context of her performances.

•• Pete Shredz ••

https://soundcloud.com/peteshredz

Representing Capital Jungle and Subtle Radio, Pete Shredz is a DJ based out of Salmo, BC. He brings his high energy mixing on vinyl and digital to multiple genres including Jungle, DnB, Garage, Bassline, Dubstep and any music that makes you want to raise your gun fingers high!

 •• Dubconscious ••

https://soundcloud.com/dubconscious

Raised on amens, Reese basslines and ragga chat in Toronto’s vibrant jungle scene, Dubconscious now calls Nelson his home where he continues to weave cohesive sound tapestries coloured by his unique influences and handpicked sounds & styles – generally rooted in reggae / dub / soundsystem culture.

You may have caught a Dubconscious set at Shambhala (either on the Living Room Stage, in the Grove or at The Village), Bass Coast, Wicked Woods, Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival, WEMF (Ontario), Dragon Festival (Spain) or at any one of a number of prestigious nightclubs/venues across western Canada.