A Heartfelt Goodbye from Big Winter Classic
After an incredible 10 years, we’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye. From the very beginning, Big Winter Classic has been more than just a festival—it’s been a celebration of art, music, and community. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the countless musicians, artists, venues, and volunteers who poured their passion and heart into every moment. You helped create something truly magical, and for that, we are forever grateful.
To everyone who attended, supported, and believed in Big, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Without you, this dream could never have existed, let alone succeeded.
Though this chapter closes, the memories and connections made will stay with us forever. Thank you for 10 unforgettable years. ❤️
Much love friends,
Big Winter Classic Team
Well folks one more thank you as we close the books on 2024. To all the artists, performers, staff, volunteers, venues and attendees. We are truly blessed to be able to create with all of you. All that said we want to continue and learn and grow from your experiences to make each version of BIG the best it can be. Festival survey is live - link in bio - we would be grateful if you could find the time to share your feedback on this past years festival. Also drop a comment or three below on who we should be looking 👀 to bring to BIG 2025. We will toss in all the names from the survey and the comments below in to a hat and give away 2 BIG prize packs. Much love friends and thank you again from all of us at BIG.
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Dear BIG community,
We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your integral role in making BIG Winter Classic 2024 an exceptional event that will linger in our memories. Your unwavering support and enthusiasm have been instrumental in the resounding success of the festival.
A sincere thank you goes out to our dedicated team of volunteers whose commitment has transformed Downtown Calgary and The Beltline into a dynamic, inclusive festival space. Your hard work and passion have truly made a significant difference, and we are grateful for your invaluable contributions.
The introduction of ALL FEST at BIG 2024 marked a significant highlight, offering an all-encompassing, all-accessible, and all-inclusive experience that was not only well-received but also added a new dimension to the festival. We are thrilled by the positive response and the excitement it brought to the entire event. More to come in 2025
To our supporters, partners and volunteers, your collaboration and dedication have been the cornerstone of BIG Winter Classic. We express our deepest gratitude for the pivotal roles each of you played in ensuring the success of the festival. Our appreciation also extends to the hospitality venues, both longstanding partners and new additions, for embracing the unique vision of BIG and contributing to the festival’s distinctive character.
As we bid farewell to BIG Winter Classic 2024, we find ourselves filled with gratitude and anticipation for the journey that lies ahead in 2025. The support and contributions from each member of the BIG family have been truly remarkable, and we eagerly look forward to the new and exciting changes on the horizon.
With sincere thanks and anticipation,
BIG
Pure Sport was released a year ago today 🥳 a live recording of Recess from our performance at @bigwinterclassic is up on our YouTube to celebrate (link in bio)‼️
Thank you to @storybeatmedia & @shutterreleaseproductions for the incredible video 🧡
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KTHECHOSEN is joining the legendary @thebeatnuts and @sinzereofficial this Saturday April 27th @commonwealthyyc . One of Calgary’s brightest up and coming hip hop stars. Ticket link in bio - early show 18+
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Zimbabwean-raised and currently based in Calgary, KTheChosen is your Friendly Neighbourhood Rapper and creates music that is both entertaining and enlightening. K (as he is affectionately known) believes in the power of storytelling and uses his voice to share the experiences of those around him. After releasing the collaborative single “Orchard” with Nate Lesco and its accompanying music video, K is ready to explore a new persona named Heartbreak K through his EP, “IRL”. This new release explores K’s experience balancing romantic and industry relationships following the success of his last project, “+Vice” which was nominated for Rap Recording of the year at the 2022 YYC Music Award and led to him being included in The Calgary Herald’s list of Top 20 Compelling Calgarians for that year. 📸: @zackpinkowskii
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A BIG thank you to our venue partners this year — BIG would not be possible without you! 🫶🏼
❤️ @thebloxyyc + @bloxartscentre for providing us with and open, inclusive space for Calgarians to connect without barriers
❤️ @commonwealthyyc for being the go-to pre-game party space to get your groove on
❤️ @dickensyyc for being the perfect laid-back venue for our final late-night show — one we’ll remember for years to come!
❤️ @modernloveyyc for providing big city views on your rooftop patio and an excellent concert/comedy space (and for doing all you could to fix your frozen pipes to open in time! 😅)
❤️ @lastbestbrew for the intimate spaces downstairs and on the patio to enjoy tunes with tasty brews 🍻
❤️ @residenceinncalgarydowntown for opening your central space to curious folks for our panel + documentary screening presentations
Much love from us at BIG and until next year!
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The final day of BIG was one for the books!
Our first year of ALL FEST with the support of our friends at @chinookblast and @cityofcalgary made for an awesome day of free, inclusive, all age programming. And what better place to host than @bloxartscentre ! ❤️
We saw school rock bands @schoolofrockdouglasdale and @lightningantmusic shred, lots of moshing and hair flipping to @pkewx3 , babies in headphones and a whole lot of fun.
Thanks to those who spent our final festival day and first ALL FEST with us. Swipe to see some of the highlights ➡️
📸: @me_onlylouder , @xanacaptures
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If you were in the crowds for day four, you are one of the lucky ones!
Calgary witnessed something special last night, transporting us to peak euphoria and leaving us craving more.
Day four brought us a bit of everything from the beginning of ALL FEST at @bloxartscentre , a rowdy comedy show at @modernloveyyc , country, jazz and psych showcases on the @lastbestbrew + @modernloveyyc patios, a rock ‘n’ roll dance party at @commonwealthyyc and a bangin’ journey through time at @dickensyyc .
Swipe to see some of the highlights (and stay tuned for more!)
📸: @me_onlylouder , @oliverharryclarke , @m.grondin.photo , @eye_detic_ , @tommy.slick
Let’s take a moment for day three of BIG! 🙌
A stacked evening with a mix of disco, pop, Latin American rhythms, punk, folk, electronic and rock!
Patio weather continued to bless us for our shows on the @modernloveyyc patio and it got even steamier as the night went on with our triple headliner show featuring @barrypaquinroberge , @helena_deland and @debbyfriday at @bloxartscentre . Don’t even get us started on our first show at @commonwealthyyc where we saw @sunglaciers , @hotgarbg and @geesebandnyc absolutely kill it. 🥵
Swipe to see some of the highlights ➡️✨
Night four, are you ready for us?! Check out our story highlights to plan your evening.
📸: @me_onlylouder , @allisonseto , @_diaachan , @hari_singh_photography , @ryder__ellis
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We’re so excited to have school rock bands @schoolofrockdouglasdale and @lightningantmusic for the first time as part of our free, all age programming tomorrow for ALL FEST at @bloxartscentre .
@schoolofrockdouglasdale is a leader in performance-based music education. They teach guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals to students and perform at venues across the city.
@lightningantmusic was born out of @phil.canji ’s passion for rock music and wanting to share that passion with his kids, his wife and eventually the community. The school is made up of sudents ranging from 6-14 years old, to even some parents taking lessons!
⏰ Set times:
1:00 p.m. - @schoolofrockdouglasdale
2:30 p.m. - @lightningantmusic
4:00 p.m. - @wack.band
5:00 p.m. - @toxicfemband
6:00 p.m. - @irontuskband
7:00 p.m. - @thedefinitiveofficial
8:00 p.m. - @pkewx3
So bring the fam and come see these schools shine at their first BIG festival performance!
Thank you to our partners @chinookblast + @cityofcalgary for making this event possible.❤️
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When wild and weird meets soul and groove.
Day two of five was the perfect mix of what makes BIG BIG — and we had so much fun with you!
Swipe to see some highlights of the evening. ➡️🌟
Now it’s time to get ready for night three. Let’s go Friday!
Shoutout to our amazing photographers for helping us capture these special moments! ⬇️
📸: @m.grondin.photo , @allisonseto , @_diaachan , @ryder__ellis
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