CONTACT 2018 Spotlight: Local talent

December 10th, 2018

Returning to BC Place for the seventh consecutive year, CONTACT Winter Music Festival showcases some of the biggest names in electronic music. The 2018 lineup includes Grammy-Award winning artist Skrillex and chart-topping duo The Chainsmokers, among many other talented acts. While the festival is a draw for international superstars, it is also an opportunity for rising stars and local artists to shine on the same stage.

Check out some of the artists with a local connection:

CRAY

CRAY, short for Cheney Ray, is a Vancouver-born, LA-based DJ, singer and producer. Her genre-defiant and energetic sets have made her a rising international star, most recently having toured Japan, alongside Skrillex, and Australia. CRAY hits the stage for Day 2 of CONTACT on December 29th.

Listen to CRAY here.

Juelz

Julian Ching, who goes by the pseudonym Juelz, is a hip hop and electronic music producer from Vancouver. Classically trained at the Royal Conservatory of Music, Juelz played violin and guitar before experimenting with contemporary music. Juelz performs at CONTACT on December 28th.

Listen to Juelz's music here.

MYNXY

Morgan Lily, known as MYNXY, is a Vancouver-based DJ, singer, songwriter and producer. Her sound is described as ranging from vibey and sultry to room-shaking bass tracks. MYNXY plays the festival stage on December 29th.

Listen to MYNXY here.

TAILS

Known by his stage name of TAILS, Vancouver Island-native Spencer Reid is an electronic producer and songwriter. His music is described as forward-thinking and empyreal, and has caught the attention of international artists like Diplo, Louis the Child and RL Grime. TAILS performs on Day 2 of CONTACT on December 29th.

Listen to TAILS here.

WE ARE FURY

Vancouver-based production duo, WE ARE FURY, is made up of Joachim Speidel and Stuart Brooks. Since forming in 2016, the group has amassed over 20 millions streams on various platforms. WE ARE FURY play CONTACT on December 28th.

Listen to WE ARE FURY's music here.

CONTACT, Canada's largest winter music festival, takes place on Friday, December 28th and Saturday, December 29th at BC Place. Tickets can be purchased here.