February 27 – March 1, 2025
St. Anne’s Parish Hall
The 25th Wavelength Winter Festival, happening from February 27 to March 1, 2025, promises to be a celebration of underground music and artistic expression. Held at St. Anne’s Parish Hall, this annual event marks a major milestone in Wavelength’s long-running legacy of supporting indie, punk, hip-hop, and experimental music. With 16 dynamic acts spread across three nights, the festival continues its tradition of showcasing both returning Wavelength staples and emerging talent, cementing its reputation as a hub for innovative and boundary-pushing sounds.
This year’s lineup is packed with diverse acts that represent the best of the underground music scene, offering something for every taste. Each night promises a carefully curated experience, drawing together artists from various genres such as indie rock, punk, hip-hop, and experimental music. Whether you’re a longtime Wavelength fan or new to the scene, you’ll be treated to a blend of familiar faces and fresh sounds that exemplify the creative energy Toronto and the surrounding area have to offer.
The festival’s St. Anne’s Parish Hall venue, with its intimate atmosphere and welcoming vibe, is the perfect setting for such a special celebration of music and community. Attendees can expect to get up close and personal with the performers, enhancing the festival’s distinctive sense of connection between the artist and the audience. This proximity creates an unforgettable concert experience, where the crowd’s energy is felt throughout every performance.
The Wavelength Winter Festival has always been about more than just the music—it’s a cultural event that highlights the power of music to bring people together. This year, the festival continues to foster inclusivity, support local and independent artists, and celebrate the diverse voices that makeup Toronto’s underground music scene. The 25th edition is a testament to Wavelength’s enduring role in fostering the growth of music that often operates outside of the mainstream.
Here’s a rundown of the full schedule.
February 27, 2025
- THE OBGMs (Toronto – Afro-punk ragers)
- PHOENIX PAGLIACCI(Toronto – activist hip-hop – Special Dichotomy album set)
- BONNIE TRASH (Guelph – gothic drone-rock)
- GURPREET + TRUSS (Hamilton/Toronto – improvised cross-cultural collab)
- + CADENCE WEAPON (DJ sets // Hamilton – Canada’s fave “Bedroom Rapper”)
February 28, 2025
Upstairs:
DUCKS LTD. (Toronto – classic jangly indie-pop)
TALLIES (Toronto – swoony dream-pop)
ALEX NICOL (Montreal – tender indie-folk)
Downstairs:
PRIORS (Montreal – garage punk outlaws)
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER (Toronto – 2000s era dance-punk crew reunited)
ESSIE WATTS (Toronto – new wave of new wave)
+ SADSTAB (DJ // Toronto – vinyl from the vaults)
March 2, 2025
Upstairs:
OWEN PALLETT (Toronto – indie neoclassical composer extraordinaire)
OMBIIGIZI (Anishnaabe indie-rock revolutionaries – Arts & Crafts)
BODYWASH (Montreal – shimmery shoegaze soundscapes)
Downstairs:
MUI ZYU (UK – British Hong Kong enchanting electro-pop)
JANE INC. (Toronto – funky arty synth-pop)
ERIKA ANGELL (Montreal – ambient vocal explorations – Constellation Records)
+ PRECIOUS JEWEL (DJ // Toronto – queer dancefloor lovers)
Whether you’re attending for the first time or you’ve been a part of the Wavelength community for years, this festival offers an essential experience for anyone passionate about underground music. With a jam-packed lineup, a fantastic venue, and a palpable sense of excitement in the air, the 25th Wavelength Winter Festival is one event you won’t want to miss.
Learn more and get your tickets at wavelengthmusic.ca.
