One of Toronto’s staple summer events is making a return – Electric Island is going to play host to another season full of music, holiday relaxation, and memorable moments during the best days of the year.
Thanks to Embrace, Platform, and Footwork, last year’s festivities blessed us with sets from Claude VonStroke, Ben Klock, The Black Madonna, Nina Kraviz and Sven Väth (to name a few), and they brought with them the best that techno, tech house, and deep house had to offer. Due to flooding on Toronto Island, eventgoers didn’t get much of an opportunity to take in Hanlan’s Point for that true “island getaway” feel. Despite this, the EI crew pulled through very nicely and overcame the summer-long flooding, as well as an island evacuation on its final day, by hosting the party on the mainland.
The Electric Island series usually takes place on the holidays (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Civic Holiday, and Labour Day) themselves. This year, the Victoria Day edition will take place the day before Victoria Day itself; the Civic Holiday edition will fall on the Saturday following the Civic Holiday. This was done with the intention of giving attendees a proper day of rest before the new work week. The Canada Day and 2-day Labour Day editions will take place on their respective days though, as in previous years.
Season’s passes are now available – if you plan on attending each holiday, now would be the most cost-effective time to get a pass! Be sure to also like EI’s Facebook page to stay updated with all the happenings throughout the season. Hope to see you on the island!
Electric Island pictures courtesy of Tania Hiriart.
