Electric Island

Yeah, it’s technically summer this weekend. And not just because of the solstice (which happens on the 21st, ya nerd). It’s because Electric Island is popping again, the second one in this year’s series. Before you make plans, here are three things you need to know about this weekend’s Electric Island: 1. It’s at Woodbine Park (instead of Toronto Island).…

A low frequency system is rolling in from the east and it looks like hella vibes for Sunday, May 19 in Toronto. At Electric Island’s season seven kickoff, you’ll be doused with sounds from three major players in the party scene: Dubfire, Ame, and Bedouin. And if you can peel away from the main stage long enough, you just might…

Screw your cottage. Long weekends are for Electric Island – and Canada Day is no exception. There’s a permanent traction amongst music fans in Toronto with Electric Island events, and rightfully so – they’re long, hot, beautiful days with some of the world’s best house & techno. This time around the Martinez Brothers are headlining the main stage, with eclectic…

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…

Electric Island was quite an adventure in itself this summer. Due to season-long flooding on the island, the Victoria Day celebration took place at Woodbine Park, and the Canada Day/Civic Holiday festivities found a home at the Portlands; regardless of location, each event still pulled off the perfect “escape from the city” feel that we’ve all come to know and…

Electric Island was the talk of the town this summer, thanks to its Victoria Day, Canada Day, and Civic Holiday editions being held at locations other than the island itself. Despite this, the island vibes were fully present for each event, rain or shine; now, the concert/picnic series is returning to its home location, Hanlan’s Point, to close off the…

Canada Day celebrated 150 years since Confederation this past weekend, and saw a slew of festivities occurring across the nation – including the return of Platform & Embrace‘s Electric Island. With the last event held at Woodbine Park, this time around we spent the day in the Portlands, near REBEL Nightclub; it welcomed techno legend Richie Hawtin, along with Maceo…

After a successful Victoria Day inauguration, T.O’s favourite concert/picnic event series, Electric Island, returns to help celebrate the grand Canada 150 festivities on July 1st. This segment of Electric Island will feature the long-awaited debut of the legend himself, Richie Hawtin! He will be headlining the main stage, accompanied by Maceo Plex, Recondite, and Roman Flügel. Meanwhile, the newly-added Garden Grove stage…

Toronto’s staple concert/picnic series, Electric Island, made a return for its 5th year on Victoria Day. The season opener was held at Woodbine Park due to recent rains; despite this, the event went off flawlessly, as we got a proper welcome to festival season. The first of the 4-part summer series played host to fan favourites Ben Klock, Joris Voorn,…

Update: due to the recent heavy rains, this edition of Electric Island will now be held at Woodbine Park, instead of Hanlan’s Point. Toronto’s most iconic event series, Electric Island, kicks off its 2017 season on Victoria Day! The 5th annual concert & picnic series will introduce a second stage for double the undergound sound for the perfect day-long getaway.…