Friday, September 11th, 2025
PURPLE CITY Fest Presents:
INITATE [ ORANGE COUNTY, CA ]
*Supporting acts to be announced soon!
VENUE: The Starlite Room [ 10030 102 St NW, Edmonton ]
DOORS: 8:00 PM
SHOW: 8:30 PM
TICKETS: $25 ADV / $30 DOOR
All Ages/Licensed
About the Fest :
Purple City Music Festival 2026 takes place September 11th - 13th in Edmonton / amiskwaciwâskahikan. Curating the newest sounds from the global underground, this diverse & inclusive festival is entirely All Ages/Licensed. Enjoy 100+ bands,over 3 days on 9 different stages, along with live wrestling and free-access music industry educational sessions. All events take place within a 2-block vicinity of the downtown core
Full Weekend Wristbands AVAILABLE HERE.
Have a listen to the Purple City 2026 Artist Playlist on Spotify
For more info visit www.purplecityfest.com
WRISTBAND PRICING SCHEDULE
*limited Tier 1, 2 & VIP wristbands available
SOLD OUT - EARLY BIRD WRISTBAND
SOLD OUT - TIER 1 WRISTBAND
$150.00 - TIER 2 WRISTBAND
$185 - TIER 3 WRISTBAND
$250 - VIP WRISTBAND - (includes guaranteed, skip-the-line up entry to events, a t-shirt & limited edition, silk-screen poster).
Artists
INITIATE
Coming out of Southern California, Initiate is a band that feels like a jolt of electricity to the modern hardcore scene. Led by the high-velocity vocals of Crystal Pak, they’ve moved past standard genre tropes to create something that feels both incredibly heavy and deeply personal. Their sound is a mix of neck-snapping riffs and melodic bursts that keep you on your toes.What sets Initiate apart is their ability to balance raw, mosh-ready aggression with thoughtful lyrics about identity and resilience. Their live sets are legendary for their energy—expect a wall of sound that hits hard but stays catchy enough to get stuck in your head. They aren't just playing fast; they’re playing with a level of intent and focus that’s made them a standout act on every tour they touch. If you’re looking for the future of California hardcore, this is it.
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