In the organizer's words:

Noah Derksen is one of Canada's most distinctive voices - a singer-songwriter whose luminous blend of folk, country and indie defies easy categorization. Emerging from the indie scene of Winnipeg - a secluded town in the heart of North America - Noah has been recognized as a finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition and was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

An observer of the subtle and the mundane, Noah's genre-bending music draws you momentarily into another portal: one where music rises above the noise of everyday life. His latest album stolen serenades (February 2025) is a collection of cover songs that have shaped his path as a songwriter - a love letter to the artists and influences that came before him. He previously released Sanctity of Silence (2023), for which he received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Moving between folk, country and indie, Noah's music is rooted in the small moments of everyday life - bus rides, packing boxes, falling in love - and the quiet graces that hold us together. "Life is about being part of a community," says Noah, "and I want my music to reflect that." Whether on festival stages, in intimate clubs or with friends in the living room, his music is all about connection: songs that feel like they were written just for you.