donita headed to sweden
lilla by festivalen
Help Get Donita Large to Sweden!
I’m honoured to share that I have been invited to represent Canada at Lilla By Festivalen in Rinkaby, Sweden, taking place June 12–13, 2026. I have been formally asked to perform on both the Main Stage and the Kanaladan Barn Stage, bringing my music and culture to an international audience.
To make this trip more affordable, I will be travelling as a trio with the incredible: Anthony King, Alan Tymofichuk, and Mira Angela. While the festival offers in‑kind support during our stay, all travel costs must be covered by the artist.
As an independent artist, I rely on grants, community partnerships, and fundraising to make international representation possible. I am applying for grants, but timelines are very tight, so community support is truly essential to booking flights.
Goal: $3,000 (portion of cost)
Estimated international return airfare from Edmonton is about $2000 per artist. To help cover a portion of these flights for the trio, I am setting a fundraising goal of $3,000. I am working on additional ways to fund the rest of the associated costs.
Every contribution large or small, helps bring this dream within reach.
How Your Support Helps
Your generosity directly supports opportunities for:
Introducing “The Ancestors” to new audiences
Sharing my album internationally and expanding Indigenous presence in global music spaces.
Building industry connections worldwide
Meeting presenters, organizers, and collaborators to create future touring and artistic opportunities.
Honouring Indigenous cultures internationally 🪶
Delivering an invited speech at the Maple Mingle Fika, where I will honour the Sámi people on behalf of Canadians and Indigenous communities.
Strengthening my professional profile
Receiving high‑quality photo and video documentation that will support future bookings and global visibility.
Ways You Can Support
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Donate - every bit helps us get one step closer.
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Share the campaign - spreading the word makes a huge difference.
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Send good energy - your encouragement means so much.
Thank you sincerely for considering supporting helping my trio’s travel to Sweden.
Your contribution helps ensure that my music and voices are present on the world stage.
With gratitude,
Donita Large
THE Ancestors album is now live!
“The Ancestors album honors and acknowledges my ancestors, and the collective stories of Indigenous Nations that interweave truth, reconciliation, intergenerational trauma, empowerment, and healing.”
Go to the STORE to download the album today! Here is a quick peek at one of the songs on the album.