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Gelatin Skelatin
Gelatin Skelatin is a high‑energy Canadian rock n’ roll band led by Ottawa vocalist Brett Kelly, delivering a modern revival of the 1980s Sunset Strip sound with a fresh, charismatic edge. Their music blends big hooks, glam‑rock swagger, and classic hard‑rock attitude, built for loud rooms, festival stages, and high‑impact live environments.
With international touring experience, a globally released debut LP, and a growing UK fanbase, Gelatin Skelatin are now seeking UK tour opportunities for 2027.
What Gelatin Skelatin bring to live audiences:
- High‑impact, high‑energy performances
- Charismatic frontmanship and crowd engagement
- Classic 80s glam rock atmosphere
- Tight musicianship and polished delivery
- A fun, feel‑good rock n’ roll experience
- Professionalism, reliability, and international touring experience
Music:
80s Glam Rock • Hard Rock • Sunset Strip Revival
What to Expect:
Gelatin Skelatin deliver:
- Big choruses
- Stadium‑style guitar work
- High‑energy vocals
- Feel‑good glam rock attitude
- A nostalgic yet modern take on classic 80s rock
Their sound is built for:
Rock & metal festivals
Glam/sleaze events
Club shows
Support slots for legacy acts
High‑energy multi‑band nights
Band Biography
BAND NAME: Gelatin Skelatin
ORIGIN: Canada
STYLE: 80s Glam Rock • Hard Rock • Sunset Strip Revival
For Fans Of: Warrant, Danger Danger, Harem Scarem, Poison, Ratt
Formed by frontman Brett Kelly, Gelatin Skelatin embodies the spirit of classic 80s glam rock with a distinctive Canadian flavour. Their debut LP “Big Trouble” was released internationally via MVD Entertainment, mastered by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem), and received strong global attention.
The band has already made a mark on the UK scene, completing a 2023 UK tour including a standout performance at HRH Sleaze (Sheffield), sharing the stage with genre icons such as Ted Poley (Danger Danger) and multiple international glam acts.
Gelatin Skelatin have also opened for major names including:
- Trixter
- Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P)
- Enuff Z’Nuff
- Judas Priestess
Their music has been featured on:
- Warrant Tribute Album – “Song and Dance Man” (FNA Records)
- Fireworks Magazine Compilation (UK)
- Cult Motion Picture “Kaiju Glam Metal Shark Attack” — with strong traction in Japan
A new album, “Class Six”, is currently in production for release in 2026, marking the next major step in the band’s evolution.
Highlights & Reviews
Nominated: Best Band – Ottawa FACES Awards 2023
Top 100 Singles of 2022 Q3 – New Classic Rock in North America
Career Highlights
- HRH Sleaze Festival (Sheffield) — 2023
- UK Tour (2023) — multiple club dates across England
- Opening for Trixter
- Opening for Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P)
- Opening for Enuff Z’Nuff
- Opening for Judas Priestess
- Featured in “Kaiju Glam Metal Shark Attack” film
- Fireworks Magazine Compilation (UK)
- Warrant Tribute Album (FNA Records)
Canada / North America
- Multiple regional tours
- Festival appearances (public listings show Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal circuits)
- Top 100 Singles of 2022 Q3 – New Classic Rock in North America
Press Reviews:
“Immediately I am transported back to the mid to late 1980s stadium sound that I remember so very well.” — Emerging Rock Bands Magazine
“This album will put a real smile on your face… you’ll be reaching for the big tin of hairspray and eyeliner.” — Emerging Rock Bands Magazine
“Classic 80s throughout… big slabs of guitar, singalong choruses, and a rhythm section that gets the job done.” — Rough Edge Magazine
Why Book Gelatin Skelatin?
- International touring experience
- Strong UK fanbase from 2023 tour
- Proven festival credentials
- High‑energy, crowd‑moving live show
- Strong press support
- Nostalgic yet modern sound that appeals across generations
- New album cycle (2026) — ideal for tour promotion