Trixstar Productions Ltd., the Edmonton-based events management company behind the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, filed an assignment in bankruptcy on November 12, 2026, with MNP appointed as trustee of its bankrupt estate. The filing follows financial difficulties at the company, including disruptions to its 2026 festival schedule and outstanding refund obligations associated with cancelled and postponed performances. The company's total liabilities, assets and number of creditors have not yet been verified.

Founded by Mike Anderson, who served as its president, Trixstar operated an events management, consulting and marketing business best known for organizing the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival. Established in 2021, the festival developed into a multi-city entertainment event featuring major stand-up comedians, including performances in Edmonton and other Canadian markets.

The company's financial difficulties became publicly apparent during its 2026 festival season. A July performance in Edmonton featuring comedian Matt Rife was cancelled because of adverse weather, leaving ticket holders awaiting refunds. A separate festival event scheduled for September in Mississauga was subsequently postponed indefinitely, generating further complaints from customers seeking reimbursement.

In a public statement following the bankruptcy filing, Anderson acknowledged that the company had experienced significant financial challenges and had been unable to establish a sustainable path forward despite efforts to address its difficulties. The statement did not disclose the extent of the company's indebtedness, identify its principal creditors or provide a detailed account of the financial impact of the cancelled performances.

MNP is the bankruptcy trustee.