festival
After Friday’s solid performances in the park and elsewhere, Rifflandia’s Saturday lineup did a great job of following it up and really getting the energy up. Whether it was the unexpected sunshine, an abundance of cat related items, or just that people were getting into the groove of the festival, Saturday felt full of energy […]
Despite the rocky start with no Chromeo and the rain lurking over the festival, the energy stayed high with amazing performers and an excited crowd! I would like to start with the last minute change on the main stage, Jazz Cartier. After Jazz putting on a killer set at Phillips Backyard on Thursday evening, […]
The 9th annual Integrate Arts Festival is taking place August 28-30 at various locations throughout the city. Â The festival celebrates the integration of art into the city, and includes both walking and bicycle tours. Â A map is also provided for people who prefer to view the exhibits by themselves. Â More information can be found on […]
The 2015 SALT New Music Festival and Symposium is going to be taking place July 23rd to 27th at Open Space. It will consist of five concerts at Open Space bringing world-renowned Canadian and international composers and performers to the west coast of British Columbia. This year’s events will focus around the voice and an opportunity to hear […]
Velvet Rut Express Fest is a one day non-profit festival that takes place July 25th in Waterwheel park, in the center of Chemainus, BC. This by-donation event features two stages with 13 different acts. The performers are from all different genres and backgrounds. The stages are in an outdoor park. There are no fences and no surprise […]
Shake! records is back at it again! The local garage record label Shake! Records is back with this year’s installment of Shake/arama, aptly entitled Shake/arama II. After last year’s successful debut, Shake! has decided to continue the tradition, and to take it on the road. This year’s edition of Shake/arama is set to span four days, incorporate […]