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Whistler Summer 2024 Concert Series
2024-07-01 01:00 - 2024-08-31 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
Top-tier talent comes together to shine on stage at Whistler Olympic Plaza, with free, outdoor concerts all summer long. A diverse range of Canadian and international performances are set in a stunning landscape. Grab an early dinner from nearby restaurants or opt for takeout to enjoy picnic style. Bring your blanket and settle in on the great lawn, or dance up at the stage to live DJ sets before the headlining performers begin at 7:30. Free transit and bike valet are available for all concert dates. Check the listings below, and at the provided link, for the full summer listing!

2024/25 Record in BC Info Sessions
2024-07-17 08:00 - 2024-10-09 17:00
The Record in BC program is one of the Amplify BC programs funded by the Province of B.C. to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of B.C.’s music industry.
This program attracts established out-of-province and international artists to B.C. to record, increase music tourism in B.C., and create jobs for B.C. recording professionals. Established out-of-province and international artists can apply for sound recording projects with a B.C. producer or B.C. studio.
The 2024/25 Record in BC program opens for applications on July 17, 2024. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until October 31, 2024.

Join Creative BC staff and learn about this popular program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
Creative BC staff will be available to answer questions and provide support for applicants at the below info sessions:

Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 10 am – 11 am, online
Monday, September 9, 2024, 5 pm – 6 pm, online
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 3 pm – 4 pm, online

These sessions are offered at no cost to participants, but an advance RSVP is requested.
All info sessions will be conducted in English on Microsoft Teams, and occur in Pacific Time.
Info session slide decks will be made available to attendees at the conclusion of the session.

Questions?
For questions about the Record in BC program, or any of the above info sessions:
Gina Loes | Music Programs Lead | gloes@creativebc.com

Vancouver Civic Theatres presents Summer Sounds: Free Open-Air Concerts
2024-07-25 08:00 - 2024-08-29 21:00
Vancouver Civic Theatres is introducing a new, free weekly open-air concert series in July and August 2024 spotlighting an all-local line-up of bands, singer-songwriters, DJs, and more. Concerts will take place on the plaza adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre each Thursday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm.
The slate includes various musicians from B.C. including: Land Back Records Spotlight (July 25), Pride Celebration with Devours & Parlour Panther (August 1), Locals Lounge Spotlight (August 8), Madelyn Read & Jasper Sloan Yip (August 15), Sarah McLachlan School of Music Student Spotlight (August 22), and a Closing Party with DJ Nea & DJ Paisley Eva (August 29).
The Summer Sounds Happy Hour menu includes snacks, drink specials, and more. This event is presented by Vancouver Civic Theatres as part of the Summer on šx???ex?n Xwtl’a7shn free event series.
Learn more and RSVP.

SIGGRAPH 2024
2024-07-28 01:00 - 2024-08-02 00:59
Taking place in Denver, SIGGRAPH is the premier conference & exhibition on computer graphics and interactive Techniques. It is a global community for innovation and application. Attended by tens of thousands of computer graphics professionals, SIGGRAPH is a highly respected venue for the presentation of new computer graphics technology and research.

2024/25 Career Development Info Sessions
2024-07-31 08:00 - 2024-09-11 17:00
The Career Development program is one of the Amplify BC programs funded by the Province of B.C. to support the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of B.C.’s music industry.
This program supports the economic growth and career development of emerging and established B.C. artists in the areas of sound recording, marketing, and music videos.
The 2024/25 Career Development program opens for applications on July 31, 2024. The submission deadline for the Career Development program is September 11, 2024, at 11:59 pm, PT. Results will be communicated to all applicants via email in late December 2024.

Join Creative BC staff and learn about this program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
Creative BC staff will be available to answer questions and provide support for applicants at the below info sessions:

Friday, August 9, 2024 (11 am – 12 pm; online)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 (12 pm – 1 pm; online)
Monday, August 19, 2024 (3 pm – 4 pm; online)
Thursday, August 29, 2024 (6:30 pm – 8 pm; in-person)
Thursday, September 5, 2024 (10:30 am – 11:30 am; online)
Monday, September 9, 2024 (4 pm – 5 pm; online)

These sessions are offered at no cost to participants.
Online info sessions will be conducted in English on Microsoft Teams, and occur in Pacific Time.
Info session slide decks will be made available to attendees at the conclusion of the session.

Questions?
For questions about the Career Development program, or any of the above info sessions:
Joseph Bardsley | Analyst, Music Programs
e: jbardsley@creativebc.com | p: 236-455-6232

Sunfest Country Music Festival 2024
2024-08-01 01:00 - 2024-08-05 00:59
Presented by Wideglide Entertainment, Sunfest Country Music Festival is taking place August 1-4, 2024 at Laketown Ranch, Lake Cowichan. Performers include Keith Urban, Lee Brice, Cole Swindell, The Reklaws, The Washboard Union, and many more!

Quiver Deventure Prototype Showcase 2024
2024-08-03 01:00 - 2024-08-04 00:59
The Game Developer’s Guild Quiver incubator features a month of teamwork, dedication and passion. Successful teams will be equipped to conquer the industry by creating the content to pave their way forward. This incubator program strives to build top talent in new ways in Vancouver.

Participants’ hard work will culminate at the Quiver Deventure Prototype Showcase 2024, taking place at Northeastern University in downtown Vancouver.

Flygirl Pride 2024
2024-08-04 01:00 - 2024-08-05 00:59
Care to dance? Flygirl produces award-winning events for lesbian, bi-sexual and queer women, LGBTQIA folks and all allies to party, connect with new friends, and maybe even find someone special. Their events are inclusive of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and body-types. The dancefloor is waiting.

The Five Acre Shaker 2024
2024-08-09 01:00 - 2024-08-11 00:59
The Five Acre Shaker is a two-day music festival taking place in the heart of Port Alberni over one weekend in August. The Shaker transforms the Alberni Fall Fair Grounds into a bustling space full of energetic live music, stunning visual art, yummy food, tasty beverages, a fun kids zone, and more.
The Shaker is an all-ages ticketed event. Kids 12 and under get in free while anyone over 12 must have a single-day or two-day ticket. There are lots of food and drink options, as well as camping onsite. The main stage live music goes from midday until sundown, followed by an afterparty inside the Kinsmen Centre with live DJs.
Lineup includes Wide Mouth Mason, Yukon Blonde, Blonde Diamond, Liinks, Longwalkshortdock, and many more!

Phillips Backyard Music Festival
2024-08-09 01:00 - 2024-08-12 00:59
Phillips Backyard Music Festival is an electrifying music festival held in the heart of Phillip’s craft brewery, where community vibes blend seamlessly with epic beats, creating a fun, friendly, safe, and inclusive celebration in Victoria, BC.
The lineup includes: Saint Motel, Half Moon Run, Hotel Mira, Vox Rea, OK Charlie, Bryan Capistrano DJ, Jessie Reyez, Flyana Boss, SonReal, Liinks, Teon Gibbs, DJBellyfish, Orville Peck, Noah Cyrus, Goldie Boutilier, and many more!

Unicorn Music Festival 2024
2024-08-09 01:00 - 2024-08-13 00:59
Find your authenticity at The 7th Annual Unicorn Music Festival featuring The Rosebud Bowl! Prepare to indulge in 3 days of euphoric music and entertainment over two stages showcasing a diverse lineup of Live Music and Electronic DJs, complemented by an array of visual and performing artists, alongside educational expansion throughout the plant medicine and wholistic healing realms. The Unicorn Music Festival promises an unforgettable journey, striking a perfect synergy of ecstatic vibrations and rejuvenation.
Lineup includes: Krbture, Tor, Stickybuds, Antennae, Father Funk, Frase, Wes Please, Joanna Magik, and more!

Wallgrin "YET AGAIN THE WHEEL TURNS" Vinyl Release Show
2024-08-09 19:00 - 23:00
Celebrate the release of Wallgrin’s album Yet Again The Wheel Turns as a 12″ vinyl LP. The concert will take place at Green Auto (1822 Pandora Street). Special guests are to be announced.

Wallgrin is the experimental pop project of Vancouver-based composer, vocalist and violinist Tegan Wahlgren. Drawing from an array of musical influences — including a background in Celtic fiddle and choral singing — Wallgrin’s sound moves between lush string-based orchestration, beat-driven pop and ornate vocal arrangements. Their spirited and raw live performances have led them to perform at Iceland Airwaves, The Great Escape (UK), Tallinn Music Week (Estonia), and FOCUS Wales. Wallgrin’s sophomore album, Yet Again The Wheel Turns, was released in 2022.

African Descent Festival 2024
2024-08-10 01:00 - 2024-08-12 00:59
The African Descent Festival is intended to celebrate the cultural diversity of people of African Descent within Vancouver, while recognizing and promoting attitudes of oneness among all ethnic groups and communities. The event focuses on activating public spaces and bringing a diverse range of programming to connect stakeholders working avidly for the long term sustainability of this population.
This cultural event will allow Canadians, specifically Vancouverites to enjoy and learn about different cultures and countries from Africa, some of which have strong embedded grassroot initiatives and history within the city. As this is a city event, it is envisioned to be free for the attendees with no admission fee but donations are encouraged as well as sponsorship opportunities. The goal of the platform for this year is to establish itself, while using the input gained to build on subsequent years. Culture and Art festivals are an amazing way to form strong bridges of which the team will look towards showcasing public art, installations, modern and traditional based showcases, night markets, crafts fair and musical performances. With a focus on rejuvenating the spirit of Hogan’s Alley, this platform will work with a wide range of city groups, main street businesses, and at large Vancouver organizations to bring awareness to Vancouver’s prominent and growing African community!
ADF’s target audience includes new immigrants and refugees, cultural groups throughout the lower mainland, young adults of African Descent, and the general public around the lower mainland, Fraser Valley, British Columbia and Canada as a whole. The vision of the platform is to grow continuously as a vibrant staple event within the city!

Summer in the Valley Arts Fest
2024-08-10 01:00 - 2024-08-12 00:59
Brighten your summer with the Summer in the Valley Arts Fest! This lively fair features the creative talents of local artisans, tempting food truck treats, and feel-good tunes from local musicians, PLUS a Beer Garden!
Featuring reggae music by Sasquatch Sound System on August 10th!! An epic 4 hour set with special guests
Bring your friends and family to delight in the sights, sounds, and flavors of this vibrant community celebration. The festival is the perfect summer weekend activity for art lovers, foodies, music fans, and anyone looking to support local talent and businesses.
The Summer in the Valley Arts Fest takes place on August 10th and 11th at the Cowichan Exhibition Park. Admission is free, making it an accessible event for all. Come join the festivities and leave with handcrafted mementos made right in your own community!

New West Pride Concert Series
2024-08-17 01:00 - 2024-08-18 00:59
The purpose of the New West Pride Society is to empower, celebrate, and promote inclusivity, acceptance, and respect among persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities in New Westminster and surrounding communities. On August 17, attend New West Pride to celebrate & support 2SLGBTQIA+ through musical performances.

PNE Summer Nights Concerts
2024-08-17 01:00 - 2024-09-03 00:59
Savour the sounds of summer at the PNE Fair’s Summer Night Concerts. Join us on the Chevrolet Stage in the Pacific Coliseum where you can sing along to our 2024 lineup. This year’s list of performers include iconic artists across genres and eras, from rock, to pop, to country, to Punjabi folk music.

The Function 2024
2024-08-19 01:00 - 2024-08-20 00:59
The Function is coming back to Victoria for the second year running! Join us at the Inner Harbour on August 19th for BC’s best all ages festival experience. There will be a barber shop, kids zone, and a 19+ VIP section!
Featuring emerging Canadian BIPOC talents and International stars, The Function is set to be a unique and diverse experience for this city whether you’ve heard the names or not come out to support and discover your new favourite artists and best of all make some new friends!

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training | August 20, 2024
2024-08-20 11:00 - 13:00
Reel Green™’s Sustainable Production Training offers free online training for the motion picture industry. Learn how motion picture production contributes to climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. This course offers a unique, engaging and solutions-based training session offering attendees the information and inspiration to live and work in a more sustainable way.
Upon successful completion of the course, attendees will:

understand how to act to reduce their impact within the three stages of production
recognize the impact that production has on the environment
have knowledge of the tools and techniques to lessen this impact and how to collect and report data

Taking the Sustainable Production Training course is free and recommended to everyone in the motion picture industry. In this 2-hour training, crew will learn how to adopt and implement more environmentally sustainable practices in the three stages of production.

Date and time
Tuesday, August 20 · 11am – 1pm PDT
Location
Online
Register here

gamescom 2024
2024-08-21 01:00 - 2024-08-26 00:59
gamescon is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and is being held in Cologne, Germany.

2024/25 Live Music info sessions | August - September 2024
2024-08-21 08:00 - 2024-10-03 17:00
The Live Music program supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences and artists.
Join Creative BC staff and learn about this program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
The Live Music program launches on August 21, 2024. Applications will be accepted until October 2, 2024 at 11:59 PM, PT.
You can learn more about the program here.
Sign up for an info session below:

August 28, 2024, 1 pm – 2 pm (MS Teams)
September 3, 2024, 5 pm – 6 pm (MS Teams)
September 19, 2024, 12 pm – 1 pm (MS Teams)
September 25, 2024, 6:30 pm – 8 pm (in person, at the Creative BC offices)

All info sessions will occur in Pacific Time. These info sessions are offered at no cost, but an advance RSVP is appreciated.
For additional information, please contact:
Navreet Dhaliwal (Coordinator, Music Programs) | 236-455-0945 | ndhaliwal@creativebc.com

Turtle Island Music Festival 2024
2024-08-24 01:00 - 2024-08-25 00:59
The largest Indigenous Youth music festival across Turtle Island returns to Sunset Beach on August 24, 2024.
This uplifting event celebrates history in the making for Indigenous artists, “Often, Indigenous people don’t have safe spaces for our creative expression. We are building those safe spaces, we are grassroots, and doing the groundwork needed to bring healing to our community. Music is a vehicle to drive our messages and amplify our voices, music is a universal language that brings people together. We will continue to build off the strength of our ancestors, and bring our truths to light and use our platforms to fight for justice,” says award-winning hip-hop artist, activist and entrepreneur, Dakota Bear.
The opening ceremony will be hosted by Audrey Siegal and workshops throughout the day will be led by Nations Skate Youth and Land Back Healing Society. Stay tuned to discover the music lineup.
The event has limited free tickets, as well as offering VIP tickets as part of a fundraiser for Land Back Healing Society’s Youth Music Program RISE .

AFCI Week 2024
2024-08-25 01:00 - 2024-08-29 00:59
In a move to broaden industry membership, Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has for the first time invited all screen sector professionals to attend next month’s annual conference. AFCI Week 2024 runs August 25-28 at UCLA’s Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles.
AFCI Week is a multi-day conference crafted to foster unparalleled industry connections and lead generation, facilitate professional growth, and inspire collaboration between multiple levels of the production community, including film commissioners, government agencies, production and studio executives, independent producers, and location managers.
Attendees are invited to participate in a program that not only encompasses educational sessions, keynote presentations, and panels focusing on significant advancements in the production sector but also includes industry receptions. AFCI Members are encouraged to arrive early to attend the Locations Managers Guild International Awards (LMGI) Show on Saturday, August 24.
AFCI’s inaugural Film Industry Challenge workshop will see global film commissioners and industry professionals discuss disruption scenarios such as AI, technology, location usage, workforce development, and community-government collaboration.
AFCI Week 2024 speakers include executives from Disney, Annapurna, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Amazon, Blumhouse, Paramount Studios, Fox, Lionsgate Studios, Entertainment Partners and Olsberg-SPI.

VIFF 2024
2024-08-26 01:00 - 2024-10-07 00:59
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. VIFF’s 2024 roster will include some of the best cinema from around the globe, talks, conferences, live performances, and other unique events that celebrate film and film culture.
Subscribe to VIFF NEWS to be the first to receive the latest festival news. Watch this space for programming updates.

2024/25 Amplify BC Info Session in Victoria, B.C.
2024-08-28 18:00 - 20:00
On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Creative BC staff will be in Victoria, B.C. to deliver an info session about funding opportunities for the B.C. music industry in the 2024/25 Amplify BC fiscal year.
This info session will focus on funding programs that provide support for artists, live music presenters, music companies, and industry development.
Get all the details about our funding programs, connect directly with staff, and learn how to apply. We look forward to answering all of your questions!
Venue: Victoria Event Centre | 1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
There will be a ~45 minute presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions and connect socially. Attendance is free.
The VEC has two entrances (see a map of the entrances here). The Broad Street Entrance (staircase entrance) can be found at the red door at 1415 Broad Street, immediately to the right of Coastline Surf & Sport.
The Pandora Alley Entrance (elevator entrance) is accessed via the alley off Pandora Street, between Douglas and Broad Street. Information about reserved accessible parking can be found here.
Doors: 6:00 pm
Info session begins: 6:30 pm
Q&A: ~7:15 pm (approx.)
7:45 pm: Social mingling
~8:00 pm: Event concludes
Sign up for this event.
Book 1:1 time with Joseph on August 29.
Can’t make the info session, but still have questions?
Reach out to Joseph Bardsley (Analyst, Music Programs) to learn more, ask questions, and book 1:1 meeting time in Victoria the morning of August 29, 2024 (subject to availability).
e: jbardsley@creativebc.com | p: 236-455-6232 | Calendly

NaijaFest
2024-08-31 01:00 - 2024-09-02 00:59
NaijaFest will be a 2-day event that will hold at Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC. It will be a colourful celebration of what Nigerians are known for – their rich culture, vibrant costume, tasty food and rhythmic music. NaijaFest will give a taste of the sweet Nigerian experience to Canadians and assure them that Nigerians here are an integral part of the inclusive mosaic of cultures that have come to mark Beautiful and Super Natural British Columbia as the very best reflection of what Canada is.
The festival hosts a variety of concerts featuring both traditional Nigerian music and modern Afrobeat, performed by talented artists and musicians from Nigeria and the Nigerian-Canadian diaspora.

TaiwanFest
2024-08-31 01:00 - 2024-09-03 00:59
2024 TAIWANfest: BECOMING ME
In a dialogue with Spain, and inspired by the linguistic transformations and migrations of people, this year TaiwanFest is exploring how our past leads us to become who we are today. Like different parts of Spain speak different dialects and languages, Taiwan is a place where multilingual and multicultural people learn to co-exist.
From Min-nan to Hakka to Mandarin, the Dutch to the Spanish, the Philippines to Canada, let’s trace our cultural identity through the languages we share. The language of music is one that can be translated beyond words. In collaboration with Jade Music Fest, TAIWANfest presents artists from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Canada that delve into the relationship between the artist and the mother tongue. What kind of inspirations can be found in the various sounds of Chinese-languages? How does our diasporic backgrounds add to the creativity found onstage.

CrossRoads Summer Street Festival
2024-09-07 01:00 - 2024-09-08 00:59
CrossRoads Summer Street Fest is back for its 4th year! Join the festival this summer for live music, craft beer, delicious food, and fun! Featuring a diverse lineup of bands from across Canada, the festival is held on the cross roads between historic 5th Ave and George St in downtown Prince George.
Five Alarm Funk will be headlining the festival, with opening acts: Scribbens & Crones! Five Alarm Funk is a horn-powered, percussion-fuelled sonic and visual assault. Over 17 years of hard funking, the band has burned up stages on four continents, released eight studio albums and received two Juno Award nominations. Their latest album “Big Smoke” gets right to the roots of what Five Alarm Funk is all about: epic, intense arrangements, heavy groove and a ton of fun.

Car Free Days Vancouver 2024
2024-09-07 01:00 - 2024-09-16 00:59
Car Free Days Vancouver is more than a festival; it celebrates diversity, sustainability, creativity, and connection. CFD is a community-led and created festival. The multi-site annual festival transforms busy streets into vibrant public spaces, bringing artists, performers, local businesses, and communities together. Stay tuned to learn more about the music lineup.

Content Canada 2024 Spotlight On: Banijay Entertainment
2024-09-10 10:30 - 11:00
Spotlight Sessions feature the industry’s top platforms, companies, studios, and executives, and provide delegates with the valuable opportunity to learn practical information about the company’s priorities, strategies, and most importantly, possible opportunities for collaboration. For the first time at Content Canada, join us for a Spotlight on Banijay Entertainment, including an interactive Q&A.
Speakers:

Matt Creasey
EVP Sales, Co-productions and Acquisitions
Banijay Rights

Moderator: Prem Gill
CEO
Creative BC

Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2024
2024-09-11 01:00 - 2024-09-23 00:59
The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced select highlights from their 36th annual festival lineup. From September 11-22, 2024, audiences can catch 97 films from 25 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts, 64 short films, 8 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 6 North American premieres, and 28 Canadian Premieres among the selections. The Festival will include a programme with international film and episodic content authored by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators and centred on 2SLGBTQIA+ protagonists. The Festival will also feature parties, performances from local and international artists, post-screening Q&As with filmmakers, and industry events. Some films will be available to stream online within BC and there will be encore screenings of festival favourites.
Kicking off the festival, VQFF’s Opening Presentation: Closer will feature a collection of short films that highlight the solidarity and brilliance of our diverse queer community. The lineup includes the Canadian premiere of Tom Stuart’s GOOD BOY (UK) starring Ben Whishaw (Skyfall) as a desperate man preparing to rob a bank, when his overly supportive mother and an unexpected encounter with his family doctor derail his plans. Also featured is Ella May Sahlman’s romantic comedy GREAT CANYON (US) starring Johnny Sibilly (Hacks) as a gay man who navigates a whirlwind of anxieties and insecurities on a first date. The screenings will be followed by a Q&A with special guests and the Opening Night Party all taking place at the Vancouver Playhouse and FREE to attend with tickets to the Opening Presentation screening. VQFF is proud to have many visiting artists this year including Johnny Sibilly, best known for roles in Hacks, Pose and Queer as Folk.
