The Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) initiative is facilitating a 2-part roundtable panel discussion on anti-Black racism in British Columbia’s music and entertainment industry. The series is presented by Music BC and supported by BreakOut West and The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) and ADVANCE, Canada’s new Black Music Business Collective, with additional support from Creative […]
LOAD YOUR CREATIVE BRAIN WITH FRESH INSPIRATION Prepare to embark on a journey of growth and professional development at RELOADED 2023 — an extraordinary weekend designed to spark your passion and elevate your skills. From a keynote with legendary Animator and The Simpsons Co-Creator, David Silverman, to day-long masterclasses with award-winning Puppet Fabricator, Georgina Hayns, and Animation […]
Established in 2008, Rifflandia Festival is one of the longest running large-scale music & arts festivals in Western Canada. The Festival continues to grow and now includes six days over two full weekends in September. A unique combination of an urban decentralised festival at Electric Avenue, with the traditional grassy field festival experience at The […]
Each year, the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) honours its members who have excelled during the past year, with a Canadian Country Music Association Award. Learn more
RECOGNIZING TALENT, INGENUITY + CRAFT ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Looking for your next job or a chance to upgrade your career? Register today for the RELOADED 2023 Career Fair! Don’t miss the exceptional chance to engage directly with leading recruiters in the CG industry! The RELOADED 2023 Career Fair is your opportunity to meet face-to-face with recruiters. […]
Word Vancouver and Read Local BC presents: Poetry Bus! In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. […]
A festival celebration of Indigenous culture and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts and the Musqueam nation — on whose territory the Chan Centre and UBC are located. The 2023 festival will feature Indigenous artists, singers, speakers and dancers, woven throughout the programming. The festival is a family-friendly accessible gathering that […]
The Polaris Music Prize is a not-for-profit organization that annually honours and rewards artists who produce Canadian music albums of distinction. A select panel of music critics judge and award the Prize without regard to musical genre or commercial popularity. The Polaris Gala is hosted annually in September. Learn more
Ryga Arts Fest celebrates local creativity, intermingled with visits and performances from award-winning guest artists; presenting words, theatre and music events, throughout Summerland. Considered by many to be Canada’s most important English language playwright, George Ryga lived in Summerland from 1963 until his death in 1987. His prolific writings include plays, radio, TV & film […]
LUNA Fest presents 3-days of Nocturnal Art + Wonder across downtown Revelstoke Learn more
BC Culture Days will take place September 22nd through October 15th, 2023. Celebrate creativity and culture—champion and support the artists, creators, and creative institutions in your local area by participating in BC Culture Days! For more info, visit CultureDays.ca/bc. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture that takes place over three weeks […]
Blue Lights Sessions Presents: Avery Sloane & Marry! LIVE at Blue Light Sessions – 1839 Franklin Ave. Friday, September 22nd, 2023 Doors at 7PM, Music at 8PM Avery Sloane first picked up a guitar at the age of seven, and had written her first song by the end of the next year. Her debut E.P., […]