Tiny Lights Festival 2024
2024-06-14 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
Tiny Lights returns in the spring of 2024, presenting our carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers. They are thrilled to welcome you all back to the Tiny Lights Family in Ymir. As always, they aren’t getting any bigger, only better as our tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Tiny Lights Festival 2024
2024-06-14 01:00 - 2024-06-17 00:59
Tiny Lights returns June 14-16, 2024 to Ymir, B.C., presenting a carefully curated mix of music, mountains, and makers. There will be six stages-100+ performances and workshops. They are thrilled to welcome you all back to their Tiny Lights Family here in Ymir and invite you to choose your own festival adventure! As always, they aren’t getting any bigger, only better as their tiny town can only hold so much awesome.

Do It For The Culture Festival
2024-06-14 08:00 - 2024-06-16 23:00
Returning for a third year to the Okanagan region, and organized by local artist and event management company and label The 100 Collective, this three-day industry event in Kelowna, B.C., is curated for underrepresented artists who create music of Black origin.
Both a festival and a conference, highlights will include artist and industry development workshops across multiple venues, keynote speakers, and opportunities for artists to build relationships with industry representatives.
The Festival includes 3 nights of programming with over 15 artists, including some of Canada’s most exciting hip-hop and R&B stars, as well as the hottest emerging talent BC has to offer.
This event has been supported by Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
Learn more and register.

DIG: Power Up! Networking Event
2024-06-15 01:00 - 2024-06-16 00:59
CONNECT: Networking events can be uncomfortable, especially for those who have social anxiety, are neuro-divergent, or shy in general. We are creating a safe and inclusive space for you to come meet new friends, make industry connections and enjoy a fun afternoon with some good food!

SUPPORT: Game developers need support now more than ever, and this event serves as a way to meet with others who may deal with a similar situation. The type of atmosphere curated at the Power Up Networking event is to inspire and uplift each other.
GAME: There will be many different games and activities going on, from table top board games, to a curated networking bingo!

Book Signing: William Deverell’s Long-Shot Trial
2024-06-15 12:00 - 13:30
Join Munro’s Books on June 15th to meet William Deverell, the author of the Arthur Beauchamp thriller series! He’ll be signing the ninth book in the series: The Long-Shot Trial!

Public Service Week 2024
2024-06-17 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
Celebrated annually in the third week of June, Public Service Week recognizes the positive contributions public service employees make to improve the lives of British Columbians.

World Refugee Day 2024
2024-06-20 01:00 - 2024-06-21 00:59

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training | June 20, 2024
2024-06-20 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.

PVP Guild: Improv Pitch Night
2024-06-20 18:30 - 21:00
Calling Vancouver game devs! PVP Guild’s next event is an Improv Pitch Night on June 20 at Northeastern University! This promises to be a hilarious evening where people will pitch projects with slides they’ve never seen before. Everyone gets to practice their pitching skills in a casual and friendly setting where it’s all about having fun while connecting with industry peers!

National Indigenous Peoples Day 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, also known as Indigenous peoples.Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs.
In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of Canada chose June 21, the summer solstice, for National Aboriginal Day, now known as National Indigenous Peoples Day. For generations, many Indigenous peoples and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or near this day due to the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.
The Government of Canada provides funding opportunities for community celebratory events, as well as for commemorations on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Get involved
Every year, numerous activities are organized across the country on June 21 to showcase the richness and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultural expressions and stories.
Find an event or activity near you here.

World Music Day 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-06-22 00:59
The Fête de la Musique, also known as Music Day, Make Music Day or World Music Day, is an annual music celebration that takes place on June 21st of each year. On Music Day, citizens and residents are urged to play music outside in their neighborhoods or in public spaces and parks.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival 2024
2024-06-21 01:00 - 2024-07-01 00:59
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is presented by Coastal Jazz.
The story of Coastal Jazz is the story of determination, passion, idealism, community, and of course, music. Founded in 1985 as the Coastal Jazz and Blues Society, we incorporated in 1986 as a community-based, not-for-profit, charitable arts organization located in Vancouver, British Columbia. From the very beginning, Coastal has worked diligently to ensure jazz remains an integral part of our city’s vibrant arts scene by fostering the creation and exchange of sounds and ideas between the local, national, and international music communities.
Their mission is to not only increase the appreciation of the music, but to strengthen the arts community by developing special projects, artistic exchanges, partnerships, educational initiatives, community programs, and collaborations that further the art form. Their vision encompasses a wide spectrum of jazz, blues, world, creative, and improvised music, including evolving forms of jazz and the technologies and media that influence jazz as an art form.

Boots N Boats
2024-06-21 19:30 - 22:00
Experience a Nashville style singer/songwriter music festival set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Country, BC, at Turtle Bay Marina
With three special evenings of captivating music and stories from some of Nashville and Canada’s best song writers, there’s no better setting than the serene waters of the beautiful Okanagan. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind musical experience that mixes the honky-tonks with the tranquility of the lake.

Westward Music Festival
2024-06-22 01:00 - 2024-06-24 00:59
MRG Live is thrilled to announce Westward Music Festival will return to Vancouver, taking place on June 22nd and 23rd, 2024.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Mount Pleasant, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience.

2 Rivers Remix | Movable Feast Summer 2024 Events
2024-06-22 01:00 - 2024-07-08 00:59
The countdown has begun! 2 Rivers Remix – a ‘movable feast’ of contemporary Indigenous music, art, and culture – is underway throughout B.C. again.
On June 22, 2024, the St’uxwtews Movable Feast Indigenous Music Festival will launch at the historic Hat Creek Ranch, in Cache Creek, B.C. (Secwépemc territory), featuring an array of headliners drawn from across Turtle Island.
Additional Summer Movable Feast events will take place on June 30, 2024, in Lytton, B.C. (Nlaka’pamux territory), to commemorate three years of Nlaka’pamux resilience since the Lytton Fire. On July 2, 2024, events will move to Lillooet, B.C. (St’at’imc Nation territory). Featured artists will include Haasatuk (Nuu-Chah-Nulth), Miesha and The Spanks (Secwépemc), and Willie Thrasher & Linda Saddleback (Inuvialuit).
From July 5 – 7, 2024, 2 Rivers Remix’s Mother • Earth • Rise will animate Kamloops Race Central (Tk’emlups te Secwepemc territory), with more than 30 cutting-edge Indigenous artists, drawn from Aotearoa to Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and elsewhere. Each unique event includes a core of nationally and internationally-known artists, including Aysanabee (Oji-Cree), Sihasin (Navajo), and Laura Niquay (Atikamekw).
These free, family-friendly events will feature music and dance performances, youth-focused showcases, educational workshops, and more. Programming will also be live-streamed at live.2rmx.ca. Additional programming and events will continue to be announced in the coming weeks.
Learn more.
Artists: Toquaht
Photo credit: Billie Jean Gabriel

Hollywood Climate Summit 2024
2024-06-25 01:00 - 2024-06-29 00:59
The Hollywood Climate Summit organizes year-round, high energy convenings and creative labs for multi-sector media professionals to level up their climate knowledge, spark collaborations, deepen intersectional values, showcase innovation, and lead a cultural movement of sustained impact and climate action.

Liars of Orpheus
2024-06-25 18:00 - 22:00
Hosted by SJ Valiquette, Liars of Orpheus revolves around writers attempting to lie their way through stories, poems and lectures.
Each of the five writers will produce work that are made entirely of lies with the exception of five pieces of truth each. They will win points from sneaking their truths past their opponents or having their lies mistaken for truths. The winner of this month’s competition receives a tiara and points towards our end of the season finally in April.

Canadian Multiculturalism Day 2024
2024-06-27 01:00 - 2024-06-28 00:59

WHAT NOW? Panel Discussion & Networking Event
2024-06-27 16:00 - 19:00
This very timely panel event will foster a safe space for bold conversations, breaking down barriers and addressing the pressing issues of our industry head-on. This is an opportunity to engage with forward-thinking founders, people leaders, change-makers, and industry trailblazers who are curious and focused on embracing change.
Featured Panelists:

ZOE CURNOE: Ex-Cofounder of Timbre Games | Executive & Leadership Coach | Studio Builder
JOSH NILSON: Ex-Founder/CEO of East Side Games | Founder Advisor | Investor
CLEA ARRIETA: HR & DEI Consultant @ Bright + Early

Laketown Shakedown 2024
2024-06-28 01:00 - 2024-07-01 00:59
Music lovers of all genres can start planning to shake up things again this summer with the 2024 Laketown Shakedown music festival in Lake Cowichan, which will take place over the Canada Day long weekend.
Headliners include Gwen Stefani, hip hop royalty Busta Rhymes, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

Valhalla Fest 2024
2024-06-28 01:00 - 2024-07-01 00:59
Let the ancient mossy canopies of Terrace, BC, envelop you in a musical retreat.
Among only 1000 music lovers, discover an intimate vibe where music flourishes amidst the serene backdrop of nature’s finest architecture.
Engage directly in our community-driven festival, exploring multiple stages where every participant contributes to the unfolding story of connection and creativity.

Whistler Summer 2024 Concert Series
2024-07-01 01:00 - 2024-08-31 00:59
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!

Festival d’été de Québec 2024
2024-07-04 01:00 - 2024-07-15 00:59
Famous throughout the world, Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ) one of Canada’s largest music festivals. The 11-day festival has been held since 1968, and takes place every year in July. FEQ’s programming includes many international stars and emerging artists from around the globe.

Indian Summer Fest 2024
2024-07-04 01:00 - 2024-07-15 00:59
Announcing ISF2024
From July 4-14, 2024, the Indian Summer Festival will showcase over 80 artists across a spectrum of arts, from live concerts to thought-provoking discussions and breathtaking visual arts displays right here in Vancouver.
This Year’s Theme: PARADOX
You are invited to a ten-day artistic exploration that unravels the beauty of contradictions under the timely theme of “PARADOX.”
This year’s festival will grapple with the dualities that shape our existence—from the ancient myths that formed our past to the sublime visions forecasting our future. Each day will be a celebration of the interconnectedness of our seemingly disparate realities.

2024 LEO AWARDS
2024-07-06 01:00 - 2024-07-08 00:59
The LEO AWARDS are a Project of the Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of British Columbia. The LEO AWARDS have been celebrating achievements in British Columbia Film & Television since 1999.
This year, the LEO AWARDS ceremonies will be held at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver, British Columbia from July 6-7, 2024.

Bass Coast 2024
2024-07-12 01:00 - 2024-07-16 00:59
Bass Coast is a thoughtfully curated boutique electronic music festival held in Merritt, BC on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.
Bass Coast is an independent & artist owned festival with accolades that include two consecutive wins of DJ Mag’s ‘Best Boutique Festival in North America’, ‘Best Midsize Festival in Canada’ by Canada Music Awards, and ‘Best Music Festival in Vancouver’ runner-up by the Georgia Straight Vancouver.
The headliners for Bass Coast 2024 include Leikeli47, Of The Trees, and Ben UFO. In addition to the headliners, the lineup features a variety of artists such as Cinthie, Danny Daze, Ivy Lab, The Funk Hunters, and Bass Coast co-founder The Librarian? (JamBase)?? (Dance Music NW)?? (Merritt Herald)?.

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

Energetic County Fair 2024
2024-07-18 01:00 - 2024-07-21 00:59
The Energetic County Fair is the biggest cultural celebration in the North Peace region, in the Energetic City of Fort St John. There will be headline concerts and world-class local performers on the mainstage during the festival, music, food, and arts and culture at its best.

This year’s headliners include Cameron Whitcomb, Chapel Hart, Shanghai, C.C. Brooks, Montney Coulees, Darion Wray, Brayden Watson, Garry Oker, and more. See the full lineup here.

47th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
2024-07-19 01:00 - 2024-07-22 00:59
With 40+ music acts from 15 countries, 9 US states and 6 provinces & territories coming to play for you, there’s so much to discover and enjoy. Come for a day, or immerse yourself in the festival magic for the whole weekend.
Known as one of the city’s best music festivals, every year it is attended by tens of thousands in the community, who head to Jericho to experience the sound and culture of traditional and contemporary folk and roots music.
For the 2024 edition, performers include James Vincent McMorrow, South Africa’s Bantu Continua Uhuru Consciousness, New Zealand’s Māmā Mihirangi & The Māreikura, and BC’s own Ndidi O, Dawn Pemberton, and Moontricks (among many others).
About the Festival
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is a Canadian cultural institution. It is a unique community-based celebration internationally renowned for presenting the finest traditional and contemporary folk and roots music from around the world. Now in its 47th year, the Festival continues to be one of the city’s most beloved, enjoyed, and respected events. Through the years, the Festival has won “Best Local Music Festival” by readers of the Georgia Straight and the Westender. Each year, the Festival draws tens of thousands of enthusiastic attendees to beautiful Jericho Beach Park. Two and even three generations of families join friends and fellow community members to experience the music and culture of more than 40 international, national, and local acts. They come together to dance and to enjoy food and children’s activities – and the magical ambience of the Festival.
The Festival was founded in 1978 and held in Stanley Park. It relocated to Jericho Beach Park in its second year. Following initial sponsorship from the city, the Festival came under the control of the newly established non-profit Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society in late 1979. In the Festival’s early years, it established and ran its own record label and distribution company, Festival Records.
Over the years, the Vancouver Folk Music Festival has played a key role in the development of artists and audiences on a regional, national, and international level. The society continues to honour the same traditions with an emphasis on emerging and diverse artists.

New Vocal Production Workshop with Simone Torres for Women and Non-Binary Producers and Engineers
2024-07-19 14:00 - 18:00
Women, non-binary, and gender-expansive music producers and engineers are invited to apply to participate in a one-day advanced vocal production workshop in Vancouver.
Diamond certified, Grammy-nominated vocal producer and engineer Simone Torres – a past producer and engineer for Cardi B and Dua Lipa, among other contemporary artists – will be conducting this one-day workshop at Monarch Studios the afternoon of July 19, 2024. This event is ideal for mid-level producers and engineers looking to receive comprehensive and personalized training on the nuanced art of vocal production.
Space is limited; applications close at 5:00 pm PDT on June 14, 2024.
Learn more and sign up.
This project has been supported by Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
