Phillips Brewing produces the Phillips Backyard Music Festivals in the back parking lot of the brewery on 2010 Government St. in Victoria, British Columbia. It is an outdoor festival packed with incredible music, craft beer, food trucks, and fun! It is primarily a standing-room-only festival with limited seating, and the show goes on rain or […]
A/PPS began in 2019 with a day-long slow concert of ambient and experimental electronic music at the Yellowhouse Art Centre. In 2020 we pivoted to an online festival during the pandemic, and from that learned the value and accessibility of a hybrid festival with in-person, livestream and online broadcasts. Our season now includes the summer […]
Cinelab is a two-week long summer filmmaking program for aspiring artists aged 14–19 presented by The Cinematheque in partnership with the SFU School for the Contemporary Arts. Cinelab is a series of two-week filmmaking workshops (happening in July) geared towards youth aged 14-19 that will create unique short films with the support of experienced filmmakers […]
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 […]
Liven up your summer nights with fun and uplifting music! Music on Main returns to Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant Park this August 2023. Bring your friends, family, or go solo and pack a picnic to enjoy an evening of joyful live music. You’ll have the chance to hear from a wide range of musicians and instruments […]
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 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! The Live Music program launches on […]
About this event Derived from one of the motion picture industry’s leading carbon calculators, albert, Reel Green™ has adapted a carbon calculator for British Columbia, for free, for productions in B.C. to use. Calculating the carbon footprint of your production is an important step in understanding the impact of film production. Having consistent data and […]
Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens in Sechelt, BC. Learn more
The Career Development 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 Career Development program opens for applications on July 19, 2023. The deadline for the Career Development program is September 6, 2023, at 11:59 pm, PT. Creative BC […]
The Function is coming back to Victoria for the second year running! Join at the Inner Harbour on August 19th for an all ages festival experience. There will be a barber shop, kids zone, and a 19+ VIP section! LEARN MORE
In August 2023, join Creative BC to learn about funding programs for BC’s music industry, providing 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! Creative BC’s […]
Record in BC attracts out-of-province artists (including those who live outside of Canada) to record at B.C. studios, and with B.C. producers, on various projects, including singles, EPs, and LPs. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this innovative program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful projects, and the application process. […]