AIM Music Industry Day - Sync Summit 2023
2023-05-21 01:00 - 2023-05-22 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
Are you a Musician or Composer who would like to get your music into Film, TV and Media?
Attend on May 27, 2023, during Asian Heritage Month, for a full-day program of industry feedback on your music, panel discussion and a legal workshop to set you up for sync success!
This event will be held at the Djavad Mowafaghian World Art Centre, located on the unceded territories of the the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), s?l?ilw??ta?? (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, in Downtown Vancouver.
Over the course of the day, you will learn ways to monetize your music, provide in-person listening sessions with industry specialists to showcase your work, and provide career workshops to enhance your legal and systems knowledge. Throughout this summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with other music creatives, including a celebratory showcase at Guilt & Co on the same evening.
The goal of this workshop is to elevate and showcase Asian-Canadian artists and create more international opportunities for career success through placements in Film, TV, Games and Media.
There are only 30 places available. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come-first served basis. Approved participants will be invited to secure their spot. Applications will close once spots fill up, so make sure to apply early!
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YOB & Elder with guests Khemmis, Ruby the Hatchet, Hoopsnake, & Heavy Trip
2023-05-21 17:00 - 22:00
Modified Ghost is bringing Yob & Elder to the Rickshaw with support from Khemmis, Ruby the Hatchet, Hoopsnake and Heavy Trip!

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Manila Grey: Sound Drift Tour
2023-05-21 19:00 - 23:30
Blueprint Presents: Manila Grey: Sound Drift Tour at the Commodore Ballroom on Sunday, May 21 2023, at 7:30PM.
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Komagata Maru Remembrance Day 2023
2023-05-23 00:00
On May 23, 1914, the Komagata Maru steamship arrived into Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. On board were 376 passengers including 340 Sikhs, 24 Muslims, and 12 Hindus who were mostly from the Punjab region of India. They came hoping to have a life full of opportunities here in Canada.
Despite being British subjects, they were denied entry into Canada based on discriminatory and racist laws.
Learn more about Komagata Maru Remembrance Day here.

Boca Del Lupo VR Salon
2023-05-24 01:00 - 2023-05-29 00:59
A part of LivePerformance360, VR Salon has been curated with an eye to stimulating the imagination of both audiences and local artists by Sherry J Yoon. These projects highlight what VR does best.
Wednesday May 24: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Thursday May 25: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Friday May 26: 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Saturday May 27: 2pm | 3:30pm | 5:30pm | 7pm | 8:30pm
Sunday May 28: 2pm | 3:30pm
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Hollywood Climate Summit 2023
2023-05-24 08:00 - 17:00
The 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit takes place from June 21-24, 2023.
The Hollywood Climate Summit is an annual multi-day conference that creates a community space for thousands of cross-sector entertainment and media professionals to take action on climate. They gather filmmakers, executives, artists, activists, climate organizations, scientists, and other experts for interactive action-oriented programming and professional development opportunities. The main conference is located in Los Angeles, and there will be hybrid workshops and virtual networking opportunities for international audiences.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website
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Issues Live: Vancouver Speaker Series + Pop-Up Shop
2023-05-25 18:00 - 21:00
Issues Magazine Shop, an independent Toronto magazine retailer and gathering place, presents an evening on the highs and lows of publishing independent magazines right here in Vancouver.
Alieska Robles, Hamaka, Magnus Greaves, RACEWKND, and Becca Clarkson, SAD Mag will all speak. A Q&A session, a pop-up shop, and a meet and mingle will round out the evening.
Want more information or to register? Visit here.

YVR SOUNDS
2023-05-25 19:00 - 23:30
Looking for a night filled with amazing music and networking opportunities in Vancouver? Look no further than YVR Sounds!
Join for a night of live music from some of the hottest local artists in the Vancouver music scene, and connect with industry professionals in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Whether you’re a musician looking to connect with other artists and industry professionals, or simply a lover of great music, YVR Sounds is the perfect event for you.
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Bass Drum of Death
2023-05-26 19:00 - 23:30
The Bass Drum of Death is performing at Capital Ballroom, Victoria, Canada, on Friday, 26 May 2023.

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AccessAbility Week 2023
2023-05-28 01:00 - 2023-06-04 00:59
National AccessAbility Week is an opportunity to:

celebrate the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities
highlight the work of people, organizations and communities that are removing barriers
reflect on ongoing efforts to become a better, more accessible, more inclusive Canada

This year, National AccessAbility Week will take place from May 28 to June 3, 2023.
Learn more about AccessAbility Week including resources for the creative sector on BC Creates.

SHOWCANADA 2023
2023-05-30 01:00 - 2023-06-02 00:59
From the stunning rustic coast to the top of breathtaking soaring mountains, ShowCanada 2023 welcomes you to Vancouver, May 30 – June 1.
Join us for an exciting conference along with the studios, theatre chains and a number of independent theatres for three days of presentations, learning, promotion, networking and plenty of fresh ocean air and west coast hospitality.
Find more information and register HERE.

Red Shirt Day 2023
2023-05-31 01:00 - 2023-06-01 00:59
Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for disabled people and their families, celebrate the achievements of disabled Canadians, and to pledge their commitment to help create a fully accessible and inclusive society.
Read about AccessAbility Week on BC Creates.

Augmented World Expo 2023
2023-05-31 01:00 - 2023-06-03 00:59
The HQ for everything Spatial Computing including: Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR) and enabling technologies such as Artificial Intelligence-AI, bio-interfaces, haptics, 5G, streaming and more.
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Reel Green™ Circular Economy Committee Meeting - MAY 2023
2023-05-31 10:30 - 12:00
Join us on May 31st, 2023 at 10:30am PST for the fourth Circular Economy Committee Meeting!
The Reel Green™ Circular Economy committee was born out of the need to create resources and provide guidance for circular economy initiatives in the motion picture industry. The committee is engaging industry stakeholders, vendors and crew to discuss barriers and solutions to adopting a circular business model to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.
For any inquiries or questions, please email reelgreen@creativebc.com.
Everyone is welcome to attend and contribute.

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2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2023
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-07-01 00:59
Pride Month is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity, promoting the dignity, equal rights, self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

National Indigenous History Month 2023
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-07-01 00:59
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Find listings for events happening throughout the month, and creative sector resources from BC Creates.

National Indigenous History Month 2024
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-07-01 00:59
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, a time to recognize the rich history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Each year, we honour National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. June is an essential time of reflection for those living and working on the Indigenous lands now known as Canada and locally, the First Nations unceded territories now collectively known as British Columbia.
The creative sector gratefully acknowledges the 200,000 Indigenous people living in B.C., including First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. The sector operates across the unceded homelands of 34 First Nations language and cultural groups, encompassing nearly 60 dialects and representing over 200 distinct First Nations in B.C.
The creative industries are crucial in prioritizing, empowering, and celebrating original Indigenous stories and those who have the right to tell them. These stories are a cornerstone of our collective cultural heritage, and must be celebrated. They offer wisdom and truth, reflecting the unique viewpoints, histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
National Indigenous History Month encourages Indigenous Peoples to celebrate their history with pride and a spirit of preservation. For non-Indigenous people, it is an opportunity to learn about and recognize the significant role Indigenous Peoples have played and continue to play in shaping every facet of our creative sector’s cultural fabric.
Here are some ways the creative industries in B.C. are foregrounding Indigenous stories, taking action, and providing resources to champion a safe and equitable future for their creators and everyone in these industries.

Celebrating Recent Successes

Indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids to star in eponymous comedy show on CBC
B.C.’s Dolly Kruger named recipient of 2024 RBC Emerging Indigenous Filmmaker Award
William’s Lake First Nation Focused Film SUGARCANE wins at Sundance Film Festival 2024
B.C.’s film industry raises $100K to give back to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy nominated for Best Documentary at the 2024 Canadian Screen Awards
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Fund Awards $85,000 to Back Six Canadian Doc Projects including B.C.’s Ryan Dickie
Yintah wins Best Canadian Documentary and Audience Award at the Rogers Hot Docs Festival
Creative BC awards $200,000 in early project development funding to 11 Indigenous B.C. filmmakers through Rogers Indigenous Film Fund

Resources and Events
Book + Magazine Publishing

In Conversation with Billy-Ray Belcourt – Upstart and Crow June 27
2024 Showcase BC & Yukon Book Finalists – Massy Arts Society June 20
Indigenous Books for Schools
Indigenous History Month Reading – Massy Books, a 100% owned and operated Indigenous bookstore
9 Books to Read this Indigenous History Month – Read Local BC
Indigenous Collections at your local branch – Vancouver Public Library
Indigenous Reading List for Adults – Vancouver Public Library
Indigenous-owned Bookstores in Canada – Rocky Mountain Books

Interactive + Digital Media

Interconnected: Exploring Indigenous Perspectives on Earth Matters – Science World
Discover Authentic Indigenous artists, hosts, and businesses. Learn common Indigenous words and phrases from diverse languages. Hear traditional music, stories, and legends from all across Indigenous BC. – Indigenous BC App
Discover B.C. video games, game developers, companies and more. – IndigiGeeks

Motion Picture

Beyond Human Power – Douglas College June 18
Dual Film Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker Neil-Aaron – Massy Arts Society June 8
Yintah screening – VIFF June 14-18
National Indigenous Peoples Day: Pêyakotêwisiwin Dir. Jules Arita Koostachin at Cinematheque
Indigenous Film Collection – Vancouver Public Library
Indigenous Cinema – National Film Board of Canada
Rogers Indigenous Film Fund Program Resource Hub – Creative BC

Music + Sound Recording

B.C. artists present at Indigenous Music Summit in Toronto, Ontario
Indigenous BC Playlist – Music BC
Live & Local Artist Session: Norine Braun Thu, June 6 | 6-7pm | Seylynn Community Recreation Centre | Free
Live & Local Artist Session: Jordan Dawson Thu, June 13 | 6-7pm | Lions Gate Plaza | Free
Live & Local Artist Session: Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz Thu, June 20 | 6-7pm | Civic Plaza | Free
Live & Local Artist Session: Janelle of Jess Dance Thu, June 27 | 6-7pm | Lynn Valley Village plaza | Free
Land Back Nights Presents Mattmac & Guests – Fortune Sound Club June 2
Hotlach – The Birdhouse June 22
Music Grants – First Peoples’ Cultural Council

Resources, Tools, Actions, and Learning for Non-Indigenous People
BC Friendship Centres
Make a donation to support Indian Residential School Survivors
Make a donation to support the revitalization of Indigenous languages, arts and culture in B.C. through the First Peoples’ Cultural Foundation
TRC Calls to Action
Learn whose land you are on with the First Peoples Map of B.C.

Find listings for events happening throughout the month, and creative sector resources from BC Creates.

2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Month 2024
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-07-01 00:59
Pride Month is a movement that celebrates sexual diversity, promoting the dignity, equal rights, self-affirmation and is a way of increasing society’s awareness of the issues faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Watch this space for Pride Month events across British Columbia.

Talking Stick Festival 2023: Summer Reverb
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-07-03 00:59
The 22nd annual Talking Stick Festival 2023: Summer Reverb kicks off on June 1.
The Festival’s theme, “Summer Reverb” brings together the idea of amplified sound and amplified voices in musical performances, similar to the star and water ripples reverberating outwards. The Talking Stick Festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity, welcoming Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Artists, and promises vibrant entertainment. The vast range of events include: a documentary screening, a theatre performance, a book launch (accompanied by a conversation with an award-winning author and local journalist), a Burlesque show, the Summer Reverb Gala, Dj Spins, and an immersive 4D audio performance. Sofar Sounds will connect audiences to a live music show with a secret venue and secret artists revealed 24 hours prior to the event.
Headlining the event is musician Logan Staats, DJ KOOKUM and singer-songwriter, activist, and storyteller Pura Fé. Festival partners include: The Cultch, Punctuate! Theatre, Massy Books, Massy Arts, Vancouver Public Library, Queer Arts Festival, Coastal Jazz, VIFF, Primary Colours/Couleurs primaires, and Delinquent Theatre.
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Submissions Open for the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest)
2023-06-01 01:00 - 2023-10-16 00:59
Celebrating its 19th year, the Gender Equity in Media Festival (GEMFest), previously known as the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF), presents a captivating array of short and feature-length films. These films, spanning various genres such as narrative, documentary, experimental, and animation, are crafted by both established and emerging women and gender-diverse filmmakers hailing from across the globe.

Black Music Month Festival 2023
2023-06-02 01:00 - 2023-06-05 00:59
The Black Music Month Vancouver Festival in its 6th annual celebration is creating a space for artists to showcase their music, educate our musical roots, and share the cultural mosaic.
Learn more here.

Vancouver Short Film Festival 2023
2023-06-02 01:00 - 2023-06-12 00:59
The Vancouver Short Film Festival (VSFF) is thrilled to be back in theatres for its 13th annual festival, which will showcase innovative and original short films from across Canada. This year’s festival features 57 films across six programs, including 13 films in the popular After Dark block. All of this year’s films will screen in-person at the VIFF Centre from June 2nd – 4th. Films will also be available online via Eventive Virtual from June 2nd – 11th.
Their 2023 festival is one of “Rising Stars, Revolutionary Stories”, with a lineup that features bold storytelling and daring experimentation from some of Canada’s most talented filmmakers. VSFF is proud to highlight British Columbia’s homegrown artists with 45 films from BC filmmakers, and to give a platform to up-and-coming talent by including 14 student films.

VSFF has organized a number of filmmaker-exclusive events to take place at the ANNEX (823 Seymour St) during the festival. These include networking sessions, industry roundtables, and an awards presentation that will see the festival give out over $30,000 in cash and in-kind prizes. These prizes are courtesy of our generous festival sponsors.

Tickets and festival passes are on sale now at https://vsff.eventive.org/welcome. To explore VSFF’s complete 2023 programming, visit www.vsff.com/films
Learn more about the festival here.

fish narc, Big City, Smuther, YAWNS
2023-06-02 08:00 - 17:00
Timbre Concerts presents fish narc With Guests Big City, Smuther, YAWNS.
*Early Show: Doors 7pm, Show 7:30pm, End 10pm!*
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Wavves at the Rickshaw
2023-06-02 20:00 - 23:30
Waaves is performing at the Rickshaw Theatre on Friday Jun 2, 2023. Doors open at 8:00 PM.

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World Environment Day 2023
2023-06-05 01:00 - 2023-06-06 00:59
World Environment Day 2023 is a reminder that people’s actions on plastic pollution matters. The steps governments and businesses are taking to tackle plastic pollution are the consequence of this action.
It is time to accelerate this action and transition to a circular economy.
It is time to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Canadian Music Week 2023
2023-06-05 01:00 - 2023-06-11 00:59
Now in its 41st year, the Canadian Music Week (CMW) Conference is the premier annual music business and networking event in Canada. CMW is an annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; awards shows and the nation’s largest new music festival with hundreds of bands.
The Conference will be held June 8-10, 2023 at the Westin Harbour Castle Toronto.
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One Stop Business Workshop
2023-06-06 01:00 - 2023-06-09 00:59
CBC, CAVCO, and CMPA are hosting a fifth season of One Stop Business Workshop, a series of FREE virtual information sessions that introduce emerging independent producers and content creators from traditionally underrepresented groups in the industry (Indigenous, Black, people of colour, women, LGBTQ2+, and people with disabilities) to topics related to the business and financing of TV, film, and original digital content.
This year there will be three sessions: June 6, 7 & 8.
If you want to catch up on any of the sessions from previous seasons, check them out on the One Stop Workshop site

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 @ 1:00pm ET
Current media landscape: some new programs that you can tap into right now
Panelists: Joan Jenkinson, Black Screen Office; Kadon Douglas, BIPOC TV & Film; Joy Loewen, National Screen Institute
Moderated by: Andrew Morris, Disability Screen Office
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023 @ 1:00pm ET
How to budget: what are the challenges, opportunities and best practices in the post pandemic era and some tips for managing lower budget shows.
Panelists: Deborah Patz, Telefilm; Lauren Corber, LoCo Motion Pictures; Sean O’Neill, Visitor Media
Moderated by: Anya Mckenzie, CBC Business & Rights
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Thursday, June 8, 2023 @ 1:00pm ET
Who’s got the $: funding and financing sources particularly for equity deserving creators
Panelists: Marcia Douglas, Canadian Media Fund; Margaret Lewis, Royal Bank of Canada; Zarqa Nawaz, Fundamentalist Films; Ell McEachern, 3 Story Pictures
Moderated by: Clara Lee, CBC Business & Rights

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Bayonne
2023-06-06 19:00 - 23:00
Bayone is performing Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the Fortune Sound Club.
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The 2023 Griffin Poetry Prize
2023-06-07 01:00 - 2023-06-08 00:59
The Griffin Poetry Prize is one of the world’s most generous poetry awards. In celebration of the Prize’s two-decade anniversary it announced its largest award to date, combining the existing International and Canadian prizes into one major prize. As of 2023, the prize is worth C$130,000, making it the world’s largest international prize for a single book of poetry written in, or translated into English. The other shortlisted poets each receive C$10,000.
Additionally, a new C$10,000 prize will be awarded in June 2023 for a Canadian First Book of poetry, along with a six-week residency in Italy in partnership with the Civitella Ranieri Foundation to a Canadian Citizen, or permanent resident, for a first book written in English.
A Lifetime Recognition Award is awarded by the trustees in the sum of C$25,000.
There will be readings of the shortlisted poetry at the Griffin Poetry Prize Readings in Toronto on June 7. This year’s Lifetime Recognition Award recipient and the Canadian First Book Prize winner will also be announced at this event.
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How to Support Authors In All Phases of Book Production: Author Care Tips with Chelene Knight
2023-06-08 08:00 - 17:00
Please join BooksBC June 8th, 1:30-3:00pm (PDT) online over Zoom for a 90 minute session on supporting authors through all stages of book production with facilitator, Chelene Knight.
Chelene Knight will share how she has helped other presses implement author care and why this work is important with all authors, but especially for emerging, first-time, and BIPOC authors. The session will provide resources for how to develop an author’s kit, and how to support authors in discovering and communicating their unique non-negotiables, and time management strategies.
A portion of the session will be reserved for a question and answer period where publishers will be invited to share their current challenges with providing author care. Publishers can expect to take away tips regarding: establishing expectations with authors, system and time hacks when working within limited resources, and communicating author care to funders.
The session is free for Books BC members, associates and friends.
The cost for non-members is $25 CAD.
This event is brought to you by The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC). All participants must agree to abide by their code of conduct.
The activities of Books BC and its member publishers take place across the province of British Columbia, approximately 95 percent of which is unceded Indigenous land. Books BC’s head office is located in Vancouver, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded land of the xwm??kw?y??m (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh). There are 198 distinct First Nations in BC; the province is also home to the oldest Indigenous publishing house in Canada, Theytus Books.
Chelene Knight is the author of Braided Skin (Mother Tongue Publishing, 2015), the memoir Dear Current Occupant (Book*hug Press, 2018) winner of the 2018 Vancouver Book Award, and Junie (Book*hug Press, 2022). Chelene is also founder of her own literary studio, Breathing Space Creative through which she’s launched The Forever Writers Club, a membership for writers focused on creative sustainability, the Thrive Coaching Program, and the Rise Author Care Program.
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