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Flygirl Pride 2024
2024-08-04 01:00 - 2024-08-05 00:59 (America/Vancouver)
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.

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.

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!

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

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.

EXNW 2024 | Globalizing the Pipeline
2024-07-27 11:00 - 11:45
Discover the dynamic world of international co-productions with Canada, one of the globe’s most active co-producing nations.

Panelists

Bob Wong Vice President, Creative BC
Donovan Chan Co Founder, Beach House Singapore
Youngson Soh SVP, Managing Director A+E Network S.Korea
Ryan Shiotani SVP Content BBC Asia, Singapore

Funded by Creative BC, Telefilm Canada, and RBC.
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Buy tickets here
About EXNW
East by Northwest (EXNW) is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation.

One of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people in the film, TV, content, gaming and animation community. Featuring an exclusive line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and a glittering fundraiser ball. The three-day event kicks-off on July 26, 2024 and runs until July 28, 2024 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

EXNW 2024 | Future of Funding For Racialized Creatives
2024-07-27 11:00 - 11:40
Join this compelling policy panel discussion at EXNW 2024 on the future of funding for racialized Canadian creators.

Panelists

Lalita Krishna CISF, DOC Institute
Prem Gill CEO, Creative BC
Val Creighton President, CEO, Canada Media Fund
Marcia Douglas Executive Director, Bell Fund
Sally Lee Executive Director, CISF

Funded by Creative BC, Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada, and Bell Fund.
View the schedule
Buy tickets here
About EXNW
East by Northwest (EXNW) is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation.

One of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people in the film, TV, content, gaming and animation community. Featuring an exclusive line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and a glittering fundraiser ball. The three-day event kicks-off on July 26, 2024 and runs until July 28, 2024 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

Shambhala 2024
2024-07-26 01:00 - 2024-07-30 00:59
Shambhala Music Festival is an annual electronic music festival held during the last week of July at the Salmo River Ranch, a 500-acre farm, in the West Kootenay mountains near Nelson, British Columbia.
Shambhala Music Festival was born from a vision as grassroots as it gets. On a sunny Labour Day weekend back in 1998, some 500 people gathered at the Salmo River Ranch for a party that showcased local art and music. From those early, heady days, Shambhala grew with enthusiasm by word of mouth, quickly becoming a staple event for the West Coast underground electronic music scene.

East by Northwest 2024
2024-07-26 01:00 - 2024-07-29 00:59
East by Northwest (EXNW) is a global next-generation creative summit designed to highlight, elevate, and empower equity-deserving creatives in and across film, TV, streaming, gaming, and animation.

One of the world’s largest conferences for racialized people in the film, TV, content, gaming and animation community. Featuring an exclusive line-up of speakers, panel discussions, and a glittering fundraiser ball. The three-day event kicks-off on July 26, 2024 and runs until July 28, 2024 at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

Speakers include Fresh Off The Boat’s Hudson Yang, Beach House Pictures’ Donovan Chan and Joonsuh Park from Korean drama producer JTBC-SLL are among the speakers confirmed for the second edition of the summit in Vancouver. Organized by Canada’s Racial Equity Screen Office (RESO) in association with Gold House, the event is designed to foster business and creative ties between the content industries in Canada and East Asia.

Mission Folk Music Festival 2024
2024-07-26 01:00 - 2024-07-29 00:59
From July 26-28, you are invited to the River Heritage Park for the 37th Annual Mission Folk Music Festival. It is all about the magic of music bringing people together!
From Indigenous throat singers and bluegrass musicians to Trinidadian rhythms, Swedish folk tunes and beyond, the festival showcases artists from across Canada and around the world, bringing a blend of traditional and contemporary music, song and dance to their stages! As a festival, the events connect and celebrate people across cultures, geographies, and generations through music, song, stories, dance, and sharing of cultural traditions together in one of B.C.’s most beautiful parks.
Come for the music, stay for the friendships – find your folk!

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.

Reel Green™ Sustainable Production Training | July 2024
2024-07-24 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
