The African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance (AHFOMAD) is a festival featuring arts, music, and cultural and contemporary dance from the African Canadian perspective. Performers originate from the local, national and international arts and culture markets of Africa and the Americas, and are all of African diaspora. AHFOMAD is a non-profit festival organized by […]
Way forward: Creative Export and Exchange? What have we learned from the pandemic? With the borders reopening, the world will intertwine once again. These past few years have challenged many things, including physical mobility, how we relate to each other and the urgent call for equitable and just relations, the ever-evolving concept of sustainability, the […]
The Toronto International Film Festival returns in September 2022 for its 47th edition — 11 days of international and Canadian cinema, special events featuring some of the biggest names in film, and TIFF’s Industry Conference, offering diverse and innovative perspectives on the art and business of film. Ticket package sales have now closed. If you […]
September 10-11, 2022 Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre This world premiere evening of music, dance, and stunning visuals, staged by Israeli choreographer and director Idan Cohen of Ne. Sans Opera & Dance, celebrates the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. Performers featured are world-renowned Canadian bass-baritone Daniel Okulitch, described as “flat-out brilliant” by Opera News, the […]
Since 2008, Car Free Vancouver Society has hosted Car Free Days along Commercial Drive, Main Street, and the West End to nurture and grow the car free culture. By blocking off major thoroughfares, Car Free Days gave people the chance to experience what cities could be like with more space for pedestrians, not cars. In […]
(Okanagan, B.C.) Get ready to see and experience some of Canada’s top touring artists coming straight from the summer’s festival stages. Route97 Cultural Development Society has announced its latest ‘Road Trip’ music series that is set to take place at a range of Okanagan venues. Designed to foster Canadian talent while promoting the B.C. Interior ‘Route […]
The 2022 UBCM Convention is scheduled to take place September 12th – 16th in Whistler, BC. To receive the latest updates on the 2022 Convention please sign up for the compass […]
Learn how film/TV production contributes climate change and how to adopt best practices to reduce the environmental impact of production. Reel Green is going digital! During this at-home time, we’re offering online Reel Green’s Climate and Sustainable Production courses (formerly called Carbon Literacy). And the course remains free for anyone involved in film, television and […]
Join Arc at Rifflandia next month in Victoria, BC and discover Bridal Party, DACEY, Desirée Dawson, Glass Forest, JJ Adrian, Kimmortal, Lush Fleece, Matt Storm, Mikey Jose, Missy D, Nimkish, […]
RIFFLANDIA FESTIVAL returns to Victoria on September 15-18! The Festival attracts over 40,000 music lovers to B.C.’s capital city for performances by top international and national acts, alongside new and emerging artists. Plus, the staple festival also features local food and drink. To see this year’s exciting line-up, and to purchase tickets, visit: https://rifflandia.com/
Presented by DGC BC, LMGI, MPCI and Reel Green™ BC’s production industry has a long history of seeking and curating best practices to lead the way forward with consultation, collaboration and innovation as the guiding forces. This year, our Leadership Forum broadly tackles topics related to the industry’s long-term sustainability from the perspective of our […]
Consider attending additional events within the City of Victoria’s Music Symposium! There are six seminar-styled activities to register for, including an orientation to international music markets, a discussion of wellness for musicians and artists on the road, news about funding opportunities, and more. Each event will be welcoming, practical, and filled with useful information for […]