The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem. Successful projects will build the capacity of BC’s music industry through training, knowledge transfer, and the creation of new business opportunities. Canadian companies, not-for-profit organizations, individuals, and collectives are able to apply. The program launched on February 1, 2024. The […]
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7 events,Asian Heritage Month is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. The […] The Cannes XR Development Showcase is curated in association with Kaleidoscope to present the leading latest virtual and augmented reality. National AccessAbility Week runs from May 25 to June 1, 2024, and we invite you to join the conversation. Established in 2017, National AccessAbility Week celebrates and highlights some of the important initiatives aimed at creating an Accessible Canada. Red Shirt Day of Action for AccessAbility and Inclusion is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red […] Canadian Screen Week, a seven-day stretch honouring the best in homegrown film, television and digital media that culminates in the Canadian Screen Awards broadcast, will take place May 26 through June 1. The Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival is launching a new eight-week Youth Concert Showcase Series, occurring Sunday afternoons in the gardens of Fort Langley Heritage CNR Station from May 26 to July 14, 2024. Each week features free performances from emerging secondary and post-secondary school aged jazz artists. The 2024 Festival spans July 25 […] | 9 events, – The next Science World Spotlights event is an evening of exciting insights, networking, and inspiration with industry professionals. They’ll share their experiences, tips, and advice for navigating the dynamic landscape of video […] – TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024 CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL | 690 BURRARD STREET | Google map Doors at 7:00PM | Concert starts at 7:30PM featuring: Vicky Chow, piano Step into the enchanting sonic realm of Philip Glass. […] | 8 events, – Designed as a no-barrier-to-entry pitch page to help artists and music industry professionals tell their stories effectively, OnPitch is a new industry-facing linktree, streamlining communication with one link, eliminating messy […] Free | 8 events,The Canadian Screen Awards are awards given for artistic and technical merit in the film industry recognizing excellence in Canadian film, English-language television, and digital media productions. | 10 events,Join Jorge for a day-long masterclass as he narrates his hilarious and epic journey from a confused animation student from Mexico to an even more confused Annie and Emmy-winning creator and feature film director at Netflix. Has Jorge found his calling? “Or am I going to be the only chubby and mustached taco stand guy in […] Kelowna Pride Week 2024 will take place June 1 to 9, with the Pride March and Festival scheduled for June 8. More details about Kelowna Pride Week 2024 will be released over the weeks and months ahead, including details for vendors and volunteers. For now, mark June 1 to June 9 in your calendar! – Cam Blake presents Cam Blake’s Satisfaction Of Sameness Album Release Show with guests, FKA Rayne, Tiger Really and Passion Mango Saturday, June 1st, 2024 |The Rickshaw Theatre| 19+ | Doors: […] | ||
3 events, – Come and hear a selection of readings by the 2024 Griffin Poetry Prize shortlisted poets – Homero Aridjis, Amelia M. Glaser, Jorie Graham, Ishion Hutchinson, Yuliya Ilchuk, Halyna Kruk, Ann […] | 3 events,The annual Tech Talent North (TTN) Conference is built by tech sector culture leaders and innovators and is back in Vancouver and Toronto for 2024! Co-Founded by TAP Network and Cube Business Media, Tech Talent North helps leading tech firms navigate the most pressing people and culture issues. As a people-leader, culture scaler or HR aficionado, you’re invited to […] | 4 events,Join host Rebecca Hass Manginoweh for another episode of What’s Up With Opera Season 2. Content warning: This episode discusses gender-based violence and the murder of a family member. Baritone Joshua Hopkins describes his project, Songs for Murdered Sisters, a collaboration with Jake Heggie and Margaret Atwood. Songs For Murdered Sisters not only allowed Joshua […] | 4 events, – B.C.-based audio and mixing engineer Sam Ryan is offering a free introductory workshop on mixing in Dolby Atmos systems as part of the Warp Academy’s suite of online music industry […] | 3 events,Attend BANFF’s international conference, marketplace and Rockie Awards, alongside the world’s top creators, producers, showrunners, talent, networks, studios, streamers, press and media companies. With a 45-year tradition, and set in one of the most inspiring locations on the planet, BANFF is where partnerships are forged and new films and series are pitched, developed and greenlit […] | ||
4 events,Registration is now open for the 2024 International Indigenous Music Summit, taking place from June 10 – 14, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario. The Summit provides a space for Indigenous artists to connect and exchange with one another in a culturally sensitive and appropriate space that forges long-term, mutually beneficial relationships between artists and industry professionals. […] | 4 events,NXNE is a music festival that has been presenting thousands of essential, emerging artists from across Canada, since 1995. Discovery is at the core of NXNE and artists including: Billy Talent, The Arkells, Daniel Caesar, Feist, the Weeknd, Sam Roberts, Knaan, Lizzo, the Lumineers and thousands more all played intimate, NXNE gigs early in their […] | 6 events,VIBC is back with its 7th annual flagship event 5X Fest! Join them from June 13th – 16th, 2024 as they set the stage for some of today’s most exciting names in South Asian music & art. Hosted by Joty Kay and Kirpan Dhillon, the festival lineup will include signature events like the 5X Blockparty […] Connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, and help shape the future of gaming and video game IP. Over two days, the XP Game Summit unites business leaders, developers, publishers, investors, artists, educators, and industry organisations for a comprehensive networking and knowledge-sharing experience. The event showcases […] | 9 events,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. The beloved Wise Hall is hosting a four-evening fundraising concert series, thanks to the incredible efforts of Alex Moore from The History of Gunpowder and the phenomenal support from bands who treasure our venue. This series is a testament to the strength and passion of our artistic community. Dates: June 14th, 15th, 28th, and 29th […] 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 […] 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 […] | 10 events,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 […] – 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! | ||
7 events,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. | 6 events, – ![]() 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 […] – 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 […] | 8 events,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, […] 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. 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 […] – 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 […] | 8 events,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. 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 […] | |||
6 events,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. – 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 […] | 7 events, – 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 […] | 8 events,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. 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. |

