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 […]
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9 events,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 […] 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: […] 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 […] Savour the sounds of summer at the PNE Fair’s Summer Night Concerts. Join us on the Chevrolet Stage in the Pacific Coliseum where you can sing along to our 2024 lineup. This year’s list of performers include iconic artists across genres and eras, from rock, to pop, to country, to Punjabi folk music. gamescon is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and is being held in Cologne, Germany. 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 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 August […] In a move to broaden industry membership, Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) has for the first time invited all screen sector professionals to attend next month’s annual conference. AFCI Week 2024 runs August 25-28 at UCLA’s Meyer & Renee Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles. AFCI Week is a multi-day conference crafted to foster […] The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. VIFF’s 2024 roster will include some of the best cinema from around the globe, talks, conferences, live performances, and other unique events that celebrate film and film culture. Subscribe to VIFF NEWS to be the first to receive the […] | 8 events, | 9 events, – On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Creative BC staff will be in Victoria, B.C. to deliver an info session about funding opportunities for the B.C. music industry in the 2024/25 Amplify BC fiscal year. This info session will focus on funding programs that provide support for artists, live music presenters, music companies, and industry development. Get […] | 8 events, | 8 events,2024 TAIWANfest: BECOMING ME In a dialogue with Spain, and inspired by the linguistic transformations and migrations of people, this year TaiwanFest is exploring how our past leads us to become who we are today. Like different parts of Spain speak different dialects and languages, Taiwan is a place where multilingual and multicultural people learn […] NaijaFest will be a 2-day event that will hold at Bear Creek Park, Surrey, BC. It will be a colourful celebration of what Nigerians are known for – their rich culture, vibrant costume, tasty food and rhythmic music. NaijaFest will give a taste of the sweet Nigerian experience to Canadians and assure them that Nigerians […] | ||
6 events,CrossRoads Summer Street Fest is back for its 4th year! Join the festival this summer for live music, craft beer, delicious food, and fun! Featuring a diverse lineup of bands from across Canada, the festival is held on the cross roads between historic 5th Ave and George St in downtown Prince George. Five Alarm Funk […] Car Free Days Vancouver is more than a festival; it celebrates diversity, sustainability, creativity, and connection. CFD is a community-led and created festival. The multi-site annual festival transforms busy streets into vibrant public spaces, bringing artists, performers, local businesses, and communities together. Stay tuned to learn more about the music lineup. | ||||||
6 events, – Spotlight Sessions feature the industry’s top platforms, companies, studios, and executives, and provide delegates with the valuable opportunity to learn practical information about the company’s priorities, strategies, and most importantly, possible opportunities for collaboration. For the first time at Content Canada, join us for a Spotlight on Banijay Entertainment, including an interactive Q&A. Speakers: Matt […] | 6 events,The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced select highlights from their 36th annual festival lineup. From September 11-22, 2024, audiences can catch 97 films from 25 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts, 64 short films, 8 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 6 North American premieres, and 28 Canadian Premieres among the selections. The Festival will […] | 8 events,The Write on Bowen Festival of Readers & Writers is a three-day event on beautiful Bowen Island that showcases writers and authors and their work. It provides opportunities for participants to attend workshops and other events that will aid them in the development of word-based creative endeavours. It allows everyone, including the general public, to […] The Barnside Harvest Festival provides the opportunity to sample award-winning farm-fresh beers and listen to live music while enjoying the view across hop yards, cranberry fields, and more. On the farm, your neighbours were always there to help, creating a strong sense of community. The festival wanted to revive that feeling, bringing folks together again […] Established in 2008, Rifflandia Festival has been home to the wild ones, the loud ones, the rock-fist raising, west coast sturdy ones. It has been the backdrop to first concerts, first kisses, and forever friendships. As one of the longest running large-scale music and arts festivals in Western Canada, Rifflandia is proud to have become […] | 9 events,A free, family-friendly festival celebrating Indigenous culture, creativity, and community presented by the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts. Come Toward the Fire features musical performances by Indigenous artists from across Turtle Island (North America), film screenings, dance groups, storytelling, food vendors, and an artisan market. The event aims to amplify Indigenous voices and their […] | |||
5 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 […] | 5 events,RELOADED 2024 provides top learning opportunities with animation industry ninjas. The event begins with masterclasses about drawing and storytelling techniques, hosted by Ron Husband, a 38-year Disney veteran and the first African-American Supervising Animator at Disney, and acclaimed visual development artist Lauren Airriess (Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, Netflix). Suitable for anyone looking to enhance their animation […] | |||||
4 events,International South Asian Film Festival Canada (iSAFF) celebrates stories usually not represented by mainstream cinema or contemporary Bollywood film formulas. Features, shorts, episodics, music videos and documentaries, all chosen to engage, educate and inspire audiences by promoting free expression, cross-cultural interactions and understanding, and combating intolerance and stereotypes. iSAFF originated in 2008 to “bridge the […] | 7 events,BreakOut West 2024’s first wave of artists have been announced, and early bird tickets are now available. Occurring in Saskatoon for the first time, from September 26 – 29, 2024, this multi-genre festival of musical discovery boasts 50+ artists from Western Canada alongside international acts from across the globe. This event has been supported by […] Mark your calendars for an unforgettable music experience as the Massif Music Festival 2024 returns to Nelson, B.C., from September 26 to 28! Celebrating the underground and underrepresented music scenes of Canada and the United States, this all-ages festival promises an exciting lineup featuring over 20 bands across diverse genres, including rock, punk, psych, metal, and alternative […] – Join Music BC at POP Montreal for a free mingler on Thursday, September 26th from 5pm to 7pm at Ursa ahead of the B.C. showcase at POP Montreal. This mingler […] | 7 events,Signals is an interactive and immersive expo showcasing bold and innovative storytelling in video games, XR, virtual production, and AI—all with a focus on world-class Canadian and Indigenous works. Inspiring, transformative, immersive works that will change the way you see the future. Signals represents both a compelling experience for audiences, and a unique opportunity for […] | 8 events, – The BC Book & Yukon Prizes, established in 1985, celebrate the achievements of British Columbia and Yukon writers and publishers. The prizes, as well as the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for […] | |||
6 events, – This fall, the Black Screen Office (BSO) is hitting the road for a national tour, bringing together Black producers and creatives from across Canada. We’re hosting a series of intimate […] – Are you part of a company or organization in the creative industries that is ready to export, or new to exporting and looking to break into international markets? Find out […] | 5 events,Music BC presents: The 2024 ARC Program Showcases, October 2nd to 4th at Red Gate Arts Society in Vancouver. After a summer of intensive industry training (The Clinic) and honing the craft of creative collaboration (The Retreat), the ARC Program cohort is ready to light up the stage! Come and enjoy three nights of eclectic music by 15 […] | 6 events, – Supported by Creative BC and presented by Canadian Media Producers Association, this ‘Adapting Local IP’ panel will explore how and why they optioned and adapted the award-winning book series from […] | 5 events,Taking place from October 4 – 6, 2024, in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the Vancouver International Music Business Conference (VIMBC) brings together artists, industry professionals, and music lovers from all over the world in an intimate, collaborative, and industry-focused setting. Confirmed panelists include Doug Cox, Brian Howes, Bill Henderson, Ed Henderson, Tom McKillip, Bob D’eith, Tarek Elnewick, Angela Kelman, […] | 6 events, – Two-time Oscar-winning composer and songwriter A.R. Rahman will join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) for An Evening with A.R. Rahman: Stories and Music from […] |

