Organized by the Western Canadian Music Alliance, BreakOut West is a yearly music gathering comprised of an immersive music development conference, music festival and award ceremonies. The 2024 edition of the BreakOut West Festival took place from September 25-29 in Saskatoon, SK. Industry professionals and artists from across Western Canada were honoured for their tremendous achievements […]
Each year, we honour both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day on September 30th. This is a vital time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally the First Nations’ unceded traditional territories now collectively known as British Columbia. […]
International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF) has unveiled its 2024 lineup. The festival will take place in Surrey, British Columbia and runs from September 25 to 29. This year’s theme is CROSSROADS’ – to celebrate South Asian cinema and culture as a hub and a place where many roads intersect. As South Asian cinema and […]
LUNA Fest is a three-day festival running from September 20 to 22nd presenting a lineup of musical talent, mesmerizing installation art, interactive performances, and family-friendly fun. LUNA Arts is a celebration of curated light, art, performance, and family-friendly fun that will transform the downtown Revelstoke core. The entire town comes out to play as the […]
From September 11 to 22, 2024, Vancouver Queer Film Festival returns and showcases 97 projects from 27 countries, with 28 features, 5 series debuts and 64 short films. The festival features international film and episodic content authored by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators, centered on queer protagonists, and celebrating queer storytelling and joy along with parties, performances, post-screening […]
As the seasons shift and the days grow crisp, there’s no better way to celebrate fall than by immersing yourself in the rich blend of music, community, and nature at the 2024 Barnside Harvest Festival. Running from September 13 until 15th and located in the heart of Delta, B.C., this unique event combines the best […]
Word Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest literary arts festival, marks the 30th anniversary this year and returns from September 8 to September 28, 2024. It is a free and family-friendly event that brings together established and emerging authors, aspiring writers, literary exhibitors, and book-lovers from across the Lower Mainland. View this year’s key programs: Opening Gala […]
The 43rd Vancouver International Film Festival returns from September 26 to October 6, 2024. This year’s festival features more than 350 screenings, dozens of filmmaker Q&As, talks with top creatives, live performances, artist and industry development programs, parties, and many more celebrations of film culture. Below is a general overview of VIFF 2024: Films Showcasing […]
The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Their spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. This year, B.C.-made films are a highlight, showcasing the province’s […]
The NaijaFest returns to Vancouver for its second year from August 31 to September 1, 2024 at Bear Creek Park in Surrey, celebrating Nigerian’s rich culture, vibrant costume, tasty food and rhythmic music. The festival hosts a variety of concerts featuring both traditional Nigerian music and modern Afrobeat, performed by talented artists and musicians from […]