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B.C. Creative Industries Year in Review 2024

After a year marked by headline-making moments, we reflect on the standout stories from the creative industries. From exciting new initiatives to inspiring success stories, here are some of the key highlights across…

Tune into the Season: #ListenBC Holiday Music Playlist

This holiday season, immerse yourself in B.C.'s vibrant and diverse musical landscape with talented local artists who are spreading joy through their latest releases and upcoming shows.

Bridging Cultures with Chinese-Language Artists at 2024 Jade Music Fest

Returning for its third edition in Vancouver from November 6 – 9, 2024 Jade Music Fest presents a series of live showcases featuring an incredible lineup for 24 underrepresented Chinese-language artists hailing from Canada, USA,…
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Books About Music That All Music Lovers Should Read

Whether you’re a casual Spotify listener or a certified audiophile, here are six B.C.-published books we think any music lovers will find fascinating. And since music is important in all stages of life, we’ve included three children’s…
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Celebrate Music and Creativity at the Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival 2024

The 8th Annual Vancouver Outsider Arts Festival, presented by the Community Arts Council of Vancouver, returns from October 11 to 13 this year, showcasing the work of visual artists and music performers outside mainstream institutions.…

B.C. Musicians win at Western Canadian Music Awards at BreakOut West 2024

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…
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Massif Music Festival 2024: A Celebration of Underground and Underrepresented Music

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,…

LUNA Fest 2024 is “In Contrast”

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,…
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Get ready for Rifflandia 2024 with an exciting lineup

Established in 2008, Rifflandia is one of the longest running large-scale music and arts festivals in Western Canada. Spanning three days, this unique all ages, multi-genre festival runs from September 13 to 15 this year in Victoria…

Bring on the Fall at the 2024 Barnside Harvest Festival

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…