Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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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“Bad Land” by Corinna Chong from Arsenal Pulp Press Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize

Vancouver-based Arsenal Pulp Press is celebrating an exciting achievement as Bad Land, the acclaimed novel by Corinna Chong, has been longlisted for the prestigious 2024 Giller Prize. This recognition places Chong’s work among Canada’s most…
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B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024

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…
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B.C. Books Shortlisted for 2024 BC Yukon Book Prizes

This weekend, B.C.'s book publishing industry will celebrate the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories will be announced…
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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,…
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Books BC announces its 2024-25 Poetry in Transit Program in Partnership with TransLink

The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 Poetry in Transit program. Now celebrating its 28th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC…
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B.C. Shorts Featured in the 2024 International South Asian Film Festival Lineup

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…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: September Picks

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of September:   Today is Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis…
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B.C.-Filmed FX Series “SHŌGUN” Breaks Records with Historic Emmy Wins

The FX series "SHŌGUN" won a record-breaking amount of Emmy Awards for the most wins by a show in a single season. The series received a historical 19 wins and 25 nominations including Best Drama Series. This series was filmed in Vancouver…
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Explore the future of creative technology at Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024

Signals Creative Tech Expo 2024, a premier event jointly organized by DigiBC and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF), is set to be a pinnacle in the realm of creative technology, showcasing innovative storytelling across…
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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…
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