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2020 Leo Awards
Celebrating Excellence in British Columbia Film & Television since 1999 The 2020 LEO AWARDS will be live-streamed on YouTube July 28, 29, 30 beginning at 6:30pm PDT each evening. All Awards are preceded by a Pre-Show, the length of which is determined by the number of Live Acceptance Speeches in the prior awards program.
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VANJAM 2020
VANJAM is a virtual battle-of-the-bands style music competition for emerging musicians in Vancouver, with an all-international judging panel! Discover some of Vancouver's best underground bands as they show the rest of the world what makes Vancouver's music scene so special. Music industry experts from the USA, France, The Netherlands, UK, Israel, Brazil, India, and Japan … Continue reading VANJAM 2020
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Music In the The Midst – Soundserious Live Stream
Music In the The Midst – Soundserious Live Stream
With support from Creative BC, Soundserious trio and special guests bring some delight during the co-void with all-original music and dance from the Capitol Theatre stage on Aug. 1 at 7pm. This is a digital, live stream event...Enjoy wherever you are! Streamed via Facebook
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VSFF @ Home: A 10 Year Retrospective Screening
VSFF @ Home: A 10 Year Retrospective Screening
Feeling nostalgic? So are we! Get cozy at home and take a retrospective watch through festivals past as we look back on some of our favourite award-winning shorts from Vancouver Short Film Festival. Featuring screenings of VSFF Best Short Film award winners from the last decade (including 2020’s winner!) and Q&As with the filmmakers– from … Continue reading VSFF @ Home: A 10 Year Retrospective Screening
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Live@Five w/ Valdy
Live@Five w/ Valdy
online streaming, music and musings by folksinger Valdy (Paul Valdemar Horsdal CM)
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Ryan Oliver Quartet Livestream
Ryan Oliver Quartet Livestream
Join the Ryan Oliver Quartet with special guest Neil Swainson for a Iive streamed set of swinging jazz music from Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria, BC. Special thanks to CreativeBC's ShowcaseBC program for making this possible! Stream at: Facebook.com/hermannsjazz/Live Vimeo.com/hermannsjazz YouTube.com/hermannsjazz/Live
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Online Author Reading: Jean Teillet, The Northwest is Our Mother
Online Author Reading: Jean Teillet, The Northwest is Our Mother
Join Jean Teillet, award-winning lawyer, activist, Métis expert, the great-grand niece of Louis Riel, and accomplished visual and performing artist, for a reading from her highly- acclaimed book on the missing chapter in the narrative of the Canada’s Indigenous Peoples, The Northwest is Our Mother - The Story of Louis Riel's People, the Métis Nation. … Continue reading Online Author Reading: Jean Teillet, The Northwest is Our Mother
Night Desk: An Online Play Reading
Night Desk: An Online Play Reading
On a dark winter night in a cheap hotel lobby, Romeo Kuchmir shares his earthy vision of the world, spinning tales about the wild 1950’s Canadian wrestling world, forbidden loves and growing up on the prairies. All the while, the young hotel clerk, the Kid, quietly scribbles down the stories. Romeo wants to be remembered, … Continue reading Night Desk: An Online Play Reading
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MIKE BRYDEN’S Summertime House Concert
MIKE BRYDEN’S Summertime House Concert
Join me for a FACEBOOK LIVE CHILDREN'S CONCERT, broadcasting from my house to yours! I'll be singing some my favourite songs and even a few new ones. And my chalkboard is all shined up and ready for some drawings and storytelling. Hope you can come! I'm grateful to have received funding for this event through … Continue reading MIKE BRYDEN’S Summertime House Concert
Symposium: Grassroots Activism in the Global Village
Symposium: Grassroots Activism in the Global Village
"Both in his craft and in his integrity as a human being, a writer must be political. Often he is the only conscience functioning within a country." - George Ryga: Social Responsibilities of Writers, 1971 Everything George Ryga wrote was political: whether he spoke out against Canadian government subsidy to the giant aluminum company Brascan … Continue reading Symposium: Grassroots Activism in the Global Village
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Extended Play
Extended Play
Showcasing BC Authors and indie-folk. We’re thrilled to partner with the Summerland Branch Library for a second year to bring you an engaging mixed program of readings and music. Award-winning guests this year will include author Frances Greenslade, queer writer and performer, Michael V Smith and poet Sharon Thesen, with music from BC indie-folk artists. … Continue reading Extended Play
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FRASE on the Detour Drive Show
FRASE on the Detour Drive Show
FRASE performs an intimate live set from his home studio. A half-hour of original material streamed live on the Funk Hunters twitch channel & Fb live.
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Primary Colours Concert
Primary Colours Concert
A concert, in person and streamed online, from Ryga Arts Festival Favourites Primary Colours: Dan Marcelino, Shae Ryga, and Sergei Ryga. New to the Okanagan music scene, Primary Colours is eager to get out and start playing for audiences valley-wide. Come catch their infectious blend of often obscure, but totally groove-ridden jams. Tickets for the … Continue reading Primary Colours Concert
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Serendipity Jazz Vera Lynne Tribute and Other Favorites
Serendipity Jazz Vera Lynne Tribute and Other Favorites
Two 25 minute sets of music designed to entertain seniors in long term care facilities. The concert was recorded in my garage and features Jacqueline Lambeth (vocals), Ken Newman (piano), Bruce Mcara (bass and guitar) 1st set - 50's and 60's tunes 2nd set - War time tunes including tribute songs to Vera Lynn
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Le Mo Nay: Julie Masi & Steve Soucy
Le Mo Nay: Julie Masi & Steve Soucy
Le Mo Nay (lemonay.com), the soulful duo of Julie Masi and Steve Soucy join the Ryga Arts Festival music events with their ‘sexy, soul jam’. This concert will have a small in person audience and be livestreamed online. Julie is a 6 time Juno Award winner with the successful 80s group Parachute Club, and Steve … Continue reading Le Mo Nay: Julie Masi & Steve Soucy
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Author Reading: Gerry William, The Black Ship & The Woman in the Trees
Author Reading: Gerry William, The Black Ship & The Woman in the Trees
Join author and educator Gerry William to hear selections from two of his novels, The Black Ship and The Woman in the Trees. Gerry is of Okanagan-Shuswap ancestry and is a member of the Splatsin Indian Band in Enderby, B.C. The Black Ship is the first science fiction novel written by a Canadian First Nations … Continue reading Author Reading: Gerry William, The Black Ship & The Woman in the Trees
Short Play Competition Readings
Short Play Competition Readings
For 2020 the Ryga Arts Festival's Theatre Trail is nimbly changing to the Short Play Competition, which allows our imaginations to return to the ‘theatre space’. We’ll be sharing the … Continue reading Short Play Competition Readings
TD Uptown Live Virtual Edition
TD Uptown Live Virtual Edition
TD Uptown Live is returning this summer – virtually! New Westminster’s popular summer music festival, TD Uptown Live, is coming to your living room. The Uptown Business Association of New … Continue reading TD Uptown Live Virtual Edition
Jim Byrnes Live with Simon Kendall
Jim Byrnes Live with Simon Kendall
Winner of multiple Juno, Maple Blues and Canadian Folk Music awards, Jim Byrnes joins the 2020 Ryga Arts Festival for an intimate on-line concert with Simon Kendall (composer, producer and … Continue reading Jim Byrnes Live with Simon Kendall
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Distance Dialogue: Anne Michaels & david sereda
Distance Dialogue: Anne Michaels & david sereda
Please join novelist and poet Anne Michaels and singer/songwriter david sereda for a Distance Dialogue, exploring Michaels’ recent book Infinite Gradation and original songs by sereda. A performance where spoken … Continue reading Distance Dialogue: Anne Michaels & david sereda
TD Uptown Live Online presents Krystle Dos Santos
TD Uptown Live Online presents Krystle Dos Santos
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading TD Uptown Live Online presents Krystle Dos Santos
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach Rooftop Concert
Gabriel Mark Hasselbach Rooftop Concert
Live Aug 23, 7 pm, from a beautiful 300-degree vista rooftop in Burnaby Heights, Gabriel and his crew (Tilden Webb, Adam Rohrlick, and Chris Haas) perform unreleased songs from his … Continue reading Gabriel Mark Hasselbach Rooftop Concert
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Marc Atkinson Video Channel
Marc Atkinson Video Channel
This event is regular postings of Marc Atkinson originals and standards on his YouTube Channel, Marcatkinsonvideo. These include live off the floor solo performances from home as well as more … Continue reading Marc Atkinson Video Channel
Mazacote Presented by TD Uptown Live
Mazacote Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading Mazacote Presented by TD Uptown Live
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Colleen Rennison Presented by TD Uptown Live
Colleen Rennison Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading Colleen Rennison Presented by TD Uptown Live
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Fionn Presented by TD Uptown Live
Fionn Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading Fionn Presented by TD Uptown Live
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Alannah Lori & The Mad Affair | Les Louanges
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Alannah Lori & The Mad Affair | Les Louanges
Opening night of this 31st edition of the Festival d'été francophone de Vancouver! We are pleased to welcome Les Louanges with artist Vincent Roberge! The show will open with singer … Continue reading 2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Alannah Lori & The Mad Affair | Les Louanges
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Brass Camel Presented by TD Uptown Live
Brass Camel Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading Brass Camel Presented by TD Uptown Live
Laura Kelsey livestream
Laura Kelsey livestream
Vancouver Island singer-songwriter Laura Kelsey plays a live EP release show on Youtube August 27 at 6:30 pm PST, including original songs and a round or two of Guess/Request! Bio: Laura Kelsey has fronted blues, metal and folk bands for over a decade, playing events and festivals across the province. She brings these musical influences … Continue reading Laura Kelsey livestream
Camaro 67 Quarantine Livestream Show
Camaro 67 Quarantine Livestream Show
Please join Camaro 67 for our livestream show on Thursday August 27th at 7pm (PST). The performance will be streamed from our Facebook page. COVID-19 has prevented the band from performing onstage together this year, and saw the cancelation of all our Spring and Summer bookings. We are very happy to be able to share … Continue reading Camaro 67 Quarantine Livestream Show
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Loig Morin | éemi
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Loig Morin | éemi
Second night of the festival series with ÉEMI – winner of the 2019 Chant'Ouest competition –coming to us from Saskatoon to open the show. Next, Loig Morin will delight us with some songs from his new album “Printemps” (“Spring”), scheduled for release in the fall of 2020.
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Kristin Fung: Seawall Sounds presented by Downtown Vancouver BIA
Kristin Fung: Seawall Sounds presented by Downtown Vancouver BIA
Kristin Fung (vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter) brings her groovy originals and fiery voice for a live in-person (and at a distance) performance at Jack Poole Plaza, right in front of the Olympic Cauldron. If the sun is shining, it's on! If it rains, it's cancelled.
Ezra Kwizera Presented by TD Uptown Live
Ezra Kwizera Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and artist interview with TV personality Fiona Forbes are available to stream at 6:00 pm PT on the website UptownLive.ca. The shows will remain accessible after … Continue reading Ezra Kwizera Presented by TD Uptown Live
Marie Hui
Marie Hui
Next week Friday, August 28, I’ll be hosting my very first live stream, featuring the multi-talented extraordinaire and good friend Jay Esplana, right in my living room! We’re so excited … Continue reading Marie Hui
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Jill Barber | Sympa César
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Jill Barber | Sympa César
Sympa César and Jill Barber are expecting you tonight in Studio 16 with their funk rhythms, indie rock and bossa-nova atmosphere! We will discover the colourful sounds of César – … Continue reading 2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Jill Barber | Sympa César
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Warren Dean Flandez Presented by TD Uptown Live
Warren Dean Flandez Presented by TD Uptown Live
The Uptown Business Association of New Westminster presents Uptown Live Online, a weeklong online celebration of BC artists from Aug 23 through 29, 2020. Each day a new concert and … Continue reading Warren Dean Flandez Presented by TD Uptown Live
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Kiana Soleil | Kelly Bado | Matt Stern
2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Kiana Soleil | Kelly Bado | Matt Stern
Closing night of the Festival is dedicated to a lineup of up-and-coming young francophone performers: Kiana Soleil, the young finalist in the "Jamais trop tôt" (Never too soon) competition; Kelly … Continue reading 2020 Francophone Summer Festival: Kiana Soleil | Kelly Bado | Matt Stern
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Virtual 2 Rivers Remix
Virtual 2 Rivers Remix
Redlined by Buffy Sainte-Marie, 2 Rivers Remix Virtual Feast 2020 features 3-days of exclusive streams from 33 Contemporary Indigenous Musical Artists, including Snotty Nose Rez Kids and Kinnie Starr. The … Continue reading Virtual 2 Rivers Remix
Old Man Canyon | Live Stream from the Dream
Old Man Canyon | Live Stream from the Dream
Old Man Canyon will perform songs spanning all 3 of his albums from the comfort of his home studio in Vancouver BC. The band will also be answering questions from … Continue reading Old Man Canyon | Live Stream from the Dream
Maddisun – Acoustic “Self Reflections” stream
Maddisun – Acoustic “Self Reflections” stream
A live stream and intimate concert featuring Maddisun and guitarist Kyle Albrecht. The duo will be playing tracks from the newly released "Self Reflections" album. Please send donations/tips to https://paypal.me/maddisunmusic
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Devin Townsend
Devin Townsend
So I was thrilled to announce my headlining of Bloodstock this year, and with an eye on doing my first 'by request' set that included my entire career, (including SYL … Continue reading Devin Townsend