Blending epic storytelling with modern progressive metal to create an interesting dynamic that includes an oboe of death and classical violin.

This upcoming Saturday September 4th will be a night of film, rock n’ roll & mayhem to kick off and raise funds for the upcoming screening tour for the No Fun City documentary

From the 5 Burroughs of New York in the mid-seventies to across the entire planet today, Hip Hop continues to be a culture immersed in the struggle for a better world. If Peace is the message, then Hip Hop is the voice…

On September 24th to 26th the Greater Vancouver area will host for the 6th consecutive year the Annual Vancouver International Hip Hop Festival – HIP HOP FOR PEACE! The Festival will be three days of performances by local and international talent including MC’s, Breakdancers, DJ’s and Graffiti artists.

Free City Collective, one of BC’s most Musical and Energetic acts, are releasing their long anticipated EP ‘Western Volture’ to the Masses at this, their EP RELEASE PARTY!

This will be a HUGE kickoff to the Brand New Bi-Monthly LIVE MUSIC Series, happening every 2nd FRIDAY @ The Forum on Granville Strip. This night will feature the dopest, most original Live Music in Van-City…!

New Venue for the New Forms Festival which celebrates its 10 year anniversary. A milestone for this electronic, preformance, artistis, digital and avant gard festival. All events at W2/Storyeum – 151 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC. The Festival and Exhibition Opens on Sept 10th, featuring over 15 art installations and performances by a number of Vancouver’s emerging electronic artists. Sept 11th focuses on the next level of dub infused music with SLUGABED, BLUE DAISY, ILLUM SPHERE, and NASTY NASTY. Sept 12th showcases BEAT NATION, a collective of Indigenous artists working in traditional and new media environments. Sept 17th, New Forms serves up a new experience on the dance floor with SCOTT W, JASON LEV and OMAR-S, one of the most influential dj/producers in House and Techno today.

“I hate nature!”, a common phrase uttered by today’s teenagers that raises the question: are we capable of evolving as a species fast enough to save this planet? The aim of our annual environmental series is to bust through preconceptions of ruin and passivity and to share with audiences some of the most scintillating and galvanizing art being made these days.

Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers have steadily worked their way into the Winnipeg music scene since 2005.

Playlist for the Planet
David Suzuki wants you to write a song!
The 20th anniversary of the David Suzuki Foundation is coming in September. To celebrate, they are launching Playlist for the Planet, which brings together some of Canada’s finest songwriters and performers

A music festival showcasing mainly Alberta Talent

Taking command of the stage at Dundas Square on Friday July 30th, was local and international reggae star Humble. It’s not all the time you hear a remake of John Lennon’s Imagine played to a nice reggae rhythm and of course there were even a few familiar Bob Marley songs just to bring in some more positive vibes. Saturday July 31st, had no shortage of entertainment; Dundas Square and Nathan Phillip Square both having activities all day as part of TD Irie Fest.

Sunday, August 8, 2010 – 30 + artists on 4 stages, rain or shine, in Cates Park, North Vancouver; Whey-Ah-Wichen, Tsleil-Waututh- Nation; Festival of Art & Social Change that includes music, art, speakers & workshops;

The milestone of this festival has been reached. 20 years of activism and a parade of artists and counter culture spoke persons have converge here through all these years. This one, though might be the last one.

MusicFest Vancouver is back for a tenth year of bringing the world’s finest classical, jazz and world music artists to Vancouver, and its diverse 2010 program showcases the festival’s core mission to celebrate and promote live music in many styles and forms. This year’s lineup will include hundreds of international and local artists at the peak of their performing powers, ready to entertain thousands of music fans from August 6 – 15, 2010 in nine favourite Vancouver venues.

Deep in the Kootenay Mountain range, the Salmo River Ranch begins its annual transformation. Pristine pastures evolve into a city of 10,000, where nature and technology coexist harmoniously. A community rises, sharing a common goal; celebrating a collective love and respect for music, art and humanity. For five days and four nights time ceases to exist.
This is the crucible of artistry and musical mayhem. This is the zenith of modern underground entertainment.
This is Shambhala.

The inspectors of the City of Vancouver just discovered that Little Mountain Gallery s been renting their space for private parties, theatre plays, small gigs and all ages shows, etc. The shows here are affordable, alcohol free, and they always finish at 10PM . The venue is licensed as a retail art gallery so according to their activities don`t comply with the license. The City is worried about safety , but the volunteers of The Gallery said that there is no license in the city for places like this one because they are a hub for all arts. Most of the neighbours support the place and it has endorsements from all sorts

These guys from Edmonton are coming to Vancouver for the first time with their blend of styles, Jazz seems to be the driving force but with mixes of rap and hip hop it adds their own signature to the band. Falconettis on Commercial Dr. is receiving them on Saturday 31st