Championship Weekend | Saturday June 25, 2022

• Qing Yun Music Ensemble: 11:00 AM
• Eagle Song Dancers: 12:00 PM
• AHSIA: 1:00 PM
• Ludic: 2:00 PM
• Dacey: 3:00 PM
• Children of Takaya: 4:00 PM
• Mauvey: 5:00 PM
• Hotel Mira: 6:00 PM
• The Zolas: 7:00 PM

Championship Weekend | Sunday June 26, 2022

• Coastal Wolf Pack: 11:30 AM
• Desiree Dawson: 1:00 PM
• Tonye Aganaba: 2:00 PM
• Best Night Ever: 3:00 PM
• COCO JAFRO: 4:00 PM
• Niña Mendoza: 5:00 PM

Championship Weekend | September 25

GETTING TO CONCORD PACIFIC PLACE

The 102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage is located within the Festival Championship Weekend site at Concord Pacific Place. Don’t forget to bring your proof of vaccination and photo ID to enter the site!

Location: 88 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver BC

By Public Transit: take the Expo line to Main Street Science World Skytrain Station, and enter from Concord Community Park, or get off the train at Stadium Skytrain Station, and walk southeast towards the Concord Pacific Presentation Centre.

Public Parking: Parking lot to the east of Rogers Arena.

CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND ACTIVITIES AT CONCORD PACIFIC PLACE

There’s more to see and do at Championship Weekend! Watch dragon boat races, visit our cultural displays and pavilions on-site, or visit our local vendors and marketplace booths.

Plus, don’t forget to pick up a Festival guide to find out more about our other programs at BC Sports Hall of Fame, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens, Chinese Canadian Museum or Cross Cultural Walking Tours, and Fire Dragon Festival running September 18-26!

All Access Friday

Awakening of the Dragons: The Opening Ceremonies of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
All Access Friday  |  5:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Each year, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival honours the ancient Chinese traditions behind dragon boat racing with traditional Eye Dotting and Dragon Boat Blessing Ceremony. We invite priests and members of the congregation of the Evergreen Taoist Church to the waters of False Creek to conduct this ancient and colourful ritual. Ancient Chinese dragon mythology has it that the dragon sleeps in the mountains, and travels to the water at the moment when the eyes of the dragon are dotted. Guest dignitaries assist in this rite, dipping brushes in pots of red cinnabar paint and dabbing the eyes on the boats’ dragon heads. Learn more about the ancient traditions behind the sport of dragon boat racing here.

Buckman Coe
All Access Friday  |  6:30 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Buckman Coe’s 7th release Gathering Storm is about taking a stand for what you believe in and who you love. With Coe’s signature stylings of soulful R&B and rootsy world rhythms, it dances between the revolutionary and romantic. The two are inseparable–once we realize that it’s not about being radical–it’s about humankind and human kindness. Like his soulful influences who deliver messages of social justice, humanity and love, Buckman Coe doesn’t shy away from facing today’s issues and does it with a booty-shaking feel-goodness. He believes in Universal Love and is saturated with a shameless optimism for humanity

Jill Barber
All Access Friday  |  8:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Jill Barber has once again reinvented herself. On her latest album, Metaphora, Barber boldly bursts into the world of contemporary pop music. The dramatic result is a Jill Barber like you’ve never heard before; a showcase of her power and vulnerability as both an artist and a woman. Evolving over the course of many albums from folk to jazz, R & B and pop, her success is defined not by genre, but by her undeniable songwriting chops and distinctive voice. Metaphora is a continuation of Barber’s musical story that confidently tackles everything from issues of empowerment, sexual politics, the complications of love, and depression. It’s introspective and personal. It’s also a dance party. On Metaphora, Jill Barber bursts back onto the stage with a bold and daring offering of music, confidently executed with the style and grace of a woman who knows exactly what she’s doing.

International Saturday

Cultural Performances
International Saturday  |  10:15 AM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Eastern Strings Chinese Music Ensemble 高旭东-东方琴韵乐团, Shaolin Kung Fu by Master Shi/Yan Di (Shaolin Temple of Canada) 加拿大少林寺文化中心 释延荻 师傅, Yu Opera: Mu/Guiying by Da Bao 大宝, Face Changing: Chuan Opera by Jessica 甜甜, Beijing Opera: Ode to Pear Blossom By Da Bao 大宝

Alexandria Maillot
International Saturday  |  11:30 AM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Alexandria Maillot’s resume is as colourful as her genre-blending timbre. Her gritted, inflective vocals and lyrical narratives have often drawn her comparisons to music heavyweights such as Feist, Stevie Nicks, and Alabama Shakes’, Brittany Howard. Now, the Vancouver Island “swoon rock” artist is gaining momentum within the Canadian music landscape with her upcoming sophomore album, set for a 2019 release. Performing since the age of seven, Alexandria has already amassed an impressive list of credits, including being scouted by David Foster at age twelve, working with Randy Bachman, and being featured on the Oprah Winfrey network. She’s performed at music festivals such as Rifflandia, Riverfest Elora, and Iceland Airwaves, and toured extensively across Canada and the EU. The 2016 release of her debut album, Time, has proven to be a body of work that has merited national radio attention and widespread critical acclaim amongst industry peers and music lovers alike.

Tourist Company
International Saturday  |  1:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

In an industry as volatile as the music business, making a career as an indie band can seem daunting, if not downright impossible. For Tourist Company, the Vancouver, Canada based musical duo of Taylor Swindells and Brenon Parry, they haven’t let the uneasiness of their life choice hinder them in any way. In fact, they seem to have taken that tension and used it as creative tinder. They released their debut record Apollo in 2016 to critical acclaim in their home country and toured it relentlessly across Canada and the world, playing shows in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. The music they made on their last album was far-reaching; cinematic and grandiose. This time around, it’s more introspective. “I was thinking about the way we process life in the 21st century. How we interact with tragedy and bad news. Those moments carry a sense of urgency and I wanted that to invade this new record.” Tourist Company’s new single “Conflicted/Restricted” is available everywhere now with a new album expected in early 2020.

Schwey
International Saturday  |  2:30 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Schwey is a band created out of necessity by Jacob Schwinghammer and Isaiah Dobbs. In its formative years, underground dive venues were the only option for underage people to have a good time. The band crafted their soulful sound in the diverse yet unified underground scene, having to compete with the high energy of punk bands and clarity of rappers and DJs. Band members have come and gone, but the musicality has never faltered. Younger brother, Jarah Dobbs has become an indispensable component of the live show and is featured on Schwey’s self-titled debut album, out now on 604 records.

Little Destroyer
International Saturday  |  4:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Like blaring synth across the ruins of some dystopian landscape, LITTLE DESTROYER rebels against the quiet with heavy electronics, guitars and dissonant grunge pop anthems. Catchy, loud and energetic as hell, this three-piece will either leave you thrashing, dancing or simply standing in awe.

K-OS
International Saturday  |  5:30 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

k-os is a rapper, singer, songwriter and record producer. With  two certified Platinum studio albums under his belt, k-os is a household name amongst Canadians and considered a pioneer within the Canadian hip-hop scene. He has released six studio albums, three compilations and 19 singles and one DVD (certified Platinum). k-os has received multiple JUNO and MuchMusic Awards for his work. He is currently based in Vancouver, BC.

Yukon Blonde
International Saturday  |  7:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

“Be the reference.” That’s the mantra Yukon Blonde tacked up on the studio wall during the sessions for their fourth album, Critical Hit, and it emboldened them to rip up the indie rock playbook and embrace a synth-dazzled new sound that’s easy to love but difficult to pigeonhole. Now a decade into their career, Yukon Blonde are following no one except themselves.

Critical Hit began at a literal crossroads: after a tour, singer-guitarist Jeffrey Innes flew to Madrid to be with the woman he had met on tour in Spain, while his bandmates James Younger (bass), Brandon Scott (guitar), Rebecca Gray (keyboards) and Graham Jones (drums) headed back home to Vancouver.

The band reconvened on Canada’s West Coast, where they laid down the initial demo tracks, many of which ended up on the final record. Critical Hit was inspired by emotional turmoil, but it’s nevertheless a joyful album that’s full of experimentation and discovery. Empowered by their DIY process and beholden to nothing except their own whims, Yukon Blonde have captured the purest version of themselves.

Championship Sunday

Beat Spirit
Championship Sunday  |  10:00 AM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Beat Spirit is a collective band led by Trevor Whitridge (Trumpet) and Skye Perez (Drums), who studied Jazz music together at Capilano University. Also part of the ensemble is Rowan Whitridge (Alto Saxophone), Seb Chamney (Guitar), and Karl Wallace Deering (Bass). Influenced by various Jazz Fusion and Funk bands, this group currently performs music that ranges from Funk, Soul, and Latin. Beat Spirit aims to create exciting grooves and rhythms that encourage music fans to enjoy themselves and get up and dance. Beat Spirit is currently in the process of composing new songs and arrangements which are to be recorded in a few months time. Before forming Beat Spirit, Trevor and Skye mainly performed Jazz music at different venues such as St. Andrews Wesley Church, X-Site, and Burgoo Bistro. As a leader, Trevor has performed at The Vancouver Jazz Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Mission Folk Festival, and Frankies Jazz Club.

Stephanie Pedraza Flamenco
Championship Sunday  |  11:00 AM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Stephanie Pedraza is a unique combination of singer, songwriter, flamenco dancer and cantaora (traditional flamenco singing) based in Vancouver BC. In 2003 she moved to Andalucia, Spain, after a 4 year intensive training period at Vancouver’s Centro Flamenco with Rosario Ancer. It was in Sevilla where she trained intensively both in singing and dancing at the world reknown Fundacion de Arte Flamenco Cristina Heeren. She has studied with some of the most prominent figures in flamenco. Her shows always feature some of Vancouver’s best flamenco guitarists, percussionists and dancers! Audiences will be transported to the South of Spain with each show. Stephanie Pedraza Flamenco Ensemble is: Stephanie Pedraza (Dance, Vocals)-Canada/Colombia Marek Wojtaszek (Guitar)-Poland Michelle Harding (Dancer)-Canada Davide Sampaolo (Percussion)-Italy

Silk Road
Championship Sunday  |  12:30 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Award winning Vancouver ensemble Silk Road Music introduces audiences to different cultures through their experience, discoveries, and travels. Qiu Xia He 何秋霞 originally from China plays Pipa 琵琶, accompanied by her husband André Thibault who was born in Montreal and plays Spanish Guitar, Middle Eastern Lute, and Asian flutes 吉他和路特, with a world renowned Vietnamese Dan Bau player: Bic Ngoc Hoang 越南独弦琴, and Vancouver’s own versatile world percussionist: Phil Belanger 打击乐. Together, they are creating an exciting breed of multicultural music. A true acoustic musical wonder for the 2019 Dragon Boat Festival.

Los Duendes
Championship Sunday  |  2:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Los Duendes is Vancouver’s very own Psych Latin Fusion group! Infectious tropical rhythms intertwined with spicy Latin melodies designed to make people feel uplifted and groove. Los Duendes performs topicalized Andean guitar, Jazz, Cumbia, Salsa and Soulful House giving birth to a whole new danceable musical universe.

Tener Duende loosely means having soul, a heightened state of emotion, expression and authenticity. The artistic and especially musical term was derived from the duende, an elf or goblin-like magical creature in Spanish mythology. El duende is the spirit of evocation. It comes from inside as a physical/emotional response to art. ‘The duende is not in the throat; the duende climbs up inside you, from the soles of the feet.’ It is what gives you chills, makes you smile or cry as a bodily reaction to an artistic performance that is particularly expressive.

Salsahall Collective
Championship Sunday  |  3:30 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Under the direction of Harvey Paris, Salsahall Collective is a musical group that combines Dancehall and Salsa creating a new sound known as Salsahall. The group is made up of musicians from Jamaica, Venuzeula, El Salvador, Guatemala and France, however they all met in the city of Vancouver. The early beginnings of this project started with a Cuban piano montuno played over top of a modern, dancehall rhythm. From there the Collective began bringing all of their traditional as well as contemporary sounds together, old and new, while still experimenting and expanding.

Featured Vocalists: Cnez (Guatelmala), Tiago (El Sabador), TugStar (Jamaica)

Band: Adolfo Ruiz – Piano (Venezuela), Jeanse le Doujet – Bass (France), Luis Aulestia Sosa Bongos (Venezuela), Eddie Martinez – Vocals/Congas (Guatemala), Chris Couto – Timbales (Portugal), Harvey Paris – Trumpet, Kevin Tango – Trombone

COCO JAFRO
Championship Sunday  |  5:00 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

Throughout their revolution, COCO JAFRO have become a synchronous soul-unit travelling the planet, honing their craft, absorbing the sights, sounds and feels from cultures across the globe and creating a unique tapestry of sounds that captures the pulse, energy and vibrancy of innovative world music. COCO JAFRO is a melting pot of inspiration that reflects the collective of musicians from different continents, cultures and religions from North African traditional music to Afro-Latin funk fused with throwback 60’s rhythms. Their recent full-length album Forces of Nature (2018) is the reflection of the band’s high energy performances while still following their mantra of remaining grounded, protecting our earth and being in harmony with it. With a show that encourages the freedom to dance, it is no surprise that they have become icons in their community.

Mai Tai Friday
Championship Sunday  |  6:15 PM  |  102.7 THE PEAK Main Stage presented by Creative BC

After a bad case of frozen fingers at the Vancouver Sun Run, a group of musicians were thrown together and mai tai friday was born.

They’ve been entertaining the masses yearly at the Easter Seals Regatta, Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge, Kitsilano Showboat, the Sun Run, Beer and Wine Festivals and more.

Covering a wide range of songs and genres from pop & rock to surf & dance, from the 60’s to current, mai tai friday could very well be your next favourite party band…they probably will be.

All Access Friday

Awakening of the Dragons: Boat Blessing and Eye Dotting Ceremony
All Access Friday  |  3:00 PM  |  Main Stage

Each year, the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival honours the ancient Chinese traditions behind dragon boat racing with traditional Eye Dotting and Dragon Boat Blessing Ceremony. We invite priests and members of the congregation of the Evergreen Taoist Church to the waters of False Creek to conduct this ancient and colourful ritual. Ancient Chinese dragon mythology has it that the dragon sleeps in the mountains, and travels to the water at the moment when the eyes of the dragon are dotted. Guest dignitaries assist in this rite, dipping brushes in pots of red cinnabar paint and dabbing the eyes on the boats’ dragon heads. Learn more about the ancient traditions behind the sport of dragon boat racing here.

Big Coast
All Access Friday  | 4:00 PM  | Main Stage

What started as a weekly jam session has become a six-piece group playing ultra-hooky indie pop/soul. Bandleader and vocalist Guy Wilkins’ heartfelt songs and engaging stage performance are supported by bombastic brass and a rock-solid rhythm section holding it down.

Rio Samaya
All Access Friday  | 5:30 PM  | Main Stage

The Rio Samaya Band is an Internationally acclaimed group of musicians, each one from a different ethnic background. Together they make the most impressive displays of music and dance, involving flamenco, First Nations fancy dance, Sufi, and Jazz. The stage will be converted from one moment to the next into a Mexican, Latin, European or South American musical flow, that will transport you as a spectator, around the world in seconds…Rio Samaya music beats to the natural pulse of our planet blending it with elements of folk, rock, country, reggae, latin and rhumba gypsy rhythms.

Pancho, born in Argentina, plays guitar, charango, ukulele and South American and Chinese flutes. Sal, born in England, plays accordion, hand percussion instruments and sings harmonies. Ja, born in Canada dances in different styles, plays Cajon, Saw, and Bombo. Curtis, from Newfoundland, Master of percussion plays drums and African Calabash. Mark, a skillful guitarist, and bassist hailing from the West Coast of Canada. With 7 Albums under their belt, this group has something for everybody, no matter where you are from!

International Saturday

Los Tambores
International Saturday  |  11:00 AM  |  Main Stage

Los Tambores is a world percussion group that presents a dynamic and interactive performance.  Since 2009, they have performed at festivals, street fairs, community centres, and have presented workshops at schools ranging from pre-school to University.  They invite the audience to participate in the excitement, playing high-energy traditional music from Africa, Cuba, and Brazil.

Grooveport
International Saturday  |  12:30 PM  |  Main Stage

Comprised of a quartet of young students, Grooveport is the epicentre of a melting pot filled with various genres ranging from funk, to R&B. This band will guide you into a state of reminiscence; a territory familiar to you, but with a new twist. Featuring the legendary Trevor Whitridge, along with Alvin Brendan, Parker Elkins and Will Clements, this group loves to collaborate with many special guests.

Stephanie Pedraza Band
International Saturday  | 3:00 PM  | Main Stage

Stephanie Pedraza is a unique combination of singer, songwriter and flamenco artist. Her original music is a reflection of growing up in Colombia and being immersed in her roots of Latin music. Bringing the best of soulful Latin world beat to the main stage at this year’s Dragon Boat Festival 2018, Stephanie Pedraza quartet will have you dancing and grooving.

Orquestra Tabasko
International Saturday  | 4:30 PM  | Main Stage

Orquesta Tabasko was formed in 2005 by the group’s director and Pianist Diego Kohl.  Their band members include Canadian and Latin American musicians. “We all really enjoy performing a variety of different Latin dance genres”, Diego Kohl. These genres include; Salsa, Cumbia, Mambo, Merengue, Rhumba and Diego’s original compositions and arrangements. Tabasko is loved by Salsa dancers and Latinos from all parts of Latin America, and it is no surprise that Tabasko has been performing regularly for the last 13 year for large audiences at Dance halls, Night Clubs, Festivals, private events and weddings.

Rumba Calzada
International Saturday  | 6:00 PM  | Main Stage

Originally formed in 1991 by Boying Geronimo and now headed by his son, Raphael Geronimo, the band has recorded four albums with an array of nominations and awards, including a Juno Award (World Music Album of the Year), Westcoast Music Awards (Outstanding World Recording of the Year) and Independent Music Awards (Best Global Album). With airplay and media praise around the globe, including Montreal, Miami, New York, LA, Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, Malaysia and Manila, Rumba Calzada is gearing up for more tours and recordings, with an all-new album planned for 2018.

Championship Sunday

The Winston Trio
Championship Sunday  | 11:00 AM  | Main Stage

The Winston Trio is an instrumentalist band that features keyboardist/pianist Winston Matsushita. From Smooth Jazz to R&B, this trio will be performing live instrumental versions of your favourite classics. Accompanying Winston will be Daniel Howard on Bass and Max Huberdeau on Drums.

Blackberry Wood
Championship Sunday  | 12:30 PM  | Main Stage

From the playing the biggest festivals in the world to hangin’ in your back yard, Blackberry Wood whisks you away to a wild crazy barn dance in the back of the carnival, with carnies and magical circus folk! A reputation for high-energy and unbelievably exciting dance shows follows Blackberry Wood every stage they’re on. When you spot them they’ll be coming down the road looking like a travelling minstrel show, dressed up to make you smile inside!

Paul Filek
Championship Sunday  | 2:00 PM  | Main Stage

Paul Filek is a Canadian Singer Songwriter from Kamloops, BC who’s released three albums and one EP since 2006. As well as being a Top 40 Canadian Idol Finalist in 2007 (Top 20 Male), he has also had the pleasure of sharing the stage with many great artists including INXS, CARLY RAE JEPSEN, ZIGGY MARLY, STYX, TROOPER, JULLY BLACK, and many more. In 2018 you can Find Paul on a nightly basis performing at some of Vancouver’s Hottest and most vibrant lounges. If he is not on stage with his band you will find him making his own ‘live off the floor’. Using a Looper Pedal, he produces a one man band to accompany him inspired only by his guitar, vocals, and imagination. Covering a wide range of music you can hear him playing Top 40/Alt Rock/Pop.

Medal Ceremonies
Championship Sunday  | 3:00 PM  | Main Stage

The Palomars
Championship Sunday  | 6:00 PM  | Main Stage

The Palomars are a rockabilly and hillbilly swing combo made up of some of the stalwarts of Vancouver’s roots scene. Taking high energy rockabilly, mixing in some uptown hillbilly jazz, and film noir, the combo will get you jumping in no time. Since releasing their “Out Of The Past” album and subsequent singles, the Palomars have received international interest, plays and reviews reaching fans across North America to Europe. When the Palomars are performing, you can always guarantee a packed dance floor.

All Access Friday

Kutapira – Main Stage 5pm, Friday June 23

What started thirteen years ago as a youth world music initiative has metamorphosized into the crowd pleasing percussion explosion known today as Kutapira! The name Kutapira means “sweetness” in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, a fitting title for a band that plays a fusion of Zimbabwean marimba with West African and Afro-Cuban percussion and more. This highly stylized marimba fusion consists of some contemporary Zimbabwean tunes but the majority of the music is composed and arranged by Kutapira and inspired by genres like Reggae, Funk, Latin Jazz, Samba, Cumbia, Disco and Hip Hop. For years they performed exclusively as a mallet swinging, skin-slapping quintet but now, in their latest evolutionary form, feature guitar and vocals.

Kutapira blends traditional Afro-Cuban influences with Zimbabwean marimba music to create a vibration that is all their own! With hundreds of performances under their belt, a growing repertoire that continues to explore the vast potential of their arrangement, and a solid reputation among concert programmers as ‘fire starters’, the future couldn’t look any sweeter for Kutapira.

BC World Music Collective – Main Stage 6:30pm, Friday June 23

13 musicians. 7 nations. 3 juno award winning artists. The BC World Music Collective, featuring: Celso Machado, Kurai Bandambira Nyamukapa, Cuban Sonero Adonis Puentes, Tom Landa, Tonye Robin Layne Band, and members of Locarno If there was a World Music supergroup, this would be it. The BC World Music Collective brings together musicians from Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, Africa, and London, who now make their home in this beautiful province.This is truly an exciting band with some impressive talent. Their performance is very much a collaboration that sees all the musicians playing with each other, and backing each other up as they sing their own songs and tell the stories of where they are from, and how they got to BC. They are the ideal festival band and takes listeners on a worldwide journey without leaving the province.

 CHMB AM1320 – Main Stage 12:30pm, Saturday June 24 

CHMB AM1320, also known as The Voice of Vancouver’s Chinese Community, has been serving the needs of Vancouver’s multicultural community since 1973, providing service in 14 languages including Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Portuguese, Brazilian, Filipino, Greek, Japanese, Tamil, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish. In addition, CHMB AM1320 proudly collaborates with Vancouver’s multicultural communities to create variety shows celebrating our cities diversity. This year, CHMB AM1320 is pleased to participate in the Concord Pacific Vancouver Dragon Boat Festival with multicultural performances featuring emcees Hayman Tam & Nancy Li, singers Cayden Ye & Miko Chen, Lorita Leung Dance Academy, Marquis Lung Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Academy, and LH Performance Productions.

Hayman Tam has been with CHMB AM1320 for over 15 years. As a radio host, he can be heard every Sunday afternoon in his “Sunday Arena” show. Aside from being a radio host, he is also actively involved in events and weddings as an emcee. His talents always keep the event entertaining and bring endless laughter to his audiences.

Nancy Li was the winner of CHMB AM1320 Solid Gold Singing Contest 2012. Since then she has been actively pursuing her career as an emcee, singer, and performer. She enjoys collaborating with local bands and artists to explore different music genres. On stage, she smoothly transitions between elegant classics, soulful R&B, romantic jazz, and energetic pop. Her dream is fulfilled when she is on stage, bringing joy to her audience.

Two young talents Cayden Ye, Champion and Best Vocal Award Winner of CHMB AM1320 Solid Gold Singing Contest 2016, and Miko Chen, Second Runner-up of Solid Gold Singing Contest 2016, are ready to share their passion on the Main Stage. CHMB AM1320’s “Solid Gold Singing Contest” has become one of the signature events in Vancouver’s Chinese community since 1999. Annually, this contest has discovered new local singing talents. Many champions and finalists have pursued their singing career in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.


Lorita Leung Dance Academy (LLDA) was established in 1970 by Lorita Leung, and is one of North America’s first and most reputable Chinese dance schools. The mission of Lorita Leung Dance Academy is to offer top-notch Chinese dance training in a caring and professional environment. At the heart of LLDA is its faculty – a team of qualified and passionate professionals who value careful instruction, artistic excellence and authenticity of the Chinese dance tradition. LLDA students gain not only confidence and poise through regular performance opportunities, but also a sense of community and a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese dance culture. LLDA offers the complete Beijing Dance Academy Chinese Dance Examination Syllabus (CDES) Levels One through Thirteen; choreography and repertoire in Chinese Classical, Folk and Ethnic dance; and an industry leading Contemporary Chinese dance program. It is the proud home of two active dance groups: The Little Panda Children’s Performing Group, comprised of some of LLDA’s most talented and dedicated young students; and the renowned Lorita Leung Dance Company, a well respected ambassador of Chinese dance culture. www.chinesedance.ca

Marquis Lung Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
Sifu Marquis Lung was born in a famous martial arts family in Hong Kong.  At age 6, he started to learn Northern Shaolin, Buk Sing Choy Lee Fot and Koo Style Tai Chi from his father Lung Kai Ming.  His late grandfather Lung Chi Cheung was a disciple of the famous legend Koo Yu Cheung.  Sifu Marquis Lung has been teaching Kung Fu in the Lower Mainland for more than 20 years.

LH Performance Productions is a Vancouver based professional dance company founded in 2013. The Artistic Director Lily Hsu is a professional dancer, instructor, and choreographer; she has been featured in many performances throughout North America and Asia. The company has also been featured in many events of different genres. The company focuses on featuring local talents to both local and international audiences of all kinds. The company credits include the 2017 Hyuna North America Tour, 2013 Christina Fan World Tour, 2013 A-Lin Vancouver concert, 2014 Jason Yu Magic show series, 2015, Cousins in Vancouver Charity Concert, 2015 Roman Tam Tribute Concert, 2015 Rosanne Lui Vancouver Concert, and Nancy Sit 2016 Vancouver Concert. Starting from 2016, LH Performance Productions founded their own dance studio, focusing on dance education to all ages and all levels.

 Caracas – Main Stage 2pm, Saturday June 24 

Since 2011, Latin punk band CARACAS has given South American immigrants, and specially Venezuelan expats, a voice in which to express their feelings for their place of origin, and the circumstances which forced many of them to find a better life abroad. Started by Venezuelan-Canadian brothers Javier and Victor Badillo, and joined by Luis Garzon, Heather Anderson and Shawn Martin, CARACAS blends punk rock with Latin rhythms and melodies to create a uniquely upbeat musical revolution.

Samson’s Delilah – Main Stage, 3:30pm Saturday, June 24 

Unique, fearless, soul-full rock opera folk music.

With a fierce intensity weaving throughout their soundscapes, utterly captivating, Samson’s Delilah will leave their mark on every listener.  Heavily influenced by latin guitar, reggae, and other world music, driven with thought provoking songwriting, the thread of the “guroove” runs deep, and you will not be disappointed by the fusion and spell that they weave.

Their debut album “Unfinished Humans” was released this June. Joined by sought after rhythm section Dan Barton (Drums) and Tim Bennett(Bass/Vocals), as well as one of Alberta’s premiere Fiddle players, Scott Duncan (John Wort Hammon, The Polyjesters. Western String Project), they are a “tour de force”!  The album has been well received across Canada, charting in the top 10 lists on campus radio and World Music stations across the nation. The band headlined 11 festivals in the summer of 2016 and are gearing up for another busy festival season of touring. In their spare time, Seth & Shara organize the “Robson Valley Music Festival” that happens in their front yard in Dunster every August. They are seasoned music makers and music lovers.

Alonso – Main Stage, 5pm Saturday, June 24 

ALONSO puts on a performance that hypnotizes audiences with contemporary, deep electro-acoustic rhythms, sensual Spanish guitar playing and high-caliber, nuanced, emotionally expressive musicianship. 

The music of ALONSO is an enchantment of beautifully crafted songs with electro-latin-jazz grooves and Spanish guitars with intimately lyrical vocals. His self-titled debut solo album shares a story through 7 songs, of an intimate journey through Love, loss and reflection. Carefully recorded and crafted over the course of 2016 in Toronto, Canada. ALONSO is available through iTunes and Spotify.

Kiérah – Main Stage 11am Sunday, June 25, 2017 

Kiérah is a multi award-winning violinist and Celtic fiddler from White Rock, BC. She has completed her A.R.C.T. with the Royal Conservatory of Music, receiving one of the highest marks ever given. With an Irish/Scottish heritage, Kiérah’s passion, however, is composing and performing traditional and contemporary Celtic fiddle music. A ridiculously talented player, Kiérah captivates her audiences by taking fiddling to a completely different level, demonstrating her mastery of the instrument and radiating her love of the music.

Kiérah has released four albums, with her 3rd- Stonemason’s Daughter – receiving a 2013 CFMA Award for Young Performer of the Year. She has also written B.C.’s first book of all original fiddle tunes, Kiérah’s Collection, carried by Long and McQuade across Canada.

Mostly Marley – Main Stage 12:30pm Sunday, June 25, 2017  

Mostly Marley formed in 2003 with the idea of bringing Classic Reggae to an otherwise starving audience. The name stems from having been asked;  “What kind of music do you play?” The answer would always be; “Classic Reggae by various artists, but mostly Marley.” Mostly Marley performs with passion while always remaining true to the spirit of Reggae. Mostly Marley is a band that takes you on a musical odyssey- with good times to be had by all.

Mngwa – Main Stage 2pm Sunday, June 25, 2017  

An 8-headed party band for the strange new world. Rooted in the Afro-Latin soul of cumbia, Mngwa blends elements of psych rock, surf, reggae, and hip hop into their polyrhythmic pot. With members from Mexico, Canada, Europe and Asia, the Vancouver ensemble draws inspiration from all corners of the globe and invites all to join in the sonic ecstasy.

Big Easy Funk Ensemble – Main Stage 3:30pm Sunday, June 25, 2017

The Big Easy Funk Ensemble celebrates the amazing variety of music that has grown out of New Orleans. With influences from 60s funk legends The Meters and Dr. John to more recent groups like Galactic and Trombone Shorty. BEFE (pronounced ‘beefy’) mixes many genres of funk, jazz and blues to create awesome grooves. The 9 member band includes a 3-piece horn section comprised of Andrew Benton (Sax), Kevin Tang (Trombone) and Ryan Naso (Trumpet).  The rhythm section includes Reece Worth on guitar, Eric Stephenson on bass, Tyler Gibson on keyboards/organ, Ryan Davis on drums, Jeffrey Kornblum on Percussion and last but not least the mesmerizing Chris Berry on Vocals.

A Mardi Gras party in 2014 brought the band together for the first time and by the end of the show both the musicians and the audience knew that this group had to continue.  Two years and many shows later, BEFE has developed a large repertoire of songs covering a wide range of NOLA talent from Louis Armstrong to the Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Allen Toussaint to the Pimps of Joytime.  The Big Easy Funk Ensemble is fast becoming one of Vancouver BC’s preeminent party bands by attracting fans and stimulating dance floors.  Don’t miss their next show at a party near you!

Camaro ’67 – Main Stage 5pm, Sunday, June 25 2017

Camaro 67 brings together classic Afrobeat influences (Fela Kuti, Tony Allen), and modern Afrofunk / Groove sounds (Antibalas, Budos Band, The Herbaliser) to produce a propulsive, high-energy, made-in-Vancouver heavy funk experience. This explosive 10-piece instrumental group debuted in the fall of 2015, picking up from where Miami Device (BC’s premier Afrobeat orchestra since 2007) left off. In their first year as a band, Camaro 67 released their 9-track debut album “Burn Rubber, Not Your Soul”. The band has toured festivals and clubs throughout BC to support the new album, playing alongside reggae legend Alpha Blondy and local groove-music heavyweights Emily Chambers, Wooden Horsemen, Kutapira, and Bazooka Picnic.