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With plans to animate multiple venues in downtown Vancouver, the inaugural Jade Music Festival will be taking place from November 28 to December 3, 2022.
Multi-Platinum Canadian music artist Tyler Shaw.
Owing to Vancouver’s proximity to Asia, its large pan-Asian demographic, and the historic connections between the cultural diasporas of both West and East, event organizers – Vancouver’s own We Are Canadians Too Society – felt that an event of this type would offer a meaningful example of cross-cultural collaboration through the unique and specific lens of Chinese-language music. Festival organizers also know that, alongside these opportunities for cultural collaboration and cross-pollination, such an event can also serve as an important channel for representation and visibility. The Festival has received support from Amplify BC’s Music Industry Initiatives program.
The Festival’s programme will be eclectic. There will be live performances showcased at the historic Vancouver Playhouse on Wednesday, November 30, and Thursday, December 1. A performance by multi-platinum JUNO-nominated producer/songwriter Tyler Shaw will grace the stage of the the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Friday, December 2. Beyond the international reach showcased during marquee events like this, there will also be multiple appearances from award-winning BC-based artists during the Festival. Examples include JUNO-nominated musician Ginalina, and songwriters and vocalists Vanessa Lefan and Athena Wong. Artists drawn from throughout Canada will also be featured.
Canadian Cantopop singer Athena Wong.
Beyond artistic programming, there will also be ample opportunities for industry community and connection to thrive. The Festival will also offer workshops and panels focused on industry support for Chinese-language music and musicians, with hopes of creating future cross-country and international collaborations for these artists and industry professionals. Additional session highlights include a workshop with Grammy award-winning producer, Jeff Bova, and a talk that features Tyler Shaw discussing his own unique experiences in the music industry.
The Festival is free to attend, and you can RSVP here.
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