On April 16, British Columbia will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Creative Industries Week (CIW) in Victoria. This year’s event will reflect on a decade of accomplishments and look forward to the future of B.C.'s creative sectors, including book + magazine...
2025/26 Music Company Info Sessions | March – April 2025
The Music Company program supports the sustainability, growth, and capacity of B.C.’s music companies through business development activities. Join Creative BC staff and learn about this program. Get all the details about eligibility, examples of past successful...
2024/25 Music Industry Initiatives Info Sessions | May – July 2025
The Music Industry Initiatives program supports initiatives that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem. The Music Industry Initiatives program supports projects that grow and develop British Columbia’s music ecosystem. Successful endeavours will...
JUNO Songwriters’ Circle
The JUNO Songwriters’ Circle features conversations and acoustic performances that foster connections between artists and audiences. It offers a chance to discover the stories and meanings behind favourite songs. Known as the jewel of the JUNOS, this event offers a...
Yellowhouse Art Centre’s Concert: Featuring BEAU WHEELER
Yellowhouse Art Centre Society, is a nonprofit contemporary community space in the heart of Shxixnetun / Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island, dedicated to gathering, creating, and sharing the arts. On November 15, the venue will host Beau Wheeler, a talented composer and...
The Chutzpah! Plus Festival
The Chutzpah! Festival: The Lisa Nemetz Festival of International Jewish Performing Arts is an annual festival of world-renowned dance, music, theatre, and comedy, through a lens of Jewish experiences, stories, and values in all their richness and diversity, creating...
JUNOfest 2025 Presented by CBC Music
2 Nights, 100+ Artists, 10+ Venues JUNOfest Presented by CBC Music is back, ready to light up Vancouver’s intimate stages and bustling bars! For two jam-packed nights, JUNOfest will take over the city with a dynamic showcase of talent spanning all genres from across...
Yellowhouse Art Centre’s Concert: Featuring SWAMP WAGON, XIMENA, and Interlude by Ben
Yellowhouse Art Centre Society, is a nonprofit contemporary community space in the heart of Shxixnetun / Sturdies Bay, Galiano Island, dedicated to gathering, creating, and sharing the arts. On March 7, SWAMP WAGON, XIMENA and Interlude by Ben will bring their...
Root Dwellers and YVR Concerts Present: Marie Dresselhuis + Semi Athletic
Root Dwellers, in collaboration with YVR Concerts, is a Vancouver-based live music showcase and interview series held monthly. This series is designed to elevate the emerging artists, while building a stronger and more vibrant musical infrastructure within the city...
JUNOS 2025 in Vancouver
Vancouver, get ready! The JUNO Awards are back, bringing Canada’s Biggest Night in Music to Rogers Arena on Sunday, March 30th. Hosted by Michael Bublé, experience a night packed with electrifying performances from some of the country’s biggest names,...
Let’s Hear It BC Tour 2025
Let’s Hear It BC is organizing a dynamic series of live music events showcasing some of the province's most exciting artists in March. The tour will visit six cities across British Columbia, including Terrace, Prince George, Kelowna, Surrey, Victoria, and Nanaimo....
Song & Surf Music Festival 2025
From February 14-16, the Song & Surf Music Festival will take place on the rugged West Coast of Southern Vancouver Island, offering a chance to enjoy diverse music, fresh coastal air, and scenic mountain views. With 30+ incredible Canadian musical talents set to...
Jazz at the Bolt 2025
From February 14-16, Jazz at the Bolt is back for its fifth year in Burnaby, celebrating diversity, community, and jazz music. With multiple stages running across two days at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Jazz at the Bolt features many emerging and veteran artists...
Road to the JUNOS 2025
The Juno Awards are returning to Vancouver in March 2025. To kick off JUNO season, CBC presents Road to the Junos, a five-night concert series showcasing musical talent from Vancouver and British Columbia to celebrate local artists leading up to the big night of...
Blizzard Music Festival 2025
From January 22–26, the Blizzard Music Festival returns for its 14th year in Rossland, featuring an exciting lineup of rock, folk, hip-hop, and electronica for everyone to enjoy. This year’s festival spans 5 days, 5 stages, and showcases 20+ artists, with performances...
Hear and Now Economic Impact Assessment Livestream | January 30, 2025
On January 30, 2025, the Canadian Live Music Association will publicly share the findings of Hear and Now - the first-ever economic impact assessment of Canada's live music industry. This assessment has been partially supported by Creative BC. This nationwide...
Coldsnap – the prince george winter music festival 2025
The 18th annual Coldsnap Festival returns to Prince George from February 5–9, offering incredible live music across various venues. This year’s highlights include soulful performances from Mama’s Broke and John Wort Hannam, the high-energy Cutbank Ceilidh with Beòlach...
WEBINAR: Innovative Horizons: The Creative Economy in Western Canada. Trends, Transformations and Impacts
Join us for an insightful webinar hosted by Prairie Sky Strategy that will delve into the dynamic and evolving landscape of the “creative economy” in Western Canada, exploring its significant contributions, and future potential. The creative economy refers to sectors...
In Tune Music Industry Networking Mixer
Join us for an evening of networking with an opportunity for music industry professionals to connect, collaborate and most importantly, build relationships within the community. Kick off the night with a performance from artist member Dale Ziech, showcasing his...
An Evening with A.R. Rahman: Stories and Music from His Career at VIFF 2024
Two-time Oscar-winning composer and songwriter A.R. Rahman will join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) for An Evening with A.R. Rahman: Stories and Music from His Career. The international superstar will provide a...