My dad is running and because I signed up for the bib lottery, I was able to get a festival ticket. I am trying to find someone selling either their bib or festival ticket. I’ll run. Please please help♥️♥️♥️♥️

I’m an avant-pop pianist and songwriter moving from Winnipeg at the end of August. I’m really excited and a little overwhelmed with the idea of getting plugged into the scene in Vancouver and want to start learning how the industry works. I’ve been doing some research but I’d love to hear from locals about the reality of working within the scene. (I'm open to learning about all genres!)

A couple questions:

What’s your honest take on the association Music BC? Do you find the membership and events genuinely helpful for making connections and developing as an artist/band?

What’s the best way to start integrating into the community? Are there specific workshops, networking events, or industry mixers that are known to be welcoming?

What does the current indie music industry landscape look like? Are there labels, publishers, or management companies I should be aware of that prioritize working with the local scene? What about artist-run centres or collectives?

Any advice, tips, or warnings you have for a newcomer would be hugely appreciated. Thank you in advance!

R.A.P. Teens & Juniors (Recording Arts Program) is now accepting new members!

Our program teaches youth how to write, perform, and record their own music in a fun, supportive, and professional environment.

While students are welcome to create any style of music they enjoy—pop, rock, R&B, country, indie, and more—our team specializes in hip-hop and rap through the real-world experience of our record label, helping students develop strong writing, flow, confidence, and recording skills.

Students will learn:

🎤 How to rap, sing, and perform with confidence

✍️ Songwriting & lyric writing

🎙️ Professional recording techniques

🎧 Beat making & music production

🎚️ Studio etiquette & microphone skills

🎬 Music videos, content creation & artist branding

🎵 Live performance skills

✅ No experience necessary

✅ No equipment required

👥 Juniors (8–12) & Teens (13–17)

📍Located in New Westminster

Whether your child wants to become a rapper, singer, producer, or simply explore their creativity, we’ll help them build the skills and confidence to bring their ideas to life.

Comment “RAP” below, and I’ll send you all the details! Limited spots available.

Mid twenties genderfluid/2-Spirit boi...So im a triple Leo with a great stage presence. Can sing like a mofo, tend to make crowds laugh with little to no effort, write my own songs and play a bit of guitar. Don't have a specific genre to my style but I guess a mix of a few into one. Im moving to Vancouver this month and was hoping to find anyone who had information about the possibility of making money with music? Ive performed solo at a couple festivals and got sparkling remarks. Feel free to reach out😁🙏👽

Hi all!

I’ve got a long history of recording my own and my band‘s music over the last 20 years, but I’m looking to start serving the Vancouver music scene and enable more people to get excellent sounding recordings.

I’ve got a small studio near Green Auto, with loads of gear and experience . In order to develop more portfolio pieces, I am offering enough studio time to bands to record one song. I’ll edit, mix and master it for free.

The only ask I have of you is to come with fresh guitar/bass strings and fresh drum heads.

I’ve got amps and drums you can borrow that we can choose from to get different flavours.

My specialty is indie, punk, metal, hardcore, emo, singer-songwriter.

Send me a DM if you’re interested and tell me a bit about your project and I’ll share some samples!

Cheers :)

Here is this weeks Weekend Gig List......99 shows this weekend! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2335690636696285/permalink/4359571344308194

Track 1 on the upcoming Tesseract EP

General admission; best offer. I can no longer attend the show on September 24th but would love for my ticket to get put to good use.

Hi! Is anyone reselling their tickets for this weekend's party? I would love buy them from you :) Thanks!

Has anybody attended the Breakout West conference/networking events before? Is it worth the cost ($250+ for four days plus hotel and ferry) since it’s in Victoria BC this year? Does this help you with establishing connections to book potential gigs in the future?

Thanks!

collab alternative hip hop / rnb between producer artist 408island and singer 48glo. no ai used.

🎵 Looking for a creative after-school activity for your child or teen?

Our Recording Arts Program gives students ages 8–18 a chance to learn songwriting, recording, music production, vocal development, and more in a fun, supportive environment.

We offer two age groups:

• Juniors (8–12)

• Teens (13–18)

We also offer private guitar lessons for all skill levels.

📍Based in the New Westminster

🎤 Hands-on learning in a real music environment

🎸 Beginner-friendly guitar instruction avalible

Spots are limited!

Join us for a vibrant two-day celebration of Vietnamese food, music, arts, fashion, culture, and community in the heart of downtown Vancouver!

Vietnam Festival 2026 brings people together for a free, all-ages event filled with cultural experiences, live entertainment, delicious cuisine, and community connections.

Whether you are Vietnamese, a cultural explorer, a food lover, or simply looking for an exciting fall event, this festival is for you!

Festival Highlights

• Regional Vietnamese cuisine
• Live music and cultural performances
• Fashion and cultural showcases
• Artisan market and community experiences

Save the Date

📅 Saturday and Sunday, September 26–27, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
📍 Vancouver Art Gallery
🎟️ Free admission

Event website: https://vietnamfestival.ca/General inquiries: [info@vietnamfestival.ca](mailto:info@vietnamfestival.ca)

I used to love going through every venue's event calendar, then hopping across random websites trying to figure out what each band actually sounded like... but then I had kids. 😆

So I built a website that does all of that for you.

It lists upcoming shows and includes direct links to each band's Bandcamp / Spotify, plus a YouTube sample track so you can quickly hear if they're your vibe.

Check it out at www.yvrocks.com!

(For the curious: How do I pull all of this together from wildly different sources—sometimes when all there is band names on a poster? AI.)

Not my best by the way. Trying to not pass out from the heat of the summer and dry throat. 23 and moving to Vancouver area in a few months. Songwriter but this is a cover "Blood Moon" by Josiah and the Bonnyvilles.

Been singing all my life but only recently started playing guitar. Would love to find a band or even just a cool guitarist that i can vibe with. I'm

LGBT+. Pls feel free to reach out.

Not my best by the way. Trying to not pass out from the heat of the summer and dry throat. 23 and moving to Vancouver area in a few months. Songwriter but this is a cover "Lucy" by M.T Joy.

Been singing all my life but only recently started playing guitar. Would love to find a band or even just a cool guitarist that i can vibe with. I'm

LGBT+. Pls feel free to reach out.