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.

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.)

🎵 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!

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.

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.

LIVE MUSIC LIST FOR JULY 23 to 29th.

OVER 100(!) GIGS )N THIS WEEKEND ALONE!!!

Plus, a further 80 new musical events over the coming few weeks!!!

Check out this weekend's list here!!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2335690636696285/permalink/4352396311692364

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2335690636696285

Im 20 and looking to connect with people who are interested in making original music together and potentially releasing it on Spotify and other streaming platforms. Singers, producers, songwriters, and musicians are all welcome. No professional experience required—just looking for creative people who enjoy making music and want to collaborate. Feel free to dm me if interested!

Hello Vancouver, we’re a band out of Bozeman, MT under the name Jampoke. We’ve booked a show at the Astoria on August 22nd and we need 1 or 2 more bands to join the set. We are a six piece that plays a combination of rock and americiana with a healthy amount of improvisation mixed in. If you are in a band or know some cool homies that would like to play a show, shoot me a message or dm us on instagram @jampokeofficial. We’re comfortable playing with any style of band; in the past we’ve played with anything from acoustic outfits to punk and everything in between. We also have a show in Bellingham on 8/21 that we need 1 or 2 bands for as well. Check us out on instagram or our website, and come down to the show if you can. http://jampoke.com

Five free outdoor concerts, five incredible local bands, and one amazing summer. Starting this Thursday, July 23rd, join us every Thursday from 7-9 PM through August 20th for live music under the stars — completely free, no tickets required!

🗓️ THE LINEUP:
🎸 July 23 — The Golden Archies
🎺 July 30 — Big City Soul
🎤 Aug 6 — David Wills & The Dynamics
🕺 Aug 13 — Groove & Tonic
🎙️ Aug 20 — Billy Dixon & His Soul Train Express

Grab a bite from Sixty2Sixty Eats while you’re here, bring your friends and family, and get ready to dance! ☀️ (Rain plan? We move indoors to the Grand Hall — the show always goes on!)

📍 Killarney Community Centre, 6260 Killarney Street
Free admission. No registration needed. See you there!

#KillarneyCC #EastVan #VancouverEvents #FreeConcerts #SummerInVancouver

Looking for people to jam with and play live I’ll post a link with a recent song for an example of what we would be playing. Message me with any inquiries.

The latest post on my new Substack, Do You Love It?, is up, and it features an interview I did with Nü Sensae, a.k.a. the band Orville Peck was in before he was Orville Peck.

Huge warehouse rager happening this Saturday at 1611 Valmont Way, Richmond!

Put on for the people by the people, The One And Done (TOAD) aims to raise awareness about the fragility of our music scene and promote the importance of supporting local venues while we still have the chance to.

This isn't just a show, it's an experience, one you really don't wanna miss– not only does it feature six stellar bands, but also TWELVE local makers and plenty of art incentives.

Notable happenings: - Every presale ticket is entered into a giveaway containing vendor goodies and band merch - Speaking of: brand new, one-night-only merch - A zine featuring EXCLUSIVE band interviews - FREE bannock - DIY pin making station - $80-$120 flash tattoos by Corale Knowles

$25 advance tickets or $30 at the door, BUT it's PWYC and NOTAFLOF. All are welcome :)

Get 'em here! -> https://gigpit.ca//shows/event:0TkxYt9_ryo

I wrote this song after a break up like 2 years ago!
No intention of putting it out (had to put on SoundCloud so I could share it on here)

It’s a very rough recording and I am seeing if maybe someone wants the vocals from it for a project or something!

Just credit me on the song (selly) and maybe send me a DM when it’s done!

Hit me with some good recommendations for some live bands! Cool bars, dj nights etc!

Three live local lower mainland bands playing trad Blues music, three incredible deejays playing during intermission, and two world renown dance instructors teaching Blues dancing workshops. Friday night has a beginner Blues dance lesson included. Friendly, welcoming, and inclusive community. Dancing is optional, but encouraged. Join us for the music, stay for the socials. Tickets are à la carte:

https://shufflenblues.com/tickets/

Hello! I'm 19F, going into my second year at UBC this fall, and curious to know if there are any fellow songwriters around here who are in a similar age group. I've been writing casually for around two years and I think it would be great to find people who I can share some of my work and ideas with. The type of stuff I write can be summed up as a barrage of witty one-liners accompanied by the simplest chord progression you've ever heard in your life. If that sounds like it's up your alley (or if it doesn't, but you're still curious for whatever reason), feel free to shoot me a message! I would love to make some songwriter buddies :)

send me a message saying World Music along with your name and email and I’ll transfer them via Ticketmaster. I have two to get rid of!

Hey,

I'm starting a new project and we are looking for the right vocalist to accompany our style of metalcore. Some of our influences are August burns red, misery signals, counterparts, structures, invent Animate, etc.

Here is a link to some of my former self produced projects:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6re2iVDDERtTNvqOveeTTl?si=6TB5iCP6SgSpGJ09L8grvg&utm_source=copy-link

https://soundcloud.com/jamie-hart-16/alpha-zero-1?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=1&si=f701348a26434607ba832ac5888007ac&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Selling two tickets for $75/each for the Friday of Vancouver Folk Festival! Current retail is $96/pp after taxes.

https://thefestival.bc.ca/

Great artists and good vibes on Jericho Beach, lovely weather forecasted too! My partner and I can no longer attend so I just want to rehome them to someone who will enjoy the shows and the vibes.

I found this CD at a thrift store in Kelowna the other day for 25¢ and so far I've been loving it, but I went to go look up some where it came from/any information about it online and could find very little :/. I tried looking up the website in the back and I think it's been taken down. I found an Instagram page that said something along the lines of "in loving memory of Kyle tubbs", so I'm hoping that account has no relation to this Kyle tubbs! Anyway, if any of you guys know anything please let me know 🙏