Diamond Cafe making funk pop waves in Victoria music scene June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 Guy Rosenfeld The irony of Diamond Cafe's popularity as a funk pop musician in Victoria is that it stems from an ethos of individualism and an early career rejection of the cookie
Victoria’s music scene loses Subculture Club March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 Guy Rosenfeld Bailey and Subculture Club Co-Founder Rob Nesbit’s passion for inclusivity and accessibility is clearly reflected in the fond memories that folks like Gonzales have of their first show at Subculture
Victoria releases new Music Strategy to boost local artists February 1, 2022February 2, 2022 Guy Rosenfeld In November, the City of Victoria Council approved its final version of a new Music Strategy. More than two years in the making, this strategy outlines the strengths and weaknesses
UVic Music Student’s Association hosts concert to amplify diverse voices December 1, 2021December 2, 2021 Kate Hansen For years now, the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall has been holding concerts. As the main performance space for the UVic School of Music, the venue has hosted everything from
Eighth annual Eventide music event brings virtual live music to Victoria September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Guy Rosenfeld Psychic Pollution, photo provided by CFUV For the eighth year in a row, CFUV is bringing the Eventide Music Series to Victoria. The Eventide series is an eight-week-long free music series...
UVic music student organizes benefit concert celebrating Black composer March 12, 2021March 13, 2021 Lucas Hung “It's my heritage, and I want to share it” Photo provided. When the Black Lives Matter movement shook the world last summer, conversations about injustice and inequality often turned to institutions in...
The Traveling Singer: Michael Bernard Fitzgerald brings his Greenbriar farm concerts to Victoria October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 Christopher Driscoll Photo provided. Are you a lover of folk music? Have you been missing the draw and excitement of live music? Well, look no further, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald is bringing his Greenbriar...
Sinatra and the Count: A Benefit Concert for Sno’uyutth Legacy Scholarship featuring Joe Coughlin and the Phil Dwyer Orchestra March 19, 2020March 19, 2020 Joseph Blake Sinatra and the Count at Dave Dunnet Community Theatre on April 18 is Coughlin's celebration of the great musical collaboration between Frank Sinatra and Count Basie Orchestra that was most
Coldplay – “Everyday Life” album review: a welcoming change of pace and sound December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Anderson Wang Following a fairly uninspiring decade, Coldplay’s Everyday Life addresses societal issues, incorporates music from around the world, and indicates the band’s willingness to change their sound.
Victoria’s annual Market Square Tuba Christmas celebration to usher in the holiday season December 11, 2019January 8, 2020 Kiley Verbowski It’s that time of year again! Tuba time, that is. On Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m., more than 100 brass and euphonium players will serenade holiday shoppers in Market
