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Rock or Bust plays the Tidemark Theatre May 28 at 7:30 p.m. Graphic submitted

Rock or Bust capture the AC/DC sound

Tribut eband to lay the Tidemark Theatre

  • May 4, 2022
Rock or Bust plays the Tidemark Theatre May 28 at 7:30 p.m. Graphic submitted
Nanaimo Contemporary ballet (NCB) will present its season six original production of “Clock/Work” at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Photo contributed

Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet brings original production to the Tidemark Theatre April 24

Performing “Clock/Work” with guest choreography by some of the west coast’s most beloved choreographers

  • Apr 22, 2022
Nanaimo Contemporary ballet (NCB) will present its season six original production of “Clock/Work” at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River on Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. Photo contributed
The Tidemark Theatre and Music From the Edges of Canada will present Sarah Smith and David Gogo on Sunday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed

Music From the Edges of Canada Concert Series continues with Sarah Smith and David Gogo

The Tidemark Theatre and Music From the Edges of Canada will present…

  • Apr 19, 2022
The Tidemark Theatre and Music From the Edges of Canada will present Sarah Smith and David Gogo on Sunday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed
Broadcaster and author, Grant Lawrence will be coming to the Tidemark Theatre on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of stories and songs celebrating the release of his new book Return To Solitude, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut book Adventures in Solitude. Photo Contributed

Award-winning author and broadcaster Grant Lawrence brings stories, songs and friends to theTidemark

Broadcaster and author, Grant Lawrence will be coming to the Tidemark Theatre…

  • Apr 19, 2022
Broadcaster and author, Grant Lawrence will be coming to the Tidemark Theatre on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. for an evening of stories and songs celebrating the release of his new book Return To Solitude, the long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut book Adventures in Solitude. Photo Contributed
Canadian band Our Lady Peace will tour to B.C. cities this spring. (Submitted photo)

Holograms help power Our Lady Peace tour that includes Vancouver concert this spring

Alt-rock band touts ‘intersection of music and technology’ in partnership with ARHT Media

Canadian band Our Lady Peace will tour to B.C. cities this spring. (Submitted photo)
Rock band Dear Rouge performs at Surrey’s Party for the Planet festival in 2014, in celebration of Earth Day. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C.’s new ARC program aims to give musicians the tools to build sustainable careers

Applications from B.C.-based musicians now welcomed, with 15 to be picked for program’s first round

Rock band Dear Rouge performs at Surrey’s Party for the Planet festival in 2014, in celebration of Earth Day. (Black Press Media file photo)
Big Little Lions are finally back together playing to live audiences. Paul Otten (eft) and Helen Austin’s first tour since the pandemic includes seven shows in BC in 11 days, finishing at Campbell River’s River City Stage on Sunday, April 10. Photo contributed

The infectious pop of Big Little Lions coming to Rivercity Stage

Award-winning duo concluding B.C. tour at local venue

  • Mar 30, 2022
Big Little Lions are finally back together playing to live audiences. Paul Otten (eft) and Helen Austin’s first tour since the pandemic includes seven shows in BC in 11 days, finishing at Campbell River’s River City Stage on Sunday, April 10. Photo contributed
Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, died on Friday (March 25) at age 50. The band has since cancelled its 2022 tour, which included a Victoria show in October. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)
Taylor Hawkins, the longtime drummer for the rock band Foo Fighters, died on Friday (March 25) at age 50. The band has since cancelled its 2022 tour, which included a Victoria show in October. (Photo by Al Wagner/Invision/AP)
Tim McGraw sings “Something Like That” in a video posted to Youtube.com. The American artist is booked to perform during the 2022 Rockin River Fest in Merritt, B.C.

Tim McGraw, Darius Rucker headline summer’s Rockin River Fest in flood-hit Merritt

‘Now more than ever, we need things to be excited about,’ city’s mayor says

Tim McGraw sings “Something Like That” in a video posted to Youtube.com. The American artist is booked to perform during the 2022 Rockin River Fest in Merritt, B.C.
Canadian icon, Valdy, is the quintessential singer/songwriter. (Submitted)

Valdy returns to the road with a tour kick-off concert at the Merville Hall

Join Canadian musical icon, Valdy, regarded as one of this country’s most…

  • Feb 23, 2022
Canadian icon, Valdy, is the quintessential singer/songwriter. (Submitted)
Larry Brennan brings The Joe Cocker Experience to the Tidemark Theatre stage on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Photo submitted

Get the Joe Cocker Experience at the Tidemark Theatre March 12

The Joe Cocker Experience was born after Larry Brennan was heard singing…

  • Feb 15, 2022
Larry Brennan brings The Joe Cocker Experience to the Tidemark Theatre stage on March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Photo submitted
The Slocan Ramblers. Photo provided.

Slocan Ramblers coming to Quadra Island March 4

Band promises ‘high-energy performance’ and ‘toe-tapping good time’

The Slocan Ramblers. Photo provided.
Ashley Wey, Hermann’s Jazz Club’s booking manager and longtime performer at the Victoria venue. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Victoria’s Hermann’s Jazz Club makes first and only pandemic plea amid struggles

Recent capacity restrictions have been the hardest yet on Island music institution

Ashley Wey, Hermann’s Jazz Club’s booking manager and longtime performer at the Victoria venue. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Jesse Roper is a popular Victoria-based musician whose performances in Greater Victoria were widely attended prior to the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Roper/Facebook)

COVID shifts perspective for Vancouver Island performing artists

Studio owner/performer wants more clarity; guitarist/songwriter enjoys slower pace

Jesse Roper is a popular Victoria-based musician whose performances in Greater Victoria were widely attended prior to the pandemic. (Photo courtesy of Jesse Roper/Facebook)
Canada’s Drag Race comes to Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for a July 16 performance winding up its nationwide tour. (Facebook/Canada’s Drag Race)

Second season of Canada’s Drag Race ending tour with Victoria finale

Fans can attend July 16 at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

Canada’s Drag Race comes to Victoria’s Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre for a July 16 performance winding up its nationwide tour. (Facebook/Canada’s Drag Race)
The Vancouver Island country music festival Sunfest has been postponed the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Citizen file)

Canadian Live Music Association aims for clarity with live event regulations guide

Each province’s rules for live event gatherings is explored in detail in online guide

The Vancouver Island country music festival Sunfest has been postponed the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Citizen file)
Saanich residents Reb Stevenson (left) and Billy Reid are the duo behind Pancake Manor, a successful children’s YouTube channel. (Photo courtesy of Reb Stevenson)

B.C. duo drops new kids’ music as Youtube videos close in on 2 billion views

Duo behind Pancake Manor releasing their eighth children’s album this week

Saanich residents Reb Stevenson (left) and Billy Reid are the duo behind Pancake Manor, a successful children’s YouTube channel. (Photo courtesy of Reb Stevenson)
The Washboard Union, three-time CCMA Group of the Year and five-time CCMA Roots Artist/Album of the year are among Canada’s preeminent country bands. Photo contributed

Roots and Country feature big on the Tidemark Stage March 7

The Washboard Union, three-time CCMA Group of the Year and five-time CCMA…

  • Dec 23, 2021
The Washboard Union, three-time CCMA Group of the Year and five-time CCMA Roots Artist/Album of the year are among Canada’s preeminent country bands. Photo contributed
The Tidemark Theatre will present, Speed Control + David Gogo on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed

Northern rock and southern blues headline Music From the edges concert

Music from the Edges of Canada presents music from the north and…

  • Dec 21, 2021
The Tidemark Theatre will present, Speed Control + David Gogo on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Photo contributed
Lead singer Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragon performs during the 2017 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press file photo)

Imagine Dragons adds Vancouver Island concert date in April

Pop-rock band best known for songs Believer, Thunder and Radioactive

Lead singer Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragon performs during the 2017 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press file photo)
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