West End Pop
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/06/2024
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Vendors
- VCBF Info Booth and Games
- ABLOOM Art Installation
- Pink Conversation Benches
- Way of Tea
Event Schedule
11:00AM – Opening
11:10AM – St James Music Academy Orchestra
Since 2007, the Saint James Music Academy (SJMA) has been providing high quality orchestral and choir based music education to children and youth living in and around Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in a safe after-school setting. At no cost to families who would not otherwise be able to afford music lessons for their children, young people are strengthened in spirit through the joys and challenges of learning music together, and of playing an important part in something beautiful that is larger than themselves. SJMA is made possible through the generosity of those who share our belief that music can change lives. To support our program, please visit sjma.ca or call 778.874.0552
11:45AM – Canada Miyake Taiko Kai
Canada Miyake (Taiko) Kai is an official branch of Miyake Jima Geinou Doushi Kai, an organization that is based on promoting and preserving Miyake Taiko – a +200-year traditional taiko drumming. Miyake Taiko is a low-stance form of drumming that has been popularized around the world, largely through KODO’s Miyake performance. Miyake taiko is a powerful and spiritual drumming that is a great workout for the body, mind, and soul.
12:15PM – Emily M Cheung
Emily M Cheung, a soprano recently returned from six years in Europe, boasts a remarkable career spanning international concert stages and collaborations with renowned conductors like Daniel Reuss and Frans Brüggen. Noteworthy performances include the World Stage Premiere of Otto M. Zykan’s Staatsoperette at the Bregenzer Festspiele in Austria and a solo concert for the Emperor and Empress of Japan. Back in Vancouver, Emily is a staple with the Vancouver Chamber Choir and Vancouver Cantata Singers, while also touring worldwide with Time Ensemble, focusing on community collaborations.
12:45PM – Soaring Stilt Dance
1:15PM – Mudfoot
Mudfoot is a Zimbabwean Marimba duo featuring local percussionists Sangito Bigelow and Chris Couto of Kutapira.
2:15PM – DJ Krista Mac
Krista Mac is a queer, enby and feminist performer who loves to throw it back to classic songs throughout their sets. Based on the west coast in Vancouver, B.C., they have opened for artists such as Cobrah, Manilla Luzon, The Funk Hunters, Whitney Day, Netta, and TT The Artist. With a strong love of dance pop, edm and deep house Krista Mac draws inspiration from large-scale festival performances to keep any crowd moving.
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