Here’s a look at some of the summer music festivals happening in and around Vancouver.
Are you ready for the summer? Are you ready for the hot nights? Are you ready for the fireflies, the moonlit skies, and a whole lot of fooling around? It’s not clear why I identify with the film, Meatballs. After … Continue Reading
If you’re a first-time festivalgoer, the idea of packing for a getaway with friends for a weekend of no showers and awesomemusic can be a daunting task. Outdoor summer music festivals call for a plethora of items, however, there’s no … Continue Reading
From ’80s underground raves to mainstream domination, electronic dance music — or EDM as everyone calls it — is back with a vengeance. The growth of EDM has been one of the most remarkable comeback stories in recent times, thrusting DJs … Continue Reading
Heading to one of B.C.’s many festivals this summer. Here are a few tips and tricks to making the most of your experience: Know your bands — With numerous bands that you may or may not be familiar with, it … Continue Reading
School’s out, summer’s here and so is the sun. It’s time to pack your tent and head out to the hills to experience music the way it was meant to be heard — plopped in the mud with a few … Continue Reading
Colin “Dusty” McCue of Vancouver hip-hop collective Sweatshop Union talks to Metro about performing in outdoor festivals, being in the music industry for more than a decade, and the group’s future plans. Sweatshop Union plays the Center of Gravity Festival … Continue Reading
For Ryan Guldemond, performing outdoors in front of thousands of people isn’t just about hitting the right set and knowing how to please the crowd, it’s become a spiritual experience, a way of connecting with each individual person in the … Continue Reading
With thousands of people trampling through the brush and leaving behind plastic bottles, beer cans, and waste, outdoor music festivals can take a toll. This year, many festivals are doing their part for the environment and are going green. “We … Continue Reading
