Performers

In a country that loves its Celtic music, it’s no surprise that Vancouver’s Pat Chessell has
become known as one of the most exciting folk artists in Western Canada. Pat’s rootsy vocal
style, charismatic stage presence and expert musicianship (guitar) are making for an
ever-growing audience of enthusiastic fans. 

While his mostly original music falls solidly under the broad umbrella of ‘Celtic’, Pat’s
range is prodigious and eclectic. It’s been variously described as “upbeat Celtic influenced
Canadian folk/pop”, and “moving mid-and-up-tempo contemporary Celtic”, among other labels. His tunes have also, on occasion, known to be tinged with Americana influences.

Edgar is a Vancouver-based, flute player and songwriter who makes heartfelt harmonious music and new age fusion.  Edgar Muenala was born in 1968 in Cotacachi-Ecuador. He is a pan flute extraordinaire who combines ancient tunes with new age sensibility. Edgar relates to music much in the way of an ongoing journey. In February of 2010, he was featured at the stage of the Vancouver Winter Olympics.

The Mexican Dance Ensemble of Vancouver (MDE) was founded in March 2013 by professional Dancer Lourdes Ruiz. Mexico and its beauty are showcased through our dance numbers. Some of them narrate parts of the country’s history and general aspects of life, love, and death. 
History Danza folklórica Mexicana is a choreographed style of dance rooted in regional Mexican folklore, dating back to the post-Revolutionary period (1910). It contains theatrical elements and is considered a stylized art form. Its objective is to showcase the cultural diversity of each of the provinces in Mexico. 

V-love is a local Liberian born, Canadian based Afrobeats artist. Born Vincent Vorkpor, V-love started singing at the age of six, but officially started focusing on music as a career from 2017 till now. Since then he hasn’t stopped singing and performing. V-love have released one album titled (Mr Lover) with couples of music videos. V-love is currently working on his second album, which will be released later this year. 

Pat Calihou is best known for building the biggest Métis monument in British Columbia located at fort Langley national historic site . 

Sino General, a mesmerizing singer and dancer from the Six Nations, brings the spirit of tradition alive through his captivating performances. With his powerful vocals and graceful movements, he embodies the essence of the Pow Wow. As a respected leader in preserving Native heritage, Sino's performances transport audiences to a world where tradition meets contemporary influences. Experience the vibrant energy and timeless traditions of the Six Nations as Chief Rock takes the stage at the upcoming Pow Wow show. Get ready to be enchanted by his extraordinary talent and deep connection to his roots. Don't miss this unforgettable celebration of Native culture.

Hailing from Surrey, BC, Canada, PEAK is a rising alternative Hip Hop/R&B artist that brings lyricism, passion and catchy melodies to each of his recordings that is undeniable. He draws inspiration from the late 90’s early 00’s era from acts such as 50 Cent, The Game, T-Pain, Lil Wayne and even earlier from the likes of Tupac, Biggie and Jay-Z. Infused with some newer inspirations such as The Weeknd, Drake, Nav, 88Glam and Justin Bieber, PEAK’s sound is one that is a unique blend of old school Hip Hop and modern R&B with a fresh twist.

After the success of his recent Project 99 Reasons, that has accumulated over 400,000 streams PEAK is going to continue to represent his city, community and connect with his audience in a meaningful way through the expression of his music.

We are TMWY (Take Me With You), a fun Vancouver-based band.

We love and are inspired by all kinds of music which reflects deeply in our versatile sound, which still remains uniquely true to us. Listeners who like RnB, hip hop, rap, soul, pop, or just a little bit of everything (like we do) will find their happy place listening to our songs.

We are new and only been around for about year, but we're aiming for the stars and always grateful for the opportunities we get and the love we receive.

Tissa Rahim, the Persian Powerhouse, is a West Coast musician with a 40-city North American tour under her belt. Tissa freely explores her effortless Soul/RnB sound, infusing it with traditional Persian music her family has made for generations. Since 2019, Rahim has built up an enticing catalog as a solo artist, consisting of digital releases, videos and collaborations with artists in Vancouver and beyond. Tissa is back in the studio recording original music, funded by Creative BC, FACTOR and Socan.

Habibi Fabio is a Pop/RnB Singer-Songwriter. He started singing at a young age. Growing up he sang at his church choir and is still a part of it till this day. Learning from his father who was also a singer Habibi Fabio learned the root of his music, helping and inspiring him about music and making him that much more passionate about the journey that he would be taking.

This Artist has opened up for artists such as Akon, Jay Sean, Mario, and JRDN. His ever-growing knowledge in the music industry has taken him to more respectable heights in the local Pop-R&B community.

An endorsee of YSL Pro, Lisa Patterson is an award-winning music creator and entrepreneur who has been championing collaboration and inclusion across 3 continents for the past 25 years. At her LPM studio in Toronto, Canada she works as a producer-engineer, songwriter-musician, string-horn arranger as well as running an innovative Artist Development Program whose successes include Warner Records signing Alex Frew & ISC semi-finalist Nova Carver-Cook. 

Los Mochitekos is a regional Mexican band based in Vancouver BC. Formed in 2019, performing from backyard parties to local bars and all across BC and Canada, Los Mochitekos bring you a unique sound from the heart of Sinaloa. 

ROOTS is a Peruvian folk dance group founded in 2017 under the direction of Jessica Roca Muncaster. ROOTS seeks to present and preserve Peruvian cultural dances within the communities of British Colombia. The beauty, colour, and excitement of traditional Peruvian dances are displayed in the repertoire, including dances from the three regions of Peru: Coastal, Andes, and the Amazon.
You can find ROOTS performing in a variety of venues including festivals, community groups, schools, and private events. Audiences love the combination of music, costumes, and folklore presented during the performances. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself up on your feet for the final dance. 
Roots is a group of volunteer dancers with various cultural backgrounds who share a passion for Peruvian Folk Dance. If you want a taste of Peru this is the group for you.  The rich heritage of Peruvian folk artistry is an experience you don’t want to miss.

Sunny Daydream is a nonbinary y2k pop star. They will staple their heart back together! In 2021, they released their bilingual debut album 'ilyimy' (pronounced "I love you, I miss you"), written in Mandarin and English, to critical acclaim. Influenced by 2000s pop, punk, and R&B, Sunny has shared the stage with Adewolf, Michelle Heyóka, KERUB, and other stars. A former "it girl", Sunny makes music to dance, cry, vibe, and heal to. You can sing along if you want to <3 (FKA Sad China)

Allowing vulnerability and authenticity to be at the forefront of everything she does, Vancouver-based Tess Anderson captivates audiences with her candid performances. Trying on many different genre hats over the years, nothing quite felt right - until now. After spending the last year in the studio refining her sound, 2023 marks the start of a brand new era for Tess Anderson. Combining the familiar gloss of pop with the heavy grit of alternative-rock, she is finally stepping into her power fronting an impressively dynamic 5-piece band. With an album's worth of new music on the way, she performed over 75 live shows last year, including opening for Mother Mother at The Commodore Ballroom. 

Truce Student Ministries is a youth group under the Fijian Pentecostal Church based out in White Rock. Their age ranges from 10 yrs old to 18 yrs old. They minister the word of God through action songs and native Fijian dances, known as the 'meke'.