Performers

Gisto and the Grateful Living blend reggae, funk, and soulful grooves into an electrifying live experience. Led by charismatic frontman Gisto, this dynamic band captivates audiences with infectious rhythms and uplifting vibes. 

Renowned for their high-energy performances and positive messages, they transform every venue into a dance-filled celebration. Join the Grateful Living movement and let the music elevate your spirit!

Traditional Palestinian dance and music team based in Seattle, Washington. All former students of the University of Washington, we came together to spread our love of the culture and celebrate our heritage.

Introducing a brand new kids show from the creator of Beauty Shop Dolls (www.beautyshopdolls.com) - The Magical Kingdom Sing & Dance A-Long Show.

Take your family through a delightful journey to the Magical Kingdom with Princess Nadia and Princess Amy. Get up on your feet and SING and DANCE to all the best fairytale hits in this fun packed adventure.

This new production is inspired by all the children (and sometimes adults!) who have been coming to the front of the stage to follow along to the Beauty Shop Dolls dance choreography over the years. We thought it was time to create a show just for them.

Introducing a brand new kids' show from the creator of Beauty Shop Dolls (www.beautyshopdolls.com) - The Magical Kingdom Sing & Dance A-Long Show.

Take your family on a delightful journey to the Magical Kingdom with Princess Nadia and Princess Amy. Get up on your feet and SING and DANCE to all the best fairytale hits in this fun-packed adventure.

This new production is inspired by all the children (and sometimes adults!) who have been coming to the front of the stage to follow along with the Beauty Shop Dolls' dance choreography over the years. 

Edward Sembatya is a versatile Ugandan dance practitioner, choreographer, educator, and drummer (Ugandan drums). His artistic works and research draw inspiration from contemporary everyday life and the rich knowledge and skills embedded in Indigenous East African dances (Ugandan in particular), music, and narratives. 

He has been dancing since the age of three and has intentions of making the art a professional career. As of now, he is a dance major student at Simon Fraser University and also studies the art of music through drumming. 

Mexico Vivo Folklore was established in 2002. Their goal is to share and preserve their Mexican culture through the art of dance. 

What to expect: Experience the vibrant culture of Mexico through a series of captivating folklore dances from different regions of Mexico. Be mesmerized by the colorful costumes and the lively music that bring the rich heritage of Mexico to life. 

If you don't know this emerging artist, well get to know and remember this name - Missy D. She's been rhyming since the tender age of 11, effortlessly switching between French and English, hailing from the Motherland with roots in Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Zimbabwe. Her passion for music transcends boundaries, ignited by the likes of the iconic Missy Elliott, Ms. Lauryn Hill to the legendary MC Solaar, 2Pac, Diams, India.Arie, Stromae and J. Cole. This femcee has carved her own musical path, a fusion of genres she often calls "Rap & Soul."

Her Case Depart continues and Missy D has more promising work on the horizon, showcasing a diverse celebration of music, instrumental, people, brilliance, languages and unity. Get ready to be swept away by the energetic, hip-hop-infused world of Missy D, where every beat tells a story, and every rhyme ignites the stage with that je ne sais quoi: “So 1, 2, 3, on y va, on y va”

Pan African Dance Heritage is non-profit organization,  a youth and adult traditional music, dance, drumming group based in the capital of Ghana, Accra.

The group, since its inception, has thrilled diverse audiences in the country and beyond with its own variations of traditional music and dance as well as contemporary dance pieces.

Through their dedication to African art, the Government of Ghana, under the auspices of the Ministry Of Culture and the National Commission on Culture, enabled the organization to represent the country in so many international platforms. Which include the Korat International Festival (Thailand 2017/2018) (Taiwan 2017), Russia 2016, Ukraine 2018, Oman 2017, Qatar 2018 and many more.

The Group travel with an array of African drums, the group has endeared itself to the hearts of Ghanaian cultural music fans with its complex rhythms that expose the beauty and diversity of Ghana and African music, drumming and dances.
 

Watch as cultural pavilion organizers march from the ML Emporio Celebration Stage to the Concord Pacific World Music Stage together.

Steph Strings is an Australian based singer, songwriter from Melbourne, Australia who tells a story through her music.
With influences from the John Butler Trio, Kim Churchill and Ziggy Alberts, Steph’s musical style entails bursts of percussion alongside Celtic, blues and coastal fingerstyle indie-rock.

For almost 30 years, the Surrey International Folk Dancers have been welcoming people of all ages to enjoy dancing together. They teach, learn and share folk dances set to ethnic music from around the world in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The History of Gunpowder is a high energy, orchestral rock, freak-out ensemble based in Vancouver that puts on theatrical, gritty, and unforgettable live shows. The History seamlessly blends expansive arrangements, growling blues vocals, and danceable funk rhythms into an electric sonic experience. They have garnered critical and popular acclaim as one of the best touring live acts in Canada that boasts an explosive sound somewhere between Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Radiohead. The History seems to be unwaveringly barreling upwards with the fall 2023 release of their feature-length film/video album - Swallows, their third European tour, and the much anticipated release of their upcoming album, The Epileptic Vol II. 

V3 is a group comprised of primarily young Vietnamese individuals whose primary purpose is to retain and promote Vietnamese culture. V3 was formed in the fall of 2006, and since then, they have been actively involved in community events. V3 started out as a small group and soon after expanded to include individuals from different ethnicities who shared the same vision, goal, and passion. 

The group is well recognized by the Lower Mainland community. Activities carried out by the group have made positive changes through collaborations with other ethno-cultural organizations, broad community-based and government agencies. Today, V3 is comprised of more than 50 members between the ages of 10-40, and is supported by parents and various organizations.

For countless generations First Nations dance played an integral part in defining art and culture. Their share stories behind their songs and dances that go back to time in memorial. Dancing and singing are small aspects of their culture. Each part of their regalia has a history and a story of rights of passage passed down from one generation to the next. 

Brazilian Swag Dance Group is a cultural group, their performance brings culture from the time Brazil was still a colony up to the latest trendy rhythms along with Capoeira performances from Abalae Capoeira.

CocoLarosa is a Surrey based folk singer/songwriter specializing in rhythmically bombastic and lyrically driven storytelling.
His music explores themes of nostalgia, desperation, and sass, always speaking directly from the heart of his life experiences.
In 2023 his song 'Shoulders of Giants' was voted #1 in the Folk Singer/Songwriter category of the Reddit Grammy Awards (June of 2023).

Known for his passionate performances and high caliber lyricism, Coco's authentic narratives stir up emotion and resonate with people in all walks of life.