Performers

R.E.D. (Road Engine Dreams) is an Indigenous rock band with deep roots and a raw sound. We write original music that tells stories shaped by dreams, memories, and lived experience. Our songs come from the road behind us—and the one we're still on—driven by a sound that doesn’t back down.

Tambura Rasa is a vibrant fusion of cultures, blending contemporary grooves with traditional rhythms to create an energetic musical identity all its own. Led by producer Ivan Tucakov, this eclectic group of performers from around the globe weaves a rich tapestry of sound and dance, drawing inspiration from the Balkans, Spain, Turkey, the Middle East, and beyond.

In 2024, the full band—Tyler Del Pino and the Brasstronautz—ventured to Western Canada, taking their stellar dispatches and electrifying live show on the road for the first time. This summer, they are embarking on another Western Canadian tour. Del Pino was nominated for the 2022 Music Production Award (London, UK), as well as Album of the Year (In The End) and Male Artist of the Year at the 2021 MCMA Awards.

Uzume Taiko celebrates the rhythm of life with performances that captivate audiences through a uniquely theatrical blend of music and dance. They have crafted a distinctive brand of West Coast Canadian taiko drumming, delivering a visual, sonic, and dynamic experience like no other.

Zelene Rojo is a Ukrainian-Argentinian musical project created in 2022 by the duo Kateryna Melnyk and Bruno Bosio. Their sound draws inspiration from musical motifs from North Africa, Southern Europe, and the Arabian Peninsula. By connecting elements of traditional and well-known songs, the duo aims to recreate their personal musical journey around the world.

Join us for a head-to-head culinary battle featuring Surrey youth for the first Cooking Showdown on the brand-new Cultural Cooking Arena. Chefs will need to make the most delicious meal to appeal to our panel of judges. Every meal will feature a different secret ingredient to challenge the competitors. Come cheer on your friends and family for their chance to be the next Cooking Showdown champion