Schedule

World Music Stage

PRESENTED BY

Concord Pacific Logo - Building Canada's largest communities

1:30 - 2:00

Parade of Culture

Parade of Culture

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

2:30 - 3:00

Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble

Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble

For the 2025 Surrey Fusion Festival, the Vancouver Chinese Music Ensemble—featuring Jirong Huang on erhu, Yusha “Sarah” Tan on guzheng, Zhongxi Wu on suona and sheng, and Sijia Huang on keyboard—will present a concert showcasing classical, popular, and contemporary music.

Instrumental

3:30 - 4:00

Eagle Ex Machina

Eagle Ex Machina

Eagle Ex Machina is an alternative rock band founded by multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Matt Cook-Contois to combine his love of rock music with his traditional fiddle upbringing. Based in Vancouver, Eagle Ex Machina’s sonic signature features a heavy approach, instrumental proficiency, and songwriting variety.

Created in 2020, Eagle Ex Machina was formed to capture the musical identity Matt developed throughout his career. The band’s soundscape pays homage to and draws on influences such as Foo Fighters and City and Colour, while incorporating a modern approach to Canadian fiddling.

Alternative Indigenous Rock

4:30 - 5:00

 Phase III Steel Band

Phase III Steelband

 Phase III Steelband has been entertaining audiences across Canada for over 35 years. The band primarily plays locally for Music and Cultural Festivals including the Surrey Fusion Festival, Caribbean Days Festival, Maple Ridge Caribbean Festival, Richmond Multicultural  and other local events Like Canada Day just to name a few.

Reggae

5:30 - 6:00

John Welsh & Los Valientes

John Welsh & Los Valientes

John Welsh & Los Valientes deliver an irresistible blend of Latin and folk rhythms that get crowds dancing and spirits soaring. Known for their high-energy shows and multicultural sound, the band brings together infectious melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a global message of unity and joy.

Latin

6:30 - 7:00

Josh Bogert

Josh Bogert

Josh Bogert crafts brutally honest, emotionally charged pop/rock anthems that feel like the soundtrack to your favorite coming-of-age movie. With soaring hooks, distorted guitars, and confessional lyrics, his music walks the line between heartbreak and adrenaline—made for those moments when you’re overthinking at midnight or screaming lyrics in a crowded room.

A self-produced artist and multi-instrumentalist, Josh has already carved out an impressive path. He’s performed across Canada and the U.S., gracing major stages like Toronto’s Budweiser Stage, Halifax’s Scotiabank Centre, and Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium.

Pop Rock

7:30 - 8:30

AHI

AHI

With an unmistakable voice like “gravel on silk”, and a colourful landscape of tightly crafted lyrics, driving rhythms and uplifting melodies, Canadian singer-songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) is creating folk music the whole world can sing to.
From charting on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon, to delivering captivating performances on CBS & NPR Tiny Desk and touring internationally with Mandy Moore, Lauren Daigle and Milow, AHI has earned over 100 Million streams worldwide, propelling him to the forefront of today’s Folk/Roots music scene.

Folk/Acoustic

9:00 - 10:00

Easy Star All-Stars

Easy Star All-Stars

Blending musical versatility, instrumental prowess, beautiful vocal harmonies, and a premier rhythm section, Easy Star All-Stars have established themselves as one of the top international reggae acts on the scene for over two decades. During this time, they’ve toured in over 30 countries on 6 continents bringing together fans of reggae, classic rock, dub, and indie rock into one big family.

Reggae