Performers

The Reklaws are a one-of-a-kind duo made up of siblings Jenna and Stuart Walker, proud to bring the party to every stage they step on. They found breakout success with their debut single “Long Live the Night”—the most-streamed domestic song by any Canadian country artist, and the theme song for the CFL Thursday Night Football national broadcast in 2018 and 2019.

Goldie Boutilier is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Raised on the music of Tammy Wynette and Dolly Parton, Goldie’s music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia. 

Garret T. Willie is an old soul masquerading as an uncommonly wise, weathered, witty and world-weary 25-year-old and he's about to give rock 'n' roll a formidable 21st-century kick in the ass. Garret T. Willie hails from Kingcome Inlet, off the coast of British Columbia but while Willie’s Indigenous back story also gives him more right than most to sing the blues – and at heart, Garret T. Willie is a rock ‘n’ roller – he’d rather that not be the whole story.

Based in Surrey, Coast To Coast began performing in 2023 and has quickly become one of the leading tribute acts in the region. They have gained a worldwide fan base on YouTube and social media with their note-for-note renditions, in exacting detail of classic hits by Scorpions, UFO, and the Michael Schenker Group (MSG). The band also continues efforts to make positive contributions to the communities in which they perform, recently raising thousands of dollars in a fundraising concert for the Surrey Food Bank.

Cookin' With Brass is a high-octane band that supercharges Top 40 pop songs with a universal party groove, turning every event into a raucous, family-friendly New Orleans street party.

“Throw out the expectations and just make music that feels good.”

That’s the mantra fueling Vancouver-based Tess Anderson, and it pulses through her latest body of work. Fronting a dynamic six-piece band, Tess is known for high-octane, emotionally charged performances that leave audiences buzzing. Her live shows aren’t just concerts—they’re cathartic, full-body experiences.

Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz are a groundbreaking music group that fuse Hip-Hop, Funk, Rock, and Soul with an Indigenous cultural narrative, delivering a high-energy sound rooted in truth, tradition, and transformation. Led by Curtis Clear Sky, a visionary artist of Anishinaabe and Nitsitapii (Blackfoot) heritage, the group is known for its empowering lyrics, uplifting rhythms, and electrifying performances that champion unity, justice, and connection.

Joel West was born and raised in Burns Lake and started playing music at a young age—13 was the first time he stepped on stage. His dad was his biggest inspiration to start playing.

Marlin Ramazzini—Juno Award nominee, recipient of the Vancouver Inspirational Latin Award, and the Guatemalan Cultural Association Award—is one of the most versatile and accomplished Latin singers on the West Coast. With a warm and sensuous voice, she effortlessly brings out the soul of every song she performs.

Named Pop Artist of the Year at the 2024 Fraser Valley Music Awards, she is also a 2025 YWCA Women of Distinction finalist. Glisha has performed at Surrey Fusion Festival, Surrey Canada Day, and North Vancouver’s Shipyards Festival, among others. She cherishes connecting with audiences through live shows—whether it’s making them laugh, cry, or sing along.

In 2018, passionate Mohawk singer-songwriter Logan Staats was chosen from over 10,000 hopeful contestants vying for a spot on the music competition show The Launch. Before an audience of 1.4 million viewers, Staats won—marking the breakthrough that would lead him to Nashville and Los Angeles, and earning his single “The Lucky Ones” the Indigenous Music Award for Best Radio Single. “The Lucky Ones” also reached #1 in Canada.

Saskatoon, SK–based Indigenous folk singer-songwriter Raven Reid has transformed her personal journey of hardship and resilience into evocative music that speaks to the heart of the Indigenous experience in Canada. As a survivor of the Sixties Scoop, Reid's music captures the raw and emotional facets of love, hate, depression, and happiness—drawing from her life growing up away from her biological family and community.

Ash Bubblez is a captivating bubble performer who transforms the art of bubble manipulation into enchanting visual experiences. With a passion for spreading joy, she creates mesmerizing displays of giant bubbles and intricate sculptures that delight audiences of all ages.

Formed in 2002 under the name Whalley Legion Pipe Band, the group changed its name to the Cedar Hills Caledonian Pipe Band within a year. In 2006, we became a registered society in British Columbia and have remained in good standing ever since.

Folk Stars Arts Academy Society (FSAAS) is a registered not-for-profit society, founded at the beginning of 2019. Their mission is to create an environment where everyone can showcase their inner artist and enjoy equal opportunity, regardless of their background or history.

Elevating the rhythm of Vancouver's dance scene, Higher Ground Dance Company stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural diversity. Nestled in the heart of Canada's west coast, our founder Natasha Gorrie leads a dynamic ensemble of street dancers, igniting stages with their electrifying performances.

Specializing in the raw and expressive genres of Hip Hop, Breaking, and Popping, Higher Ground Dance Company celebrates the authenticity and creativity of street dance culture. As we embark on our 6th season, our commitment to nurturing individual talent within a collaborative environment remains unwavering.