Tradition meets innovation with this musical melting pot of BC fiddle traditions with a dash of swing, a pinch of jazz, a sprinkle of rock and pure folk—woven together to create a performance that feels familiar and yet excitingly new. Combining fiddles and accordion with bass and drums, this is music rooted in community,…

Winner of the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition. Derived from ancient Greek, the word Poiesis means ‘to make’; specifically, to create something that has never existed before. New York-based Poiesis live up to their name: youthful and shaking up pre-conceptions of a traditional string quartet,…

While some performances are aimed squarely at younger audiences, this colourful, flowing and thought-provoking experience engages children and adults alike, as it invites us all to reflect on how water shapes our lives, communities, and identities. Developed over three years in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Canada, it seamlessly…

Young but traditional—Tulua have been described by the Irish Independent as “one of the hottest young prospects in traditional Irish music”. Hailing from the south east of Ireland, Tulua successfully toured Canada in 2025—including as official showcase artists at the 2025 Folk Alliance International Conference…

Award-winning jazz greats Phil Dwyer and Brad Turner celebrate the 100th birthday of eight legendary jazz artists who, in their own ways, laid the musical foundation for all who came after them. Phil and Brad are joined by a rhythm section including Chris Gestin, Conrad Good and Jesse Cahill—three of the most respected…