live music

In a year of festival cancellations, the Victoria Summer Music Festival celebrates 30th anniversary

“We’re a firm believer that [festivals] are a very important source of bringing people together,” he said. “The feedback we get is just heartwarming…. People that love [classical] music can…

Victoria should do everything they can to keep Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social alive

Victoria should do everything in its power to keep two iconic venues — Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social — alive.

Victoria staple FernFest cancelled for 2026

“Over time FernFest has grown into a very large and very expensive undertaking,” the statement reads. “Even for a dedicated organization like ours, we simply can’t do everything.”

CFUV volunteer DJs student welcome event

Fejzullai said being asked to DJ for the event inspired her to “keep it up and practice [DJing] even more than I already was, which was a good step for…

Latin American and Spanish Film Week returns to Cinecenta

“Many of the films we bring will not reach Victoria if we don’t bring them,” said Dan Russek. 

Clear your calendar for a summer of local live music in Victoria

Additionally, music lovers can often find events in more niche venues around town; record shops, tattoo parlours, photography studios, and even sports clubs!

Local teen author Olivia Hahn releases debut single

With her drive and openness to growth, Olivia Hahn is one to watch. “I want to put everything into it. This is what I really want to do … if…

From riffs to recognition: How Thistle became a finalist in Battle of The Bands

The brothers’ experiences on the West Coast are deeply entwined in their music. The McLennans moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 2007 and, surrounded by the San Juan Islands, the…

Have you met UVic’s campus busker? 

“I want to build the community [in Victoria] and find more people that are willing to play on a set of stairs,” says Murphy.