An evening of indie-pop presented to you with some of Vancouver's finest up and coming artists, curated by Sahati.
Early Show: Thu, Aug 5, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
Late Show: Thu, Aug 5, 8:30 PM - 10:30PM
A fresh blend of the newest local pop music. From pop-rock, lofi hip-hop to indie folk pop - all in one place! Get ready to show off your best moves, head bop and subtly wipe your tears away after each unique performance. Featuring performances by emerging artists Sahati, Young Friend, Haleluya Hailu, Quinn Pickering, DACEY, and STVRK.
ARTISTS
Lisa Sahatciu: Sahati is a 17 year-old singer /songwriter and producer from Kosovo, now based in Vancouver, BC. Her musical endeavours started at the age of 6, when she started attending public music school for piano. Not long after, Sahati discovered her passion for drumming, guitar and music production. Performing at a variety of venues from a young age, she has made dozens of appearances at festivals in Europe (such as opening for Miley Cyrus at Sunny Hill Festival in 2019), and Canada, where she now continues to record new singles, and work on other projects."
Young friend: With songs that sound like the last few coveted days of summer, 21-year old Drew Tarves’ hopeful and honest perspective on the highs and lows of youth are embedded in his lyrics. Young Friend’s memorable hooks propel his bedroom pop production and give his sound an incomparable sincerity.
Haleluya Hailu: Haleluya Hailu is a young singer/songwriter who loves pasta. At the age of 17 she has spent half her life performing her own compositions. Now with the release of her EP Greetings and Salutations Haleluya is making her formal introduction as one to watch in the coming years. Raised in Burnaby, British Columbia to a family of Ethiopian immigrants, her passion for music came from her parents passing down language through sound. After beginning to take songwriting as something more of a hobby, Haleluya won her school district talent show when she was fourteen. In Early 2020 Hailu began the writing and collaboration for her freshman EP, “Greetings and Salutations''. The five song EP is a love letter to 80s nostalgia from someone who's never seen it. A project including only collaborations from Vancouver, local names such as Frederick Bantoe, Kalyan Rath and STVRK. Haleluya’s gift for storytelling takes you to the worst party ever reeling for more.
Quinn Pickering: Quinn Pickering is a young singer/songwriter part of a new generation of artists who are redefining the indie music landscape. Early in 2020, Quinn signed with the record label How Weird Sounds to release his ‘Supernova’ The five song EP produced by Howard Redekopp and Stefan Nowarre, released September 2020.
DACEY: DACEY, pronounced (DAH-SEE); is a four member band based in Vancouver, BC. Including lead singer Dacey Andrada. Dacey is a multi-genre artist with influences such as Alternative R&B, Lo-Fi Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, Indie, and Jazz. With a wide range of various genres; Dacey makes her genre-defying mark by establishing her ability to produce progressive melodic stories fit to any mood she seeks with the crowd. The 20 year old’s hooky vibe continues to linger in the limelight as she and her band proceed to captivate the underground scene, starting right at her roots; in the heart of Vancouver BC.
STVRK: Evan "Stvrk" Jacobs is an emerging producer and songwriter currently working in Vancouver, BC. Since the release of his eclectic debut EP, RGB, Stvrk has become a known quantity in the city's underground hip-hop scene. His distinct production style and radio-ready mixing skills have made him a valuable asset to upcoming local artists. With an album on the way and a number of collaborations in the pipeline, 2021 is shaping up to be an explosive year for this young producer."
Curated by Lisa Sahatciu (Sahati)
Music programming at The VMF Pop-Up Patio is Supported by Music BC, FACTOR Canada, Creative BC and the City of Vancouver.
THE VENUE
The VMF Pop-Up Patio presented by Granville Island Brewing is a licensed sit down, open air performance venue hosting a mix of live music, drag, burlesque, talks, workshops, weekend brunch and more! The space is located in a transformed parking lot at Main and 5th, surrounded by leafy trees and vibrant murals. The calendar features over 40 shows produced in partnership with some of our favourite local curators and collectives.
KEY DETAILS
Cabaret style shows with General Admission seating on a first come first serve basis
Groups are welcome, come with friends!
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks available
Pizza is available for pre-order from Ignite Pizzeria (must order in advance when buying a ticket, not available for order on site)
No cash payments accepted (tap payments encouraged)
No outside food allowed
VMF events aim to be a safe space for people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities and sexual orientations. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a staff member if you witness/experience any form of harassment while on site, or if there are ways that we can make your experience at the patio more safe and comfortable.
TIMING
Most events are 2hr sittings
Doors open at the event start time listed on Eventbrite
Shows start 20-30 minutes after doors are open
Come early for seats closer to the stage
Pizza arrives when doors open
LOW INCOME TICKETS
We've added Pay What You Can Tickets to help low income folks access programming at the VMF Pop-Up Patio. For those of you with the means to buy a ticket, your purchases make this PWYC option happen. PWYC ticket holders can sit with GA ticket holders.
NO SHOW POLICY
Ticket holders must arrive within 20 minutes of doors opening to avoid their tickets being resold should there be folks waiting in line during a sell out. Refunds will not be given for no shows. Capacity is limited so we want to make sure seats don’t sit empty if folks are in line.
RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY
To transfer a ticket to another person, login to your Eventbrite account, go to tickets, select your order, click edit, and change the ticket information accordingly.
No refunds accepted unless due to a government mandated COVID-19 quarantine.
In case of last minute changes to the current Order of the PHO on Gatherings and Events, partial refunds may be given.
WEATHER
Most tables have an umbrella for shade and light rain protection.
Performances will continue rain or shine. In the event of cancellation due to heavy rain we will notify attendees via email and refunds will be available for ticket costs
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Terrain: Entrance through the laneway, down a slight slope. The venue is on flat asphalt.
Washrooms: One accessible bathroom on site. Bathrooms are all genders
Seating: Attendee chairs range from high stools to low lounge seats and metal bistro chairs with a backrest. Attendees with special requirements can request a specific chair style when arriving on site.
QR Codes: Menus are accessed through QR codes. Servers can verbally list menu items to those without an internet enabled phone.
Public Transport: 5 min from Main & Broadway B-Line, 10 min from Main St Science World Skytrain
Parking: Available at Impark Lot #224 - 2122 Quebec St
Service animals are welcome on site
Please contact [email protected] for any questions regarding accessibility
PLEASE READ: COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
By entering the venue you are agreeing to adhere to current public health recommendations regarding face coverings, social distancing and group socializing in public.
If you begin experiencing a fever, new cough or difficulty breathing please do not attend. Requests for refund due to COVID-19 can be made by emailing [email protected]
Please refer to current government health guidelines regarding quarantining after travel and exposure to COVID-19.
What we're doing to keep you safe:
Sanitizing chairs, tables and touch points between each sitting
Staff wearing masks when interacting with guests
Sanitizer available to guests on site
COVID-19 symptom checks for staff and guests before entering the space
HOLDEN COURAGE MEMORIAL
The VMF Pop-Up Patio presented by Granville Island Brewing takes place next to the Holden Courage Memorial Graffiti Wall. The wall is re-painted annually at VMF in memory of Holden Courage, a local artist, to share joy and demonstrate the incredible skill of graffiti at VMF in the hopes of building better public understanding of this globally respected, yet often locally misunderstood art form. Holden’s family is pleased to continue his graffiti legacy through the Holden Courage Memorial Fund for artists.
Donate at www.vancouverfoundation.ca/holdencourage
PATIO SPONSORS
Granville Island Brewing | Music BC | Portable Electric | Encorp-Return IT | Sparkmouth Sparkling Water | Nesters Market Woodwards | WeWork | Pay By Phone | Hey Ya'll | Hardbite Chips | Bucha Brew | Northam Beverages | VYNE Drinks | Translink | PayByPhone
We recognize that our event and murals are produced on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlil̓wətaʔɬ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. We strive to incorporate the visual culture of these nations in our festival. We see public art as an effective way to celebrate our diverse local cultures and their histories, with special focus on providing a platform for the local Nations' contemporary and traditional cultural expressions and histories.