An evening of hip hop curated by Kiva Morgan-Hall centering powerful indigenous voices.
Early Show: Wed, Aug 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Late Show: Wed, Aug 11, 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
An evening of hip hop curated by emerging artist and curator Kiva Mh centering the powerful indigenous voices of Brandon Peters and Geo aka The Voice.
Kiva Mh - a Secwepemc/Nuu-chah-nulth Artist. At the age of seven Kiva started his musical journey through collaborating with his family in the studio and at musical events and festivals. Still playing with The Melawmen Collective, Kiva also performs solo acts involving a mixture of rapping, singing and guitar.
Brandon Peters - Brandon Peters is a First Nations Canadian singer-songwriter, rapper, hip hop recording artist hailing from Xaxli’p British Columbia
Geo aka The Voice - Geo aka The Voice is a Secwepemc/Cree artist based out of Kamloops B.C. Geo started making music in 1996 writing raps and continues to express himself through music today. With over 300 songs on YouTube and 3 albums on Spotify and iTunes, geo uses the web to let his stories be heard worldwide. A prolific wordsmith and a talented visual artist, Geo has spread his knowledge and has collaborated on many projects and events including: Art workshops, youth conferences and private events , as well as other film projects.Geo continues to practice his traditional culture through harvesting and processing traditional foods while also performs in a number of musical groups including The Melawmen Collective.
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 | Nesters Market Woodwards | WeWork | Hey Ya'll | Hardbite Chips | Bucha Brew | VYNE Drinks | Translink | PayByPhone | JuJu Wines | PYUR Vodka Soda | Virtue Vodka Lemonade | Lonetree Cider | Creative BC | City of Vancouver | Factor
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.