It’s Summer Music Festival Time

Delhi 2 Dublin

There are Music Festivals happening all round the province this summer.  They will attract people with a wide range of entertainment interest.  And if you’re into road trips you might want to pack up your car and hit the road to take in a variety of these live music venues.

• Victoria Ska Festival July 7 – 10) at ten various venues in Victoria featuring topnotch reggae musicians like Fishbone and the Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. Tickets (map)
• Harrison Festival of the Arts (July 10 -18) Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs.  This scenic area is famous for its hot springs and a lake so it makes a perfect place to spend a weekend.  this year’s festival includes Delhi 2 Dublin, slide guitar guru David Lindly and Juno award winners Chic Gamine.  Eight of the concerts take place on Harrison Lake’s beach.  Harrison Spring Resort & Spa offers accommodation packages.  Tickets (map)
• Nakusp Music Festival (July 16-18) This Kootenay festival headlines the Headpins, Bif Naked, Default, the Trews, 54.40 and features Eric Burdon & the Animals. Camping and a shuttle bus to the festival grounds. Tickets (map)
• Bass Coast Project (July 23-26) in Squamish presents live and electronic music featuring Montreal legend Megasoid, art, fashion shows and  yoga. Tickets (map)
• Bonfire Music Festival (July 23-25)at Moon Farm on the Sunshine Coast:  9506 Pemberton Portage, Birken is a celebration of good times with acts like Headwater, Sixgun Buddha, Baked Potato and New Monsoon.  Roots, Groove, Jazz, Funk & Folk . Tickets
• Mission Folk Music Festival (July 23-25) at Fraser River Heritage Park in MIssion has talent from around the world with Karolina Kanteliinen (Finland); Kinge Kinge (Kenya); Al Andalus (Morocco) and Renato Borghetti (Brazil)  Camping on site. Tickets (map)

Photo Credit: Chris Cameron