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A band performs in Panorama Park, Deep Cove

We want to hear what you think about our Live & Local summer concert series!

Whether you attended one of our Live & Local concerts this year, in past years or never at all, your feedback, ideas and suggestions will help us make next year’s concert series even better!

Tell us what you loved, or what you didn’t. Venues, music genres, performers, vibe—we want to hear from the community about what worked and what could be improved.

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Thank you for helping us make our summer concert series even better.

2025 concert series recap

Has this summer been a bit of a blur? For us, too. Read on for a recap of all the amazing performers we hosted this season at Panorama Park, Lynn Valley Village, Seylynn Park, Ray Perrault Park,  Edgemont Village and Lions Gate Village!

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A band performs on a stage in front of a recreation centre.

The Still Creek Band in Lions Gate Village
Thursday, July 3
The Still Creek Band rocked out with crowd-pleasing hits and rootsy energy.
 

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A band performs on a stage in Panorama Park, in front of Deep Cove.

The Vanrays at Panorama Park
Friday, July 4
The Vanrays kept the groove alive in Panorama Park with their signature East Van Soul. 
 

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A band performs on a stage in front of a recreation centre.

Antonio Larosa at Seylynn Park
Thursday, July 10
Antonio Larosa lit up the summer with his powerful voice and country rock sound. 
 

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A band performs on a stage in Lynn Valley Village.

Gary Comeau & The Voodoo All Stars in Lynn Valley Village
Friday, July 11
Gary Comeau & The Voodoo Allstars brought the vibrant sounds of New Orleans to Lynn Valley Village. 

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The Unified play in Edgemont Village on July 11

The Unified in Edgemont Village
Friday, July 11
The Unified lit up the dance floor inEdgemont Village with their fresh blend of funk, soul and groove.

 

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A band plays on a stage in front of a community centre.

Los Duendes in Lions Gate Village
Thursday, July 17
From cumbia to salsa, Los Duendes had the crowd dancing all night long with their Latin music world tour!
 

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A band performs on a stage in Lynn Valley Village.

Bitterly Divine in Lynn Valley Village 
Friday, July 18
Hard-driving rock and raw energy made Bitterly Divine a summer standout.
 

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A band performs on a stage in Seylynn Park.

Just a Season at Seylynn Park
Thursday, July 24
Scott Smith & Just A Season brought a timeless blend of folk, rock and country to the stage.

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A view from behind the band, looking out on the audience in Lynn Valley Village.

Mazacote in Lynn Valley Village
Friday, July 25
Mazacote lit up the stage at Lynn Valley Village with brass-heavy Latin dance grooves.
 

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A band performs in Panorama Park, Deep Cove

The WhiskeyDicks at Panorama Park
Friday, July 25
From Ireland to Vancouver, The Whiskeydicks brought rowdy, crowd-pleasing fun to Deep Cove!
 

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A band perform on a stage in Lions Gate Village.

Ndidi O in Lions Gate Village
Thursday, July 31
From blues to trip hop, Ndidi O delivered an unforgettable performance in Lions Gate Village.

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A band performs in Panorama Park, Deep Cove

Queer as Funk at Panorama Park
Friday, August 1 
Queer as Funk brought community, celebration and irresistible grooves to the stage.
 

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A band performs on a stage in Seylynn Park.

Big City Soul at Seylynn Park
Thursday, August 7 
Big City Soul kept the party going with a high-energy mix of classics and new hits.
 

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A band performs on a stage in Lynn Valley Village.

Emmett Jerome in Lynn Valley Village
Friday, August 8
Emmett Jerome lit up the stage with his energetic country, blues and soul performance.
 

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A band plays on a stage in Edgemont Village.

Headlong Hearts in Edgemont Village
Friday, August 8
The party atmosphere was going strong during Headlong Hearts’ lively show. 

 

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A band performs on a stage in Lions Gate Village

Kickdrive in Lions Gate Village 
Thursday, August 14
Kickdrive committed to rocking out with us, even with the stormy weather rolling in, and played a collection of hits and originals all night long! 
 

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A band performs on a stage in Seylynn Park.

Tonye Aganaba at Seylynn Park
Thursday, August 21
Tonye Aganaba shared their unique voice with concert goers as the sun set over the Lynn Creek neighbourhood. 
 

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A band performs on a stage in Lynn Valley Village.

HB Wild in Lynn Valley Village
Friday, Aug 22
Henri Brown and band gave an incredible show that had the crowd dancing and signing all night. 
 

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A band performs in Panorama Park, Deep Cove

Coco Jafro at Panorama Park
Friday, Aug 22
Coco Jafro filled the park with funky, groovy, Latin vibes that perfectly complemented with the stunning views of Deep Cove at sunset.  
 

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Bakara Band plays in Lions Gate Village on August 28.

Bakara Band in Lions Gate Village
Thursday, Aug 28
The crowd hit the dance floor hard, thanks to Bakara Band's high-octane Persian pop and incredible energy! 

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Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers play in Ray Perrault Park on August 29.

Robin Layne & The Rhythm Makers at Ray Perrault Park
Friday, Aug 29
The band played a fabulous show, complete with a stunning late-summer sunset in the park. Talk about a grand finale!
 

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