The following partners and funders supported the 2007 Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Our 2008 supporters will be announced at the end of May.
PUBLIC FUNDERSThe Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society receives grants from a number of public funders to assist in the production of this Festival. All three levels of government join us in celebrating the cultures reflected in our programming line-up and show a strong commitment to the many communities who attend this event. Each year, the various government officers and program coordinators give crucial support to Festival staff as we prepare grant applications. |
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The CITY OF VANCOUVER helps in two ways. The office of Cultural Affairs in the Social Planning Department oversees programs through which we receive operating funds from the City. The Board of Parks and Recreation allows us to use Jericho Beach Park. City staff help us get building permits and help deal with issues of vehicle parking near the Park. www.city.vancouver.bc.ca |
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The BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL, supported by the Province of British Columbia, provides operating funds to support the payment of artist fees and other costs of producing the Festival. The staff of the BCAC evaluates the Festival and works with a committee of experienced festival producers and participants to determine the level of our yearly grant. www.bcac.gov.bc.ca |
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The Government of Canada contributes through CANADIAN HERITAGE / ARTS PRESENTATION CANADA, recognizing the part our Festival plays in celebrating the diverse cultures of Canada. ARC/CH provides us with operating funds. www.pch.gc.ca |
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We acknowledge the contribution made by the PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA by providing access to gaming funds. |
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TRINITY POWER RENTALS and WILLPOWER SYSTEMS are teaming up to bring the Vancouver Folk Music Festival the best solutions for our portable power requirements. From concept to completion, this team has provided us with turnkey solutions including design, installation and state-of-the-art equipment such as substations, transformers, distribution and cabling throughout the Park. Trinity Power Rentals and Willpower Systems’ support helps make this Festival a great success. www.trinitypower.com, www.willpowersystems.com |
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TOM LEE MUSIC CO. LTD. provides pianos, equipment and drum kits for each stage and will have a tent in the Art Market. This support ensures that the performers have the very best equipment. www.tomleemusic.com |
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRODUCTION SERVICES kindly supplies the sound and lighting equipment for the Evening Concert Stage at reduced rates. www.rmps.ca |
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MODU-LOC FENCE RENTALS LTD. The Fence Guys provide great service and help define the boundaries for us. www.modu-loc.ca |
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APEX TENT & EVENT RENTALS helps shield us from the elements, come rain or shine. www.apextents.com |
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AMAZING STAGES provides the stages we stand on to entertain and amaze you. amazingstages.com |
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CCEC CREDIT UNION. Through thick and thin, CCEC has helped the Festival stay a vibrant part of our community. We couldn’t do it without them! You can join CCEC if you’re a member of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival Society. www.ccec.b.ca |
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THE BURNABY ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION (BACI) is a grassroots, non-profit organization that provides innovative services to children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. BACI’s woodshop is a day program that supports 12 individuals. The woodshop builds beautifully crafted cedar garden and patio chairs. This year BACI will sell cedar lawn chairs designed and built specifically for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival www.gobaci.com |
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ETHICAL BEAN COFFEE COMPANY roasts only 100% Fair Trade Certified coffee and certified organic shade grown coffees. They have created a special Festival Blend for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival available at all Capers outlets and other fine retailers. A portion of all sales goes to support the Festival. www.ethicalbean.com |
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THE COMPANY CAR is a car sharing program for businesses, NGOs and government agencies, and is wholly owned by the Co-operative Auto Network, which has been providing car sharing in our region for over 10 years. www.thecompanycar.ca |
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CHAPTERS/INDIGO Chapters Indigo have assisted this year’s Festival in getting the word out by displaying large visual posters in the windows of several of their locations. www.chapters.ca |
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FESTIVAL PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSSpecial promotional partnerships with CONNECTION MAGAZINE, TICKETS TONIGHT, THE YALE HOTEL and CITY OF SUMMER FESTIVALS help us grow our community.
FOUNDATIONS, FRIENDS & SUPPORTERSBunge Canada Foods Ltd. Que Pasa Tides Canada Foundation Graduate Student Centre at UBC for help with washing our plates and bowls. Lower Mainland Vegetable Distributors help us feed our volunteers and guest artists. Yen Bros. Food Service lends us a reefer, to keep the food cool and fresh. Trauma Tech provides support for our medical services tent and trains our volunteers. SANDMAN SIGNATURE HOTELS & RESORTS – VANCOUVER AIRPORT and UBC Conferences and Accommodation help our guest artists bed down for the night. |
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