“The crowd strains against the starting gate cordon. Sandaled feet paw the ground. Straw hats cocked. A folk fest security guard calms the crowd . . .” It’s an adrenaline-fuelled race, it’s an elegant ballet of motion and movement, it’s…
Revered music publications like the Wall Street Journal describe them as “adventurously multicultural…amazing”, praising their gritty, high-energy take on traditional folk songs from across Eastern Europe.
With a youthful energy that bursts with natural talent and contagious rhythms, the six young musicians of Mokoomba are Zimbabwe's next generation of hope.
Are you ready for some Balkan-klezmer-gypsy-party-punk-super band music this summer?
Say “yes!”, cause guerrilla folk revolutionaries the Lemon Bucket Orkestra are coming to the fest, and you don’t want to miss a sec.
If you are interested in selling your goods and wares at the 2014 Vancouver Folk Music Festival, we welcome your applications now. Priority will be given to those who apply early! Folk Bazaar Vendor Application Artisan Market Vendor Application
It’s never too early to get your tickets to the 2014 Vancouver Folk Music Festival! This year’s dates are July 18 – 20. Read more HERE to check out the great Early Bird prices, and to get your passes to the fest!
It’s never too early to get your tickets to the 2014 Vancouver Folk Music Festival!
This year’s dates are July 18 – 20.
Volunteers are an essential and valued part of the VFMF. They help create a successful Festival year-after-year. We believe this volunteer experience is like no other. Our team of 1400+ volunteers, in collaboration with staff, have mastered the art of establishing a multi-faceted village of entertainment and enjoyment.
A very big thanks to our friends at the Green Couch Sessions for so beautifully capturing these summer memories.
Check out their sessions with Whitehorse, The Wooden Sky, Del Barber and Maria in the Shower!
Folk music and the world lost a legend January 27/2014, and we honour the great Pete Seeger at his passing. Pete inspired us all over his long life and leaves an incredible legacy in folk music, activism and the struggle for…