The 47th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival runs July 19 to 21, 2024 at Jericho Beach Park. Stay tuned for details on the line-up and tickets.
Our Home on Native Land
Every summer since 1979 we return to our beachfront home on ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and other Coast Salish peoples. We thank them for having cared for these lands and waters since time out of mind, and look forward to enjoying and making music side by side and in partnership as we continue to redress past wrongs, to build a better society and to care for and protect the environment for all living things.
Click to learn how to pronounce indigenous place names for ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands
ʔəy̓alməxʷ (pronounced “Ee-yal-mugh”) is the place name in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language spoken by the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples.
Iy̓álmexw (pronounced “l-yal-mugh”) is the place name in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language spoken by the Squamish Peoples.
Inclusion
Making the Festival inclusive has been a priority since its founding in 1978, with a special focus on accessibility for those who might otherwise find the outdoor location difficult to negotiate. A dedicated committee is assigned to provide assistance, information, and a variety of other services to help facilitate ease of access for festival attendees living with disabilities. The Festival believes everyone should be treated with dignity and fairness, and strives to create an event free of harassment, discrimination, and violence.
Environmental Stewardship
ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park and the sensitive marsh area at its centre is home to a variety of wildlife: ducks, herons, bullfrogs, dragonflies, turtles and many plants. The Festival has been at the forefront of environmental awareness and action since its inception and prides itself on leaving our summer home in better shape than when we arrive. The Festival is committed to honouring the trust that it has been granted by minimizing our impact not only on ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park, but on the environment as a whole.
Membership has its benefits
WHAT YOU GET OUT OF IT
As a member of the Vancouver Folk Music Society, you are able to vote at the Annual General Meeting and/or run for the Board of Directors. Either way, you get a voice regarding the future of the Festival. And you know that your donation is going towards keeping the music flowing for years to come.
WHAT WE GET OUT OF IT
Your donations, either one-time or monthly, keep the lights on throughout the year and make sure we can provide the best weekend of our summer, year after year. Our membership numbers also reflect positively with our funders and sponsors.
It’s a win-win situation. After all, we are the folk and this is our festival!
Photo: Leah Villalobos
Moneka Arabic Jazz
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival +
Vancouver Independent Music Centre Society (VIM) present
Moneka Arabic Jazz with opening act Gordon Grdina
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 7:30 (doors 6:30)
The Hollywood Theatre 3123 W Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets $35 (include taxes and service charges)
Moneka Arabic Jazz showcases melodies from Iraq mixed with African groove and rhythm showcasing the musical diversity of Toronto-based performers.
“Focussing on the past inspires analysis, while the future inspires visions and dreams.” – Ahmed Moneka, winner of the 2022 Stingray Rising in Mundial Montreal
We’re Hiring
The Vancouver Folk Music Festival is hiring a Production Manager for the 2024 Festival, taking place July 19 – 21 at Jericho Beach Park in Vancouver.
The Production Manager coordinates all production-related activities involved in the delivery of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Reporting to the General Manager, the Production Manager works closely with the Artistic Director and Artistic Associate to determine the technical requirements for every performance during the festival weekend, and sources all sound, lighting, and backline equipment needed. They also supervise the Site Crew and interact with other festival staff and volunteers in the lead-up to the festival weekend.
Please send your resume and cover letter to Katie Stenning, General Manager, at employment@thefestival.bc.ca by March 1, 2024. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our Home on Native Land
Every summer since 1979 we return to our beachfront home on ʔəy̓alməxʷ Jericho Beach Park on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh), and other Coast Salish peoples. We thank them for having cared for these lands and waters since time out of mind, and look forward to enjoying and making music side by side and in partnership as we continue to redress past wrongs, to build a better society and to care for and protect the environment for all living things.
Click to learn how to pronounce indigenous place names for ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands
ʔəy̓alməxʷ (pronounced “Ee-yal-mugh”) is the place name in the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language spoken by the Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh Peoples.
Iy̓álmexw (pronounced “l-yal-mugh”) is the place name in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh language spoken by the Squamish Peoples.
Source: https://www.shapeyourcity.ca/jericho-lands/widgets/49813/faqs
Inclusion
Making the Festival inclusive has been a priority since its founding in 1978, with a special focus on accessibility for those who might otherwise find the outdoor location difficult to negotiate. A dedicated committee is assigned to provide assistance, information, and a variety of other services to help facilitate ease of access for festival attendees living with disabilities. The Festival believes everyone should be treated with dignity and fairness, and strives to create an event free of harassment, discrimination, and violence.
Environmental Stewardship
Making the Festival inclusive has been a priority since its founding in 1978, with a special focus on accessibility for those who might otherwise find the outdoor location difficult to negotiate. A dedicated committee is assigned to provide assistance, information, and a variety of other services to help facilitate ease of access for festival attendees living with disabilities. The Festival believes everyone should be treated with dignity and fairness, and strives to create an event free of harassment, discrimination, and violence.
incessant buzzing of bees + all
stumble through the brambles
Take a hike and wAnder through the woods
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submariner
A HUGE thank you to all of our donors for your ongoing generosity and support of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival! In 2023 we saw a significant increase in donor activity and greatly appreciate you helping us to keep the lights on all through the year. Let’s keep the much playing for 2024 and beyond!
Sneak Petes
Cláudio Rabeca Band & Serena Eades
Brazil & BC
Maya de Vitry
Tennessee
Kayhan Kalhor Trio
Iran/CA & QC
Ferron
British Columbia
Volunteer!
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Little Folks / Big fun
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Reconciliation
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We are the folk
This is our festival
Let’s keep the music playing for years to come
Dance in the Sunlight
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Come Join Us in July
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