Soulful versions of your classic pop favs, accompanied by Miles on guitar.

A descendant of Icelandic folk musicians and clowns, Opal Dar (they/them) was born and raised in East Vancouver, BC and now resides on the Unceded Territory of the T'Souke nation as a queer, disabled artist.

Opal’s music is an explosive, innovative expression of their indelible spirit. Their dynamic voice coaxes its own kind of intimacy from the sincere internal place from which they perform to their lyrical intensity drummed from a life of torture and unfettered kindness.

Their singing begs the grit of Fiona Apple, the breadth of tessitura of Kate Bush, and the theatrical liberties of Joanna Newsom. Opal fearlessly helms a dynamic prowess in range, tone, and intention that oscillates between a gentle lullaby and a harsh scolding, all while drawing the listener closer with every phrase.

Whimsical, jarring, and powerful even at a whisper, Opal Dar’s music grips listeners to reckon constructively with their perceptions of consent, sovereignty, queer perspectives, trauma, missing and murdered Indigenous women, love, accountability, vicious cats and hope.

Victoria, BC based songwriter Dana Sipos' cosmic folk songs are constellations. A consummate performer, Sipos' tenderly skewed songwriting, spiralling vocals, and textured instrumentation sets the stage for a deeply moving performance. A new collection of songs will be released in early 2026.

Grey has been performing and producing music for nearly twenty years, across various genres and styles. Following a recent album release, Grey has been focusing on intimate solo performances that showcase their dynamic performance style and lyrics. Grey also performs burlesque under the stage name Mx. Anomalie

From the west coast of Canada, Becky Prokova writes songs that feel like late-night confessions…. unfiltered, vulnerable, and quietly defiant. Her music moves through grief, love, and rebirth with the kind of honesty that makes you stop and really listen.

Ghostly Hounds is the folk project of Francesca Mirai, a singer-songwriter and banjo player based out of the Lekwungen territories colonially known as Victoria BC. Francesca combines their striking, powerful vocals with traditional and modern banjo instrumentals, all tied together with a driving stomp to create a haunting and captivating performance. Ghostly Hounds has toured their dark, soulful folk and old-time music extensively throughout Canada for the past ten years, recently expanding to overseas for a successful 3 week tour of England, Scotland and Ireland. Ghostly Hounds has released two full-length studio albums and one single.

Shorefox plays post punk folk rock, mixing humour and heartbreak into ballads and fast rolling lyrics heavy tunes.

Shorefox has sung in barbershop and southern gospel quartets, was a member of folk punk band Ferocious Timbre Mouse, and now performs around 30 shows annually. Their demo album is available on all streaming platforms, supported by handmade merch and an ongoing collaborative zine series.

EmYliA and Julian Seagull are a local duo, creating and playing music on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen, Songhees and WSÁNEĆ people. They bring a sweet, whimsical and witty approach to performance and song writing with a focus on surreal story telling.

There is a person who has lived with the trees.

A Smoke Catcher for fourteen summers, they climbed a tower above the boreal forest. To pass the time they listened. To the wind, to the wild ones, to the slow breath of the earth. In that great hush, they wrote songs. The land was speaking, and the songs were the shape of its reply.

Marina Avros sings with the piercing clarity of glacial air.

Melodies that move like a river, slow, quick, turning, falling. Some songs are as dark as where the roots roam, others as playful as a sky full of cumulus clouds. In every performance, there is a tenderness, a truth-telling. A reminder of something we once knew but forgot.

Marina Avros is not trying to be discovered. She is simply being. But those who come to her shows, whether at a house concert, under a festival tent, or on a forest trail, often leave feeling they’ve found something.

And perhaps they have.

Finley Rose is a musician and performing artist from Vancouver Island, BC. They grew up among the arbutus trees, echoing their song. Finley’s music draws on the darkness and light of human experience. An intimate fingerpicked song on banjo, a soaring vocal line over a resonant violin phrase. Their songwriting is born from the depths of the forest. Dark and forgotten memories gain a new voice through being sung, emerging in a glistening cocoon, a spinning cacophony. Finn is often joined by sibling Dane on acoustic guitar. A long awaited sibling collaboration, their musical chemistry feels organic. Finley studied violin, folk fiddle and classical voice for 14 years, and they are a proficient musician, but what shines about their performance is that their technical abilities are a vessel for grit and passion. Finn incorporates fiddle tunes from many folk traditions into their performance, including Quebecois, Irish, English, Swedish and Appalachian melodies.

Gabs and Wes are a dynamic musical duo who share a passion for sweet harmonies, jazzy rhythms, and delicious duets. Their style feels like a laid back Sunday or a warm bath, and their melodic chemistry is undeniable. Gabs brings an effervescence to the stage; her Colombian roots can be felt in her rhythmic finesse. Wes brings an imaginative musical fluency which he honed while completing a Masters in Jazz Performance at the University of Toronto in 2021. Their stories overlapped through years of band leading and performing in the Victoria music scene. With sultry vocals and tasty guitar licks, they are sure to wow any crowd and warm the hearts of their audiences.

MATT STERN is known for his uplifting spirit, soothing voice, and for promoting diversity and community connection. A multilingual & multidisciplinary artist, he has been a featured performer at POP Montreal, the 1st World Outgames, Canadian Music Week, Campbell Bay Music Festival, Coup de cœur francophone, Enoshima Music Festival in Japan and M Comme Musique in France. His new French album has garnered him nominations at the
Canadian Folk Music Awards, the Western Canadian Music Awards & the Trille Or Awards. After being selected to represent BC at the Chant'Ouest tour of Western Canada, he won the RADARTS showcase award. He is currently at work on his next album with producer Brian West (Nelly Furtado, Maroon 5, K’Naan, Bono, Sia).

Christina loves singing for its power in expressing our humanity, our stories, and connecting us with one another. She is also a passionate singing teacher and the founder of Mindful Sound Studio, a voice studio centred on holistic, embodied singing instruction. She finds deep joy in supporting other singers in finding their own meaningful connection to their voices.