Vancouver Island MusicFest

Laketown Ranch will host another edition of Sunfest from Aug. 1 to 4 2024. (sunfestconcerts.com) .

Olsen, Brice, Swindell and The Reklaws joining Keith Urban at Sunfest 2024

4-day festival back at Lake Cowichan’s Laketown ranch Aug. 1 to 4

 

Lead singer and guitarist of the Jack Semple Band performed on the last night of the Vancouver Island Musicfest at the venue’s main stage. (Olivier Laurin / Comox Valley Record)

‘A huge success’: a wrap-up of Vancouver Island Musicfest 2023

Over 9,000 concertgoers and volunteers attended this year’s festival

 

Sarah McLachlan at Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14, 2023. Photo by J Kirk Photography

PHOTOS: Rembering Vancouver Island Musicfest 2023 in pictures

A photo journey through annual Comox Valley musical highlight

 

Vancouver Island MusicFest is reputed for its laid back, family-oriented atmosphere. Terry Farrell photo

Dos and don’ts for Vancouver Island MusicFest

“Do come and have fun and bring your family; don’t be a jerk,” says executive producer, Doug Cox

Vancouver Island MusicFest is reputed for its laid back, family-oriented atmosphere. Terry Farrell photo
Daniel Lapp and his fusion band LappElectro will play at this year’s Vancouver Island MusicFest. File photo

TALES FROM MUSICFEST: Classics of Canadiana

BY ROBERT MOYES Special to Black Press In terms of classic Canadian…

  • Jun 16, 2023
Daniel Lapp and his fusion band LappElectro will play at this year’s Vancouver Island MusicFest. File photo
Galactic, a funk band from New Orleans, will be playing at Vancouver Island MusicFest this summer. Photo by Josh Brasted Photography.

TALES FROM MUSICFEST: A showcase of ‘Americana’ royalty

BY ROBERT MOYES Special to Black Press The Americana genre encompasses traditional…

  • May 26, 2023
Galactic, a funk band from New Orleans, will be playing at Vancouver Island MusicFest this summer. Photo by Josh Brasted Photography.
Rickie Lee Jones will headline Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14-16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.

Rickie Lee Jones coming to Vancouver Island MusicFest

Grammy Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones will perform at Vancouver Island MusicFest 2023.…

  • Mar 8, 2023
Rickie Lee Jones will headline Vancouver Island MusicFest July 14-16 at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds.
Regina blues master Jack Semple returns to MusicFest in 2023; this time plugged in, with his band. Photo by Terry Farrell

Jack Semple will plug in for return to Vancouver Island MusicFest

It’s by design that Vancouver Island MusicFest artistic director Doug Cox rarely…

Regina blues master Jack Semple returns to MusicFest in 2023; this time plugged in, with his band. Photo by Terry Farrell
You never know what you’ll see at Vancouver Island MusicFest. A mermaid poses for a picture. Photo by Terry Farrell

Fans flock to Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds for Vancouver Island MusicFest

Fans filled the fairgrounds in Courtenay for the return of live music

You never know what you’ll see at Vancouver Island MusicFest. A mermaid poses for a picture. Photo by Terry Farrell
Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, July 8-10. Terry Farrell photo

Everything you need to know about Vancouver Island MusicFest – July 8-10, Comox Valley

Vancouver Island MusicFest executive producer Doug Cox says planning the first live…

Vancouver Island MusicFest takes place at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds, July 8-10. Terry Farrell photo
Jim Byrnes, seen here at the 2019 Filberg Festival in Comox, will be the host for Vancouver Island MusicFest’s Old-Time Radio Show. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Legend Jim Byrnes, seen here at the 2019 Filberg Festival in Comox, will be the host for Vancouver Island MusicFest’s Old-Time Radio Show. Record file photo

TALES FROM MUSICFEST: Dialing in an old-time radio show

By Robert Moyes Special to Black Press There’s a wonderful song by…

  • Jun 29, 2022
Jim Byrnes, seen here at the 2019 Filberg Festival in Comox, will be the host for Vancouver Island MusicFest’s Old-Time Radio Show. Photo by Mike Chouinard
Legend Jim Byrnes, seen here at the 2019 Filberg Festival in Comox, will be the host for Vancouver Island MusicFest’s Old-Time Radio Show. Record file photo
Vancouver Island MusicFest is putting the call out for food vendors for the July 8-10 festival. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE

Vancouver Island MusicFest putting out the call for food vendors

Vancouver Island MusicFest executive producer Doug Cox is dealing with an unexpected…

Vancouver Island MusicFest is putting the call out for food vendors for the July 8-10 festival. ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
Laura Jayne’s work, “SHE,” has been unveiled as the Vancouver Island MusicFest’s official poster for the 2022 event.

Island artist Laura Jayne designs 2022 Vancouver Island MusicFest poster

With the return of its live festival this July, Vancouver Island MusicFest…

Laura Jayne’s work, “SHE,” has been unveiled as the Vancouver Island MusicFest’s official poster for the 2022 event.
Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal will play in Courtenay at Vancouver Island MusicFest on July 9, 2022. Photo courtesy minttalentgroup.com
Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal will play in Courtenay at Vancouver Island MusicFest on July 9, 2022. Photo courtesy minttalentgroup.com

Taj Mahal returning to Vancouver Island MusicFest stage

Executive producer Doug Cox is bringing back one of the greatest blues…

Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal will play in Courtenay at Vancouver Island MusicFest on July 9, 2022. Photo courtesy minttalentgroup.com
Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal will play in Courtenay at Vancouver Island MusicFest on July 9, 2022. Photo courtesy minttalentgroup.com
Colin James (right) and his band put on a great show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as part of the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo by Terry Farrell

Welcoming back the fans: Vancouver Island MusicFest bringing music to the people again

Off The Page podcast: Marketing manager Sue Wood talks about first in-person festival in two years

Colin James (right) and his band put on a great show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as part of the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Photo by Terry Farrell
Colin James (right) and his band put on a great show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as part of the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, MusicFest will return in 2022. Photo by Terry Farrell

Vancouver Island MusicFest returning in 2022

Comox Valley-based music staple planning for a ‘normal’ event next summer

Colin James (right) and his band put on a great show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as part of the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, MusicFest will return in 2022. Photo by Terry Farrell
The youthful exuberance is not limited to the on-stage performers. 16-year-old Devon Cox has been a wizard behind the scenes, doing the majority of the filming and editing for the upcoming festival. Photo supplied

Plenty new at the 2021 Vancouver Island MusicFest

Black Press to stream 25 hours of music July 9-11

The youthful exuberance is not limited to the on-stage performers. 16-year-old Devon Cox has been a wizard behind the scenes, doing the majority of the filming and editing for the upcoming festival. Photo supplied
Helen Austin performing with Trent Freeman at the 2018 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Austin is one of the many performers listed for the 2021 event.

Vancouver Island MusicFest goes virtual for 2021

Black Press to stream 25 hours of programming July 9-11

Helen Austin performing with Trent Freeman at the 2018 Vancouver Island MusicFest. Austin is one of the many performers listed for the 2021 event.