2017 Vancouver Folk Music Festival
July 13-16 | Jericho Beach Park
Sponsored by CBC Vancouver, the 2017 Vancouver Folk Music Festival returns to Jericho Beach Park from July 13th to July 16th.
This year's lineup includes a number of acclaimed artists well known to fans of great music, including: Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, Shawn Colvin, Kathleen Edwards, Rhiannon Giddens from the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Barenaked Ladies.
Past and recent festival favourites also return, with women's music icon, Ferron and Her All Star Band, BC treasure, Roy Forbes, African music powerhouse, Alpha Ya Ya Diallo, legendary labour singer, Si Kahn, and three more recent faves, Marlon Williams and the Yarra Benders, Emmanuel Jal, and the feisty Grace Petrie, among others slated to once again take the stage.
Catch a preview of Vancouver Folk Music Festival at CBC Vancouver's Musical Nooners!
CBC Vancouver's Musical Nooners
Outdoor Stage | 700 Hamilton Street
Thursday, July 13th | 12:00 - 1:00PM
This Haitian-born artist brings his life experience and culture to the stage with expert drum, guitar and saxophone skills that make his sound distinctive.
Genres: Afro beats, reggae, rock
CBC Vancouver's Musical Nooners
Outdoor Stage | 700 Hamilton Street
Friday, July 14th | 12:00 - 1:00PM
Melisande combine catchy electro-pop sounds with traditional francophone songs and fresh electronic beats. This dynamic duo will bring the party to our stage.
Genres: Electronic, Pop
Over 35,000 people attend the festival annually, from the very young to the very experienced, and all ages in between. The VFMF welcomes everyone from all walks of life to their accessible, environmentally-aware and folk-friendly event.
For tickets and full info, please visit thefestival.bc.ca.