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Snotty Nose Rez Kids are a First Nations hip hop duo composed of Haisla rappers Darren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce. (Contributed/Snotty Nose Rez Kids)

Snotty Nose Rez Kids announce major label debut, two 2024 Victoria shows

The Vancouver-based group have previously been short-listed for the Juno Awards Indigenous Music Album of the Year.

Devon Portielje of Half Moon Run performs in Victoria at the Royal Theatre on Wednesday (Nov. 1). (Brendan Mayer/Black Press Media Staff)

Show review: Half Moon Run brings family affair to Victoria

The audience at the Royal Theatre gave the band a standing ovation

Performers in the Wizard of Oz include (from left to right) Marissa McClymont, Colton Blum, Neil Croswell and John O’Dowd. (Photo submitted)

We’re off to see the Wizard

VOS brings the magic of Oz to Victoria

  • Oct 19, 2023
Tim Hicks is bringing his Campfire Troubadour Tour to Sidney on Oct. 23. (Photo courtesy of Tim Hicks)

Country star kicking off Campfire Troubadour Tour with debut Sidney show

Tim Hicks will perform at the Mary Winspear Centre on Oct. 23

Tim Hicks is bringing his Campfire Troubadour Tour to Sidney on Oct. 23. (Photo courtesy of Tim Hicks)
The interior of the Farmhouse is rustic. (Allan Reid photo)

The Farmhouse delivers rustic goodness

Food, drink and doughnuts

  • Oct 17, 2023
The interior of the Farmhouse is rustic. (Allan Reid photo)
Even pets are getting in on the action. (Photo submitted)

Halloween – a Rorschach test for society

The holiday has changed, but it’s still a lot of fun

  • Oct 15, 2023
Even pets are getting in on the action. (Photo submitted)
Tumblin’ Dice is made up of Ryan Evans, on guitar and vocals, Jamie Troy on drums, Tommy Morris on lead guitar and Leigh Grisewood on bass and background vocals. (Tumbling Dice photo)

Tumblin Dice just keep on rolling

Country music is growing in popularity and this is why

  • Oct 13, 2023
Tumblin’ Dice is made up of Ryan Evans, on guitar and vocals, Jamie Troy on drums, Tommy Morris on lead guitar and Leigh Grisewood on bass and background vocals. (Tumbling Dice photo)
Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)

Murder mystery improv, solo Frankenstein coming to Victoria castle

Performances include classically trained actor, award-winning theatre company

Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)
The 1975 classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will be screening at the Vic Theatre and UVic Cinecenta. (Courtesy Vic Theatre)

A strange journey returns to Victoria

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a fun, immersive experience

  • Oct 9, 2023
The 1975 classic Rocky Horror Picture Show will be screening at the Vic Theatre and UVic Cinecenta. (Courtesy Vic Theatre)
Pacific Opera Victoria is known for epic productions (Pacific Opera Victoria photo)

Die Walküre is coming to Victoria in epic form

Pacific Opera Victoria presents a mythological treat

  • Oct 7, 2023
Pacific Opera Victoria is known for epic productions (Pacific Opera Victoria photo)
The Palm Court Light Orchestra returns for another season in October. (Courtesy Palm Court Light Orchestra)

Fall brings the arts into focus across Greater Victoria

Fall shows highlight culture, experiences

The Palm Court Light Orchestra returns for another season in October. (Courtesy Palm Court Light Orchestra)
(Back row) Petra Krumme, Steve Miles-Berry, Kevin Logie, (middle row) Jen Yamasaki, Max Kerr, (front row) Wyatt Christensen, Koan Brown perform improv with Garden City Comedy. (Photo submitted)

A little spark of madness leads to big laughs

Improv comedy isn’t for cowards

  • Sep 26, 2023
(Back row) Petra Krumme, Steve Miles-Berry, Kevin Logie, (middle row) Jen Yamasaki, Max Kerr, (front row) Wyatt Christensen, Koan Brown perform improv with Garden City Comedy. (Photo submitted)
Greater Victoria singer and pianist Michael Kaeshammer opens his kitchen door to celebrity musical guests in a new television cooking show. (Courtesy Michael Kaeshammer)

Peninsula pianist takin’ care of business in the kitchen with Randy Bachman

Michael Kaeshammer kicks off fall tour with Salt Spring, Victoria shows

Greater Victoria singer and pianist Michael Kaeshammer opens his kitchen door to celebrity musical guests in a new television cooking show. (Courtesy Michael Kaeshammer)
Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues ready to take Sidney by storm

One of bands biggest hits written on back of a pizza box

Tom Lavin and the Powder Blues will play at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Dee Lippingwell)
Alix West Lefler, who is from Vancouver and a rising star, plays the important part of Frida. (Alix West Lefler photo)

Powerful short film set to be filmed in Victoria

‘Fast Runner’ shooting set to begin soon

  • Sep 22, 2023
Alix West Lefler, who is from Vancouver and a rising star, plays the important part of Frida. (Alix West Lefler photo)
Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)

PHOTOS: Rifflandia wraps up with big names on stage in Victoria

Iggy Pop, Melanie C, Diplo, Salt-N-Pepa, Stephen Marley round out final weekend

Iggy Pop performs in Victoria at Rifflandia 2023. (Sonica Parmar/Black Press Media)
The Australian Bee Gees is made up of Michael Clift (a.k.a. Barry Gibb), David Scott (a.k.a. Robin Gibb) and Wayne Hosking (a.k.a. Maurice Gibb). (Photo contributed)

Time to dust off the leisure suit

The Australian Bee Gees will take you back in time with timeless tunes

  • Sep 18, 2023
The Australian Bee Gees is made up of Michael Clift (a.k.a. Barry Gibb), David Scott (a.k.a. Robin Gibb) and Wayne Hosking (a.k.a. Maurice Gibb). (Photo contributed)
The band Fall of Earth is coming to Victoria. (Darla Woodley photo)

Fall of Earth coming to Victoria

Hybrid metal is sure to electrify the crowds

  • Sep 11, 2023
The band Fall of Earth is coming to Victoria. (Darla Woodley photo)
Paris Hilton performs Friday (Sept. 8) in Victoria at Rifflandia. (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)

UPDATE: Former Spice Girl Melanie C joins Rifflandia lineup

Festival continues Sept. 15 to 17 after Paris Hilton, other big names hit the stage in Victoria

Paris Hilton performs Friday (Sept. 8) in Victoria at Rifflandia. (Katharine Brynjolfson/Black Press Media)
Lewis Black, winner of best male stand-up at the American Comedy Awards and two Grammy Awards, performs Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy Lewis Black)

Lewis Black rants his way to Victoria

The comedian shares humour in the world’s absurdities Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre

  • Sep 11, 2023
Lewis Black, winner of best male stand-up at the American Comedy Awards and two Grammy Awards, performs Sept. 21 at the Royal Theatre. (Courtesy Lewis Black)