The revamped music lineup is funded through Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia’s Amplify BC program. Through Amplify BC, the Province is investing in BC artists’ career development, live music events, support for BC’s music companies, and development of the music industry. The fund also attracts visitors to and helps grow BC tourism, while supporting related creative industries and small business development.

Support for the Main Stage was also provided by Concord Pacific, Peak Technologies, the Government of Canada, British Columbia Arts Council, and 102.7 THE PEAK.

Continuing a legacy 31 years in the making

The Festival was founded in 1989 as a legacy of Expo 86, and draws over 6,000 racers from around the world to Vancouver. The Festival’s cultural program highlights the sport’s traditional roots and Vancouver’s local culture in an effort to build intercultural harmony.

Concord Pacific has also been a vital partner since 1989 in building community through unique events that promote the region’s local cultural landscape, and is helping make the event accessible to all through investing in the Festival’s accessibility and youth racing programs.

Full details on the Festival’s new music lineup are available at concorddragonboatfestival.ca/mainstage.

Quick Facts:

• 6,600 people work in the music industry in B.C.
• The music industry generates over $690 million in economic activity in B.C. each year.
• British Columbia is Canada’s third-largest music centre, with over 280 music companies, 160 recording studios and more than 200 music festivals across the province.

The Amplify BC program focuses on four funding areas:

• Career Development supports the careers of emerging and established artists in B.C., funding sound recordings, music videos and marketing initiatives, as well as attracting national and international business to B.C. recording studios;
• Live Music supports B.C.-based live music events, creating engagement opportunities for audiences, artists and youth, and enhancing music tourism throughout B.C.; and
• Music Company Development supports the sustainability, growth and capacity of B.C.’s music companies; and
• Music Industry Initiatives supports the development of B.C.’s music industry, including training, skills development, research and up-and-coming talent.

To learn more about Amplify BC and Creative BC, visit: https://www.creativebc.com/

Media contact:

Dragon Boat BC Info Desk
604 688 2382
info@dragonboatbc.ca

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