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FVDED In The Park 2025 – Day Two Recap & Photos
Holland Park, Surrey, BC | July 5, 2025
As is often the case with FVDED, we found ourselves enjoying Day 2 just a little bit more. With no class, work, or other weekday nonsense to get in the way, guests arrived sooner and in larger groups, with extra attention paid to their appearance. We took so many photos in the crowd! Sometimes mini photo shoots. We regret nothing! Saturday saw some clouds for part of the day, but the cooler than usual weather meant no afternoon heat forcing concert goers to take a break from dancing or enjoying themselves.
Once again, Canada was represented as the show kicked off, with Kelland opening the Pacific stage at 2:00 and Keepsix joining him quickly after at the tented Northwest Stage. Buny brought a crowd early to Propagate, followed by Vancouver-based collective MADE BY WE.
We can’t talk enough about Propagate, the newest FVDED stage, which quickly became our favourite hangout Saturday. The tent-shaded hill, the intimate atmosphere, and showcasing artists you could almost reach out and touch, meant many fans could get up close and personal while others found room on the grass to dance (or lay down). WERK brought a lot of energy and Nooriyah was electric, smiling her way through her beats. ZEEMUFFIN brought a very high level of giddy enthusiasm as the sun began to set! Propagate ended the night following a VERY heavy set by LOVEFOXY that saw a crowd of 200 swell to a number we can only describe as “every-inch-of-ground-covering” by the evening’s final DJ, Rebecca Black. We’ve been dying to catch one of her concerts, and she is clearly a very talented DJ!
The evening’s headliners ZEDD and Land 8 could be heard (and seen, thanks to an impressive light show) for several blocks on across all the surrounding towers, capping off an incredible weekend of music. We hope everyone enjoyed their time at FVDED safely this year, and we’ll see you all in 2026!
We hope you enjoy a few photos of Day 2, and you can head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
CROWD
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Pierce The Veil
By the time Pierce The Veil took the stage at Vancouver’s Freedom Mobile Arch on September 5, the place was packed and the anticipation was impossible to miss. As part of the PNE Summer Night Concerts, the San Diego post-hardcore veterans delivered a set that mixed nostalgia and chaos.
The show opened with “May These Noises Startle You in Your Sleep Tonight” and “Hell Above.” From there, the night barely let up. “Bulls in the Bronx” got the crowd going, followed by “Circles” and “I’m Low on Gas and You Need a Jacket.”
There was plenty for longtime fans, too. “I’d Rather Die Than Be Famous,” “Yeah Boy and Doll Face” and “Floral & Fading” reached back into the band’s catalog, while their cover of the Pixies’ “Where Is My Mind?” provided one of the evening’s fun surprises.
Visually, Pierce The Veil made the most of the outdoor stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado were constantly moving, throwing themselves around the stage with guitars in hand, while drummer Loniel Robinson provided the thunder behind them. At the centre was Vic Fuentes, whose voice still carries the emotional weight that has defined the band since its early days.
The emotional high point came with “Hold On Till May,” a song that has become deeply personal for many fans as phones went into the air and voices rose across the venue. Predictably, the place lost its mind when they ended with “King for a Day.”
After nearly 20 years, Pierce The Veil still know exactly what their music means to their fans. On this night, Vancouver gave that love right back.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
PIERCE THE VEIL
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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PNE Summer Night Concerts – Train
After almost 10 years away, Train made its highly anticipated return to Vancouver, taking the stage at the PNE as part of the Summer Nights series for an electric night of nostalgia, energy and some of the band’s biggest hits. Nearly 10,000 fans packed the venue to welcome the group back to the city.
With nearly 33 years of performing together, Train proved that its signature sound and undeniable stage presence remain as strong as ever. Currently on the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years in the Atmosphere Tour, the band is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its iconic album with a set that served as both a celebration of its enduring catalogue and a reminder of why these songs have remained fan favourites for decades.
Opening with “Calling All Angels,” the band quickly launched into a crowd-pleasing run of classics, including “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me” and “Drive By.” Throughout the night, the set balanced humour and heart, with frontman Pat Monahan connecting with the crowd and reflecting the warmth and personality that have become synonymous with Train’s live performances.
The night ultimately came full circle with the song that started the 25th-anniversary celebration: “Drops of Jupiter.” As the familiar opening notes rang out across the PNE, nearly 10,000 voices joined in, creating a fitting finale to a night that celebrated not only one of Train’s most beloved albums, but an iconic career spanning more than three decades.
Check our our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
TRAIN
All Photo Credit : Jill Meagher