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Exes and O’s Live With Shannon Beveridge – Hard Launch Tour
On March 17, Shannon Beveridge brought her Exes and O’s Hard Launch Tour to the Vancouver Playhouse.
Understanding the importance of diverse representation in entertainment, Shannon is dedicated to amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices through her storytelling. She hosts Exes And O’s, a weekly video podcast where she dives into queer relationships and sex, joined by a rotating lineup of influential queer guests. For this Vancouver edition, she invited E.R. Fightmaster and Breanne Williamson.
Shortly after Shannon‘s VIP Meet & Greet session, we caught up with her and her guests backstage for a few photos. Then it was time for the live show! And it was exactly what you’d expect from Exes And O’s—a perfect blend of comedy, candid conversations, and a whole lot of queer joy.
The night kicked off with Shannon checking in on the crowd, making sure the usually reserved Vancouver audience was warmed up and ready for a night of laughs. She then welcomed actor and musician E.R. Fightmaster to the stage for a lively Q&A.
Things got even more entertaining with the Hard Launch game, hosted by Breanne Williamson. Breanne, a filmmaker, content creator, and advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation, and Shannon kept the energy high as a blindfolded E.R. had to pick an audience member based solely on their answers to four revealing questions. Next up was a round of Would You Rather?, which brought some hilariously tough dilemmas that had both the guests and audience in stitches.
The night wrapped up with an In Memoriam segment, featuring a comically dramatic tribute to iconic queer pop culture moments—think Tumblr, Clexa, and Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson. It was the perfect way to close out a show that balanced humour with heartfelt moments, all while celebrating queer experiences.
As one fan perfectly summed up on the Apple Podcast page, “Whether you are a baby gay, a senior gay, or an ally, this is the podcast you should be listening to.” And if you get the chance to see it live? Even better.
Exes And O’s Hard Launch Tour will be in San Francisco tonight and in Los Angeles on March 22. Head to Shannon’s website for all the ticket info!
We’d like to thank Shannon & her team for welcoming us to the show, as well as Modo Live and Lips Events for having us.
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer & Bailey Morgan
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 — a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage — Joost Klein brought his world tour to Vancouver’s Harbour Event & Convention Centre on Monday night. If the Southern California desert crowds were a warm-up, Vancouver got the real thing.
From the opening notes of Ome Robert to a euphoric, arms-in-the-air Europapa, Klein delivered nearly 30 songs worth of controlled chaos. The Frisian artist operates in a genuinely singular space, somewhere between Dutch hardcore, punk fury, and emotionally devastating party music. And the packed room at Harbour centre felt every single frequency. Sweat was basically precipitation by the midpoint of the set.
The mosh pits were, predictably, unhinged. Klein summons that energy. Circle pits tore open during Gabberland and BOOM BOOM!!!!!, and the crowd obliged every invitation. Yet between the mayhem, there were quieter moments. A gorgeous Zonder Jou hushed the room before Klein rebuilt the roof again.
Highlights were abundant: a wild TRAFIK! (his take on Käärijä’s banger), and an abridged Friesenjung that turned into a full remix by the encore.
This is a guy who started as a teenage Dutch YouTuber, got disqualified from Eurovision 2024 for comments that some judged controversial, and somehow ended up headlining a world tour on five continents. Nobody saw it coming, Klein included. The rest of the world better be ready for this tour.
Joost Klein will be on tour in North America, Europe and Australia until December 2026. Head to his website for all the information.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Wheatus Play their Debut Album in Full at The Pearl in Vancouver
On April 13, Wheatus rolled into Vancouver and made a strong case that they’ve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it could’ve filled the Commodore Ballroom across the street without breaking a sweat.
Opening support from Chief State and Brain Bent set the tone early, but once Brendan B. Brown and company hit the stage, the night turned into a loose, fan-driven ride. True to form, the band leaned into spontaneity, pulling from a deep catalogue with help from the crowd, before the show even started. “Leroy,” “Truffles,” and “Wannabe Gangstar” landed fast, while “Hump’Em N’ Dump’Em” slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasure’s “A Little Respect” turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a “My Girl” tag, and “Basket Case” by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with “My Music at Work,” a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt “Time Stand Still” from Rush.
The deeper cuts, “Lemonade,” “Fourteen,” and “I’d Never Write a Song About You, ”showed the band’s range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came “Teenage Dirtbag.” No surprise, it turned into mass karaoke, with every fan in the room locked in from the first line.
Instead of ending big, they closed small. Brown returned alone for an off-mic acoustic “Desperate Songs,” quiet enough that you could hear the room breathe. It was a simple finish that summed up the night: warm and completely in sync with the crowd.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer