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FVDED In The Park 2024 – Day 1
FVDED IN THE PARK 2024 | Day One
Holland Park, Surrey, BC | July 5, 2024
FVDED IN THE PARK, Western Canada’s largest music festival, returned to Surrey’s Holland Park with a bang after a one-year hiatus in 2023. Over the course of two days, this sold-out event drew in 40,000 attendees eager to experience its cutting-edge lineup and state-of-the-art stages. Gone this year were the live screens and supporting lineup of rappers, pop stars, and alternative rock, with the festival re-focusing on the EDM and DJs that have made the event such a success since 2015.
From the iconic Swedish House Mafia to the dynamic duo Kx5 (featuring Deadmau5 and Kaskade), the festival showcased a diverse mix of electronic artists. The real treat was the earlier artists in the lineup, local and emerging musicians who played to smaller, more intimate audiences, across the three stages. Performers like Vancouver’s S@M I @M, the inspirational Marah, and the the madly energetic fan-favourite Rusko created some amazing experiences in that incredible space between the almost-unberable heat and sundown!
Holland Park was buzzing with energy, making for a hot and bustling weekend of music and festivities. We were on hand through most of the weekend, mingling with the crowd and enjoying the atmosphere. We loved the new Forest Stage (despite its direct sunlight and blistering heat) which replaced the FVDED Lab fans might remember from previous years . Another great addition to FVDED this year was the dance teams periodically driving the crowds at the Forest and Northwest stages. Clad in futuristic armor, forest ranger uniforms, and more, these supporting artists brought a lot to show and were a welcome addition to the festiva.! The festival grounds were packed and there were way too much going on to see or hear everything, but we had a blast and can’t wait for next year’s artist announcements and weekend. Enjoy our favourite photos of day one below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
All Photo Credit: Jason Martin
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
GOOSE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
All Photo Credit: Ashley Bellam