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Gallery – Ministry + Gary Numan at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, BC
On March 3rd, Ministry brought their North American tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, with support from Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly.
Appearing at 7pm, Front Line Assembly and their leader Bill Leeb started the show early and got everyone in the right musical mood for the night despite some issues with Leeb’s microphone.
At 8pm, it was time for Gary Numan to take the stage to loud applause and screams, starting his set with “Everything Comes Down To This”. Numan is known to treat his performance as an art form and it showed. Numan and his band came on wearing their distressed stage outfits and the whole set up had strong theatrical gothic undertones.
Numan played songs from his entire catalog, including his latest album Intruder. The highlight of his set was when he played “Cars”, you could feel the excitement of the crowd. He ended with “A Prayer For The Unborn”, from the album Pure, that got everyone singing along.
For over an hour, Gary Numan never stopped moving and dancing, captivating the audience with his dynamic and high energy performance.
Seeing Ministry live on March 3rd was a special moment for all as it was only a few days after their 16th album Hopiumforthemasses released via Nuclear Blast. One by one – finishing with frontman Al Jourgensen, Ministry‘s band members appears on stage and kicked off their set right away with five new tracks off their latest album, starting with “B.D.E.” and “Just Stop Oil”. It was followed by a “Goddamn White Trash”, “Aryan Embarrassment”, and “New Religion”.
The audience’s excitement reached his highest peak when they played their most famous songs “N.W.O.”, “Just One Fix”, and “Stigmata”. They ended their set with “The Light Pours Out Of Me”, a Magazine cover. Ministry played for about 90 minutes during which Al Jourgensen engaged plenty with the fans.
This show was a perfect match-up of three legendary industrial bands all with deep catalogs to pull from and satisfy everybody. Be sure to catch Ministry, Gary Numan and Front Line Assembly this March/April. Click here for the tour dates and ticket info.
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MINISTRY
GARY NUMAN
FRONT LINE ASSEMBLY
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Marianas Trench Pack History Ottawa, With Fionn Opening
Vancouver acts on both ends of the bill. Fionn opened and Marianas Trench headlined at History Ottawa on October 24, 2026.
Fionn, a pair of twins, had a room that was already nearly full by the time they hit the stage, which isn’t always a given for an opener. They made the most of it with a high-energy set that never let up, and with the two working well together, and feeding off each other’s energy. They were rocking out the whole way through, and it set the tone for the night.
Marianas Trench took the stage to a crowd that was loud from the start and sang along throughout, often seeming to carry the songs as much as the band did.
The set covered a wide range of their discography, from newer hits like “Down to You” to older fan favourites like “Stutter” and “Cross My Heart.” Longtime fans and newer ones got their moments, and the crowd knew every word either way.
Frontman Josh Ramsey, on lead vocals and guitar, controlled the room from start to finish. He was engaging and constantly connected with the audience, and his vocals were fantastic. Midway through the night he left the stage and walked through the crowd, a staple of his at many shows. It brought him face to face with the fans singing back at him, a moment I’m sure they’ll never forget.
It was a strong night for Vancouver music in Ottawa: an opener that came to play and a headliner that had the whole room with them.
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MARIANAS TRENCH
FIONN
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport
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Epik High Turns Vancouver’s Orpheum Into a Hip-Hop Party
Epik High brought its 3.0 Tour 2026 to Vancouver’s Orpheum on October 20, delivering a night of sharp lyricism, ridiculous humour and plenty of crowd interaction. With BOBO.XX opening the show, the Korean hip-hop trio proved that more than two decades into their career, they still know how to make a concert feel like a party among friends.
BOBO.XX, a musician and photographer who works on Epik High’s video and content, warmed up the audience with a taste of his own sound before handing the stage over to the headliners. Anticipation grew during the break, and the theatre erupted when Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz appeared for “High Technology,” followed by “One.”
The group’s chemistry was clear to everyone. Their introductions quickly turned into a comedy routine, complete with DJ Tukutz’s sound effects and playful jabs at one another. Tablo might be the trio’s longtime leader, but Tukutz had recently claimed the title through a band competition, giving the three plenty of material to work with.
That humour carried through the night. Fan-submitted Post-it challenges put the members on the spot, leading to dance covers, awkwardly adorable aegyo and plenty of laughter. The challenges often involved bending the rules, with multiple notes taped together and presented as a single request. The trio’s willingness to make fools of themselves made the audience feel like part of the show rather than spectators.
The music never took a back seat. Tracks such as “ANTIHERO,” “Rosario” and “BURJ KHALIFA” kept the room moving, with the group’s tight delivery matched by DJ Tukutz’s work behind the turntables. The mood shifted for more emotional performances, including “1 Minute, 1 Second” and Mithra Jin’s solo “Will I Be Okay?,” showing a more vulnerable side to the performers.
The most meaningful moment came when Tablo spoke about the group’s long journey. His message was simple: if Epik High could keep pushing forward after 22 years, fans could overcome their own obstacles, too. It gave “Born Hater” an extra punch.
The trio closed with an encore of “EPIKISM” and “Don’t Hate Me,” sending the crowd home smiling. Epik High’s strength lies in the balance between serious musicianship and complete silliness. They can deliver an emotional message one minute and turn a fan-requested dance challenge into a comedy show the next. At the Orpheum, that combination made for a concert that felt personal, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun.
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EPIK HIGH
BOBO.XX
All Photo Credit: Chaehyun Lim