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James Bay at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
May 10, 2025 @ Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
James Bay rolled into Vancouver on his Up All Night Tour and turned the Commodore Ballroom into a sing-along sanctuary. Touring behind Changes All The Time, his latest album, Bay mixed old favourites with new gems and kept the crowd fully locked in from the first note.
Nashville artist Hunter Metts warmed things up with a short, emotional set. His voice had a raw edge that cut through the noise.
At 9pm on the dot, James Bay kicked off his set with the raucous title track “Up All Night,” a rock-leaning anthem that came in hot. No Noah Kahan or Lumineers needed, Bay handled the vocals solo. From there, he moved into “Just For Tonight,” which hit even harder live than on record. By the time he slid into fan-favourite “Let It Go,” the whole place was yelling along.
New tracks like “Easy Distraction” fit right in next to staples like “Scars.” The real heartstring moment came during the encore when Bay returned alone with just an acoustic guitar to play “Hope.” The lights dimmed and phone flashlights flicked on.
Last night showed that James Bay’s still got the hat and the hooks. He knows how to entertain a room full of loyal fans.
James Bay Up All Night Tour upcoming dates:
05/11 Portland, OR – Rosalind Theater
05/13 San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom
05/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Bellwether
05/20 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
05/21 Washington, D.C. – 9:30 Club
05/22 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount
05/26 Toronto, ON – History
05/28 Montreal, QC – MTELUS
More info on his website.
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JAMES BAY
HUNTER METTS
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Avenoir Brings ‘Mirage Tour’ to the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver
Rising Canadian R&B artist Avenoir brought his Mirage Tour – Act One to Vancouver on March 12, playing an intimate show at the Hollywood Theatre. The evening opened with a set from Alberta-born singer-songwriter Jonah David, who warmed up the crowd with his 2-piece band before the headliner took the stage.
Born in South Africa and raised in Edmonton, Avenoir has built serious momentum over the past year. His debut EP NOIRE earned a 2025 Juno nomination, and his music has racked up hundreds of millions of streams. The Vancouver stop was part of a short run of theatre shows meant to give fans a closer look at the fast-rising artist before a bigger year ahead.
The performance leaned into atmosphere. Avenoir kept movement minimal, often standing alone at center stage as his songs unfolded over sleek production, including great saxophone moments. His acoustics songs helped strengthen his connection with the audience. The production blended futuristic R&B with booming 808s and dramatic arrangements that gave several tracks a cinematic punch. His voice has a smoky tone that cuts through the heavy beats.
The show felt like a young artist still settling into the stage. The music is already there, and the confidence will likely follow.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
AVENOIR
JONAH DAVID
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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JUNNY Brings ‘null’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
Korean-Canadian R&B artist JUNNY brought warmth to a cold Vancouver night on March 4, turning the Vogue Theatre into a packed, swaying sea of JUNNIVERSE for his null Tour. Promoted by MRG Live, the show supported his second full-length album, null, and marked the second-to-last stop on his North American run before wrapping in Calgary.
DAUL opened the show with a tight, high-energy set that worked well with the crowd. Once the room was warmed up, JUNNY stepped out under the screams of the fans. Bathed in pulsing lights, he moved with easy confidence, pairing smooth vocals with subtle body rolls that sent the crowd into a frenzy.
He thanked fans several times for coming to his show, and leaned into his charm, shouting out the “sexy ladies and sexy fellas” in the crowd.
On a cold March night in Vancouver, JUNNY delivered heart and heat, exactly what his fans came for. Check out our favourite photos of the night below!
Find more information on upcoming JUNNY tour dates on his website.
JUNNY
DAUL
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer