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Ninja Sex Party at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
For the first time in Vancouver, Ninja Sex Party brought their Pure Elegance Tour to the sold out Commodore Ballroom, alongside Nova Scotia’s own, TWRP!
Dressed in their signature vibrant, futuristic costumes, TWRP’s keyboardist and vocalist Doctor Sung, guitarist Lord Phobos, bassist Commander Meouch, and drummer Havve Hogan served as both the opening act and the backing band for Ninja Sex Party. From hoverboards and keytars to high kicks and splits, and a blend of sci-funk and ’80s fusion tunes, TWRP kicked off the night with a perfect mix of chaotic energy and feel-good vibes.
“Get Ready to Get Ready”, the ‘Couv crowd was ready to take in what Ninja Sex Party was about to bring! Danny Sexbang, aka Dan Avidan, and Ninja Brain, aka Brian Wecht, were prepared to keep the energy and antics at an all-time high for the next 90 minutes. Playing a mixture of funky comedic originals like “Welcome to My Parents’ House” and “Orgy For One”, covers such as “Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, a tribute to Korn, and their collaborative songs with TWRP, playing “The Hit” and “Starlight Brigade”, NSP delivered a theatrical set that effortlessly blended humour and musical precision, keeping the dedicated fanbase of Vancouver engaged from start to finish. One could also say that the highlight of the night was Paul Stanley, via a button on Ninja Brian’s soundboard, as the band’s very own hype man to get the crowd both hysterical and riled up.
Although it took 16 years for Ninja Sex Party to bring their show to Vancouver, it was well worth the wait! TWRP and NSP are a match made in synth heaven, and Vancouverites cannot wait to have them back!
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NINJA SEX PARTY
TWRP
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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.
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JOOST
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.
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WHEATUS
CHIEF STATE
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer