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Porter Robinson at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver
On November 1, American DJ Porter Robinson SMILE! đ World Tour brought serious energy and nostalgia to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre in Vancouver, BC, with a mix of new tracks, throwbacks, and eye-popping visuals.
This tourâs special twist? Itâs the first time Porterâs performing with a full band, which gave his set a fresh, fuller sound that hit a different level of intensity.
But before Robinson took the stage, American hyperpop and digicore artist, Ericdoa, opened the night, performing tracks on his three albums COA, Things with Wings, and DOA.
Shortly before 9pm, Porter Robinson kicked things off with “Knock Yourself Out XD” from his latest album, Smile! đ, transforming the venue into a trippy, neon-lit skyline. The stage was set with a massive pink billboard that doubled as a screen for lyrics and visuals, so everyone could sing along while getting lost in the virtual city. A giant inflatable anime-style cat sat off to the side, adding a playful vibe. During the high-energy track “Russian Roulette,” Robinson had the whole crowd raising their hands just before confetti cannons launched heart-shaped confetti everywhere, in a big, joyful moment.
The show flowed into the Nurture section, where he took us back with hits like “Something Comforting” and “Look at the Sky.” The visuals and colourful lights matched the emotional depth of these tracks, creating a mix of nostalgia and excitement. It was clear Robinson was having a blast on stage, dancing around, and sharing his energy with the crowd.
The third act was all about Worlds, celebrating the albumâs 10-year anniversary. Hearing “Sad Machine” and “Divinity” live felt like stepping into a time machine for longtime fans, while new fans got a taste of Robinsonâs roots. Just when you thought it might be over, the screen lit up with Rin, the character from the “Shelter” video, drawing a massive cheer. For the final song, Robinson came back out with his signature red and black wings, ending the night with “Cheerleader” as the crowd went wild and confetti rained down again.
This show had something for everyoneâwhether youâre into EDM, pop, rock, or just love a crazy light show. The Smile! đ World Tour was a full-on celebration of Robinsonâs career.
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PORTER ROBINSON
ERICDOA
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Joost Klein Brings World Tour With Chaos and Heart in Vancouver
Fresh off two sets at Coachella 2026 â a historic milestone as the first Dutch-language artist to ever grace that stage â 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 KÀÀrijĂ€’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
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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 theyâve outgrown rooms like The Pearl. The show was sold out, shoulder-to-shoulder, and honestly felt like it couldâve 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. âLeroy,â âTruffles,â and âWannabe Gangstarâ landed fast, while âHumpâEm Nâ DumpâEmâ slipped in a cheeky nod to Madonna.
Covers were a big part of the night. Their take on Erasureâs âA Little Respectâ turned into a full-room singalong, complete with a âMy Girlâ tag, and âBasket Caseâ by Green Day brought a jolt of energy mid-set. A Canadian highlight came with âMy Music at Work,â a respectful nod to The Tragically Hip that hit especially well with the local crowd, followed later by a heartfelt âTime Stand Stillâ from Rush.
The deeper cuts, âLemonade,â âFourteen,â and âIâd Never Write a Song About You, âshowed the bandâs range, balancing humour with real vulnerability. Then came âTeenage Dirtbag.â 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 âDesperate Songs,â 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