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Sophie Ellis-Bextor at the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Sophie Ellis-Bextor turned the Commodore Ballroom into a glittery time capsule of disco bliss on October 30, 2025. The British pop icon brought her world tour to Vancouver, and it was a night that shimmered from start to finish.
The evening opened with Australian singer Holiday Sidewinder, whose bold energy and dance-ready pop set the mood perfectly. By the time Ellis-Bextor appeared around 9 p.m., the crowd was already buzzing. Dressed in a black-and-pink coatdress that later revealed a sparkling silver mini, she launched into “Relentless Love,” the opener from her new album Perimenopop. Her voice was clear and strong, her charm effortless.
Between songs, she chatted with fans, sharing fun facts and stories about the Vancouver and the Commodore’s history and grinning as if she were among old friends. The mood stayed light and joyful as she moved through tracks like “Dolce Vita” and “Hypnotized,” the latter paired with visuals from its music video projected behind her. Midway through the set, she added a playful twist: a big silver “push button” that she pressed to randomly pick surprise songs for the night. Vancouver’s lucky draws were “Catch You” and “Vertigo.”
The night’s highlights came when she leaned into her classics. “Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)” flowed seamlessly into ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight),” sending the floor into full disco fever. And of course, “Murder on the Dancefloor” got the loudest cheers. The ultimate reminder of why her resurgence after Saltburn feels so right.
For the encore, she took things to another literal level (literally) as she appeared on the Commodore’s balcony for a haunting version of “Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone,” her voice floating over the silent crowd.
Ellis-Bextor’s show was pure joy: no spectacle, no overproduction, just charisma, sequins, and songs that make you move.
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SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR
HOLIDAY SIDEWINDER
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Joyce Manor Bring I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
On May 11th, American punk rock band Joyce Manor brought their I Used To Go To This Bar Tour to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver for a high-energy, jam-packed set.
The punk rock band from Torrance, California, was formed in 2008. Known for their fast, emotionally charged songs and energetic live shows, they became a major influence in modern emo and pop-punk with albums like Never Hungover Again and 40 oz. to Fresno.
Taking the stage at 9:45 pm, Joyce Manor ran through an impressive 24-song set, jumping into hit after hit, with little downtime. The band kept the energy in the room throughout the night, with lots of moshing and crowdsurfing, especially in their hits “Catalina Fight Song”, “Heart Tattoo,” and “Constant Headache.”
Between the mayhem, the band’s songs evoke a deep sense of nostalgia, capturing the feeling of past heartbreak and growing up. Barry Johnson’s emotionally charged vocals, paired with the band’s raw, unfiltered guitar sound, have a way of making you get into your feelings.
The 24-song set allowed Joyce Manor to premiere a lot of their new material from I Used To Go To This Bar, while ripping through some of their biggest hits on cult favourites, Never Hungover Again and Joyce Manor, leaving something for everyone to enjoy.
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JOYCE MANOR
All Photo Credit: Hunter Soo
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Good Kid Bring ‘Can We Hang Out?’ Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver
On May 10th, Canadian indie rock band Good Kid brought their Can We Hang Out? Tour to the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. The Toronto-born group, known for their high-energy performances and catchy melodies, kept the Vancouver crowd going all night long with their quirky personalities and interactions with the crowd.
The band is touring in support of their first full-length studio album, Can We Hang Out Sometime? — A bright, energetic indie rock record about the importance of staying connected when life feels chaotic.
Good Kid took to the stage around 9:00 pm, previewing the fresh sounds of Can We Hang Out Sometime? Opening with the catchy “Wall”. Instantly, the band had the crowd at their fingertips, singing along to every single lyric and getting the whole venue jumping up and down.
The Toronto group have built one of the strongest artist–fan relationships in modern indie rock by making their audience feel like an active part of the band’s world rather than just consumers of their music. There is an official Good Kid discord server, and they regularly engage with their fans on social media. They’ve also tapped into the gaming/streaming space, letting people use their music without aggressive copyright enforcement and have made a name for themselves in the Fortnite community.
Through the night, the band ran through their hits like “From the Start”, Mimi’s Delivery Service”, “Cicada”, “Summer” and “Bubbly.”
The show was full of antics with a wall of death, playing basketball with a giant beach ball and hula hoops, and even lead singer Nick Frosst at one point joining the moshpit. With a show of hands, it was about half of the venue’s first concert experience, and Good Kid definitely made it one to remember.
One thing is for sure — anytime Good Kid rolls into town, Vancouver is always down to hang out sometime.
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GOOD KID
All Photo Credit: Good Kid