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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
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Goose Brings their ‘Summer Tour’ to the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver
Goose brought their 2026 Summer Tour to Vancouver on Tuesday night, turning the Commodore Ballroom into a sweaty, late-night dance party that stretched well past 11 p.m.
The Connecticut-based quartet — Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach, Trevor Weekz and drummer Cotter Ellis — has built a reputation for letting songs breathe onstage, and Vancouver got the full treatment. The band played two sets and an encore, giving the crowd plenty of room to settle into the grooves and watch the songs take unexpected turns.
The first set opened with “Yeti” before moving through “All I Need,” “Turbulence & The Night Rays” and “Time to Flee.” “Everything Must Go” kept things moving before “Hungersite” closed the set with one of the night’s bigger stretches of improvisation.
After a break, Goose returned and launched into “Electric Avenue,” a crowd-pleasing choice that had the Commodore singing along.
There was little interest in rushing through the evening. Goose gave each section space, moving from tight grooves to loose instrumental passages without making the show feel like a collection of extended solos.
For a band coming off a European run and heading into some of its biggest U.S. shows, Vancouver felt like another strong stop on the way. The Commodore may be a much smaller room than Madison Square Garden or SPAC, but Goose seemed perfectly happy to stretch out inside it.
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GOOSE
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Chance The Rapper Brings ‘Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to Montreal at MTelus
After 10 years since its release, Chance the Rapper is back on tour to celebrate his album Coloring Book! With Montreal being the 4th stop on the tour, many fans packed into Montreal’s MTELUS on August 15th, 2026, with no idea of what to expect.
First, the audience was thrilled by an energetic and upbeat performance by opener La Reezy. His quick lyrics and heavy instrumentals had no trouble in setting the tone for the night, specifically during “Gold Chains,” and with stellar crowd engagement during “We Live.”
Then, Chance the Rapper took the stage! With Coloring Book being such a staple in 2016, especially in the rap community, it is a daunting task to bring that nostalgic energy back on stage. But, with a 24-song setlist, Chance does just that. Unsurprisingly, half the setlist features songs from Coloring Book, with the set opening with “All We Got,” and closing with “Same Drugs,” featuring a confetti-filled performance of “No Problem” in the middle. However, Chance doesn’t shy away from performing a few hits from his other albums as well, such as “Link Me In The Future” from STAR LINE, and some older work in Acid Rap.
Overall, there is something powerful about hearing these songs a decade later. The themes stay the same, yet as both the artist and audience grow, there’s new meanings and emotions to be found in the lyrics. The anniversary show felt like a reunion for those who grew up with Coloring Book, and that’s what ultimately makes this tour a success.
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CHANCE THE RAPPER
LA REEZY
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