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Tems at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC – Gallery
On September 22, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems brought her Born In The Wild Tour to a sold out Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC.
The night started with American singer, Lekan, who performed songs from his debut EP So You Know.
At 9pm, the stage was transformed into grassy plains, creating a vibrant and earthy atmosphere that complemented her music. Tems emerged in a stunning bejeweled blue halter top and matching pants, shimmering as she launched into her set. Supported by a live band and backup singers, she seamlessly blended afrobeats, pop, and R&B, making each song feel alive and fresh.
Tems delivered a fun and high-energy set on her first-ever world tour, captivating the crowd with her dynamic performance. With two EPs and an album full of hits, the Nigerian singer had a rich catalogue of songs to choose from. Her setlist was packed with hits, including fan favourites like “Love Me JeJe” and “Me & U” from her debut album Born in the Wild.
Her stage presence was undeniable—she connected effortlessly with the audience, dancing, twirling, and sparkling, both literally and figuratively. Tems’ energy was contagious, and the crowd couldn’t help but move along to her infectious beats.
Upcoming North American tour dates:
– Sept 25 Seattle, WA
– Sept 27 San Francisco, CA
– Sept 29 Las Vegas, NV
– Oct 1 Los Angeles, CA
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TEMS
LEKAN
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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Wave To Earth Bring ‘the pieces tour’ to Vancouver
By the time Wave to Earth took the stage at Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Arena on September 4, Vancouver was already buzzing. A lineup stretched around the block as fans waited to see the South Korean indie-rock trio kick off the first date of their the pieces tour in the city.
The band’s stage setup immediately set the tone, arranged to look like a cozy living room, complete with windows that opened onto a constantly changing view of the world outside. The clever screens showed footage filmed just outside the arena, creating the illusion that the stage was looking out onto the neighbourhood. Periodically, TransLink buses could be seen passing by, an unexpectedly Vancouver specific detail that made the arena feel intimate.
That sense of intimacy carried into the band’s entrance, with lead singer Daniel Kim stepping onto the stage wearing a UBC Arts cap, a small but memorable nod to the city and its university community.
From the opening notes, Wave to Earth leaned into the warm, laid-back atmosphere that has made their music resonate with fans around the world. The contrast between the arena’s size and the deliberately homey stage design made the show feel like being invited into the band’s living room.
As the opening night of the pieces tour, the Vancouver show set the tone for what promises to be a visually thoughtful and atmospheric run of dates.
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WAVE TO EARTH
All Photo Credit: Kelli Rothwell
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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
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer