Performers

Patrick Gavigan is an award-winning singer, musician, and songwriter from Vancouver, Canada.

Not bound by any traditional genre label, he weaves the colors of old-school soul, roots country, hip-hop, pop, and rock into something uniquely his own.

Patrick is a gifted singer influenced by artists like Sam Cooke, Chris Stapleton, Method Man, and Jeff Buckley. As the frontman for the Vancouver band Best Night Ever, he and his bandmates have enjoyed viral success, accumulating over 3 million views on their videos and more than 10,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel.

Hello, Bonjour, and Taanishi! Perelandra Waddle is an up-and-coming Métis interdisciplinary performing artist from the unceded and unsurrendered Coast Salish lands of British Columbia and the founder of the dance company ᐋᐧᐸᓇᒐ᦯ᑯᐢ✨ (pronounced: wâpanacahkos). She uses a mixture of dance and theatre performances to create unique cultural and political art. She started her training as a ballet, lyrical, and tap dancer and went on to earn a degree in contemporary dance at SFU. It wasn't until her early adulthood that she began trying to reconnect with her Métis heritage, and she connected with her mentor, teacher, and role model, Yvonne Chartrand. Now, her life consists largely of performing and teaching traditional and contemporary Métis jigging and square dancing.

PraiseTEAM (Praise Theatre Ensemble & Arts Ministry) is a performing arts company composed of young, dedicated, and artistic individuals whose mission is to be messengers of faith, passion, and family through the performing arts.

Their goal is to provide a platform for expression through dance, music, and drama, where members inspire one another and strengthen positive values through ministry and mission work.

Science World has been igniting wonder and empowering dreams for over 35 years. As a not for profit organization, Science World's On the Road team travels to schools around the province doing free shows for thousands of students each year.

Singer-songwriter Silent St. J perfectly marries alternative folk with ethereal vocals, creating an emotional resonance in their music. They enchant listeners with honest, captivating lyrics and a hauntingly soothing voice. Silent St. J sparks a sense of wonder in the hearts of any audience, taking listeners on a journey through the liminal spaces of their minds.

As a child, Silent St. J often spent time lost in the depths of their thoughts and dreams. Inspired by films, they would imagine narratives to escape reality and began writing songs to accompany the surreal movies playing in the back of their mind. 

Tess’s highly anticipated debut full-length album, Before I Come Unhinged, released on May 17, 2024, has already made waves, surpassing 100,000 streams in just four months. With international press coverage—including features in Billboard Music Canada and Exclaim!—and regular national airplay on CBC Music, she is well positioned to continue growing her audience across the country.

Tewanee Joseph is a singer, songwriter, and producer who is also the lead singer for the rock band Bitterly Divine. Hailing from the Squamish Nation, Tewanee has shared the stage with international recording artists such as Billy Idol, The Killers, 54-40, and many others.

Tomorrow’s Voices is a barrier-free, audition-free, non-profit choir for children who love to sing for the sheer joy of it. Their message, “Kids Should Be Heard,” serves as our guiding principle in everything they do. At Tomorrow’s Voices, they believe everyone should have a voice, and they reinforce this in their rehearsals, performances, and outings.

Raised between the Fraser Valley and Baja California, Tyla Jones is a songwriter and visual artist with a soothing, songbird-like voice, inspired by the beauty of the West Coast where she grew up. Her ethereal folk and Americana songs echo the music of Joni Mitchell and Adrianne Lenker, showcasing her gift for vivid storytelling.

Tyla maintains a busy performance schedule across Western Canada, playing 100 shows in the past year, including opening for rising star Cameron Whitcomb. Meanwhile, she is refining a collection of songs for her debut album release.

Urban Safari Rescue Society!

TO RESCUE, care for, and maintain the health of rescued exotic pets and other animals.

TO EDUCATE children and adults about various animal species, the importance of all animals to our environment, the need for conservation, and the responsibilities of exotic animal ownership.

TO PROVIDE public awareness of global animal conservation efforts and encourage people to take an active role in these initiatives.

ZumbaTroop is composed of Zumba and fitness instructors in the Lower Mainland. They teach regular Zumba, Yoga, and other fitness classes throughout Surrey and surrounding areas and they love to perform at events.