The Vancouver Christmas Market added a new feature for its 3rd year, X-Mas Factor, a talent competition showcasing Vancouver’s undiscovered talent. Frankie Cena has been crowned the first X-Mas Factor winner during Saturday’s Finale, with his rendition of “Grown Up Christmas List”. Runner-up prizes were awarded to Monica Song, who sang “This Christmas”, and Stephen…
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Music BC presents first Beautiful Heart Award at Celebration 2012
Friday, The Vogue Theatre was host to an evening long concert and fundraiser for Music BC Foundation, Celebration 2012. Various BC artists donated their time to benefit the Charitable Foundation which supports music education throughout British Columbia by providing instruments to underfunded music programs in public…
Celebration 2012 – Music BC Foundation
On December 7th, 2012, the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver plays host as the city comes together to support and thank those who contribute to the Music BC Charitable Foundation. Hosted by the PEAK 102.7FM’s Tamara Stanners, this one of a kind event features performances by some of BC’s best artists and bands, including: Chilliwack…
American Music Awards 2012
The 40th American Music Awards were presented Sunday night, live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. Nominees for the AMAs are based on based on sales, airplay, activity on social networks, and video viewing, this year’s top nominees are Rihanna and Nicki Minaj with 4 nods each. The 2012 edition of the awards featured…
Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts new Balinese Collection
This week, Fragrant Wood Gallery debuts their latest collection, Western Canada’s largest curated collection of Balinese wood carvings is now on display in the clean, modern gallery. The unique combination of ancient Asian techniques and themes contrasts with cool Western modernity of the gallery. “We want to reframe the perceptions of ancient art forms,” says Fragrant Wood…
Vancouver Christmas Market asks. Do you have Xmas-Factor?
The Holidays and music go hand-in-hand, Christmas music and singing carols are part of the fun. This year the Vancouver Christmas Market invites you to take your vocal musings away from the office party and out to the Market Stage. The X-Mas Factor is a new singing competition asking Vancouverites to showcase their vocal talent…
CMA New Artist of the Year – Hunter Hayes
Last week at the CMA Awards, Louisiana youngster Hunter Hayes walked away with the New Artist Of The Year trophy. 2012 has been a big year for the newcomer, in May, Martin Guitars named Hayes as C.F. Martin & Co.’s newest brand ambassador then in September, just shy of his 21st birthday be was inducted…