Reviews & Articles
Hat’s Off!
“Hi! It was my first year at Music Fest, and “hats off” to everyone who did such a wonderful job in planning! It was fabulous! Much more than I expected! I know I’ll be back again!
Best Live Music I’ve Heard in Years
“Huge thank you to the organizing committee for another fantastic weekend – great lineup, and major kudos for booking K’Naan – possibly the first ‘Rap’ act at Musicfest, but he even had a bunch of us middle-aged ‘anti-rap’ stodges bouncing and clapping to his amazing poetry and messaging. Hassan Hakmoun was incredible also, and his [...]
I want to thank you ALL (and I know the you ALL includes hundreds of people!) for hosting such an amazing weekend.
If anyone complains about anything I suggest they may be winers.
Island MusicFest is assuredly one of BC’s finest festivals. Comparisons with others are futile.
“This was our first visit to a festival that is rapidly earning a reputation as one of B.C.’s primary music events. Over the past few years – since Artistic Director Doug Cox too over – Island Musicfest has presented some of the biggest names in roots music, and this year the line-up was especially tempting, so off we went – with our tent,
You are not alone…..
It’s impossible to experience this festival alone… you could technically go alone… but be prepared to share some truly remarkable memories with the people you meet. MusicFest makes complete strangers feel less strange.
-Shane Koyczan
“Lightning in a Bottle”
Just watched “Lightning in a Bottle” a video celebrating 100 years of Blues. What struck me was HOW many of these world class musicians have performed at MUSICFEST! And I saw them all!
