Lineup
Delhi 2 Dublin
For nearly 20 years, Delhi 2 Dublin has been at the forefront of South Asian fusion music, pioneering a genre-defying sound they call Subcontinental Pop - a high-energy blend of Bhangra, electronic, hip-hop, reggae and Celtic influences.
What began as a one-night collaboration in Vancouver has grown into a global phenomenon, lighting up stages from Glastonbury to Burning Man. With founding members Sanjay Seran and Ravi Binning leading the charge, and long-time violinist Serena Eades adding rich melodic depth, the band continues to evolve. Now joined by producer, keyboardist and tabla player Kal Mattu, they’re launching a bold new chapter with fresh music and renewed energy.
Their discography includes fan favourites like Planet Electric, Turn Up the Stereo and We Got This. Their live shows are legendary - described as “90 minutes of freebasing joy.” As they approach their 20th anniversary in 2026, Delhi 2 Dublin is just getting started.
Blue Moon Marquee is a powerhouse duo known for their gritty, jazz-infused blues and smoky, vintage sound. With a raw, swinging style that draws from early blues, jazz and ragtime, their music feels both timeless and electrifying.
Winners of the 2024 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year, they’ve earned acclaim for their dynamic live performances and deep musical chemistry.
Blue Moon Marquee
MIINA
MIINA delivers a rich, full-bodied pop-rock sound driven by tight harmonies and expressive musicianship. Fronted by Laura Mina’s commanding vocals, the band blends emotional depth with bold energy, creating a sound that’s both powerful and polished.
JAXXEE
JAXXEE is a genre-bending artist whose music moves effortlessly through trip-hop, rock and dance-floor funk. At the core of her sound is soul, expressed through compelling songwriting and powerhouse vocals that deliver raw emotion and bold stage presence.
Her latest single, “No Regrets” received heavy rotation on Victoria’s The Zone 91.3, where she was named Band of the Month for February 2025.
Tk The Artist is a Nigerian Afrosoul and jazz fusion performer whose music blends Neosoul, R&B and Afrobeats into a soulful, rhythm-rich experience. Known for singing and drumming live on stage, Tk brings a deeply personal and electrifying energy to every performance.
Tk The Artist
The REACH! Performing Company is a diverse-ability group from Greater Victoria that brings together performers with and without disabilities. Their work celebrates inclusion, creativity and community through music, showcasing the beauty of collaboration and shared expression.
This year, REACH! will be singing the national anthem.
REACH! Performing Company
Bagatelle blends the rhythmic pulse of traditional Québécois music with the infectious energy of bluegrass. Their high-energy performances feature tight harmonies, toe-tapping tunes and a repertoire that moves seamlessly from foot-stomping reels to heartfelt ballads and lively call-and-response songs en français. With a sound that’s both fresh and deeply rooted, Bagatelle brings old-world melodies to life with modern flair.
Bagatelle
Shauntelle Dick-Charleson is a poet whose work honours the voices of those lost to residential schools, the MMIW crisis and others who have been silenced.
Her performances challenge comfort and invite reflection, bringing light to the pain many in Canada still carry.
Shauntelle Dick-Charleson
lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers
Back in 1978, late uncle Ray Peter from the Cowichan tribe started the dance group at the friendship centre along with our late father Jim and late Bob Malcom and uncles Butch and Skip Dick. He taught us the songs we use today and still sing them the way he did. That group stayed together for about 5 years and then stopped. Our Dad and Mom didn’t want it to stop so they brought it home to here and started teaching some of our family around here. It was then that late Flora Joseph gave mom and dad the Paddle Welcome song.
After dad passed in 1999, Mom (Bernadette) wanted us to keep going on with the group because it was important to her and Dad to keep it breathing and alive. So today, under Mommas guidance, we (Lyla and Beth) keep the group going strong over the last few years. With many performances like the recent Royal Tour, we’ve been able to perform for the Queen as well when she was here a few years back and other government officials along with schools at all levels and festivals.
There are about 25 in our group when we are all together, the youngest being Baby Jesse at 8 and Momma being our oldest going to be 79 this year, truly blessed we are to have her along with all the amazing kids.
The group is highly sought after to represent the Lək̓ʷəŋən people at significant events throughout the region. They have performed to welcome visiting royalty, the Lieutenant Governor and the Prime Minister, Mayor and Councils and many others. One of their favourite performances is to greet Indigenous people from around the world.
CANADA DAy DRUMMING at the Legislature
Come and join a national drumming event as part of Victoria’s Canada Day.
Cities across Canada from Victoria to St. John, will simultaneously participate in this national drumming celebration on July 1. Drumming, one of the world’s most ancient and widely adopted art forms, the percussive arts, has the power to bring people together. We hope that this event, which will include a 6-minute simultaneous drumming across Canada at 11 a.m. PST, will foster and enhance a sense of community and connection among all participants.
The Wong Sheung Kung Fu Club, sponsor of Victoria’s Canada Day Drumming event will provide 1000 hand-held rattle drums. We invite all drummers and drumming groups to join us. Please feel free to bring your own drums. Let’s drum together to highlight the diversity of Victoria, British Columbia and Canada.
DJ Boitano
With over a decade as the soundtrack producer for Victoria’s Canada Day fireworks, Bryan Capistrano (DJ Boitano) has turned his eclectic love of music into a signature sound. While he’s no stranger to the mic, it’s the music that does the talking - taking listeners on a journey, one beat at a time.