During these times it might be weird to think that there are more ways to support your favourite musicians than just listening to them on the radio, but there are tons of ways to help support local musicians, singers and venues. Here are some ways to help.

The first thing you can do to help support local artists (if your bank account can financially support it) is to purchase band/singer merchandise, songs and albums. Recently, a Chilliwack studio, Rosewood Studios produced an album called Artists in Isolation and it is full of local bands and singers in the folk rock genre. The first album was published back in May and the second in September. The album is 10 dollars and all proceeds of the album will go straight to the artists on the album. You can purchase the second volume here.

Share your favourite musicians on social media. This is a perfect way for you to show your support of the bands you love without it costing you any money. This could be done by posting about their new song that just came out, a live-streaming event that you are going to take part of and want others to join, or simply liking their page can help show your support during these times. It could lead to bigger exposer for them and a more likely future concert to happen for you.

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In a performance based industry we also have to remember the venues (that would normally host your favourite bands) are suffering too. Amazing, local venues such as The Roxy, The Orpheum and The Commodore have either been completely shut down since COVID originally hit or have severely groomed back the amount of people they have, and the events that should take place. The Biltmore Cabaret a music and event venue in Vancouver suggests purchasing gift cards for future shows and they will throw in a drink at the bar or a burger maybe. Purchase your gift card here.

Keep the BC music scene and musicians dreams going by supporting them.