Since late March when the province of British Colombia set forth strict measures to combat COVID-19, the live performance industry has been one of those that has seen severe impact and regression.

Obviously, the ways of old are far in the past. The shoulder to shoulder contact, limitless dancing and interaction, as well as those jammy crowd atmospheres, but this Kelowna-based production company has their sights set on a new normal for live entertainment, a new ‘show.’

Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc. has planned to bring live music performing back in a safe and socially distanced way with their new series; “Live @ the KCT.” Perhaps paving the way for more live concert action in the near future, or in the new calendar year, 2021.

The KCT (Kelowna Community Theatre) has been empty and unused since the start of the pandemic, and Rebellious Unicorns PC were clearly ready to make a change towards a new beginning. “We are very excited to work with local musicians and bring their talents back in front of live audiences in a safe way” executive producer Dustyn Baulkham told BC Local News.

The series consists of two performances a night, beginning at 7pm followed by a final 9pm show. The KCT is a theatre that holds 800 people, but under new restrictions the shows will only allow a maximum of 50 people within the confines, each of the shows run from 45-60 minutes long. Acts scheduled to perform include local Kelowna artists and bands such as Apollyon, Andrew Johns, Jodie B and more.

Live Music is a trademark of British Columbia and the BC Entertainment Industry as a whole. Kelowna has dealt well overall with the pandemic and the handling of COVID-19, so ‘Live @ the KCT’ may reap as a reward for a city that is known for its unique entertainment.

Soon enough, music lovers of the Fraser Valley and lower mainland area will hope their respective area can follow in the footsteps of the Northern neighbours in Kelowna.