IndieFest is back in Vancouver for its 3rd year and looks to continue providing you surreal entertainment and genre-defying works! Founded in 2017 by Debi Wong, re:Naissance celebrates the emerging field in the performing arts sector. Debi Wong founded this astounding festival on the belief they can change one opera at a time through the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of the opera by empowering storytellers and providing stories that have been restricted from the operatic space. Take time out of your day to indulge in all the happenings at IndieFest!
There is plenty of opportunity to explore genres of culture and music you haven’t had the chance to dive into yet such as new opera and virtual reality, all the way to Indigenous practices and drag. Here is just a few of the many things you can expect going forward from the festival that amplifies the imaginative forms of storytelling unique to Cascadia!
November 18th (TONIGHT) – Imaginarium I: The Liminal
Imaginarium I: The Liminal is an evening of music that will summon the personal, cultural, or even communal transformations, all hosted by the Sun Yet Sen Classical Chinese Gardens and the re:Naissance Opera! This event prides itself on creating a dedicated space for change, existing between the past we wanted to pull away from and the the futures we’ve been dreaming of!
November 23rd – Imaginarium Concert IV: Curated by Rich Coburn
BIPOC Voices Director Rich Coburn has developed a dynamic program of works from a database containing some of the best BIPOC voices out there. The performances that will be put on will be a unique experience to every patron as none of the voices have been recorded prior so everything will be a first for everyone. Every soul in these works has contributed massively to the BIPOC community and their goal is to connect with you on a genuine level through the nature of their voice, so if something speaks to you then it should be a no brainer to indulge in the BIPOC community to discover more!
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