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SUMMARY:SURF HAT
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSURF HAT \nWITH KIERAN CAMPBELL \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Surf Hat is the ever-evolving and fun-loving creative brain child of the duo of Jon Allan and Evan Camm. A melting pot of surf\, psych\, folk\, and indie. After some lineup changes at the end of 2024\, the band will be returning to the live scene with some new faces and instrumentation. Based out of Squamish\, BC\, the group has released two full length albums since 2022 and performed relentlessly across western Canada. They are queuing up their third full length for summer 2025. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/surf-hat/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:YOUTH LAGOON
DESCRIPTION:TIMBRE CONCERTS PRESENTS \nYOUTH LAGOON \nRARELY DO I DREAM TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, April 5th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 6:30PM \nShow Wraps Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: “Life itself is a thunderstorm\,” says Trevor Powers\, the Idaho-based songwriter and producer behind the Youth Lagoon moniker. “Life itself is brothers on walkie-talkies…  it’s your dog at the backdoor\, or a speeding car off in the distance. It’s a gentle voice on the radio. Mom smoking on the porch. The color of sunlight. It’s always right under your nose and so easy to miss. Often\, a simple treasure.” \nIn the fall of 2023\, that treasure came in the form of a shoebox filled with home videos Powers found in his parents’ basement while he was looking for a pre-war harmonica that once belonged to his grandma. “When I took the tapes home and popped in the first one\, it was my brother Bobby and I at the state fair. I was 4 years old choking on a corn dog\,” he laughs. “If anything’s a summary of life\, that is.” Powers spent the following week recording his favorite moments off the TV — Easter egg hunts\, backyard baseball\, bloody noses\, birthday parties\, road trips\, and all the life in-between. “I was like a ghost in a lost memory\,” says Powers. \nThe vivid intimacies of life and boyhood depicted in Powers’ home movies not only began shaping his songs\, but infusing with them. He started sampling the audio and manipulating it into a kind of musical cinematography\, fusing past with future. “What I was really consumed with was how much I could zoom in on my actual history\,” says Powers. “I wanted to really make someone feel like they were inside my living room in 1993\, but rearrange the furniture a bit. Something about combining that level of hyperreality with fairytales of devils and detectives weirdly felt like the truest way to immortalize these pieces of my family.” \nRooted in love and childhood memoir\, Rarely Do I Dream is a triumph of American gothic imagination — where storybook innocence dissolves into a radioactive billow of teenage drifters\, drug-addled hustlers\, and old-world folklore. Drifting between propulsive electronica and hallucinatory rock songs\, Powers’ singular voice always glows front and center as the neon road sign pointing home. \n“The more I rewind the tapes of my life\, the more I can hear the voice of my soul\,” Powers says. “This isn’t nostalgia. Life’s much more messy than that. It’s a dedication to all the parts of who I was\, who I am\, and who I’m going to be.” \nWith a bent toward rural noir\, Powers has found a home in a world where his personal journals and poetic confessions are indistinguishable from the twisted mythologies of habitual sinners and devout barflies. “The summer taught me that life’s a baseball bat to the jaw\,” Powers sings on “Gumshoe (Dracula From Arkansas)” — painted with western tremolo guitars\, proto-ambient recordings of dogs barking\, family talking\, and a distorted drumbeat circling it all. On “Neighborhood Scene\,” the album’s opening track and one Powers describes as “a postcard to everyone I’ve ever loved\,” he turns a remote Idaho cul-de-sac into a land both eternal and sacred\, inverting the privacy of home into an open invitation to sit down for dinner. “Do I\, do I belong in a country house? Every angel and devil out marchin’ on the lawn. / Do I\, do I tell Tom that I saw his dad at the ‘No Romance’ bunny ranch? Cowgirl ain’t his mom\,” he sings. \n“Speed Freak\,” a dark joyride that showcases Youth Lagoon’s glaring metamorphosis\, unleashes a grungy beat while synth bass struts and splinters into a technicolor post-punk spectacle. “This song came from a thought I had of giving the angel of death a hug\,” Powers says. “We spend our whole lives running from this thing we can’t outrun. The more I’ve learned to die to myself\, the more I’ve learned there is no death. Only transformation. A door opens when you learn to let go of the identity you’ve been building your whole life. Someone told me a couple years ago\, ‘I have good news for you and I have bad news. The bad news is Trevor is doomed. There’s no hope for Trevor. The good news is — you’re not Trevor.’ When I heard that\, it clicked.” \nAfter taking an eight-year hiatus away from Youth Lagoon\, Powers returned to the alias with the acclaimed Heaven Is a Junkyard in early 2023\, an album of warped Americana that brought his focus back home. Youth Lagoon’s first album in nearly a decade pushed the project into a neo-western realm both deeply literary and musically vast\, centered around an upright piano and static-coated electronics. “I had ended Youth Lagoon years ago because I lost who I was\,” Powers says. “Then life jumped me in an alley and gave me a beating. That suffering changed my frequency. Now my ideas are a river. I can’t keep up.” \nDelicate yet aggressive\, innovative yet classic\, Rarely Do I Dream is Youth Lagoon’s most comprehensive and audacious album to date. A treasure trove of home movies\, twangy fuzz guitars\, sun-bleached synths\, classical pianos\, blown-out drums\, and Powers’ spellbinding melodies all feel like an old photograph that’s been reanimated in a strange and distant future. “This was the first time I’ve ever used guitar instead of piano as my main writing tool\,” says Powers. “Anytime I’m horrified and on a knife-edge creatively I know I’m doing something right. I need that feeling of knowing I could either be making the greatest thing I’ve ever made or something so bad it could be career suicide. Anything short of that\, I’ve failed myself. After the Heaven Is a Junkyard tour\, I was fully in the moment and appreciated all of it… then I said to myself\, ‘Ok\, moving on.’ I have zero interest in repeating myself.” \nPowers’ ability to relentlessly push and evolve the project forward has taken Youth Lagoon into a territory both fiercely original and strikingly expansive. Recorded with co-producer and mixer/engineer Rodaidh McDonald\, Rarely Do I Dream marks a seismic transformation\, a mammoth leap forward\, and an instant\, indelible landmark in Youth Lagoon’s revered discography. With a profound love and dedication to family\, along with his own brand of genre-bending noir rock\, Powers’ has achieved what he set out to do. \n“I wanted to make an album that feels like life itself…” says Powers. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/youth-lagoon/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:JAKE WORTHINGTON **POSTPONED**
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT & THE DUKE SALOON PRESENT \nJAKE WORTHINGTON \n  \n**The Jake Worthington show has been postponed for the time being. Ticket holders will be contacted with further details.** \n  \n\nDate: POSTPONED \n\n\nDoors: 8PM \nClose: 12AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: For Big Loud Texas traditionalist Jake Worthington\, country music is engrained in his DNA. The La Porte\, Texas native was raised on his grandfather’s porch performances of Ray Price\, Merle Haggard\, and George Jones. He soon picked up his own Gibson acoustic to realize the breadth of his soon-to-be-classic\, wide\, and wild voice. \nNow\, Worthington breathes fresh life into dance halls\, beer joints\, and ballrooms from Texas to Tennessee with his 13-song\, self-penned debut\, Jake Worthington\, and just-released Miranda Lambert collaboration “Hello Shitty Day.” Captivating the masses with his honky-tonk stylings\, the singer-songwriter has brought two-step anthems to venues across the country\, opening for Lambert\, Cody Johnson\, Lainey Wilson\, Riley Green\, Pat Green\, Hank Williams Jr.\, ERNEST\, Ian Munsick\, and more. Worthington is also a sought-after duet partner across the Nashville landscape\, including guest spots on HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE with Reba McEntire on “Is It Cold In Here\,” HIXTAPE: Vol. 2 with Ronnie Dunn and Jake Owen on “Jonesin’\,” Ronnie Dunn’s 2022 album 100 Proof Neon on “Honky Tonk Town\,” Brooks and Dunn’s forthcoming Reboot II on “I’ll Never Forgive My Heart\,” and ERNEST’s 2023 extension FLOWER SHOPS (THE ALBUM): Two Dozen Roses on “Heartache In My 100 Proof.” “I believe in country music as much as I believe in my next breath\,” Worthington declares\, and “blame it on my raising\, but I think there ought to be room for country in country music.” \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/jake-worthington/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:REPOSADO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nREPOSADO \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, March 22nd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap-Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Reposado return to Upstairs for an unforgettable musical experience with local legend Miguelito Valdes Y Su Son and his entourage to open. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/reposado/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:SIVZ
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSIVZ \nFEATURING KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, March 21st\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: We are thrilled to have SIVZ taking the stage at Upstairs! Her thought selections and strategic set progressions have led to her performing at Canada’s most iconic clubs and festivals\, including Shambhala and Bass Coast\, where she often takes the cake for the most talked-about house set of the weekend. \n\nLocal DJ and club resident KIMBZ joins the night to make another amazing evening of beats! \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/sivz/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:TINZO + JOJO
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS PRESENTS \nTINZO + JOJO \nTHE DIAL UP TOUR \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, March 13th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nClose: 1AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Tinzo + Jojo bring you the Dial Up Tour—a dance party that takes you back to a time when the internet was wild\, unfiltered\, and free from social media. Get ready for a four-hour immersive experience of audio and visuals unlike anything we’ve done before. 4 hour extended sets of that classic house sound that’ll keep you moving all night long\, accompanied by sights and sounds that’ll transport you into a pre-Y2K computer screen. \nThis isn’t just any dance party—this is a place where the dance floor is for dancing\, where phones are off-limits\, and where you can truly lose yourself in the music. Come dressed in your favorite 90s rave wear\, as a hacker\, a chat mod\, or a web model—anything that’ll take you back to the days of dial-up and HTML. Tinzo and Jojo will be bringing The Librarian’s Manifesto to life\, creating the backdrop for a night of self-expression\, connection\, and pure energy: \n1. Come for the music. \n2. Be open to unfamiliar music and sounds. \n3. Respect one another. \n4. Face each other instead of the DJ. \n5. No phones allowed on the dance floor. \n6. Dress to express yourself. \n7. Dance your heart out. \nLook here for dress inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/BookClubRadio/the-dial-up-tour/ //  https://www.pinterest.com/BookClubRadio/the-dial-up-tour/ \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/tinzo-jojo/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:UNCLE STRUT
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nUNCLE STRUT \nFT. THE CARLINES & TROUBLE ON THE OUTSKIRTS \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, March 1st\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nClose: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: \nUncle Strut: \nFrom their dive bar beginnings to packed concert theatres\, Uncle Strut isn’t just playing music – they’re providing an all around experience you won’t soon forget. Picture the raw energy of the Red Hot Chili Peppers colliding with Beatles-esque melodies\, then add in a 70s vibe. The result? A sonic cocktail that’ll have your vinyl collection nodding in approval while making your Spotify playlists feel alive again. \nUncle Strut’s debut album will be out this May! \nThe Carlines: \nThe Carlines are a retro indie-pop-rock project based in Victoria\, BC Canada. Their most recent EP ‘Keep The Light On’ carries the nostalgia of yesteryear and makes you feel good in it’s entirety with light and sunny hooks. The EP is a follow up to 2022’s ‘Until They Turn On The Lights’ . The EP’s standout tracks ‘First Light’ and ‘Now Or Never’ lure you in with an infectious optimism. Featuring collaborations with Mike Edel and Parker Bossley\, the songs present a strong dose of nostalgia for yesteryear with upbeat rhythms\, punchy guitars\, melodic synths\, and catchy vocals. The Carlines’ frontman Sjoerd Meyer has played hundreds of shows as a side-man and brings his effortless instrumentation and sonic quality to the stage for an energetic and captivating live performance. The Carlines have been featured on The Zone @ 91.3 in Victoria and played alongside Said The Whale\, Jordan Klassen and Mike Edel. Sounds Like: Vampire Weekend\, Rayland Baxter\, Sure Sure\, Bahamas\, The Killers\, Franc Moody\, Hall & Oates\, Fleetwood Mac\, The Strokes\, The Cars\, Yukon Blonde\, Said The Whale\, Charlotte Cardin\, The Zolas. \nTrouble on the Ourskirts: \nTrouble on the Outskirts began in the thralls of a smokey jazz club in downtown Victoria BC. The initial duo of guitarist (Max Mackrill) and drummer (Michael Tessier) began crafting songs by pulling inspiration from the likes of Sam Fender\, Arkells and The Killers. \nThey were soon joined by local talent including bassist (Jared Sundberg) and keyboardist (Erik Evans)\, quickly expanding to establish their own unique sound. They lovingly called this identity “Twang Rock”. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/uncle-strut/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:SONIC ALLEY
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nSONIC ALLEY \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, February 22nd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Ends: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Hailing from around the globe\, Sonic Alley is a diverse group of music lovers on a mission to heal hearts and spread joy. With a guitarist from Canada\, a bassist from Venezuela\, a Tobagonian singer\, and a Jamaican drummer\, this multicultural ensemble brings an unparalleled level of energy and vibes to every performance. \nWhether playing for intimate crowds or massive audiences\, Sonic Alley’s mission is simple: to spread joy\, healing\, and unforgettable musical experiences. \nFrom R&B\, Latin Fusion\, Reggae\, and everything in between\, Sonic Alley’s genre-bending sound is an experience that’s not to be missed. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/sonic-alley/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:MAESIC
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nMAESIC \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, February 14th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Born in London and raised in France\, Maesic is a dynamic producer and DJ whose sound is a fusion of global influences. His musical journey began at the early age of 12\, remixing iconic artists like Dillon Francis and INNA. These early endeavors would lead to millions of plays on SoundCloud. By 2018 Maesic signed with Universal Music France and released his debut single\, “There in the Morning\,” which charted in the Top 200 on Spotify France and earned major play on an assortment of radio stations. \n\nThis success would open doors to performing at a wide range of events and venues across Europe\, including the Nimes Arena\, Gravity Festival\, and many more. By 2019 Maesic was nominated for Best New Talent by DJ Mag France. \nIn 2020 Maesic moved stateside and worked with artists such as Eva\, Scridge\, Bolemvn\, Mau Y Ricky\, Jennifer Lopez\, and many more. A major turning point came in 2022 when Maesic connected with Diplo. Relocating to Los Angeles\, he worked alongside top-tier talents like his childhood idol Dillon Francis\, Wax Motif\, Blondish\, and Carlita. His 2023 singles\, including “Killa Blues” would earn global chart success. \nSince then\, Maesic has worked relentlessly\, touring with Diplo\, collaborating with Anyma\, Major Lazer\, Hugel and many more. His sound continues to evolve and deepen\, earning him a devoted fan base and millions of cross-platform plays on his tracks. \n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/maesic/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:THE BANKES BROTHERS
DESCRIPTION:TIMBRE CONCERTS & THE ZONE @ 91.3 PRESENT \nTHE BANKES BROTHERS \nWITH GUESTS \n\n  \nDates: \nFriday\, January 31st\, 2025 featuring Fionn & Wet Future \nSaturday\, February1st\, 2025 featuring Uncle Strut & OK Charlie \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Victoria artists The Bankes Brothers will be taking the stage on back-to-back nights to bring you incredible live music. On the Friday show they will be featuring guest performances by Fionn and Wet Future\, while the Saturday show will feature Uncle Strut and OK Charlie. Come on out and check out some rising local stars! \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bankes-brothers/2025-02-01/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:THE BANKES BROTHERS
DESCRIPTION:TIMBRE CONCERTS & THE ZONE @ 91.3 PRESENT \nTHE BANKES BROTHERS \nWITH GUESTS \n\n  \nDates: \nFriday\, January 31st\, 2025 featuring Fionn & Wet Future \nSaturday\, February1st\, 2025 featuring Uncle Strut & OK Charlie \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wrap Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Victoria artists The Bankes Brothers will be taking the stage on back-to-back nights to bring you incredible live music. On the Friday show they will be featuring guest performances by Fionn and Wet Future\, while the Saturday show will feature Uncle Strut and OK Charlie. Come on out and check out some rising local stars! \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bankes-brothers/2025-01-31/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250123T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250124T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20250107T174650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T174650Z
UID:10001909-1737669600-1737684000@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:DESI ME ROLLING
DESCRIPTION:PARDESI VICTORIA PRESENTS \nDESI ME ROLLING \nSEMESTER KICKOFF PARTY FEATURING SHALV & RAYTRIX \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, January 23rd\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Kick off the semester in style with Desi Me Rolling: Semester Kickoff at Upstairs on Thursday\, January 23rd. Join us for a night of great vibes\, nonstop dancing\, and the best Bollywood hits. \nDJ Shalv\, Victoria’s crowd favorite\, returns to set the dance floor on fire with his unbeatable mixes. Joining him is DJ Raytrix\, delivering a VDJ (Video DJ) set an immersive experience like no other. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/desi-me-rolling-2/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250117T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250118T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241212T050929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T210731Z
UID:10001907-1737151200-1737165600@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:NO THANKS
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nNO THANKS \nFEATURING KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, January 17th\, 2025 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: No Thanks is a Canadian duo we are very excited to have in the booth in 2025. They will be joining our resident DJ Kimbz for an all time vibe in a boiler room setting. \nNo Thanks is a high-energy house duo that produces their sound from the Canadian West Coast at full tilt. Giuliano Rascan and Dejan Zoric’s collaboration merges the gap between tech\, bass\, and pop genres to curate house that is undeniably rooted in West Coast influence. While the standard house rules apply\, No Thanks lures their listeners into an auditory playground that is vocal driven and stylized with high pitch\, tight drums\, and low bass lines. Their approach to music is instrumentally nuanced\, but their philosophy is simple: there’s something for everyone. This duo’s international reach has generated a global call for West Coast house\, and No Thanks is responding. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/no-thanks/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241231T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241212T050142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T162249Z
UID:10001906-1735678800-1735696800@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:CASINO ROYALE NYE
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nCASINO ROYALE NYE \nFEATURING JUICE & ESHE \n\n  \nDate: Tuesday\, December 31st\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline:Let’s ring in the new year together! We’ve got Juice back in the booth with Eshe for a memorable night of good times. Expect a mix of genres with big room sound and their infectious groove. DRESS TO IMPRESS – this dress code is not compulsory just encouraged.We will have Dom Hall Media with a RED CARPET moment for you to get beautiful snaps with your crew as you make your way through the line.We don’t get fireworks so it’s confetti cannons at midnight! We cant wait to celebrate what has been our most enjoyable year yet. \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/casino-royale-nye/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241212T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241213T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241212T044909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T053713Z
UID:10001905-1734040800-1734055200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:BAD SANTA
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT & CIROC PRESENT \nBAD SANTA \nFT KIMBZ & SOEIL \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, December 12th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Get festive with us on Thursday\, December 12th for Bad Santa! We’ve teamed up with our friends at Ciroc to bring you an incredible holiday celebration. Our DJs will be bringing you amazing music and we might even get a visit from Santa! \n\n\nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bad-santa/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241206T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241207T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241202T173626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T193247Z
UID:10001903-1733522400-1733536800@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:GUEST WHO
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nGUEST WHO \nFEATURING KIMBZ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, December 6th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: DJ and producer Guest Who has established himself as a key player in the house music scene. His signature blend of UK House\, Jackin’ House\, and Tech House originals have helped cement his position as a Canadian icon. \nHis hits have led to many major signings\, including with Virgin Music’s dance music imprint Thrive\, Black Hole Recordings\, Blanco Y Negro\, Country Club Disco\, House of Hustle\, Deep Tech LA\, and Wyldcard. Guest Who has also landed support on Spotify editorial playlists including New Music Friday Cratediggers\, New Music Friday\, New Music Friday\, and Mint Canada. Guest Who has featured at some of Canada’s major festivals\, including Chasing Summer and Badlands\, and has landed a residency at one of Canada’s finest new venues–Rated Ultra Lounge–where he has curated his own branded night called The Guest House. Guest Who has been supported by many household names in the scene and played alongside artists including Tiesto\, The Chainsmokers\, Chris Lake\, Golf Clap\, Shiba San\, Shaunk Frank\, Chris Lorenzo\, and Walker & Royce–just to name a few. Be on the lookout for more bass-driven tech house and melodic grooves from Guest Who as he continues to develop his infectious sound. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/guest-who/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241129T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241130T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241010T175436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T175436Z
UID:10001901-1732917600-1732932000@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:RUMPUS WITH RETURN TO THE JADED
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nRUMPUS \nWITH RETURN TO THE JADED \nFEATURING KIMBZ & MILF MAID \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, November 29th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Get ready for a night of banging House\, Techno\, DNB and live drums with RUMPUS\, Return of the Jaded\, Kimbz & Milf Maid. \nRUMPUS: RUMPUS is an award winning DJ & Producer whose uniquely energetic performances are accented with live drumming that contribute to his raucous performances—a tendency toward commotion that earned him the moniker RUMPUS (meaning “a noisy disturbance”). Fusing tech with groovy bass house\, progressive and techno\, his distinctive style pulls elements from a diversity of genres\, and there’s a wildly free\, slightly global feel to his tracks. His music has been played by John Summit\, Dom Dolla\, Tiesto\, Solomun\, Marten Horger\, Nora en Pure and more. He’s released songs on Insomniac\, Club Sweat\, Space Yacht\, Hood Politics\, and Westwood Recordings\, and played some of the world’s best music festivals\, including Shambhala\, Burning Man\, Bass Coast\, Lightning in a Bottle & Envision. With his hit single “Feel the Beat” racking up over 5 million Spotify streams since its release\, RUMPUS’ music has spread across the globe. \nReturn of the Jaded: The Canadian producer\, DJ\, and badman known as Return of the Jaded (Zoltan Kontes)offers house music synonymous with superior sound quality\, history\, nostalgia\, and cheeky rave culture. He is fueled by the desire to offer fresh alternatives to electronic music trends and has made a lasting impression upon superstars\, tastemakers\, and underground aficionados alike. His originals have charted Number 1 on Beatport over 10 times\, with signature appearances on labels such as Purified\, Techne\, Repopulate Mars\, Spinnin* Deep\, Sink or Swim\, and many more. \nIn 2023\, Zoltan made a bold move by introducing his very own record label\, Jaded Recordings. With an impressive catalog of productions that had already earned unwavering support from esteemed DJs\, the launch of his imprint was a testament to his artistic vision and growing influence within the music industry. The return\, of this enigmatic artist is a constant reminder that true artistry lies not in the limelight\, but in the power to move bodies and souls through sound and rhythm. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/rumpus-return-to-the-jaded/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20240815T185442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T153923Z
UID:10001813-1731178800-1731189600@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:THE WASHBOARD UNION | GRAB THE WHEEL & GO TOUR
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nTHE WASHBOARD UNION \nGRAB THE WHEEL & GO TOUR \nFEATURING SPECIAL GUEST TONY STEVENS \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, November 9th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wraps Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Celebrating the release of their brand new Album “Westerly”\, JUNO and 9x Canadian Country Music Association award-winning band The Washboard Union announce their 2024 “Grab the Wheel and Go tour” which will make 22+ stops across the country with shows in Ontario\, British Columbia\, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. With platinum and gold records and a string of hit songs like “Shot of Glory\, Country Thunder\, Dock Rock\, and I Run On Country”\, The Washboard Union are one of Canada’s preeminent country bands with a dynamic\, one-of-a-kind live show. There are those special nights you’ll talk about for years to come…. Like the night you saw THE WASHBOARD UNION live. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/washboard-union/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241108T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241109T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241003T175424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T175424Z
UID:10001891-1731099600-1731117600@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:BIANCA OBLIVION
DESCRIPTION:DUBVERSIFIED CULTURE & CMCT PRESENT \nBIANCA OBLIVION \nFEATURING J2\, MIRAGE & MARAH \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, November 8th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: \nWe gather in Metulia (“Victoria\, B.C.”) on unceded and never-surrendered Lək̓ʷəŋən homelands. This acknowledgement is a reminder to act with love\, respect\, gratitude and accountability towards the land\, water and people. \nArtist Bio: \nBianca Oblivion lives and breathes Los Angeles. Born and raised in the City of Angels\, the globe-trotting\, genre-hopping\, hard-hustling artist-who was recently named by Mixmag as one of 2023’s breakthrough DJs of the year and is also part of Beatport Next’s class of of 2024-is unbound by dance music orthodoxy\, opting instead for an “anything goes as long as it bangs” approach that reflects the unique cultural palette of her hometown. Growing up Mexican in LA\, Bianca heard G-funk blasting out of cars and cumbia coming out of the stereo at backyard BBQs\, and during her teen years\, she started spending her nights soaking up electro\, house and all sorts of heavy bass music\, most often in the city’s vibrant underground club and warehouse rave scene. \nShe’s still raving today\, and as a DJ\, she’s intent on connecting the dots between seemingly disparate sounds\, as likely to drop dancehall\, reggaeton\, hip-hop\, R&B or even a cheeky pop edit as she is to unleash a torrent of gut-rumbling grime\, dubstep\, hardcore or some other bass-heavy sound. Bianca is the rare selector who can tear the roof off just about anywhere\, and in the past few years\, she’s showcased her skills not only at world-renowned festivals like Bass Coast\, Glastonbury\, Fusion and Boomtown\, but also at iconic clubs like London’s fabric and Barcelona’s Razzmatazz. Still\, it’s Warp Mode-the LA party she throws alongside fellow bass fiends Star Eyes and AK Sports-where she’s most comfortable\, and not just behind the decks. Aside from providing a consistent platform for femme/non-binary\, queer and POC artists\, Warp Mode has become a beacon for low-end freakers from Southern California and beyond\, which is why its unique brand of neon-streaked mayhem was broadcast to the world via an unforgettable Boiler Room takeover in 2023. \nSound: \nUpstairs boasts an in-house PK sound system\, delivering crisp\, immersive audio that transforms every beat into a powerful\, visceral experience. \nArtist Lineup: \n9:00pm – 10:15pm: J2 \n10:15PM – 11:30PM: Mirage \n11:30PM – 12:30 AM: Marah \n12:30PM – 2AM: Bianca Oblivion \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/bianca-oblivion/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241103T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241003T183947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183947Z
UID:10001898-1730584800-1730599200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN SATURDAY
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nHALLOWEEN SATURDAY \nFEATURING JUICE & ESHE \n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, November 2nd\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Our Halloweekend will be finishing strong on Saturday\, November 2nd. Juice & Eshe will be on deck to bring you incredible tunes all night! \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/halloween-saturday/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241102T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241003T182630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T182630Z
UID:10001896-1730498400-1730512800@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN FRIDAY
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nHALLOWEEN FRIDAY \nFEATURING KARSTEN SOLLORS & KIMBZ \n  \n\nDate: Friday\, November 1st\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Our Halloweekend continues on Friday\, November 1st\, with what promises to be an incredible evening. Karsten Sollors & KIMBZ will be performing back-to-back to bring you amazing beats all night long! \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/halloween-friday/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241031T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241101T020000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20241003T181856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T181856Z
UID:10001894-1730412000-1730426400@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:HALLOWEEN THURSDAY
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nHALLOWEEN THURSDAY \nFEATURING SEB C & DJ JANSOM \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, October 31st\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: We’ll be kicking off our Halloweekend with a bang on Thursday\, October 31st. DJ Jansom and Seb C will be performing back-to-back to bring you incredible music all night! \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/halloween-thursday/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241019T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20240814T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T203204Z
UID:10001811-1729364400-1729375200@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:THE FREE LABEL
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nTHE FREE LABEL \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, October 19th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wraps Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: The Free Label comprises six multi-instrumentalists and vocalists from Toronto\, Canada. Their music is a unique fusion of 70s disco\, 90s R&B\, and high-energy funk\, resulting in a captivating\, dance-focused show. \nTheir 2019 single “All Night” propelled them to new heights\, enabling them to tour internationally. Since then\, they have independently toured Europe\, North America\, and Australia\, garnering fans along the way. \nNoteworthy Canadian festival appearances include Mariposa Folk Festival\, Canadian Music Week\, Wapiti\, and the Calgary Stampede\, where they opened for internationally acclaimed artists T-Pain\, Aqua\, and Lupe Fiasco. They have sold out shows nationwide\, from Montreal to Vancouver. \nThe Free Label’s 2023 European tour included performances in the Netherlands\, England\, and Luxembourg\, where they opened for legendary soul group Incognito and R&B/Jazz virtuoso Mono Neon. \nIn the studio\, the band has collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists such as saxophonist Braxton Cook\, featured on their 2022 release “Shine\,” and Grammy-nominated producer Aaron Paris (Drake\, Kanye West\, Kali Uchis)\, who composed and recorded strings for their latest single\, “Real Love.” \nThe Free Label’s natural chemistry and captivating live performances have made them instant favorites with audiences worldwide. Their blend of technical prowess and crowd engagement leaves a lasting impression on concertgoers everywhere. This band will get you moving. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/the-free-label/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241005T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T140227
CREATED:20240117T205250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T201249Z
UID:10001788-1728154800-1728165600@upstairs.ca
SUMMARY:RICH AUCOIN
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nRICH AUCOIN \n\n  \nDate: Saturday\, October 5th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 7PM \nShow Wraps Up: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Aucoin has been long-listed for the Polaris Music Prize twice. His music video for “Brian Wilson is A.L.I.V.E.” won the Prism Prize. Aucoin has built a reputation as one of the best live shows in Canada according to CBC Radio3. His albums sync to old movies like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon with The Wizard of Oz. He has performed at dozens of festivals including Osheaga\, Great Escape\, Les Eurockéennes\, Berlin Music Fest\, Art Basel Miami\, Luminato Art Fest\, Iceland Airwaves\, SXSW\, and Pop Montreal. He has won 5 Nova Scotia Music Awards and 3 ECMAs and has been nominated 11 times. He won Best New Artist at the Canadian Indies. “How It Breaks” went #1 on the CBC Top 20 Countdown. His music videos and streams have garnered over 2 million views. He cycled across Canada and the US for music tours for charities. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/richaucoin/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:MONTY X TWO SWORDS
DESCRIPTION:DUBVERSIFIED CULTURE PRESENTS \nA 7TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT \nMONTY X TWO SWORDS \nFEATURING LOCAL SUPPORT FROM MIRAGE\, DYCE & LUCKY FORD \n\n  \nDate: Sunday\, September 29th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: \nWe gather in Metulia (“Victoria\, B.C.”) on unceded and never-surrendered Lək̓ʷəŋən homelands. This acknowledgement is a reminder to act with love\, respect\, gratitude and accountability towards the land\, water and people. \nDubversified Culture presents: Monty x Two Swords. \nMark your calendars for Sunday\, September 29th — We’re throwing an epic bass music show featuring double headliners “Monty and Two Swords”\, alongside top-of-the-line local talent. With the holiday Monday following right behind\, this is your chance to finish the long weekend in style! Whether you’re a seasoned raver or new to the scene\, this is one event you won’t want to miss — a celebration of underground music culture that will leave you buzzing long after the final track. \nTonight\, we’re not just celebrating UKG\, 140\, and drum and bass; we’re also marking Dubversified Culture’s 7th Anniversary! Join us as we toast to seven years of groundbreaking events\, unforgettable performances\, and a vibrant community that continues to push the boundaries of the electronic music scene here in Victoria. \nHere’s to seven years of Dubversified Culture and many more to come! \nArtist Lineup: \n9:00pm – 10:00pm: Lucy Ford \nLucy Ford is a fantastic DJ\, a founding member of the Footwork Team\, and currently our amazing volunteer coordinator. \nLucy Ford has been mixing beats since 2004. She became an avid vinyl collector while in medical school in Ontario and got her start as a DJ in the Toronto scene. Lucy has held residencies with the Toronto-based Nocturnal Commissions and Embedded Entertainment and most recently is one of the founding members of Victoria’s Footwork Entertainment. Since moving west\, she hosted Percussive Tendencies on the University of Victoria campus radio station CFUV 101.9FM and played at various Future Soul events including the finale in 2019. When Lucy isn’t spinning and mixing together various breakbeat-based genres\, she enjoys twirling around in her hula hoop and enjoying nature on Vancouver Island with her two daughters. \n10:00pm – 11:00pm: Dyce \nFrom deep shuddering basslines to rolling 808s and high energy breaks\, DYCE delivers a memorable sonic experience. His live performances span a vast musical landscape\, from Garage\, Breaks\, and Jungle to Chicago Footwork. DYCE delivers handpicked gems from a multitude of underground music outlets and influences. Generating waves in the Island scene\, his sets are characterized by precision blends\, intricate selection\, and an energetic stage presence. \n11:00pm – 12:00am: Two Swords \nHaving signed to Critical Music under his ‘Hyroglifics’ moniker at 22\, Matt Harris very quickly rose to the top of the D&B scene after the success of his debut EP. He would go on to release 10 EP’s and 1 full length LP with the label\, also releasing tracks on prominent + tastemaker UK labels such as Alix Perez’s 1985\, Ivy Lab’s 20/20 imprint\, Friction’s Shogun Audio and Sherelle’s Hooversound label. \nHis skill as a DJ secured him yearly slots at leading UK + Europe festivals such as Boomtown and Outlook. \nHe was hand selected in 2016 to be part of Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal for two weeks where he would further showcase his talent\, working with artists from across the globe on several different projects\, and being mentored by Just Blaze\, Deradoorian\, Dorian Concept and Thundercat. This is also where the collaborative project ‘Rippps’ was birthed with the dutch keyboardist Niels Broos\, releasing several tracks on LA based label ‘Alpha Pup’. \nHaving toured extensively around the US since 2018\, Matt has made his mark on the electronic music scene\, amassing a solid and dedicated fan base. In late 2022 he saw the opportunity to develop his production craft further and moved out to LA from Bristol where he was currently residing. This gave him the ability to work on regular sessions producing for different artists as well as allowing him the opportunity to regularly play 3-4 shows a month in various states across the US. He has played the Main stage at festivals such as The Untz\, Infrasound\, Treefort\, Wicked Woods and Lucidity. \nMatt Harris’ latest offering ‘Two Swords’ is a project that fully encapsulates his current sound and direction\, propelling him into 2024 and beyond. As Matt’s production style evolved further following on from the release of his debut album ‘I’ll Wait\, I Guess’\, a sonically varied LP full of features from prominent UK artists such as Feux\, Black\, Josh\, Nah Eeto\, Deft\, and Lyza Jane. He felt the need to evolve and with that brought a slight rebrand to his own work. \nOver the past decade\, Matt has proven his place and further continues to develop his musical voice with each passing year\, an inimitable artist and producer with an undeniably promising future ahead. \n12:00am – 1:00am: Monty \nWith releases on key labels such as Critical Music\, Invisible and Flexout Audio\, Monty represents 1985 Music ‐ the cutting‐edge label curated and nurtured by Alix Perez. His first release ‘Hold Me Back EP’ in 2017 led the way to a long and fruitful relationship with the imprint. After a string of genre‐bending output\, he released his debut album ‘Hit The Lights’ in 2021. A landmark release for the Toulouse‐based producer and DJ\, this long‐form listen is a celebration of tempo diversity and underground bass. \n“A purveyor of the Toulouse sound\, 1985 phenom\, and supreme talent. Monty Brimley has quickly established himself to become all of the above – and this couldn’t be more evident than on his debut album\, Hit the Lights.” UKF December 2021. \nSimilar to his production style\, Monty’s DJ sets are famously diverse\, progressive\, and high energy. Flowing through sub‐genres smoothly and harmonically while taking the audience on a sonic journey through wonky halftime beats and rollers with the consistent theme of fun. Highlight performances include sets at Let It Roll\, Outlook Festival\, and Canada’s Shambhala Festival. As a pivotal artist in the underground dance scene\, most weekends see Monty touring around Europe’s best clubs ‐ with previous tours completed or penciled around Australia\, New Zealand\, North America\, and beyond. \n1:00am – 2:00am: Mirage \nMirage’s musical journey mirrors the illusory nature of sound\, bending and refracting across genres\, creating an experience that captivates and transcends expectations in the realm of music production. Originally hailing from Québec\, Mirage (formerly known as ‘Blackout’) began delving into the fusion of breaks and hip-hop on the analog grooves of vinyl in 2010. In his latest exploration\, Mirage immerses himself in the depths of 140\, Deep D&B & Jungle\, consistently pushing the boundaries. \nBeyond the studio\, Mirage is a community-builder in Victoria\, B.C.’s music scene. The architect behind Dubversified Culture\, he founded this underground community in 2017 with a mission to elevate local West Coast bass artists and forge connections across global Bass music and the local dance music scenes. Host of a monthly show on Subtle Radio (UK)\, Mirage’s dedication underscores his commitment to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of electronic music. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/monty-x-two-swords/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240914T020000
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SUMMARY:TRES MORTIMER
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS \nTRES MORTIMER \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, September 13th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Hailing from Chicago\, Tres Mortimer steps in the booth for his debut on Canadian soil with local support from house legend Kimbz. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/tres-mortimer/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240908T020000
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SUMMARY:BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY
DESCRIPTION:UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT\, JÄGER & RED BULL PRESENT \nBACK TO SCHOOL PARTY \nFEATURING PHIL KIMBZ & DJ JANSOM \n  \n\nDate: Saturday\, September 7th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \nClose: 2AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: On Saturday\, September 7th\, we will be teaming up with Jäger and Red Bull to kickstart the school year with a bang! Phil Kimbz and DJ Jansom will be bringing you incredible music all night\, and we’ll be giving away gift cards to Staples and Walmart to some lucky winners! \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/back-to-school/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:CHRISTIAN LÖFFLER
DESCRIPTION:BLUEPRINT EVENTS & UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT \nCHRISTIAN LÖFFLER \nA LIFE TOUR \nFEATURING NATASCHA POLKÉ \n\n  \nDate: Friday\, September 6th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 9PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: German producer and artist\, Christian Löffler\, has secured a unique and esteemed position in the electronic music scene\, by conjuring the forces of nature in his melodic strain of techno and immersive live performances. He combines euphoria with introspection\, creating an emotive\, minimalist sound which delights audiences wherever he plays\, and it would be hard to find a country in which he hasn’t performed in the past few years. Christian Löffler has graced the stages of sold-out concert halls and headlined festivals around the world\, bringing the calmness and luminance of his audio-visual shows and bending boundaries between music and art. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/christian-loffler/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240905T220000
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SUMMARY:DESI ME ROLLING EP:5
DESCRIPTION:PARDESI VICTORIA PRESENTS \nDESI ME ROLLING EP:5 \nSEMESTER KICKOFF \nFEATURING SHALV \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, September 5th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 10PM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Get ready to start the fall semester with a bang! We’re bringing the party back to Upstairs\, the ultimate spot for an unforgettable Bollywood night. Join us on Thursday\, September 5th\, as we feature Victoria’s new favorite\, DJ Shalv\, spinning Strictly Bollywood bangers. \nExperience Desi Me rolling EP:05\, where the beats are hotter\, the vibes are stronger\, and the energy is unmatched. From the latest Bollywood chart-toppers to classic hits that never get old\, DJ Shalv will keep you dancing all night long. \nLet’s make this one big again. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/desi-me-rolling/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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SUMMARY:HELADO NEGRO
DESCRIPTION:TIMBRE CONCERTS & UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT \nHELADO NEGRO \n\n  \nDate: Thursday\, August 29th\, 2024 \n\n  \n\nDoors: 8PM \nShow: 9PM \nShow Wraps Up: 12AM \n  \n19+ \n  \nOutline: Born in South Florida in 1980 to Ecuadorian immigrant parents\, the world-building multi-instrumentalist Roberto Carlos Lange stitches together memories\, impressions\, and atmospheres to make detailed dreamscapes as Helado Negro. He produces\, engineers\, and mixes his own songs\, literally creating and populating his own sonic world. Lange has a degree in Computer Art and Animation from Savannah College of Art and Design and works extensively with video\, sculpture\, sound\, and performance. He brings that toolbox to whatever he makes\, and there’s a seeming effortlessness to the complexity. His songs are awash with vibrant melodies\, sharp lyrical vignettes\, and subtle\, even whispered hooks. Since his 2009 debut\, Awe Owe\, across multiple projects and collaborations\, through his breakthrough records\, 2016’s Private Energy and 2019’s This Is How You Smile\, and to 2021’s Far In\, Lange’s work continues to move past easy genre assignments. Showcasing that interest in open-ended multidisciplinarity\, in 2022\, he and his wife\, the artist Kristi Sword\, created the multidisciplinary exhibition\, Kite Symphony\, with Ballroom Marfa — it was a collection of impressionistic installations\, drawings and sound pieces that encourages listeners to “open their ears to the sky\, the sound of cacti\, and the feeling of the wind on their skin.” Lange’s ninth studio record\, Phasor\, picks up on that interest in the natural world but in the form of pop music. Deep\, atmospheric\, and meticulously executed\, it’s Lange’s tightest collection to date. Lange has been awarded a United States Artist fellowship and a Foundation for Contemporary Arts grant. He lives in Asheville\, NC. \nEntry Requirements: All patrons must be 19 years of age or older with two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be government issued with a photograph). We do not allow gang or fight related apparel. We are members of the BarWatch program\, so entry may be denied due to previous incidents at our or other participating venues.
URL:https://upstairs.ca/event/helado-negro/
LOCATION:Upstairs\, 15 Bastion Square\, Victoria\, BC\, V8W1J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL EVENTS
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