Upstairs

RUMPUS FT. BURCHILL & STUND
2024-04-19 22:00 - 2024-04-20 02:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
RUMPUS
FEATURING BURCHILL & STUND

Date: Friday, April 19th, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: 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 & hints of techno, his distinctive style pulls elements from a diversity of genres, and there’s a wildly free, slightly global feel to his tracks. He’s released songs on Insomniac, Club Sweat, Do Not Duplicate, Hood Politics, Vibrancy, 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 2019 hit single “Feel the Beat” racking up over 5 million Spotify streams since its release, RUMPUS’ music has spread across the globe, capturing the pure sound of a good time.

Burchill was created from his passion for electronic music & through his involvement in the Western Canadian music scene over the last decade. He has become a regular on the Canadian festival circuit with stops at Shambhala, Rifflandia, Chasing Summer, Badlands, Motion Notion, FozzyFest and many more. He has been dipping his toes into the production world lately with two releases out to date and more on the way.
He cut his teeth at the notorious Hifi Club in Calgary where he held his monthly residency, Field Trip. Bringing the festival house party vibe into the club with plants, fresh pizzas, and ice-cold margaritas. He excelled at bringing the West Coast festival experience into Calgary’s premier dance venue and showcasing the freshest and brightest talents in the industry. The 2023 festival season was filled with hitting goals and milestones on some of the biggest stages in Canada.
Ben Stunden, otherwise known as STUND is a Canadian house music producer with a passion for energetic music. The combination of dark and dynamic sounds keeps the crowd moving through a constant climb in energy during his sets. His inspiration is drawn from elements of hip-hop, deep bass, and tech house to form his unique style. With releases already on Perfect Driver, Westwood X, Audiophile XXL, 3000 Deep, and House of Hustle; expect a flurry of new music to add to his already notable productions.

Entry 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.

FRIDAYS
2024-04-19 22:00 - 2024-04-20 02:00, 2024-04-12 22:00 - 2024-04-13 02:00, 2024-04-05 22:00 - 2024-04-06 02:00, 2024-03-29 22:00 - 2024-03-30 02:00, 2024-03-22 22:00 - 2024-03-23 02:00, 2024-03-15 22:00 - 2024-03-16 02:00, 2024-03-08 22:00 - 2024-03-09 02:00, 2024-03-01 22:00 - 2024-03-02 02:00 and 3 more dates | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
FRIDAYS

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Upstairs Entertainment is excited to be openings its doors every Friday at 10PM. We have an incredible rotation of artists lined up for you, so please stay tuned to our social media for updates!

Entry 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.

SATURDAYS
2024-04-13 22:00 - 2024-04-14 02:00, 2024-04-06 22:00 - 2024-04-07 02:00, 2024-03-30 22:00 - 2024-03-31 02:00, 2024-03-23 22:00 - 2024-03-24 02:00, 2024-03-16 22:00 - 2024-03-17 02:00, 2024-03-09 22:00 - 2024-03-10 03:00, 2024-03-02 22:00 - 2024-03-03 02:00, 2024-02-24 22:00 - 2024-02-25 02:00 and 3 more dates | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
SATURDAYS

Doors: 10PM
Close: 2AM

19+

Outline: Upstairs Entertainment is excited to be openings its doors every Saturday at 10PM. We have an incredible rotation of artists lined up for you, so please stay tuned to our social media for updates!

Entry 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.

ASTROCOLOR
2024-04-12 21:00 - 2024-04-13 02:00 | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
BURNING RAINBOW EVENTS PRESENTS
ASTROCOLOR

Date: Friday, April 12th, 2024

Doors: 9PM

19+

Outline: Join us for a very special night revealing new tunes and winding up Spring in a psychedelic sonic explosion! Astrocolor’s full band live show smashes big electronic sounds, vocals, guitars, bass, drums, saxophone and vocals. House and funk grooves transition seamlessly to disco and downtempo igniting the dancefloor.

Entry 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.

FREAK HEAT WAVES + CINDY LEE WITH ELAN NOON & DJ SIO
2024-04-10 20:00 - 2024-04-11 00:00 | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
24/7 TOUR
FREAK HEAT WAVES + CINDY LEE
WITH ELAN NOON & DJ SIO

Date: Wednesday, April 10th, 2024

Doors: 8PM

19+

Outline: Cindy Lee & Freak Heat Waves kick off a spring tour with their 2nd stop in Victoria at Upstairs. Joining them are locals Elan Noon plus dj sio providing dance tunes.

Entry 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.

FELIX CARTAL
2024-04-05 22:00 - 2024-04-06 02:00 | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
FELIX CARTAL

Date: Friday, April 5th, 2024

Doors: 10PM

19+

Outline: Felix Cartal built his career on pushing the boundaries of preordained limits. As the music project of Taelor Deitcher, the Vancouver-based and JUNO-winning artist is perched on the intersection of indie and electronica, distilling the emotional details that contemporary producers often overlook. Though endorsed by Billboard as one of “13 Dance Artists Who Dominated the Year”, it’s Cartal’s history of dabbling in DIY punk bands that capitalizes on his talent as a lyricist and elevates his production into the pop realm. Embracing the unapologetic vulnerability of songwriting, Cartal forges personal narratives and cinematic soundscapes from a genre that shies away from the heartfelt.

Although Cartal has no interest in being a vocalist, his ability to manipulate unlikely phrases into potent hooks leaves him oscillating between the dual role of writing lyrics for his songs while also producing their soundscapes. Cartal began weaving words in basement bands during his childhood, where he spent afternoons writing songs with friends. Stumbling upon Radiohead’s KID A signaled validation for the producer to fuse his singer-songwriter roots with an electronic palette, and matured into a novel approach to electronic dance production. These experiences paved the foundation for a producer who can not only cull an anthem from the quirky play on words that underlies a track like “The Life”, but also produce a radio hit from the simple idea of “Mine”.
The release of 2021’s Expensive Sounds For Nice People came as a moment of clarity for the producer. Written over the course of 3 years, the album sees Cartal exercising his uncanny ability to amplify the intimacy of poignant lyrics with accessible melodies. It took a series of immersive studio sessions for Cartal to craft a record that brims with the sort of lush instrumentals that mark a milestone in a producer’s career.
With 3 songs certified Platinum in Canada (2018’s “Get What You Give”, 2019’s “Love Me”, and 2020’s “Mine”), it’s clear that unparalleled emotional depth doesn’t abandon the commercial viability that continues to propel Cartal into radio airplay—instead, it embraces the sincerity and optimism that underwrites self-reflection, and marks a coming of age for the sonic identity of Felix Cartal. And the mounting success hasn’t hardened his humble and lighthearted nature. Even with over 350 million streams on Spotify, it’s still a surreal surprise for the Canadian artist to stumble upon his own music on the radio. Getting his start on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, the producer has collaborated with industry heavyweights like Kaskade and R3hab, and pads his chameleonic discography with official remixes of Zedd, Selena Gomez, Galantis, Dillon Francis and more. Citing international performances at festivals like Tomorrowland and EDC, Felix Cartal stands as one of Canada’s most dynamic exports, continuously evolving within a space that’s hinged on predictability.

Entry 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.

HOLI 2024 WHITE OUT BOLLYWOOD NIGHT
2024-04-04 21:30 - 2024-04-05 02:00 | BC
UMANG UVIC INDIAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
HOLI 2024 WHITE OUT BOLLYWOOD PARTY
FT. DJ KINO-B

Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2024

Doors: 9:30PM

19+

Outline: UMANG UVic Indian Students’ Association is excited to present their Holi event at Upstairs! Everyone wear all white and come out to enjoy some incredibly Bollywood tunes courtesy of DJ KINO-B!
Entry 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.

ST PATRICK'S DAY BASH
2024-03-17 20:00 - 2024-03-18 00:00 | BC
MADNESS EVENTS PRESENTS
ST PATRICK’S DAY BASH
FEATURING PERFORMANCES BY BOWEN, BLACASPHALT, ALEX KING, TANAKA, PREZZY, LEX, GOOD COMPANY &

Date: Sunday, March 17th, 2024

Doors: 8PM
Show Wraps Up: 12AM

19+

Outline: Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with a bang this year with Madness Events at Upstairs! There will be 8 incredible DJs performing a mix of Top 40, throwbacks, club anthems & hip hop. Don’t miss out on what promises to be an incredible night.
Entry 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.

BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE SHOW FEATURING CALEB HART
2024-02-09 20:00 - 23:00 | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
UPSTAIRS ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS
BOB MARLEY TRIBUTE SHOW
FEATURING CALEB HART

Date: Friday, February 9th, 2024

Doors: 8PM
Show Wraps Up: 11PM

19+

Outline: Join us for a celebration of The King of Reggae!
Caleb Hart along with his band Sonic Alley will be performing an array of Bob Marley’s best songs, mixed with a few of the fam’s favourites splashed in; for an unforgettable night of roots rock Reggae music!
Everyone is welcome to stay after the show and enjoy our resident DJ’s ESHE & VONCINA
Entry 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.

MINDCHATTER
2024-02-07 20:00 - 2024-02-08 00:00 | Upstairs, 15 Bastion Square, Victoria, BC, V8W1J1, Canada
MINDCHATTER
A CHORUS OF MONOLOGUES TOUR

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Doors: 8PM
Close: 12AM

19+

Outline: Hailing from NYC, Mindchatter is the artist project of singer, songwriter, and producer Bryce Connolly. After his debut single “Trippy” dropped in 2019, Mindchatter quickly gained recognition for his genre-defying sound and unique approach to music.

By fusing introspective and thought-provoking lyrics with infectious, danceable beats, Mindchatter earned early praise from the likes of Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. He was subsequently invited on tour with Polo & Pan where he first debuted his live show.
In 2020, the rising artist released his debut album, “Imaginary Audience,” in October of that year. He has since followed up with his sophomore album, “DREAM SOUP,” recognized as one of 2022’s 22 game-changing albums by EDM.com.
Mindchatter’s live performance is where he stands apart, bringing an immersive live set with a one-of-a-kind visual experience. He first gave fans a taste of this audio-visual spectacle on his debut headline tour in the fall of 2021 before embarking on his 14-city 2022 DREAM SOUP Tour. The tour featured sold-out stops at Brooklyn’s Elsewhere, LA’s The El Rey Theatre, and many other venues, including a stop at Coachella’s DoLab.
The latter half of 2022 saw a festival run, including appearances at Electric Forest, Bonnaroo, iii Points, Format Festival, Splash House, Hulaween, Okeechobee, and many others. Mindchatter also played alongside Polo & Pan once more as direct support before closing out 2022 with a direct support run with SG Lewis at marquee venues like The Brooklyn Mirage and LA’s Greek Theater.
In 2023, Mindchatter signed with Foreign Family Collective and has an all-new EP in the works. He’s also back on the road, having played a reimagined live show on Lightning In A Bottle’s main stage. Prior to that, he kicked off 2023 with two sold-out special guest DJ appearances alongside Walker & Royce at New York’s Knockdown Center and LA’s Shrine Expo Hall, setting the stage for his biggest year yet.

Entry 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.
