Celebrating the Canadian Music Industry
RANGE Magazine and Play MPE joined forces to host a VIP Industry event at the iconic John Fluevog flagship store in Gastown (Vancouver, BC) this past week in celebration of the Canadian music industry.
I Went to the Range x Play MPE Industry Party and I Felt Like a Star
With a line-up out the door to get into this invite-only red carpet event, the place was absolutely jam packed all evening with industry folk ranging from major labels to indie artists and all manner of radio promoters, artist managers, media, photographers, models and more.
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
Party People Throw Your Hands Up
Host Paul Anthony of Talent Time kicked off the swanky evening with a cheeky monologue and the crowd was treated to some incredible intimate performances from some of Canada’s most exciting emerging artists (BAWAH pictured). Speaking of emerging artists, our friends ORRA, Oblivion Boy and others were in attendance!
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
Intimate In-Store Performances
Bukola started the night off with velvety vocals playing off of an original sound that feels timeless. Her new EP, The Confessions of an Antisocial Butterfly is available everywhere.
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
Music x Fashion Collab
The eclectic and stylish BAWAH tantalized with a dynamic and expressive set while models cruised down the stairs from the lofty second-floor space in a fashion show collab with BREEFORD.
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
JUNO Nominated Artist
Vancouver’s own Young Friend played their brand of genre-bending shimmery indie pop. The JUNO nominated artist’s forthcoming debut album, motorcycle sound effects (produced by David Marinelli) drops this week – so make sure to check it out!
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
It’s Giving Pop-Funk Prodigy
Closing out the night was the stellar Diamond Cafe – who is touted as being your favourite artist’s, favourite artist. None other than Chappell Roan was dubbed that too – who coincidentally, was seen wearing Fluevog’s at this year’s Grammys. Pitchfork has called Diamond Cafe a “Pop-Funk Prodigy”, and with his soaring falsetto and captivating moves, if anyone was unaware of Diamond’s sparkling stylings before – they are now instant fans.
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
Live Music, Swag, and an Open Bar – What More Could You Want?!
A limited run of event totes bags with art by Bryce Aspinall were handed out to the early arrivals and were seen throughout the night on the shoulders of glamorous smiling faces. Want to get some of your own custom totes made just like these? Head to Vancouver local faves, Pressing Matters. Sweet stickers by Jukebox.
All photos by Michelle & Madison from Play MPE
Range & Play MPE would like to thank John Fluevog for providing an incredible atmosphere and First Floor Collective, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Sleeman, Nude Vodka Soda for their contributions in making this special night lit… you can finish that sentence! Big thanks to the rest of the Range staff who made it all possible!
Play MPE is also honoured to offer all of the performing artists of the night with gratis Caster music promotion packages for an unlimited release. To learn more about how you can promote your music to radio, media and more in Canada and across the border head here!