How to get your show listed & covered here
The artist-side version of our press page: what to send, when to send it, and what actually happens after you hit send.
Last verified July 16, 2026
Scene resources
Practical guides for the Vancouver scene
Practical, verified guides for Vancouver artists, venue operators, and fans: getting covered, photo passes, funding, running a room, and going to shows.
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Getting covered
Playing live
Looking for a room to rehearse or record in? the practice-space directory lists what is open, what is waitlisted, and what this city has lost.
Not booked anywhere yet? the open mic and jam directory is the week laid out by night, with signup and cost for each.
Photo passes: how to say yes to photographers
What a photo pass actually is, why granting one costs you nothing and gets you professional live photos, and how the process works with us.
Last verified July 16, 2026
Going to shows
Look after yourself: ears, water, getting home
Earplugs that don't ruin the sound, water and pacing, what Vancouver's late-night transit actually looks like, and what safer-spaces policies mean.
Last verified July 16, 2026
Tickets, fees, and not getting burned
Where Vancouver show tickets actually sell, what each platform's fees look like, how door and PWYC shows work, and how to spot a resale scam.
Last verified July 16, 2026
Under 19? Your scene guide
How to find all-ages shows in Vancouver, what "19+" actually means at the door under BC liquor rules, and how to be great at an all-ages gig.
Last verified July 16, 2026
Your first show: what to actually expect
Doors vs. show time, who plays when, how the merch table works, and permission to leave early — everything nobody tells you before your first gig.
Last verified July 16, 2026