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Dj Kookum with KeAloha AKA DJ KoaKeA and Sport Mode @ HBD VEC

Victoria Event Centre

1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2, Canada British Columbia

48.4277607 -123.3656846

Description

The VEC turns 20! Let's raise the roof of our beautiful historic building, right in the heart of downtown Victoria, with a weekend of musical acts, burlesque performances and inspiring workshops. This birthday bash will include performances from Khari Wendell McClelland, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, Sydni Deveraux, Dj Kookum, and more. The VEC is a product of 20 years of community support and independent art - please join us in celebration of this collective achievement! Dj Kookum with KeAloha AKA DJ KoaKeA and Sport Mode @ HBD VEC Saturday, May 6th Doors 10 PM | Show 11 PM 19+ | ID required Cheyanna Kootenhayoo AKA Kookum is a DJ and multi media maker from the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, and Cold Lake First Nations, their maternal Denesuline traditional territory. Based out of Vancouver BC, Kookum has been making a name for their self across the country and is no stranger in the community. Kookum is an open format DJ inspired by EDM and Hip Hop music. This diverse-mix-diva is a force on the decks and always keeps the party hype, fresh, and unpredictable. Kookum tours nationally and internationally with the Snotty Nose Rez Kids. Holds down weekly DJ residencies. Facilitates videography and DJ workshops, operates sound and lighting for community dance parties, and works with youth as a DJ mentor. You can also catch DJ Kookum performing virtually for online festivals, curating online events, hosting online workshops, making beats in the studio, and selling merchandise on their online store. Kookum has been a video editor for just over 10 years editing television, documentaries and promotional videos. Kookum is also the music supervisor for the children’s television series called ‘Coyote Science’ and host’s the Immersive Knowledge Transfer Podcast produced by the Indigenous Matriarchs 4 Media Lab. KeAloha AKA DJ KoaKeA weaves soundscapes of Indigi-Pop wonder, fluidly owning the stage as a vocalist, drummer, and dancer. KeAloha is a mixed-Indigenous and chronically-ill artist based in so-called “Vancouver, BC". Her music carries essences of Alternative RnB, Latin-fusion, and Dream Pop mixed with sounds inspired by her Hawaiian, Tahitian and Lheidli T'enneh Indigeneity. Lianne La Havas meets Anderson Paak, Keali’i Reichel meets Thundercat. With the grounding force of her foundation as a drummer, KeAloha’s music packs treats for those with a decolonial sweet tooth. This project was born out of necessity. “Living with chronic illness is like being a bird asked to learn a life on the ground. What I have cultivated is the power in shape-shifting, the beauty in unplanned paths, the relationships that bloom through deepened empathy, and the ancestral voices of resilience.” The fall of 2021 to present has seen KeAloha across stages and festivals in Turtle Island, including Indigenous Day Live presented by APTN, Music Waste, Vines Festival, Shipyards Festival, and BreakOut West. With her debut album rooting to bloom in 2023, KeAloha invites us into a world of Indigenous Futurisms. Sport Mode is a house DJ from Victoria BC who brings heavy melodic beats to the dance floor. She recently played the main stage at Song and Surf music festival and holds a residency in the projection room at Vancouver's renowned Fox Cabaret. Sport Mode is the electronic moniker for Claire Butterfield, who has held many forms in Victoria's music scene for the better part of two decades. She was a founding member of the alt-folk trio Fox Glove, and has recorded and performed with many other acts over the years including Carmanah and Sam Weber. She directs The Village Choir with Oliver Swain, which has quickly become one of Victoria's most sought-after choral ensembles. As a DJ she is heavenly influenced by the likes of Peggy Gou, Solomun, and Fred Again, and face-melting bass lines and heart-melting melodies are the name of her game. When Sport Mode is in the booth, you won't be able to stand still. For questions on refunds, accessibility and more please visit our FAQ page: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/about/faq/ ≫ Land Acknowledgement ≪ We would like to respectfully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people. ≫ Accessibility ≪ The VEC's full accessibility report and elevator instructions can be viewed here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/ Accessibility at the VEC is an ongoing project, and we continue to work to make the space more accessible to all kinds of folks. There are also a lot of different barriers to accessibility that have been identified, that we continue to work on. As part of this process, we ask guests: If you are able to do so, use the Broad Street stair entrance and mulit-user washroom. There is only one accessible entrance and washroom, help make sure those who need it can use it. Do not move tables or chairs without venue permission. Keep aisles clear at all times and please return your glassware to the bar. ≫ Code of Conduct ≪ At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending an event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at the venue. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. Respect, as well as, consent are of utmost importance. Those who touch or photograph anyone without their permission will be removed and may be banned from future events at our venue. For more information contact safety@victoriaeventcentre.ca ≫ Substance Use Policy ≪ As per our liquor license we have a zero tolerance policy for outside alcohol in our venue. Bag checks can be performed by security and outside alcohol will be confiscated. There is no smoking or vaping allowed inside the venue. We may refuse liquor service at any time, But commit to practices that are non-judgemental of intoxication, regardless of its form, cause, or base substance and we will treat everyone with dignity and respect. We may, in some situations, have to ask intoxicated people to leave our venue due to circumstances that put the safety of others at risk. We will not do this lightly, or without significant reason. If you require assistance at anytime please come to a staff member for support. See our full policy here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/about/transparency/

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Start: 2023-05-06T22:00:00-07:00

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Tickets

General Admission 20.0 CAD 150