Jade Music Fest is an annual music event which aims to create visible stages and bridges for underrepresented Chinese-language artists who have a desire to perform and write songs in the languages connected with their heritage. Its goal is to make Vancouver the North American hub for Chinese-language music through the elevation of IBPOC artists in BC.
This year will mark its third edition in Vancouver, taking place at various venues across Vancouver from November 6 – 9. These are just the performances happening at the Museum of Vancouver.
Reckoning with My Roots (November 6)
It takes incredible courage to face your roots, and even more to be proud of them!
On the radio, through the speakers, it’s easy to separate race from the music. But for artists like Eunice Keitan, her Asian roots are part of her identity, whether or not you can hear it in her voice.
Hip-hopping My Identity (November 7)
Finding your identity within hip hop—that’s what handwash is doing with every verse!
This Hong Kong-born singer-songwriter dives deep into the unique blend of British and Chinese culture in the place he called home. Now based in Vancouver, he is exploring how culture extends beyond his birth place, and how diaspora informs his own creativity.
For general inquiries regarding this event, please contact the Programming Department here.