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Thank you for supporting FolkFest 2006.
The festival welcomed tens of thousands of
people of all ages to Victoria's Inner Harbour
and Centennial Square between June 30 and July
9.
FolkFest has been cancelled for 2008.
Presently this site is for archival purposes only
and contains 2006 programming information. developments
and updates.
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press release : (PDF)
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ICA FolkFest Frequently Asked Questions now
available.
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FolkFest 2006 Photos:
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The Inter-Cultural
Association announces decision to suspend FolkFest
in 2007
For Immediate Release
VICTORIA, CANADA, November 15, 2006-The Inter-Cultural
Association of Victoria announced today the
decision by the organization's Board of Directors
to suspend the production of ICA FolkFest for
summer 2007.
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TNT Productions
supports decision to suspend FolkFest in 2007
For Immediate Release
VICTORIA, CANADA, November 15, 2006-TNT Productions
is voicing its support for the decision to suspend
production of ICA FolkFest in 2007. The decision,
which was made by the Inter-Cultural Association
of Greater Victoria (ICA) Board of Directors,
was announced earlier today.
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K'NAAN
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Juno Award winner K’NAAN returns to
ICA FolkFest
Dusty Foot Philosopher shares stage with storytellers
Leroy Young and Cadence Weapon
For Immediate Release VICTORIA, BC, July 4,
2006—Since appearing on the ICA FolkFest
MainStage and Bayou Bar last summer, K’NAAN
has picked up a Juno Award for Best Rap Recording
of the Year and toured extensively.
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FRED PENNER
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FolkFest welcomes FRED PENNER
Canada’s favourite family entertainer
headlines six shows at Teatro Circo in Centennial
Square
For Immediate Release VICTORIA, July 4, 2006—Two-time
Juno Award winner FRED PENNER is coming to ICA
FolkFest (July 5-8). Regarded for classic songs
like The Cat Came Back, his CBC television program
Fred Penner’s Place and storybooks like
Ebeneezer Sneezer, the multi-talented artist
will be performing six times on FolkFest’s
Teatro Circo stage in Centennial Square.
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TANYA TAGAQ
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TANYA TAGAQ hits the ICA FolkFest Bayou Bar
July 6
Juno Nominee brings Inuit vocal game to height
of experimental music scene.
For Immediate Release VICTORIA, BC, July 4,
2006—In six short years, groundbreaking
Inuk throat singer, TANYA TAGAQ GILLIS, has
brought an ancient Inuit vocal game to the height
of the experimental music scene. She’s
collaborated with Bjork and the Kronos Quartet
and toured with some of the world’s leading
global artists.
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URUNANA RW’ABADATANA
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FolkFest Shows a Different Side of Rwanda
Despite war, poverty and deforestation the Batwa
keep singing
VICTORIA, July 3, 2006—Juno Award winner
MIGHTY POPO has launched what may be his most
ambitious undertaking yet. With support from
the Canada Council for the Arts, he has launched
a tour of five BC festivals to share the music,
culture and stories of URUNANA RW’ABADATANA
and the Batwa people.
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FolkFest Open
for Business...Lunch
Lunch Free admission Tuesday, July 4 to
Friday, July 7 from 11am – 2:30pm
For Immediate Release
VICTORIA, BC, July 2, 2006—ICA FolkFest
celebrates culture through a variety of mediums.
The International Food Village at the Inner
Harbour site and the food kiosks at Centennial
Square offer a once-a-year chance to sample
foods from countries around the world, including
Mexico, Ethiopia, Hungary, Nepal and Greece.
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Sam Roberts
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ICA FolkFest Spans Globe and Crosses Genres
Passes on sale June 1st for the 33rd ICA FolkFest
Featuring
Sam Roberts, Ozomatli, Neko Case, Fred Penner,
The Mighty Popo with Urunana Rw’ Abadatana,
K’naan, Aeriosa Dance, Jamie Lidell and
chefs Jeff Keenliside and Peter Zambri
VICTORIA, BC, May 11, 2006— ICA FolkFest,
Victoria’s Urban Arts Festival, returns
June 30–July 9 with its most diverse line-up
ever. From Juno-winner SAM ROBERTS and Grammy-winning
Afro-Latin band OZOMATLI to perennial children’s
favourite FRED PENNER, FolkFest will feature
over 250 performances on four stages.
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Shi Safari Belt
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Booths are still available for Artisans and
Vendors at the ICA FolkFest
VICTORIA, BC, May 25, 2006- ICA FolkFest, Victoria's
Urban Arts Festival, is looking for Artisans
and Vendors at the Canadian Craft Market located
at the inner-harbour, as well as the Centennial
square Teatro Circo Market
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ICA Partners with local Phillips Brewery
for Ten Days of Celebration on the Bayou Bar
Victoria, BC , May 9, 2006 - ICA FolkFest has
launched a new relationship with Esquimalt-based
Phillips Brewery. Beginning this summer Phillips
Brewery will sponsor the Bayou Bar, located
in the Inner Harbour during FolkFest,
June 30 - July 9.
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TNT Productions is accepting applications
for the position of Production Assistant for
ICA FolkFest 2006. This is a short term contract
in June/July.
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ICA Launches Volunteer Search
Inter-Cultural Arts Festival Seeks 1,050 volunteers
for 2006 FolkFest
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ICA FolkFest 2006 dates Annouced!
June 30 to July 9
Check the website in May 2006 for program
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Check out what The Inter-Cultural Association
is working on beyond FolkFest! ICA also presents
Open Air, a summer-long event in Centennial
Square, including weekly and special events.
Check out what's happening at www.openairvictoria.com |
