Forum Closed

The forum is now to new posts. All the historical content is still available to browse.

if you are looking for musicians to play with, please view the Bands Seeking Musicians list, or use the Musicians Directory

You can use our pages on social media to connect:

In need of assistance...
Message Board > General Chitchat > In need of assistance...
[Jump to Last Post] 
eric
User Info...
Well hello. I have a few questions about the victoria scene that I thought many of the people here could answer.
First, I'm sending this from just outside Toronto, where I unfortunately moved some 8 years ago after grade 5. I am originally from victoria and I an seriously considering coming home and bringing my band with me. I was just kind of curious how supportive the scene is out there for people who essentially know no one. My drummer's brother lives in victoria, and all the people i used to know from burnside elementary i haven't talked to for about 7 years.
So, whatever anyone can tell me about the scene would be appreciated. thanx. Eric. - Mon, 5 May 2003 2:41pm
`yah Strong scene, lots of bands, lots of fans, but a bit secluded from the planet by a straight filled with salt water. Also, alot of club support for bands here over the years, band clubs come and go, but there is usally somewhere to play.. And more recently a definate increase in All Ages shows ( again ) especially thanks to the guys who run this site, who promote alot of All Agers. Lots of young people in Victoria, strong punk, metal and hip hop scenes, as well as all the offshoots of those styles.

BUT th scene here is nothing like Toronto's. TO is recognized world wide as a band mecca, most people worldwide think Victoria is a an old queen. - Mon, 5 May 2003 2:52pm
Vikky I beg your pardon young man, we are not amused. - Mon, 5 May 2003 3:14pm
eric
User Info...
thanks for the piece of information. from that it seems there is something of a good community amonst artists over there. Toronto is not as advantageous as one might assume, there are far too many garbage spewing bands with little or nothing to say trying to cash in on the sum 41 cultural explosion, or so it would seem. The decent bands around here generally get zero attention will shit like kazzer and the salads get airplay everyday. But, what are you gonna do right? One day people will wake up... - Tue, 6 May 2003 12:35pm
Anonymous Dont count on it. - Tue, 6 May 2003 11:03pm
tunesmith The only problem that you might run into here is, there is a serious lack of commitied, talented players with good attitudes. So replacing any of your members (should the need arise) is going to be a little harder than you might imagine. There are some great players but their hard to find. Transience is a good work for BC in general! - Wed, 7 May 2003 10:33am
tunesmith Transience is a good "word"... - Wed, 7 May 2003 10:35am
Anonymous whereas transients seems to try to get work in Victoria (squeegee party anyone?) - Thu, 8 May 2003 2:53am
ROSS B AY
User Info...
scene? there's no scene here kid. Forget about it sonny. Every band here sucks and all the bars have shitty sound and everyone's opinion is better and more valid than everyone elses. Don't you read this elitist board? Geez..... - Thu, 8 May 2003 6:26am
Not logged in Log In / Register (optional)

Featured Events

Featured Historical Events

Featured Article

Cheap Flavor
Alternative Blues-Punk from Victoria BC
Adrian Chmil "Adream"
Head-turning ringer who loves dramatic music from Victoria BC
Niels Petersen Band
from Victoria BC
Niels Petersen
from Victoria BC
Thursday Night Jam at The Loft
Cancelled - no jam. Drummer's head wouldn't fit through the ...
229 Gorge Road East Victoria BC
Closed / Inactive
First Metropolitan United Fellowship Hall
Large hall in the First Metropolitan Church Building.
Open / Operational
Club Alhambra
Photo credit Niels Petersen Located in the Bedford Regency ...
Closed / Inactive
Maple Leaf School of Russian Ballet
Ballet Academy
Open / Operational

Search the Directory / Archive

List an Event in the Calendar

List a Physical Single Date or Recurring Event

For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.

List an Online Livestream Event

For online / livestream events. This will allow you to include a livestream url and have it featured in our livestream listings.

Submit a Profile to the Directory

List a Music Band / Act

Band / Choir / DJ / Orchestra etc.

List an Individual Musician

Guitarist, Singer, etc.

List a Music Resource

Venues, Event Promoters, Support Services etc.

News + Media

Add / Link a Video

Add a video, which will be linked to profiles, and appear in the video feed

Add / Link an Article

Add, or link to an article about content in the directory.

Log In to Your Account