Expanding your reach into the BC interior is essential for any Vancouver-based collective. The audiences in the mountains are often more dedicated and appreciative than the city crowds. Here is a curated database of venues that are friendly to independent electronic music promoters.
1. Kelowna: Distrikt Nightclub & Gotham
Distrikt is the city's heavyweight for bass and electronica. They have a professional staff and a great sound system. For a more intimate, "boiler room" vibe, the 3rd floor at Gotham is a favorite for local house and techno collectives like Footwerk. Both venues are downtown and have strong local foot traffic.
2. Kamloops: The Effie Arts Collective
The Effie is a newer, artist-run space that is perfect for community-focused events. It’s unpretentious, has high-quality lighting, and is very welcoming to experimental and underground sounds. It’s a vital resource for the growing Kamloops scene.
3. Whistler: Moe Joe's & Garfinkel's
Moe Joe's is consistently voted the best nightclub in Whistler for a reason. They host regular resident DJ nights and are very open to themed underground house and techno parties. Garfinkel's is a larger room, perfect for ticketed events with international headliners. Both are located in the heart of the village.
4. Revelry Food+Music Hub (Kelowna)
Revelry is a game-changer for the Okanagan. It’s a flexible, mid-sized venue with incredible production values. It’s the perfect spot for a touring electronic artist who is too big for a small bar but wants to maintain an intimate connection with the audience.