Voices in the Park (Sep 15, 2012)

This preview was written by my former intern and dear friend Jessica Brodeur, who is the cofounder of Vancouver Music Review. Thank you Jess for always helping me out when I need it!

If you haven’t been to Stanley Park to just hang out this summer (or if you have) this coming weekend could be your last chance! Not only will it technically be the last weekend of summer, but it will be beautiful out, and there is an amazing event that you are not going to want to miss! Voices In the Park is basically a big end-of-summer fundraiser party concert. With Hey Ocean!, Hedley, The Boom Booms, Bryan Adams and more opening for Sarah, its a chance to catch the best that BC has to offer. Not to mention the scenery and view at Brockton Oval is a true BC treat. Gates open at 2 so you can come down early and bask in the sun, bring your family, have a picnic and enjoy. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on (not chairs) and there will be everybody’s favourite meal option — food trucks!

There are loads of General Seating tickets left but the reserved best seats are selling fast! You can find ticket info here, remember that your ticket purchase gives money to the Sarah McLachlan foundation. This money ensures that at-risk youth can relieve free music education, which benefits them in so many ways throughout life. From exploring talent and having fun to the therapeutic benefits, this program touches the lives of the youth who need it most. If you really understand this personally or have a story about how music impacted your life, enter the video contest to explain “What Music Means to Me” – your video could get aired at the concert!

If you can’t make it, you can still go online and vote for your favourite Sarah McLachlan song. This is a “Vote to Give” setup in partnership with Telus, where 5$ is donated to the Sarah McLachlan foundation for every person that votes! There are 3 songs to choose from, and its as easy as clicking a button and hitting “Vote!” It will be the easiest donation to make in your life, so please consider taking a moment to do it.

For all further details and info, here’s a guide to help plan your day. Everything from free bike valet to shuttle service and all other details are there to make it a fun and smooth experience for everyone. This coming Saturday, September 15th at Brockton Oval in Stanley Park.