Author: Daman Beatty

Who is Mauvey?

Posted by | May 23, 2018 | , , , |

WATCH: Surrey604’s Summan Kandola sits down with Afro-trap superstar, Mauvey. Uncover this rising star’s creative process and world tour predictions. In 2018, Ghanaian Born, U.K. raised and BC based song writer Mauvey will release – Love Therapy part 1 – his debut project, and embark on a multinational tour (also titled Love Therapy), taking his creative team to cities in Canada, the United States, U.K. and Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Love Therapy World Tour has been designed to distribute Love through narratives created by a blend of intentional song writing, intelligent melody, hypnotic beat and vibe. Born...

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Light Rail Transit Vehicle Showcase Offers Street-Level View of the Future

Light Rail Transit Vehicle Showcase Offers Street-Level View of the Future

Posted by | May 2, 2018 | |

Pictured left to right: Cllr Mike Starchuk, Cllr Tom Gill, Mayor Linda Hepner, Anita Huberman/Surrey Board of Trade CEO, Caitlin McCutchen/Kwantlen Student Association President, Phillip Aguirre/Newton BIA Executive Director, Jinny Sims/Minister of Citizens’ Services, Surrey-Panorama, Cllr Vera LeFranc, Elizabeth Model/Downtown Surrey BIA CEO Mayor Linda Hepner and Surrey City Council launched the Light Rail Transit Vehicle Showcase at Central City Mall today. On hand for the launch were community, business and student advocates in support of Surrey Light Rail Transit. Over the next 9 weeks, Surrey residents will have the opportunity to explore the LRV and see what future...

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BRANDED INDIAN DESIGNERS CAN NOW BE FOUND AT SURREY’S ONLY MULTI-DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

BRANDED INDIAN DESIGNERS CAN NOW BE FOUND AT SURREY’S ONLY MULTI-DESIGNER BOUTIQUE

Posted by | Apr 26, 2018 | |

If you are a resident of Surrey, then we’re sure you’ve likely heard or attended a big phat Indian Wedding – the week-long extravaganza with delicious food and impeccable décor and music. It’s obvious that the Indian Wedding industry is booming in Surrey and it even inspired a CBC journalist to create a documentary last year called, ‘Little India Big Business’. The documentary estimates that an Indian wedding has a price tag of $100,000. The wedding industry market has caught the eye of the top fashion designers based in India – one of India’s most famous wedding designer, Shyamal...

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Newly Launched 5X Festival and Conference Creates a Home for Global South Asian Culture

Newly Launched 5X Festival and Conference Creates a Home for Global South Asian Culture

Posted by | Apr 19, 2018 | |

A block party, street bhangra battles, art nights, workshops and talks, the Metro Vancouver-based 5X Festival celebrates the evolution of global South Asian culture from June 13-17 2018. Headliners include Punjabi music superstars Sharry Mann and Jasmine Sandlas, international influencers and YouTube stars like KayRay and Manpreet Toor, and incredible local artists like Khanvict, Desi Sub Culture, and more. VANCOUVER – 5X is a world-class festival and conference showcasing contemporary desi culture from around the globe. Think SXSW meets Afropunk, right here in Metro Vancouver. After 13 years celebrating bhangra in downtown Vancouver, VIBC is replacing the City of Bhangra...

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Interview with Sam Roberts – Party For The Planet 2018

Posted by | Apr 11, 2018 | |

Surrey604’s Summan Kandola chats with 2018 Party for the Planet headliner Sam Roberts before the big show. Summan and Sam discuss the rock star life, visiting Surrey and environmental activism. The City of Surrey will host its eighth annual Party for the Planet—BC’s largest Earth Day celebration—at Surrey Civic Plaza on Saturday, April 14 from 10am–6pm. The Surrey signature event will feature an intimate matinee headline performance by Canadian rock singer-songwriter and five-time JUNO award winner Sam Roberts at 3:15pm. Presented by TD, this year’s free festival will also include multiple performances by Vancouver-based children’s musical duo Bobs &...

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Published 7/15/2018 in Surrey604 Magazine

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Published 7/15/2018 in Surrey604 Magazine

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Published 7/10/2018 in Surrey604 Magazine

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