Elektra News

Grocery Gift Card Fundraiser
September 7, 2026

Your groceries support our music

Elektra’s Grocery Gift Card Fundraiser is back!

Purchase Save-On-Foods or PriceSmart Foods gift cards through Elektra and a portion of the proceeds comes back to the choir — while you receive the full value of every card you purchase. Read full article...

Challenge Exceeds Goal!
July 7, 2026

What an incredible community we have.

Thanks to the generosity, enthusiasm, and determination of our participants, donors, volunteers, and supporters, Elektra's 2026 Annual Fundraising Challenge raised $14,450 – far exceeding our goal of $11,000. Read full article...

New Editorial Interview in Stir
May 1, 2026

Stir interviews Cassie and Anne about Tapestry

A new Stir interview with Cassie and Dr Anne K Hege explores the vision behind Elektra’s Tapestry International Festival — a rare gathering of four adult treble choirs from across North America. Read full article...

Meet the Visiting Choirs
April 22, 2026

Elektra is delighted to welcome three exceptional adult treble choirs to Vancouver for Tapestry International Festival 2026. Each ensemble brings a distinct artistic voice and perspective — get to know them below, then join us May 8–9 to hear these choirs, individually and together, in performance. Read full article...

Thank You, Auction Supporters
April 22, 2026

Because of your incredible support, we exceeded our fundraising goal. Every bid, share, and donation helped make Elektra’s Spring Virtual Auction a success.

Funds raised help sustain Elektra’s performances, mentorship programs, and the commissioning of new Canadian works. We’re deeply grateful to our donors, bidders, sponsors, and wider community for making this possible. Read full article...

Cassie Luftspring on Tapestry
April 16, 2026

Artistic Director Cassie Luftspring reflects on exchange, listening, and the spirit of the Tapestry International Festival.

What makes the Tapestry International Festival different from a traditional concert weekend?

Tapestry is less about presenting a single performance and more about creating space for exchange. With four adult treble choirs coming together, the focus expands beyond what happens on stage. There’s a chance to listen to one another, share ideas, and experience different artistic perspectives in close proximity. Read full article...

Meet photographer Mike Grandmaison
March 12, 2026

Canadian photographer Mike Grandmaison is known for images that capture the scale, beauty, and fragility of the Canadian landscape. Based in Winnipeg, he has spent decades photographing the prairie sky, northern waters, and the quiet drama of Canada’s natural environments. His work has been widely exhibited and published, earning a reputation for images that invite viewers to slow down and truly see the land. Read full article...

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