Emmett Martin Hatlelid’s work draws inspiration from the past and brings it into the present. His style as a jazz vocalist echoes the sounds of Bing Crosby, Al Bowlly, and Frank Sinatra. He studied voice at Vancouver Community College and received private instruction from traditional jazz trombonist Brad Shigeta, a former member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra under Mercer Ellington’s direction and a former student of Hal Schaefer, who was Marilyn Monroe’s vocal coach.

Emmett’s music evokes the spirit of an era when music was restorative—when people walked home humming the tunes they had just heard and danced to, and those melodies carried them through tough times.

The Angels On High duo is the "sister act" of Joani Bye and Janet Warren. Only family can achieve this kind of beautiful blend, and Joani and Janet deliver it in every carol and holiday song.

Celtic harpist and classically trained singer Leanne Page joins her multi-instrumentalist son, Connor Page, to enchant and delight listeners. Leanne blends her soprano voice with the harp to perform everything from beautiful folk songs and dance tunes to operatic arias and popular repertoire. Connor adds the gentle tones of the classical guitar and the Irish whistle to create a rich musical landscape, ranging from lively hornpipes to lilting airs. Together, they perform their unique blend of Celtic and classical music all over the Lower Mainland for weddings, receptions, concerts, community events, fundraisers, and seniors' residences.

Velavox is an award-winning alternative pop duo from B.C., consisting of Nicole Gibson (Vocals) and Chris Kelly (Vocals, Synths, Electric Guitar).

The duo has collaborated with a range of artists and producers, releasing tracks that led to them being featured on Spotify's New Music Friday, Mint Canada, Tantra, and Dance Fresh Finds playlists.

They were also selected in the first round of artists for the RBCXMusic First Up program and masterclass, as well as being part of the Canadian Music Incubator (2021) and landing two showcases at Canadian Music Week (2021).

Vancouver-based singer-songwriter. You can find him playing at city events, cafés, and open mic nights all around Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. When performing, he loves creating a vibe that people can groove to and enjoy, wherever and whenever he is.

Jani has been performing in the Surrey/White Rock area for over 22 years. Her soulful renditions of songs, spanning many decades, remind us how great songs hold their magical relevance across diverse audiences. Jani only plays what she loves, and you can feel that in every note.

Norine Braun is a Vancouver-based singer-songwriter and recording artist, renowned for her soulful vocals and introspective songwriting across multiple genres. With 14 albums to her name, Braun's music explores themes of the environment, identity, heritage, and the universal journey of life. Norine is Métis and Two Spirit. Her last album, Songs For Trees, is dedicated to the forests and the spirits within the trees, supported by grants from the Canada Council for the Arts and the First Peoples’ Cultural Council. The Vancouver Sun named Songs For Trees as "one of 5 albums you need to hear!" This summer.

École Salish Secondary is a public school located in the Cloverdale area of Surrey, B.C. They offer curricular dance courses for students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of dance teacher Ms. Jensen, the Salish dance program has over 200 students participating in school shows and community events throughout the year.

Darren is a lead guitarist and vocalist from Ts’kway’laxw (Pavilion) First Nation, located at the northern tip of the St’at’imc Territory. He has been playing professionally since the early '90s, which has taken him all over B.C., the Yukon, Alberta, and as far as Dubai, UAE, and Warsaw, Poland. Darren met his musical brother Ricky Renouf early on, and together they formed a Rockabilly alliance based on mutual musical interests and a shared love for the genre. They enjoy the same music and look forward to playing it for you!

Join Mayor and Council as they light Surrey's 60-ft Christmas tree.