Choong-Hoon Kwak, performing as GMWEEK, is a Coquitlam-based pianist known for emotional, reflective pieces inspired by everyday life. Through local concerts and his YouTube channel GMWEEK piano, he shares heartfelt melodies that invite listeners to pause, connect, and feel at home.

Francis Baptiste is an Indigenous songwriter whose work explores cultural reclamation, addiction, and fatherhood. His debut album Sneqsilx (Family) features songs in Nsyilxcən, the endangered language of the Syilx people. In 2024, he released Senklip, the Trickster, followed by Lived Experience in East Vancouver, a candid reflection on his struggle with addiction. CBC has called him “unsparingly candid,” describing his single “Lazy Lake” as “lushly hypnotic.”

Jirong Huang, a graduate of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, has performed across Canada and the U.S. since arriving in Vancouver in 1988. A featured erhu soloist on TV, CBC Radio, and at the Governor General’s Concert, Jirong blends Western classical and contemporary styles into Chinese music, earning praise from audiences and critics alike.

Marta Kalmar and Amanda Cabralda are music students at Capilano University, studying Jazz Performance & Composition. Since 2022, they’ve performed together as a piano-vocal duo, focusing on jazz standards with touches of pop and R&B. Their influences include Betty Carter, Jazzmeia Horn, Amy Winehouse and Samara Joy.

Naomi Chan is a seasoned vocalist whose performances span Asia and North America. She has shared the stage with artists like Michael Bublé, Shaggy, The Wailers and David Pomeranz. Known for her soulful voice and magnetic stage presence, Naomi brings power and heart to every performance.

Natasha Kozak has been singing and performing since the age of 8, beginning her career in musical theatre before transitioning into contemporary and pop music. She has performed as a TransLink busker and regularly appears at local shows and events throughout the Tri-Cities.