COQUITLAM, B.C., Aug. 30 2022 – Coquitlam’s Summer Concert Series wraps up Friday, Sept. 2 from 6 – 9 p.m., with the Pop Night finale.
The free series, presented by Coquitlam Centre, returned to the TD Community Plaza on July 15 with Rock Night and Aug. 5 with Jazz Night. The Pop Night finale on Sept. 2 is supported by our Genre Partner FortisBC and features performances from:
- Ashley Pater, 6 – 7 p.m.
Vancouver based R&B singer/songwriter Ashley Pater touches the hearts of her listeners through her music. Ashley’s award-winning songwriting, combined with her soulful sultry voice, draws you into her story. - Queer As Funk, 7:45 – 9 p.m.
Vancouver’s Queer as Funk is renowned for its tight rhythm section, hot horns, and soulful vocals. Totally unique in the history of Vancouver's LGBTQ community, Queer as Funk brings together the city's hottest musicians in a dynamic, high-energy dance band, with repertoire ranging from beloved funk, soul and Motown classics, to contemporary pop favourites.
Make it an evening by packing a picnic, or enjoying tasty eats from Shameless Buns and BeaverTails food trucks, as well as the Rocky Point Ice Cream concession. Adults can also now bring their own alcohol and drink responsibly in all Coquitlam parks, including Town Centre Park, from dawn to dusk. The concert will run rain or shine and attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to sit on.
Get reminders and let others know you’re interested in this event by RSVPing to our Facebook event.
To learn more about the Summer Concert Series, visit www.coquitlam.ca/summerconcertseries.
Give Your Feedback for a Chance to Win
Tell us what you thought of your experience at the Summer Concert Series for a chance to win one of three $50 Coquitlam Centre gift cards. To complete the survey and enter to win, visit www.coquitlam.ca/summerconcertsurvey. The survey will remain open until 11:59 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 16.
About our Presenting Partner
Coquitlam Centre is the 2022 Summer Concert Series Presenting Partner and Event Survey Partner. Situated on 57 acres of land in the heart of the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam Centre (CQC) features over 930,000 square feet of visually dynamic retail on two spacious levels. Architecturally stunning with the region’s most impressive collection of anchors and boutique brands it is the only shopping centre in Metro Vancouver offering Hudson’s Bay, London Drugs, Sport Chek, T&T Supermarket, UNIQLO, H&M, Aritzia, Sephora, lululemon, Atmosphere, Golf Town, Walmart, and Best Buy, all in one convenient location. For more information, visit www.coquitlamcentre.com.
About Pop Night’s Genre Partner
FortisBC Energy Inc., is a regulated utility focused on providing safe and reliable energy, including natural gas, Renewable Natural Gas and propane. FortisBC Energy Inc. employs around 2,078 British Columbians and serves approximately 1,064,800 customers across British Columbia. FortisBC Energy Inc. owns and operates approximately 50,493 kilometres of gas transmission and distribution pipelines. FortisBC Energy Inc. is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., a leader in the North American regulated electric and gas utility industry. FortisBC Energy Inc. uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc.
For more information, visit www.fortisbc.com.
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Media contact:
Maria Danysh
Cultural & Community Events Supervisor
City of Coquitlam
604-927-6963
mdanysh@coquitlam.ca