A18 THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013 THE TIMES
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Voices of the future
CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com
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whole new world may be opening up for Valley Voices Vocal Competition winner Kianna Nicholson. The 13-year-old wowed judges and an appreciative audience with her pipes and her presence on the Agrifair stage Aug. 2 to take the overall prize in the fifth annual singing competition. She sang Taylor Swift’s I Knew You Were Trouble and Skinny Love by Birdy. She earned an amazing artist development package from Darcy D Music Group of Abbotsford, plus consultations with internationally renown voice coaches Dave Stroud and RAab Stevenson, and lots of other support to launch a music career. “We’re going to brand her, build her social presence, develop some songs for her and get her performing live. Then she can decide if she wants to continue,” said Darcy Deutsch, a former lead singer with Vancouver band Prism, and the principal at the Darcy D Music Group, which focuses on artist development. Runners up were Matthew van Vooght (13 – 18 years),
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Kianna Nicholson, 13, of Chilliwack was the overall winner of the Valley Voices competition Aug. 2 at Agrifair. and Aza Deschamps (7 – 12 years). A special nod went to young competitor Catryna Akins who collected the most likes on the VVVC Facebook
site. Other finalists were Jonah Weisner, Alyssa Lynch and Madison Bell. More than 200 B.C. youngsters auditioned for the contest.
In 2008, Darcy D joined up with Brad Styba of Abbotsford to produce the successful B.C. Idol contest, then launched VVVC in 2009. With sponsors such as Abbotsford Agrifair, McDonald’s, Sevenoaks Shopping Centre, Long & McQuade, City of Abbotsford, DMG and Revival Arts Photo Studio, the VVVC has showcased several new artists in its short history, including 2013 Juno Awards nominee Victoria Duffield. Deutsch said the young singers seem more polished with every new contest. “They never cease to amaze me. They get younger and better,” he said. “Is it access to the Internet, I don’t know. They seem to work really hard and have the right tools at their fingertips.” Deutsch has worked for record labels and as a tour manager, but is “first and foremost a singer,” he said. He’s also an authorized teacher of the Vocology in Practice ( VIP) method of voice training, used by Disney International and Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts. DMG works with local musicians Kristal Barrett, Savannah Quinn, Faber Drive and many others.
Arts & culture events Talking about Growing up Star Wars Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. A Long Time Ago: Growing Up With and Out of Star Wars author Gib van Ert joins artist Chris Woods for a free informal talk on the subject at The Reach Gallery, where Woods has his Star Wars-themed Sandstorm exhibit, at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford. Call 604-864-8087, see thereach.ca.
Music, film fest at Jam in Jubilee
Aug. 8, tonight Satori Tide (roots rock) and Old Mare (alternative country) perform at the Jam in Jubilee in Jubilee Park, Abbotsford. The Jam short film fest starts at 9 p.m. Market opens at 6 p.m., music from 7 p.m. See www.jaminjubilee.com for all the details.
The Reach summer movies
Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The Reach shows Tora! Tora! Tora! and on Aug. 16, The Great Gatsby, for free. Call 604-864-8087 or go online to thereach.ca for more on the movies and summer events. The Reach is at 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford.
Twilight concerts
Aug. 9, at 7 p.m. local favourites Madflower (with Willis Taylor, Steve Walsh, Eric Van Steenis, Brad Davis) perform at Fraser River Heritage Park in Mission. This is an Envision Full Cupboard event, so please bring an item for the food bank. On Aug. 14, it’s a Rockin’ River Fest country music preview. The Envision Twilight concerts are free but donations are welcome. Bring a chair, blanket. Call 604-826-0277, or see heritagepark-mission.ca.
John Lee Sanders at Dewdney Pub
Aug. 10, Bare Foot performs at 8:30 p.m. at the Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Road S., five minutes east of Mission off the Lougheed Hwy. Call 604-826-4762 for details. On Sunday it’s John Lee Sanders ‘deep fried funk’ at 4 p.m. Tickets $10. Call 604-826-4762 or go to churchoftheblues.ca.
Mill Lake Envision concerts
Aug. 10, Shannon Lee brings country and classic rock to the free Envision Concert in the Park from 6 – 8 p.m. at Kariton House, 2387 Ware St., Abbotsford. See abbotsfordartscouncil.com.
Rockin’ River Music Fest
Aug. 15 – 17, at the Mission Raceway grounds, the Rockin’ River Music Fest features country and rock acts Brad Paisley, Big & Rich, Chris Young, Emerson Drive, Lisa Brokop, Trooper, Kenny Hess, Brent Lee, Merv Tremblay, Topaz with Annika Kraakman, Kylee Epp, camping and much more. See rockinriverfest.com.
Juried art show
Aug. 13 – 31, the Fraser Valley Chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists second annual juried art show with reception Aug. 17 from 1 – 4 p.m. Oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and graphite paintings will be displayed at the Mission Arts Centre, 33529 First Ave., Mission. Phone 604-826-0029 for details.
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