🎤 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT: Celebrating 14 Years of Music, Culture & Community!

🎤 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT: Celebrating 14 Years of Music, Culture & Community! 🔥 A Collaborative Showcase of Music, Creativity & Live Performance Afro Van Connect is excited to join forces with URP Radio and Open Mic Grooves for the Urban Renewal Project's 14-Year Anniversary Fundraiser, an evening dedicated to celebrating independent music, artistic expression, and the power of community collaboration. For 14 years, the Urban Renewal Project has been creating space for music, culture, and connection. This anniversary celebration brings together an incredible lineup of performers, musicians, and creatives for a night that reflects the importance of supporting independent artistic platforms. At Afro Van Connect, we recognize that music is more than entertainment. It is a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, community building, and collective empowerment. 🎶 A Celebration of Local Talent The evening will feature live performances from: 🎤 Marlo Browne 🎤 Femi Jr 🎤 Maya Jade 🎤 Snowchild Edge 🎤 Kinfolk Nation Audiences can also look forward to a collaborative musical experience featuring the Open Mic Grooves Band and Afro Van Connect, a special dance performance, and an evening hosted by Kay & Syd. 🌍 Building Community Through Collaboration The Urban Renewal Project represents the kind of creative collaboration we believe is essential to strengthening Vancouver's arts and cultural landscape. By bringing together artists, musicians, cultural organizers, and community members, initiatives like this create opportunities for connection, visibility, and artistic growth. Our participation reflects Afro Van Connect's ongoing commitment to amplifying Black creativity, supporting independent artists, and building spaces where culture and community can thrive. 📅 EVENT DETAILS 📍 Location: 639 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC 📆 Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026 ⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM PST 🎟️ Advance Tickets: $37.50 📺 Livestream: Twitch, Facebook & YouTube via @URPradio ✨ Come Celebrate With Us! Whether you're a longtime supporter of Vancouver's independent music scene or simply passionate about creativity and community, this is an opportunity to experience great music while supporting a platform dedicated to artistic expression. Join us as we celebrate 14 years of the Urban Renewal Project and continue building a future where independent music, Black creativity, and community collaboration are supported and celebrated. Let's show up, connect, and celebrate the power of music together! 🎶✊🏿 #UrbanRenewalProject #AfroVanConnect #URPRadio #OpenMicGrooves #BlackCreativity #VancouverEvents #BlackArts #LiveMusicVancouver #CommunityThroughCulture #SupportIndependentArtists #BlackSpaceMedia #VancouverMusic