Featured here is the artist line up for The Drive Main Stage at 2nd Ave! The day starts with our Opening Ceremony at noon with special guest dignitaries and invitees, and we welcome everyone to join us as we launch the festivities in the spirit of celebration!
CONWEST PARK STAGE // GRANDVIEW PARK AMPHITHEATRE
Join us at the CONWEST Park Stage at Grandview Park Amphitheatre featuring: Children’s Italian Folk Choir, a 20 piece Ukulele youth ensemble, the sounds of Opera, RnB emerging Italo-Canadian artist, and Italian and Latin rhythm 3 piece and 6 piece bands which will have you moving to the musica!!
PIAZZA MODA STAGE // 3RD AVE
From oh-la-la fashion to exclusive Italian dance mixes by MRZ DJ, and some of the best solo and duo performers of the festival - be prepared to be transported to the streets of Italy and runways of Milan at Piazza Moda, where the love for life comes alive!
PARKER STAGE // PARKER STREET PIAZZA
If you didn’t catch some of these artists at the CONWEST or PIAZZA MODA stages, you can have your chance to see them at Parker Piazza Stage on Parker Street! Plus, Mark Olexson and Aaron Grant bring years of experience to their high-energy, Vegas style dueling pianos show, performing at major events and regularly at The Parq Casino.
IL CENTRO GRANT STAGE // GRANT STREET PIAZZA
From the talented Soprano, Chloé Hurst to dance party host DJ Storm (Jeff Gentile), Il Centro’s Grant Stage & Piazza will be alive with the sound of music and dancing, including a youth talent contest with the finals set for 6pm!
12:00 – 2:00 pm // DJ Nick Fazio
DJ Nick Fazio brings a vast variety of music and talent that is sure to be a hit with every age group.
2:00 – 2:45 pm // Pasta Eating Contest (Adults)
Share in the fun with our pasta eating contests scheduled throughout the day for adults and children.
2:45 – 3:30 PM // Pasta Eating Contest (Children)
Share in the fun with our pasta eating contests scheduled throughout the day for adults and children.
3:30 – 5:00 PM // Dance Party with DJ Nick Fazio
Music by DJ Nick Fazio, filling the air with his Euro mix flavours, guaranteed to ramp up as the day evolves into a fabulous dance festa.
5:00 – 5:45 pm Pasta Eating Contest (Adults)
Share in the fun with our pasta eating contests scheduled throughout the day for adults and children.
5:45 – 6:30 PM / Pasta Eating Contest (Children)
Share in the fun with our pasta eating contests scheduled throughout the day for adults and children.
6:30 – 7:30 PM // DJ Nick Fazio
DJ Nick Fazio brings a vast variety of music and talent that is sure to be a hit with every age group.
JULIAN TILE & GIUSTI WINE SALSA PIAZZA / NAPIER STREET
Under the foliage of Napier Piazza, DJ MIXXX (Nick Guarna) sets the mood blending Italian and Latin mixes creating an outdoor ballroom of lively dancing, drawing attendees to the rhythms and creating a picturesque landscape of movement, from salsa to be your own self and enjoy the freedom of dancing in the street!
1:00 – 7:30 PM // DJ MIXXX (Nick Guarna)
DJ MIXXX (Nick Guarna) sets the mood blending Italian and Latin mixes!
12:00 – 1:00 PM // DJ Storm (Jeff Gentile)
DJ STORM got his start in the music business working up north and on the cruise ships in Miami. He translated that into establishing residencies at some of the top clubs in Vancouver.
1:00 PM // Chloé Hurst
Performance by the talented Italian Canadian soprano Chloé Hurst.
Il Centro and Sopra Sotto present Giovani Talenti, il Centro’s new talent show for those aged 15 to 25 years.
6:30 – 8:00 PM // DJ Storm (Jeff Gentile)
DJ STORM got his start in the music business working up north and on the cruise ships in Miami. He translated that into establishing residencies at some of the top clubs in Vancouver.
12:45 – 1:45 PM // Jany Barucci
A voice of an angel and passion when singing which moves you to the core! Always comes in theme!
2:30 – 3:30 pm // Luvinya & The Retrolytes
Local 22-year-old Italian-Canadian emerging artist Lavinia Urbani with an 6-piece ensemble featuring RnB, Italian and original music.
4:00 – 5:00 PM // The Duelling Pianos with Mark Olexson & Aaron Grant
Mark Olexson and Aaron Grant bring years of experience to their high-energy, Vegas style dueling pianos show, performing at major events and regularly at The Parq Casino. Make a request or just sit back and enjoy their vast repertoire of music that spans decades!
5:30 – 6:30 PM // Lou Marocco
Crooner & entertainer, Lou blends Italian classics and crooner faves in his repertoire!
7:00 – 8:00 PM // Luna Rossa
Join trio Luna Rossa, featuring lead Patrizia Coletta, delivering authentic flavours of Italian classics, latin rhythms and other favourites! Let’s dance!
12:00 – 12:50 PM // MRZ DJ (Maurizio Margari)
Born in Italy, Maurizio Margari, creates his own exclusive blend of Italian mixes to include retro throwbacks and current chart toppers… done and delivered in MRZ DJ style!
1:00 – 1:45 PM // Lou Marocco
Crooner & entertainer, Lou blends Italian classics and crooner faves in his repertoire!
1:45 – 2:30 PM // MRZ DJ (Maurizio Margari)
Born in Italy, Maurizio Margari, creates his own exclusive blend of Italian mixes to include retro throwbacks and current chart toppers… done and delivered in MRZ DJ style!
2:30 – 2:50 PM // Fashion Show
Atelier GRANDI + JAC + Kalena’s Italian Shoes / Festivalgoers and fashionistas can look forward to fashion shoes featuring Canadian designers and collections.
3:00 – 3:30 PM // Stephen Scaccia with guitarist Lenny Pallerstein
A Burnaby born vocal phenom who has worked and performed along side Michael Bublé and members of Soul Decision. Catch his performance this year at Italian Day with guitarist Lenny Pallerstein!
3:40 – 4:00 PM // Jany Barucci
A voice of an angel and passion when singing which moves you to the core! Always comes in theme!
4:00 – 5:20 pm // Dance Party with MRZ DJ
Join MRZ DJ (Maurizio Margari) for a lively dance party!
5:30 – 6:15 pm // Federico Fuoco & Palma D’Andrea
A dynamic duo who together provide powerful vocals and high energy performances drawing huge crowds and dancing in the street!
6:30 – 6:50 pm // Fashion Show
Atelier GRANDI + JAC + Kalena’s Italian Shoes / Festivalgoers and fashionistas can look forward to fashion shoes featuring Canadian designers and collections.
6:50 – 7:30 pm // MRZ DJ (Maurizio Margari)
Born in Italy, Maurizio Margari, creates his own exclusive blend of Italian mixes to include retro throwbacks and current chart toppers… done and delivered in MRZ DJ style!
12:40 – 1:00 PM // Gruppo Folcloristico (Children’s Choir)
Children’s Folk Choir representing the Veneto region. A tradition to feature this group at the Opening of the festival, this year launching the performances at the CONWEST Grandview Park stage!
1:20 – 1:50 PM // Langley Ukulele Ensemble
Enjoy a 20 piece ensemble of young musicians who demonstrate excellence by enriching lives through musical presentations, as well as local and worldwide interactions.
2:15 – 3:00 PM // Opera 101
Join Italian Canadian soprano Chloé Hurst, baritone Aaron Durand and pianist Perri Lo for an unforgettable show!
3:30 – 4:30 pm // Luna Rossa
Join trio Luna Rossa, featuring lead Patrizia Coletta, delivering authentic flavours of Italian classics, Latin rhythms and other favourites! Let’s dance!
5:15 – 6:15 pm // Luvinya & The Retrolytes
Local 22-year-old Italian-Canadian emerging artist Lavinia Urbani with an 6-piece ensemble featuring RnB, Italian and original music.
7:00 – 8:00 PM // Jany B Band
A six piece ensemble with Jany Barucci on lead vocals, transporting you with Italian and Latin sounds, and guaranteed to start a dance party!
12:00 – 12:45 pm // Opening Ceremony
Beginning at noon, featuring guest speakers and special performances.
1:15 – 2:15 PM // Gianni Fuoco Band with special guest tenor Gustavo Herrera
Long-time godfather of the local Italian music family, Gianni Fuoco, brings Italian heritage and roots to the stage.
3:05 – 4:05 PM // Federico Fuoco & Fire
An annual highlight, showman Federico Fuoco always takes the attendees on an entertaining ride.
4:55 – 5:55 PM // Carmelina Cupo
The beautiful and charismatic Carmelina Cupo serves up talent with a range of Italian pop, rock and classics.
6:45 – 8:00 PM // The A-Deez (80s Tribute)
The A-Deez have been keeping the music of the 80s alive for more than a decade. Featuring brother and sister Mark and Kim Olexson, come relive the days of MTV, pointy shoes, skinny ties and totally awesome tunes!
