The Art of Booking Vancouver Folk Music Festival with Fiona Black

In this episode, we chat with Fiona Black, the Artistic Director of Vancouver Folk Music Festival.

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Fiona shares insights into booking international artists, creating meaningful collaborations and workshops, and what makes the Vancouver Folk Music Festival such a unique experience for artists and audiences. We also explore how festivals have evolved post-pandemic and the role of community in creating memorable live music experiences.

The 2026 Vancouver Folk Music Festival has already passed, but stay up to date with what’s coming next year by visiting their website and following VFMF on Instagram and Facebook.

About Fiona Black

Fiona Black is the founding Director of Programming for the BlueShore Theatre at Capilano University. For the past 29 years, she has produced and programmed the Cap Jazz Series and Cap Global Roots Series plus "North Shore Jazz", a satellite series presented on Vancouver’s North Shore in partnership with the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.  In addition, she is the Artistic Director of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival.   Considered a very active member of the global and jazz music industry, Fiona travels extensively to international music gatherings and festivals and is fully committed to discovering and nurturing fine artists from around the globe.

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Presented by Folk Canada

Hosted by Rosalyn Dennett

Produced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn Dennett

Mixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod Cabin

Theme music “Amsterdam” by King Cardiac

Artwork by Jaymie Karn