I WAS THERE

08/26/2026

Photo Highlights of Prospect / Kevin Saunderson Event…
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*PROSPECT - Vancouver - Sat Aug 22, 2026 - 5/5 ★★★★★*

If you were there, you know. If you weren't, you missed a masterclass.

VANTEK's Prospect returned yesterday and RA picked it for a reason — 13 hours of proper techno, done right. Daytime 5PM-11PM open-air with food trucks, art, and a _real_ sound system, then 11PM-6AM inside at Frankie's on Franklin for the night session.

I came for Kevin Saunderson and he delivered exactly what you'd expect from one of the Belleville Three. Pure Detroit originator energy. He opened up with deep, soulful grooves and worked his way into classic Inner City moments — when "Good Life" dropped in the open-air at sunset, the whole lot sang. Not a nostalgia set though, it was forward-thinking, heavy, hypnotic. Proper journey.

The daytime support was perfect build: Afrooz, AWood, and ZDBT set the tone without trying to steal the headline. Afrooz especially went deep.

Transition to night was seamless. Once it moved inside for Luigi Madonna, Edgar Cal, JP-91 and Notevendown, it turned into a warehouse. Dark, loud, 19+ crowd who actually came to dance, not just stand around.

Sound, curation, community — Prospect nailed all three. The new format (day outdoor + night indoor) just works in Vancouver.

Highlight of the summer for techno in Vancouver. If Kevin comes back, I'm first in line.

08/26/2026

Takes Over Harbour Event & Convention Centre - Fri Aug 21, 2026*
*Vancouver, BC* - Shaquille O’Neal is 7’1”, but as DJ DIESEL he is even larger.
Friday night at the Harbour Event & Convention Centre (760 Pacific Blvd), the basketball legend turned bass heavyweight proved why he is not a novelty act. From 10 PM to close, DIESEL delivered a relentless set of dubstep, trap, and drum & bass that shook the floor.
The 19+ sold-out crowd was locked in from the first drop. Production was clean, sound was heavy, and Shaq’s energy behind the decks was pure hype — hands up, crowd chants, and bass that you felt in your chest.

08/22/2026

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08/08/2026

07/25/2026

The lights. The crowd. The chaos. The joy.
We don’t just take pictures — we bottle the feeling. We freeze the moment between the beat drops.
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07/23/2026

*I WAS THERE MEDIA INC. | Event Review*
PUBLIC DISCO – July 18, 2026
An incredible night of music and community. Special shoutout and honour to the DJs who brought their A-game — guiding the crowd through every peak and groove with flawless sets.
The dancefloor was full, the vibes were high, and PUBLIC DISCO once again proved why it’s a must-attend.
Photos by: I WAS THERE MEDIA INC.
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To the DJs: thank you for the heat. Every transition, every drop had us locked in.
Honour to the lineup for making the night.



Heather

Luke McKeehan

Lerma

Public Disco

04/11/2026

The ** **, hosted by in partnership with the , definitely felt like the official kickoff to spring this past Saturday April 04th, 2026.
Expanding the footprint to include a full closure of **Dunsmuir Street** was a brilliant move. It transformed that section of the Downtown District from a corporate thoroughfare into a genuine community hub, doubling the capacity and giving everyone—from hardcore dancers to families—plenty of breathing room.
**The Music: “Wax & Flower”**
The highlight of the day was the **WAX & FLOWER** stage. Curated by **Kozue**, the vinyl-only, all-femme lineup brought a level of warmth and soul that digital sets sometimes miss.
* **Sakiko Nagai** (visiting from Toronto) and locals **Niña Mendoza**, **Beiti**, and **Kozue** delivered a seamless flow.
* The progression from boogie and soul in the afternoon into deeper house and disco as the sun went down perfectly matched the “impermanence of spring” theme.