Thanks to our 2009 Sponsors

VEMF wouldn't be possible without the support and help that these groups bring, from their knowledge and expertise to their enthusiasm and committment. Help us support our sponsors, and we'll continue to deliver a bigger and better show every summer!

Special thanks to the government of Canada / Canadian Heritage (Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage) program. Their generous financial contribution aided in the development of VEMF and plays a significant role in supporting local arts, festivals and heritage activities throughout Canada. Your support is greatly appreciated!

www.atv.ca/victoria

Huge thanks to "A" British Columbia and "A" News for their massive promotional support and sponsorship of VEMF 2009. "A" News has a long history of promoting this festival including feature segments of its artists and organizers. We encourage everyone to keep an eye on "A" as this station provides a broad range of exceptional programming and news, including the latest buzz and prizes on VEMF.

Much gratitude from VEMF is owed to The Sunset Room. In addition to being one of the venues for the festival itself, the Sunset Room is where we have our Volunteer and Staff parties, as well as orientation and more. The Sunset Room has become a large part of the VEMF experience and we are happy to recognize them for their huge contribution. The Sunset Room is an intimate waterfront arts & music venue located at the bottom of Herald Street in downtown Victoria.

www.victoria.ca

Special thanks to the city of Victoria for their financial contribution towards the development of this year’s event. Victoria is a vibrant city with numerous cultural and artistic events and the city plays an integral role in maintaining and expanding such activities. We encourage everyone to check out the city website for more information, as it provides a great resource for finding the sights, sounds and activities of Victoria.

www.shaw.ca

Shaw has always been a strong supporter of VEMF since its inception and this year is seeing an expansion with extra air time dedicated to us in their Community Calendar, a feature on The Daily A&E and banner pages as well. We appreciate their continued support and encourage everyone to check out the many services and informational outlets Shaw provides.

www.phillipsbeer.com/

We are very excited to announce the official beer sponsor for the festival will be…Phillips Brewery. Undeniably one of the best local products of Victoria, Phillips beer will keep your thirst quenched with options such as Blue Truck, Phoenix Gold and more. Phillips Brewery is a strong supporter of arts and culture in Victoria and we are grateful to have onboard for VEMF. Thank you Matt, we look forward to working with you for years to come.

www.hushnightclub.ca

Hush has a long and rich history in supporting the electronic music scene in Victoria, and VEMF wouldn't be the same without them. The after parties held at Hush for VEMF '04 though '06 were packed, and their friendly and helpful staff ensured everyone had a great time! Well known for providing fantastic events with an amazing vibe, we encourage everyone to visit their website for regular event listings throughout the year.

www.industryimages.com

Industry Images has been a key supporter of VEMF since its 2004 inception. Providing the majority of print materials for both VEMF and all other Symbiant events, this organization is recognized as an industry leader in providing the highest caliber of print material. INDUSTRYimages is now printing in-house in Victoria with a 24 hour turnaround time on most products. The generous support and sponsorship provided by this business greatly aids in the production of this event. Special thanks to Kelly Seaman, we sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and likeminded devotion to this show!

www.imetropol.com

Metropol has been an avid supporter of VEMF since its 2004 inception. Their service and professionalism play a vital role in promoting this event and we are extremely pleased to have their continued support for this event. Businesses seeking promotional production and distribution services are encouraged to visit their website.

www.azaris.ca

Thanks to Robert Taylor and Azaris studios for their continued support of this event. Robert has graciously provided his programming and development time to the content management system Vortex that is used to host and maintain this site. His support since 2004 is extremely valuable and we encourage any businesses seeking top quality web development, programming and/or hosting to contact Azaris Studios.

Peel Environments has long been recognized as the “go to” business for production services and equipment in event production. Their donation of time, equipment and technical expertise demonstrates an undeniable devotion to the electronic music industry on Vancouver Island. As the exclusive provider of DJ oriented equipment for the both the mainstage and production tent (04, 05 and 06), we commend Peel and its staff for their tremendous support as this event would not be possible without them!

www.hotelgrandpacific.com/

The Hotel Grand Pacific is downtown Victoria's only 5 Star, full service hotel. The 304 guest rooms & suites have private balconies, air conditioning, & complimentary Internet access. Enjoy casual West Coast Cuisine in The Pacific Restaurant, exclusive private dining in The Mark & specialty coffees, smoothies, baked goods & deli-style food at The Courtyard Café. The Grand Pacific Athletic Club features a 25-meter ozone pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, squash court, & professionally staffed, fully equipped exercise facility. The Spa at the Grand offers a wide range of esthetic services, massage, hair styling & colouring.

www.littlerectangles.com

Over the years, Jim Mckenna’s been lucky enough to do shoots with many VEMF artists one on one. He provided the photography for VEMF 2005 to 2007 and he’s looking forward to capturing the amazing local talent and synergy the festival’s become famous for at VEMF 2008. We're happy to have Jim return as his passion for the electronic music scene will capture VEMF 2008 one frame at a time.

www.ptm.cc

Robyn Freels
PERSONAL TRAVEL MANAGEMENT LTD.
Ph. (604) 739-3622
Fax. (604) 739-3610
Em. robyn@ptm.cc

www.ravevictoria.com

The services provided by Rave Victoria have been keeping the public informed and excited about music events since 1999. We'd like to extend our appreciation for their commitment and contribution to the electronic music industry and for supporting VEMF via promotional exposure.

cfuv.uvic.ca

The folks at CFUV 101.9 on your FM dial have been strong supporters of VEMF for the past 3 years. This organization helps spread the word by producing and airing a VEMF ad which is circulated throughout their daily programming. We encourage everyone to check out CFUV as they provide a diverse mix of music offering something for everyone, including electronica and other quality beats!

www.mondaymag.com

Long time supporters of VEMF, Monday Mag has been a strong ally in promoting this event since its 2004 inception. Always at the forefront of exciting arts and entertainment in Victoria, Monday Magazine has earned its place as a leading Victoria publication. We appreciate the ongoing media support they provide and recommend this mag to you all.

www.canada.com/

Always at the forefront of Victoria news and information, the Times Colonist is excited to help spread the word for VEMF. Keep an eye out for feature segments, interviews and event information in the TC leading up to and following the event. We appreciate the continued support this publication provides and encourage others to check out the TC.

www.thezone.fm

VEMF is extremely happy to have “The Zone 91.3” onboard as a new sponsor for this years event. As a sponsor, this station will be airing segments which include locally based artists such as Death to Sexy, in addition to promoting the event via a number of outlets. Stay tuned to the Zone…

VEMF quite simply couldn't happen without computers and equipment. We've established an amazing relationship with Soho Computer Services. From laptops and huge cinema displays to our online recording equipment, we're totally covered courtesy of SOHO. Many facets of this event would not be possible without the dedicated support of Soho and their amazing staff.

clubZone.com provides city-specific, meaningful nightlife information, organized and ranked by popularity, helping party people from around the world quickly see which events are hot. We solve the challenging question “how do I know this party is going to be good?” by providing deep archives on past events (with photos), user reviews, and sophisticated event ranking systems. VEMF thanks ClubZone for their promotional contribution and sponsorship of this event.

Exciting and new to Victoria, Urbanheart Live has been created to support a community of local artists in live visual arts performance. Artists create live artworks of vision and creative energy, while being inspired by music and the awesome vibe of the space. Original paintings, collages and drawings will be on sale at each event.. be prepared to be blown away!