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THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026

NEW WESTMINSTER

LOCATION

  • Tipperary Park, 315 Queens Ave, New Westminster

  • Google Maps

SCHEDULE

  • 1:00 pm - Meet at Studio (load gear, drive to site)

  • 2:00 pm - Start set up

  • 3:00 pm - Market Starts

    • Performance (Time TBC)

  • 7:00 pm - Market Ends (pack up)

NEW WEST FARMER'S MARKET - APRIL & SEPTEMBER 2026

INFO BOOTH AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE

The New West Farmer's Market is a great chance to get out into the community and share our music!

  • We’ll be performing at the market (time to be confirmed)

  • We'll also need assistance with the information booth from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. 

  • For those that are able, we could also use help loading gear (meet at the studio at 1:00 pm).

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External Link: New West Farmer's Market

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Here are the ways to get involved:

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  1. General Volunteer

    • Help load gear at the studio at 1:00 p.m.

    • Arrive at the event by 2:00 p.m.

    • Help as needed at the event

    • Stick around to help pack up from 7:00–8:00 p.m.

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  2. Mechanics of Music Booth

    1. Arrive at the event by 2:30 p.m.

    2. Help at the Mechanics of Music Info booth

    3. Share your love of Mechanics of Music with potential clients

       

  3. Rock Band Performer

    1. Be set up and ready to rock by 2:30 p.m.

    2. Join the Rock Star Crew for the performance set(s). 

Site Map

The market will be set up on 4th Street just on the edge of Tipperary Park. There is parking on Queens Avenue and the streets around the park.   

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Performer Set List

 

We’ll perform some of our favorites - to be selected prior to the event.

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  1. To Be Confirmed

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026

NEW WESTMINSTER

LOCATION

  • Parade route starts at 8th Avenue and 6th Street

  • Google Maps

SCHEDULE

  • Float Decoration Party! - Friday, May 22nd

    • 6:00 pm - Meet at Studio - Decorate float, BBQ

  • ​Float Set Up and Parade Prep - Saturday, May 23rd

    • ​8:00 am - Meet at studio

    • 9:00 am - Final float prep

    • 11:00 am - Parade Start

    • 1:00 pm - Parade Ends, back to studio to pack up​

HYACK PARADE - MAY 2026

PARADE FLOAT WITH STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Volunteering and performing at the Hyack Festival is an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re helping behind the scenes or jumping on stage, you get to be part of something vibrant and full of energy.

  • Help us decorate the float the evening before the parade (Friday, May 22 at 6:00 pm)

  • Lend a hand with final float setup on parade day morning (meet at the studio at 8:00 am)

  • Perform with our group during the parade and bring energy to the streets (meet at the start of the parade route at 10:30 am)

  • Stick around after to help with float teardown and packing up

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External Link: Hyack Parade

Previous Parade Info: 2025 Hyack Parade Information

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Here are the ways to get involved:

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1. Friday, May 22 – Float Decorating Party!

  • Arrive at studio by 6:00 PM

  • Secure any lights, streamers, or balloons

  • Arrange props, instruments, or decor items

  • Do a safety check for loose items

  • Help load any supplies or gear needed for the next day

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2. Saturday, May 23 – Morning Setup

  • Meet at the studio at 8:00 AM

  • Help transport float and supplies to parade staging area

  • Final decoration and setup: secure anything that was removed for transport

  • Sound check

  • Hydrate and prep for parade!

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3. Parade Performance

  • Meet at the start of the parade route by 10:30 AM

  • Warm up instruments or voices

  • Perform and keep energy high along the route

  • Smile, wave, and interact with the crowd

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4. Teardown & Pack-up (Post-parade)

  • Shuttle back to studio

  • Remove decorations and gear from float

  • Help disassemble any structures

  • Pack up props, instruments, signage

  • Load items back to the studio

  • Quick clean-up of the area

Site Map

Parade route starts at 8th Avenue and 6th Street - additional details to be shared as information is made available

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Performer Set List

 

We’ll perform some of our favorites - to be selected prior to the event.

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  1. To Be Confirmed

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026

NEW WESTMINSTER

LOCATION

SCHEDULE

  • 9:00 am - Meet at Studio (load gear, drive to site)

  • 10:00 am - Start set up

  • 12:00 pm - Event Starts

  • 4:00 pm - Event Ends (pack up)

MECHANICS OF MUSIC FEST 2026

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 27, 2026—Mechanics of Music Fest is back at Westminster Pier Park, and it’s going to be bigger, louder, and more joyful than ever. 

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Info Page: Mechanics of Music Fest 2026

Here are the ways to get involved:

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  1. General Volunteer

    • Help load gear at the studio at 9:00 a.m.

    • Arrive at the event by 10:00 a.m.

    • Help as needed at the event

    • Stick around to help pack up from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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  2. Mechanics of Music Booth

    1. Arrive at the event by 11:30 a.m.

    2. Help at the Mechanics of Music Info booth

    3. Share your love of Mechanics of Music with potential clients

       

  3. Rock Band Performer

    1. Be set up and ready to rock by 11:30 a.m.

    2. Join the Rock Star Crew for the performance set(s). 

PREVIOUS EVENTS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026

NEW WESTMINSTER

LOCATION

SCHEDULE

  • 9:00 am - Meet at Studio (load gear, drive to site)

  • 10:00 am - Start set up

  • 12:00 pm - Event Begins

    • 12:00 pm - Sound Playground

    • 12:30 pm – Ukulele Lesson (15 min) with Kaitlin

    • 12:45 pm – Sing-Along (5 songs)

      • What’s Up

      • Brown Eyed Girl

      • Have You Ever Seen the Rain

      • Don't Stop Believin

      • Wagon Wheel

    • ​1:15 pm – Sound Playground

    • 2:00 pm – Ukulele Lesson (15 min) with Kaitlin

    • 2:15 pm – Sing-Along (6 songs)

      • Twist & Shout

      • Old Time Rock and Roll

      • Opalite

      • Country Roads

      • Pink Pony Club

      • Great Day to Be Alive

    • 2:45 pm – Sound Playground

  • ​​3:00 pm - Event Ends (pack up)

MECHANICS OF MUSIC STREET SESSIONS

SOUND PLAYGROUND AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE

We’re excited to announce the Mechanics of Music Street Sessions happening at Uptown Plaza in New West. 

  • We’ll be set up at the plaza from 12:00 to 3:00 pm

  • We'll also need assistance with the information booth from 12:00 am to 3:00 pm. 

  • For those that are able, we could also use help loading gear (meet at the studio at 8:00 am).

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Link: Street Sessions

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Here are the ways to get involved:

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  1. General Volunteer

    • Help load gear at the studio at 9:00 a.m.

    • Arrive at the event by 10:00 a.m.

    • Help as needed at the event

    • Stick around to help pack up from 3:00–4:00 p.m.

       

  2. Sound Playground Crew

    • Arrive at the event by 11:30 a.m.

    • Help at one of our tents (ukulele, piano, guitar, percussion).

    • Show people a few basics and encourage them to try the instruments.

    • Ensure instruments are handled with care

       

  3. Mechanics of Music Booth

    1. Arrive at the event by 11:30 a.m.

    2. Help at the Mechanics of Music Info booth

    3. Share your love of Mechanics of Music with potential clients

       

  4. Rock Band Performer

    1. Be set up and ready to rock by 11:30 a.m.

    2. Join the performance crew for the sing-along set!

Site Map

The event will be set up at the Uptown Plaza in New West. There is parking across the street at the London Drugs.

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Performer Set List

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  1. What’s Up – 4 Non-Blondes 

  2. Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

  3. Have You Ever Seen the Rain – CCR

  4. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

  5. Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show

  6. Twist and Shout – The Beatles

  7. Old Time Rock N Roll - Bob Seger

  8. Opalite – Taylor Swift

  9. Country Roads - John Denver

  10. Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan

  11. Great Day to Be Alive - Cat Murphy Band

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025

& SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

NEW WESTMINSTER

LOCATION

  • Outside New Westminster City Hall (6th Street and Royal Ave)

  • Google Maps

SCHEDULE

  • 8:00 am - Meet at Studio (load gear, drive to site)

  • 9:00 am - Start set up

  • 10:00 am - Market Starts

  • 12:00 pm - Performance #1 (15 minutes)

  • 2:00 pm - Performance #2 (15 minutes)

  • 4:00 pm - Market Ends (pack up)

NEW WEST FARMER'S MARKET

INFO BOOTH AND STUDENT PERFORMANCE

The holiday market is a great chance to get out into the community and bring some festive cheer!

  • We’ll be performing at the market from 12:00 to 12:15 pm and again from 2:00 to 2:15 pm.

  • We'll also need assistance with the information booth from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

  • For those that are able, we could also use help loading gear (meet at the studio at 8:00 am).

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External Link: NWFM Holiday Market

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Here are the ways to get involved:

 

General Volunteer

  • Help load gear at the studio at 8:00 a.m.

  • Set up and help at the Mechanics of Music Info booth.

  • Join the performance crew for their sets. 

  • If able, stick around to help pack up from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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Mechanics of Music Booth

  • Arrive at the event anytime after 10:00 a.m.

  • Help at the Mechanics of Music Info booth.

  • Share your love of Mechanics of Music with. potential clients.

  • Stick around to help pack up from 4:00–5:00 p.m.

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Rock Band Performer Only

  • Be set up and ready to rock by 11:30 a.m.

  • Join the performance crew for their sets.

Site Map

The market will be set up on the street just outside the New West City Hall.  There is parking at City Hall and in the streets around City Hall.  

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Performer Set List

We’ll choose songs on the fly. Let’s start each set with a Christmas tune, then follow the vibe from there.​

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  1. Santa Baby

  2. Whats Up

  3. Opalite

  4. Blue Christmas

  5. Wagon Wheel

  6. Great Day to Be Alive

  7. Jingle Bells

  8. Pink Pony Club

  9. Fate of Ophelia

  10. Don’t Stop

  11. Twist and Shout

  12. Frosty the Snowman

  13. Santa Bring my Baby Back to Me

  14. Let it Snow

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

If you'd like to volunteer with us or have questions about the event, feel free to reach out to us via email!

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Mechanics of Music is a place to entertain, teach and inspire music. We offer private and group lessons for ukulele, guitar, piano, banjo, violin, vocals and more.

208 Osborne Avenue

New Westminster, BC V3L 1Y8 

604-612-1440

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