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Celebrating British Columbia
and Connecting to Community
Capital Festival Events Summary

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Celebrating British Columbia
and
Connecting to our Community.
Capital Festival Productions and La Société francophone de Victoria are proud to present the
2011 O’Siem BC Spirit Festival. Our Festival Celebration is held at City Centre Park, Langford,
BC. The O’Siem BC Spirit Festival is a celebration of BC arts & culture and our Olympic Legacy,
showcasing BC Emerging Artists, local cultural organizations, and businesses.

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O’Siem BC Spirit Festival
Capital Festival Productions would like to thank
as Founding Sponsor of our Westshore festival celebrations.
Our Vision
The theme of our festival is inspired by an early Coast Salish poems. The words “O Siem”
when translated mean “welcoming and honoring guests”. The words are used in combination
with hand movements to welcome and honor guests. Our vision is bringing together
the Westshore Districts and their diverse business and cultural communities in the form
of an Interactive Village.
Interactive Village
The Interactive Village is located within the arena floor area allowing visitors to stroll between
stage performances and the 80 trade show display booths. Our festival is representing arts
and cultural organizations within our business community. O’Siem BC Spirit Festival will high-
light the positive synergy between the arts and business sectors throughout the Westshore and
Greater Victoria.
Emerging Artists
Our Signature Stage at the O’Siem BC Spirit Festival will allow artists to showcase their
talents through free public performances. We showcase talented BC Emerging Artists
providing them with the opportunity of performing to larger audiences.
”I work with youth to re awaken this self-esteem and hopefully instill within them a will to set goals,
to allow themselves to dream. These self-esteem workshops are shaped and designed around the same
process that brought me to my path, reading and writing, critical also is dialogue, allowing the youth to
talk, to open up. This is what we need to re-awaken in youth and children today.”
Dr. Susan Aglukark, O.C.

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O’Siem BC Spirit Festival Performers
Dr. Susan Aglukark, O.C., Officer of the Order of Canada David Gogo, internationally acclaimed BC Blues guitarist
Featured Artists:
• Dr. Susan Aglukark, O.C., Officer of the Order of Canada.
• David Gogo, Internationally acclaimed BC Blues guitarist.
• Esquimalt Singers and Dancers and Les Cornouillers.
• Char Birkbeck, Karly Summers, Sarah Tradewell and Brandyn James, BC Emerging Artists.
Encouraging and supporting
BC Emerging Artists and talented
musicians from across our Province.

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O’Siem BC Spirit Trade Show Members
Capital Festival Productions would like to thank Westhills as founding sponsor of our Westshore festival
celebrations and the support from the City of Langford.
Great Canadian Casino Inc.
H20 Zone Pure Water
Highlanders
I like it 3D
Innovative Access
Investors Group
Island Savings
LA Limo
Marble Slab
Maximum Express
mayan Sun salons ltd
Nail Career
Nu Finish Restoration
Painting by Heart
Pat Guiney
Pemberton Homes
Roger Rebels flag and safety Royal
Bank
Sharon Rai Hair & Makeup
Sharon Robertson
MaryK
Sooke Harbour House
Spa Alita
Sportassist
Sportball
Strength in2 Fitness
True Space Media
Twist
Updegrove Chiropratic
Vancity
Venture Pacific
Westshore Arts Council
Westshore Chamber
WS - Chamber The Hive
WS - Chamber Climate Action
WS - Solar Colwood
Westhills
Westshore Hearing Solutions
What’s up Mag
WS U Lock
YMCA-YWCA Greater Victoria
Eye Party Arts
Ian Mackenzie
Danger by Designs
Twilight Jewelry
Whites Window
Ademak Finanical
Aella
All Organized Storage Ltd
Alpine
Bayleys Brewhaha
BC Hydro
Bear mountain resort
Better Business Bureu VI
BMO
CBI Health
CIBC
City Centre Park
City of Langford
Clarks Taekwon Do
Cobbs Bakery
Cobbs Bakery
Costco
CRD
Dial a geek
Emma Dane Design
Expedia Cruise
Eye Etiquette Optical Boutique
First Impression
Focus on Patio

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“We appreciate Capital Festival bringing the BC Day Celebration to
Langford and our residents. It will be a great day for entertainment as an
outdoor festival, showcasing Langford and our wonderful new City Center
Stadium. It’s a family day for people to enjoy the music and be able to listen
to the local talent that we have on BC Day.”
Mayor Stewart Young, Mayor, City of Langford
“This BC Day Event was even better than last year’s when I raved about it.
Please pass on my thanks to the Capital Regional District Arts Committee for
the funding of this innovative festival. Congratulations to John Selkirk and
his whole crew for a fabulous event.”
Christopher M. Causton, Mayor, District of Oak Bay

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City of Langford
On behalf of Langford Council and our residents, I would like to welcome all of the participating
municipalities, businesses, performers, organizers and visitors to the O Siem BC Spirit Festival.
Langford is pleased and honoured to host this event, which brings Langford, Colwood, Metchosin,
Highlands, View Royal and Sooke together to showcase the best of business and the arts on the
West Shore.
The concept of combining commerce and culture in a free festival for the public presents a truly
unique way to share with the rest of the region the many great cultural organizations and
businesses that contribute in so many ways to making the West Shore such a special place.
There needs to be a healthy balance in place in order for communities to reach their full potential.
An event like the O’Siem BC Spirit Festival is a great way to share in the diversity of the municipali-
ties and districts that make up the West Shore, establish common ground and connections, and
help forge relationships that improve the quality of life for our growing communities.
Susan Aglukark’s inspiring workshops will be a highlight to the O’Siem BC Spirit Festival.
Langford Council is building a community that families and businesses embrace because of the
recreational, entertainment and affordable housing opportunities Langford offers. City Centre Park
is a great example of Langford Council’s commitment to achieving that vision. The Westhills BC
Day Celebration was a wonderful musical showcase and free event for our community. As founding
sponsor, Westhills has been proud to support Capital Festival Productions in the development of
these initiatives. The new family bowling centre currently nearing completion will be a place where
people of all ages and skill levels can share great family time and a healthy lifestyle together.
The new arena will provide more recreational options for our youth and provide another venue for
events like this one that will draw visitors from all over the Island. The beautification of Goldstream
Village in our downtown core, the addition of more cyclist and pedestrian routes that link to our
lakes and trails and the installation of more public art are just a few of the efforts aimed at
increasing enjoyment and live ability for our residents and visitors. This event will help spread
the word about the great things going on to the rest of the Capital region and beyond.
John Selkirk, Capital Festival Productions and La Société francophone de Victoria deserve our
heartfelt appreciation for choosing Langford to host this event, and a sincere thank you to all
involved.
Mayor Stewart Young
City of Langford

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West Shore Community, Culture and Commerce
The West Shore Chamber of Commerce celebrates in style British Columbia’s artistic and
cultural diversity and our proud 2010 Olympic legacy with a free Valentine’s weekend full
of fabulous entertainment and opportunities to discover great local businesses and
cultural organizations. The diverse culture and innovative spirit of people living in the western
communities has become increasingly apparent over the past several years.
Since making the Westshore his home, Gerry St. Cyr has been a strong advocate of the
community and local business; he is the Facility Operator of Langford’s City Centre Park
and Family Fun Park, and President of SportAssist, a local charity that provides opportunities
for underprivileged children to experience the benefits of being involved in organized sport.
Gerry was recently welcomed onto the board of the Westshore Chamber of Commerce.
“I want to bring local businesses together, but with a unique spin,” says St. Cyr.
With this in mind, he has paired up with John Selkirk, president and founder of Capital
Festivals Productions, to orchestrate the O’Siem BC Spirit Festival, weaving together a
unique tapestry of business and entertainment, which will showcase just how much the
community has to offer. Gerry is pleased to be starting his position with the Chamber on such
a positive note; entertainment is booked for the whole weekend, and the booths are totally sold
out. This is a rare opportunity for members of the community to come out and really
experience what the Westshore has to offer!

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Westhills City Center Park, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford, B.C.
The Westhills BC Day Celebration is located in view of beautiful Langford Lake, on land
donated by Westhills Land Corporation to Langford. The City Center Park Stadium hosted the
event for the entire Westshore Community. This location connected audiences to Langford’s
Civic pride and rapidly growing business sector, while showcasing a variety of
performances by talented local musicians and BC Emerging Artists throughout the day.
Capital Festival Productions acknowledges the generous support of host sponsor
Westhills Land Corporation.
“We are very proud to be build-
ing a community and being part of
Langford. We are very excited about
this event. When this (concert)
came around we were happy to be
involved and proud to be involved.”
Rohan Rupf, Keycrop Consulting,
lead consultant for Westhills

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St. Ann’s Academy, 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria, B.C.
Surrounded by our Capital City’s natural beauty, St. Ann’s Academy is host to Capital Festival
BC Day Celebrations. This location connected audiences to our vibrant downtown and
historical past, while showcasing a variety of performances by BC Emerging Artists
throughout the day.
Capital Festival Productions acknowledges the generous support of Host Sponsor the
Provincial Capital Commission and Coast Capital Saving’s as Title Festival Sponsor.
“The Capital Festival BC Day
Celebration event is an excellent
event for Victoria, and is quickly
becoming an annual anticipated
event attracting thousands of
locals and visitors alike.”
Ken Boyd, Director of Sales and
Marketing for the Victoria Marriott
Inner Harbour

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Event Objectives
Capital Festival Day Celebrations afford an opportunity for musicians and BC Emerging Artists
to perform on our Signature Stages while providing the community with quality entertainment
through our event sponsorship.Capital Festival Productions creates positive synergy between
the arts and the business sector by:
• Generating fiscal benefit to local businesses.
• Creating a top-of-mind awareness of our event, artist and local businesses
through successful branding.
• Ensuring sponsor satisfaction with high-level exposure from our
marketing strategies.
• Engaging audiences by providing exceptional event locations and
top quality entertainment, food and activities.
Encouraging and supporting
BC Emerging Artists and talented
musicians from across our Province.
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Audience
Capital Festival BC Day Celebration featured musical genres appealing to all age groups.
Capital Festival Productions provides full accessibility to all members of the public–a key
consideration throughout the planning of our events.
“The Capital Festival’s work in procuring sponsors, media attention and performers from
around BC paid off. The ambience provided the perfect musical backdrop for live music
and each performance was met with standing ovations. In addition there were various
vendors offering BC and local merchandise for sale and the provision of food and
beverages provided by key local businesses was greatly appreciated.”
Mr. Sandy Henderson, Manager, Development Services, Victoria Conservatory of Music &
Mrs. Ingrid L. Henderson, Piano Faculty, Victoria Conservatory of Music

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Business and Community Partners
Victoria is proud of its heritage and culture that is supported by the private sector. The BC Day
Celebrations provided a wonderful free weekend event, full of cultural diversity that engaged
audiences and businesses alike.
Economic stimulus was provided to the local community through our BC Day Celebrations.
Our festival invigorated local businesses, brought in tourists, and fostered a sense of
excitement and accomplishment among the community.
Community Partnerships:
• Westhills Land Corporation
• Provincial Capital Commission
• Coast Capital Savings
• Island Savings and Credit Union
• City of Victoria
• City of Langford
• CRD
• Youth Embassadors Volunteer Program
• Volunteer Victoria
• St. Ann’s Historical Society
• The Polish Association of Greater Victoria
• The Royal Scottish Regiment
• Marriott Hotel
• Shaw Communications
• Maritime Museum
• BC Hydro
• Downtown Victoria Business Association
• Tourism Victoria
• Print, Radio and Television Media Partners
• Shaw Cable
• Société Francophone de Victoria
• Tom Lee Music
• Garside Signs and Displays
• Westshore Chamber of Commerce
• Westshore Community Arts Council
• Vancouver Island Brewery
• Mustard Seed Food Bank
• Our Place Society
• Web Conferencing Solutions

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Future Vision
Capital Festival Productions have positioned our BC Day Celebrations as a continuing
contribution to the Province. Our organization has demonstrated consistent delivery
of our events while encouraging businesses to partner, collaborate, and invest in
our vision.
Capital Festival BC Day Celebrations are dependent on memorable performances.
Our ability to engage local partners will ensure the festival’s success on an annual basis.
Showcasing and providing opportunities for talented musicians and BC Emerging Artists
is our key mandate. Our events embrace diversity, vitality and stainability. The Capital
Festival BC Day Celebration is becoming a cherished community tradition that is
enjoyed by all.
Capital Festival Productions Initiatives
Capital Festival Productions has developed, organized and presented many arts and
culture events in Victoria. We are committed in our dedication to supporting young
artists, singers and performers including young classical musicians in pursuit of their
goals. The formation of our BC Emerging Artist Achievement Award Program is just
one of our new initiatives to support young talent in this Province.
The Capital Festival Orchestra Society is a non-profit organization whose mission
involves providing programs, events and services that serve the growing and changing
needs and wants of our community, with an emphasis on talented BC Artists.
We formed the Capital Arts Guild to offer artists an opportunity to register in our
programs. Younger artists will experience a connection to the arts through our
Kids in Music Program and it’s future summer camp activities.
Our events embrace diversity,
vitality and sustainability.

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Artists at the Heart of Festival’s Success
by Melissa Peters, Public Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts
September 2, 2010
Growing partnerships and opportunity benefit top B.C. talent
So how has Selkirk managed to build a successful and growing business that provides quality
entertainment for free and still pay all his participating artists?
“Well, I really believe in collaboration,” says Selkirk. “It’s something we’re trying to embrace
– bringing in sponsors, developing relationships, finding ways to get corporate sponsors. We
work for mutual benefit.”
The production model that Capital Festival uses is built on positive partnerships with
progressive corporations and local communities who understand, embrace and celebrate
the arts.
For example, securing the sponsorship of Westhills Land Corp. in Langford allowed the
festival to expand to a new community this year.
A recovering economy means that while Westhills is building a 6,000 unit sustainable
community and commercial development. They are also working with arts organizations
like Capital Festival Productions to create cultural and recreational opportunities for
community residents.
For John Selkirk, working in partnership means more artists get more opportunities. “I can’t tell
you how many artists from all over the province are calling me now, asking to be included,” he
says. And maybe that’s because, as a musician himself, Selkirk remains focused on providing
opportunities for talented, emerging artists and promoting Victoria as a cultural destination.
“We’re really pleased with the response to this year’s celebrations, and we’re already working
on next year’s line-up,” says Selkirk.
One thing’s for sure – Capital Festival Productions will continue to bring artists
and audiences together.

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Salsa Caliente of Victoria.

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Capital Festival Productions
CEO and Artistic Director
John Selkirk
John Selkirk is recognized as a talented producer and responsible for creative arts marketing
and initiatives. John is a musical consultant who has extensive experience as performer.
He has a keen interest and entrepreneurial talent in the administration and marketing of the
performing arts, bringing to audiences stirring and thoughtful programming. John created
Capital Festival BC Day Celebration and Westhills BC Day Celebration.
John brought the critically-acclaimed Cathedral Summer Festival to large audiences in Victoria,
BC. As Artistic Director, he was responsible to oversee all operations, including programming,
contracting, scheduling and development of funding initiatives. “Providing opportunities for
BC Emerging Artists to perform on signature stages is paramount in the creative
development of young performers”.
John is also an alumnus of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. John studied at the Banff
School of Fine Arts with support from Canada Council and was subsequently invited back on
invitation to perform as a member of the Faculty Brass Ensemble. At the age of 16, John first
performed with the Toronto Symphony and has since performed with many orchestras and
musical ensembles across Canada. His formal music training on the Trumpet began with
Fred Mills of the Canadian Brass and followed by a performance degree from the
University of Toronto. Graduate studies were continued at Northwestern University in Chicago
as John was invited on full scholarship by trumpet professor Vincent Cichowicz.
During his time in Chicago John performed as a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago
with additional training from Adolf Herseth of the Chicago Symphony. John was awarded the
position of Principal Trumpet in the Victoria Symphony at age 21 and has been a member for
over 25 years while calling Victoria, his home.
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19. Capital Festival Productions would like to thank the
Provincial Capital Commission, Westhills,
City of Victoria, City of Langford, and
the Capital Regional District for their support.
On behalf of the La Société francophone de Victoria and
Capital Festival Productions we thank the
Assembly of British Columbia Arts Councils

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Capital Festival Productions
phone: 250.412.9722
email: jselkirk@capitalfestival.com
www.capitalfestival.com
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