Finding alternative culture in Vancouver may appear to be an act of desperation. However digging deeper than the generic vibe of the Granville strip you see an emerging scene that is pulsing – literally – with creativity.
It’s an ember that needs to be nurtured if it’s to survive. Matt Troy, founder of Vancouver Art and Leisure has fostered a scene in Vancouver that is fusing art and music into a unique night owl experience. He’s aware it’s a temporal landscape that could be snuffed out overnight or flourish into a cultural phenomenon.