Young performers in View Royal can step into the spotlight at a free Youth Open Mic Night on Friday, June 26, 2026. The View Royal Community Association (VRCA) is hosting the event from 6 to 8 p.m. at the View Royal Community Hall, giving teens aged 15 to 18 a chance to share their music, poetry, or singing in front of a live audience.
The evening is open to singers, poets, and musicians, but spots are limited. Each performer will receive an honorarium, funded through a grant from the Capital Regional District Arts & Culture Support Service. Snacks and sodas will also be provided.
VRCA, a not-for-profit society that runs the Community Hall at 279 Island Highway, wants to give youth a low-pressure stage to try out new material. The hall itself has been a community cornerstone since it was built in 1943, originally as an Air Raid Precautions centre during the Second World War.
The honorariums come from a CRD project grant, which typically ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. The grants support one-time events, short series, or longer programs across nine jurisdictions, including View Royal. Each year, the CRD puts more than $2.5 million into not-for-profit arts programming in the region.
This open mic builds on VRCA’s growing youth arts efforts, including the annual View Royal’s Got Talent showcase, now in its third year. That event is set for November 7, 2026. For the open mic, families can register by contacting VRCA directly at [email protected] or by calling 250-888-5801.
