Community in Concert: A Wildfire Relief Benefit

Name: Community in Concert: A Wildfire Relief Benefit
Start: 2026-08-21
End: 2026-08-21
Location: Salmon Arm

The "Community in Concert: A Wildfire Relief Benefit" was a fundraising concert held on August 21, 2026, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The event took place at the Nexus at First performance space, raising approximately $15,000 for Okanagan wildfire evacuees. It featured local musicians and was organized by First Community, the Salmon Arm Jazz Club, and Voice of the Shuswap (CKVS-FM).

Date: Aug 21, 2026
Location: Salmon Arm

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Community in Concert: A Wildfire Relief Benefit

Event summary

Highlights

Raised approximately $15,000 for Okanagan wildfire evacuees.
Featured performances by local musicians.
Organized by First Community, Salmon Arm Jazz Club, and Voice of the Shuswap (CKVS-FM).
Held at Nexus at First performance space in Salmon Arm.

The "Community in Concert: A Wildfire Relief Benefit" was a fundraising concert that took place on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. The event was hosted at the Nexus at First performance space, located within Salmon Arm’s First Community (First United Church).

The concert was organized by First Community, the Salmon Arm Jazz Club, Voice of the Shuswap (CKVS-FM), and various individual musicians. Its primary goal was to raise funds for residents of the Okanagan region who were forced to evacuate their homes due to the Bradley Creek and Bald Range wildfires.

The benefit concert successfully drew a large crowd, with attendees continuously arriving to fill seats even after showtime. As of August 24, 2026, the preliminary fundraising tally amounted to approximately $14,895. Including support from donor organizations, the total raised was around $15,000. Organizers expressed profound gratitude to everyone who attended, as well as to the talented musicians and dedicated volunteers who contributed to the event's success.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Nexus at First; saobserver.net
Area for browsing nearby events: Salmon Arm

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