March 25, 2025
by Andrea Cownden Providing transformative performing arts experiences to as broad an audience as possible is a PuSh core value. We remove physical, social and financial barriers wherever possible to ensure everyone has an opportunity […]
Read More Read more about Accessible PuSh — The JourneyFebruary 28, 2025
by Keltie Forsyth, Outgoing Director of Operations This is my last week at PuSh. It both a sad and exciting time for me personally and for the organization. I’m thrilled knowing that the Festival is in Gabrielle […]
Read More Read more about What PuSh Means to MeFebruary 03, 2025
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Annie Clarke as our new Managing Director. She will replace our current Director of Operations, Keltie Forsyth, who is transitioning to the role of Artistic Director at […]
Read More Read more about PuSh Appoints new Managing DirectorDecember 02, 2024
Celebrating 20 years as a fully-fledged festival and building on the legacy of founders Norman Armour and Katrina Dunn, PuSh remains artist-driven. Through our festival programming, our Club PuSh nights, the Industry Week, PuSh Dramaturgy […]
Read More Read more about Connecting audiences with Diverse PerspectivesNovember 26, 2024
Since 2021, PuSh has partnered with Solid State Community Industries to introduce IBPOC youth in Surrey to careers in the performing arts. Through a unique, free-access program, participants have enjoyed curated shows and artist workshops […]
Read More Read more about Elevate: New Mentorship Opportunity for Emerging CreativesNovember 20, 2024
By Gabrielle Martin The 20th anniversary PuSh Festival is a celebration of audacious live art. These are performances and immersive experiences that shift our paradigms for creative expression and how we relate to one another. […]
Read More Read more about A Celebration of Audacious Live ArtNovember 07, 2024
The PuSh Festival Board would like to announce two senior staff departures. Effective this summer, Dr. Margo Kane stepped down from her role as Director of Indigenous Initiatives to focus on her work at Full […]
Read More Read more about PuSh Leadership ChangesOctober 02, 2024
We invite local artists to welcome national and international guests to Vancouver by leading small groups of up to five industry delegates on an artist-led city walk*. This opportunity allows guests to experience and appreciate […]
Read More Read more about 2025 Artist WalksWhen you make a gift to the PuSh Festival, you help us to present the very best in contemporary performance from around the world.