The Crisp

06/11/2026

Sold out for Claire Coupland house concert this weekend! Thank you!!CLAIRE COUPLAND in a special house concert

06/11/2026

Mosaic on Pender is presented by Crisp sponsors Ptarmigan Arts. Mosaic’s setting is THE BEST! Snuggled behind our Community Hall in the pines it offers the best camping spaces. Check out the line up for Aug 1-3! Building community through the Arts!

⛺ Did you know? We offer on-site camping all weekend during Mosaic.

Whether you're joining us from off-island or want to fully immerse yourself in the festival experience, camping might be the perfect option for you!

🎟️ It costs $60 per camper (valid for the entire weekend) and you have the option to bring a tent, trailer or vehicle (under 20').

There are 4 DAYS left to secure your early bird passes, don't miss out on the deal!

👉 Head to themosaicfestival.com for all the details.

06/06/2026

Go Pender music students! Go Ben go!

06/05/2026

In the process of moving to Tidal !

Give this playlist a listen: Off the Beaten Track , June 4

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06/03/2026

Go Crisp!
With a fair bit of fear re the tech side but excitement on the heart side ...
I ( Jo ) start my radio show tomorrow, Thursday, June 4th
1-2 pst! ( 9-10 pm gmt )

OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
folk, roots and more!
on our new community station PENDER RADIO!
Hope you join me!
go to www.penderradio.ca

Listen live!

Community radio for Pender Island and beyond.

05/30/2026

Something very special is happening on Pender on July 21st, a rare house concert with ... a soon to be named UK artist who will be at the Vancouver Folkfest then ... Pender! Details coming soon. If you like Fleet Foxes, Ray Lamontagne, Dan Mangan you need to come!

Send a message to learn more

05/24/2026

SOLD OUT!!!

Live on Pender Island – Claire Coupland
📅 June 13 | 7pm
Join us for an intimate Crisp Festival house concert with Vancouver Island singer songwriter

CLAIRE COUPLAND

beautiful guitar, rich vocals, and heartfelt songs.
🎟 Limited seating (40)
💵 $30–$35 suggested
📧 RSVP: thecrispfestival.com and details will be sent!
🎧 Listen: https://youtu.be/DSq3Le-xleA

Join Claire Coupland (duo format) for a full set of original music from her newest album "New Light". Selected as a showcase artist for Salmon Arm Folk Soci...

05/22/2026

Great news coming soon! Heather Read

The balance of life as an artist and writer living and working in Wales: or, how to ignore housework.

12/05/2025

Happy to plug Ptarmigan Arts weekly soup lunch concerts at the Pender Hall every Friday. Now curated by wonderful Jonny Miller ( Aka half of Peach and Quiet ) tomorrow sees 2 Crisp volunteers play at noon

11/29/2025

Happy birthday Alvin from all your fans and friends on Pender Island! Alvin Lee