Confirmed
Pending confirmation
Main performance area
Emergency / safety
Services
Site map is view-only. Unlock to drag, add, rotate, resize, or delete items.
Edit mode: click to select · drag to move · drag corners to resize · R / ⇧R rotate ±15° · Delete hide item (use Restore hidden button to bring back) · Esc deselect · double-click a custom item to rename
Map Notes
| 8-foot fenceline | South perimeter. 170 linear feet, 2 man-gates (8ft × 4–5ft). Confirmed — Total Site Services |
| 100A power | East side access point. Option A — Special Event Panel. Confirmed |
| 4× Porta-potties | East side, Total Site Services. Serviced Sat + Sun. Quote confirmed |
| Garden bed | NE corner, east yard. Fencing must be placed on interior side. Protected — no vehicles or equipment. |
| Cable runs | Power to DJ booth, speakers. All covered with cable ramps or gaffer tape. Marked on map. |
| Triptych sign fencing | East boundary marker — existing GI infrastructure. |
⚡ Ocean Art Works Power
CONFIRMED — OPTION A
Ruhamah: Option 1 (special event panel — rent own gear + breakout box) or Option 2 (CMHC spiderbox, 50A max)?
Going with Option A — Special Event Panel. Accessing CMHC's 100A event panel. UV rents all electrical equipment downstream of the tie-in. CMHC's internal (INT) electrician is booked to perform the tie-in.
UV power lead: Rob Foort (handled Lot 55 in 2025, returning for OAW).
Sound tech: José Manuel Sandoval (CDMX) — see 🎚 Sound Tech card below for site spec walkthrough Thu May 7.
⚠ CMHC has booked their INT electrician for May 7. If we cancel too late, CMHC will bill back the time.
| Item | Provided by |
|---|---|
| Tie-in to special event panel | CMHC INT electrician (booked) |
| Breakout box | UV / Rob Foort |
| Cable from box to stage, distro, edison sub-circuits | UV / Rob Foort |
| Cable mats / ramps for all exposed runs | UV / Rob Foort |
UV power lead: Rob Foort (handled Lot 55 in 2025, returning for OAW).
Sound tech: José Manuel Sandoval (CDMX) — see 🎚 Sound Tech card below for site spec walkthrough Thu May 7.
| Outstanding | Owner | By |
|---|---|---|
| Rob to email Ruhamah directly: install time, strike time, equipment plugging in, any questions | Rob Foort | Tue May 5 |
| Confirm with Ruhamah: is OAW special event panel the same access point as Lot 55, or different? If different, share specs/photo so Rob can spec the breakout box correctly. | CMHC | Asked Apr 30 |
| Final load list (PA, DJ booth, lighting, bar fridges, string lights, gate) | Rob + José Manuel | Thu May 7 walkthrough |
⚠ CMHC has booked their INT electrician for May 7. If we cancel too late, CMHC will bill back the time.
🎚 Sound Tech & Crew Travel
FLIGHTS BOOKED
José Manuel Sandoval — sound tech (CDMX). Long-standing UV collaborator; returning for full PA install, operation, and strike across all 3 nights.
Booking ref: BLZCYO · Accommodation: private residence, Vancouver (arranged through host, May 7–11)
eTA / Letter of Invitation: Issued May 4 — UV-letterhead LOI sent to José for his eTA application. Filed at
| Leg | Flight | Date |
|---|---|---|
| MEX → YVR | AC 2097 (Air Canada Rouge) · dep 07:00, arr 11:55 | Thu May 7 |
| YVR → MEX | AC 2096 (Air Canada Rouge) · dep 16:50, arr 23:15 | Mon May 11 |
Booking ref: BLZCYO · Accommodation: private residence, Vancouver (arranged through host, May 7–11)
eTA / Letter of Invitation: Issued May 4 — UV-letterhead LOI sent to José for his eTA application. Filed at
events/live-from-the-riviera/ops/jose-sandoval-loi.pdf.
🗑 Waste Receptacles CONFIRMED
Ruhamah: Confirm 4 of each type (12 total, 35-gallon totes with wheels)?
Confirmed — 4 of each type, 12 total. Our team handles emptying throughout the event. Handbook reviewed.
🚗 Parking ANSWERED
Ruhamah: How many load-in vehicles? Reserved stalls + active times?
Loading zone (in front of OAW): 3–5 vehicles during setup (May 7) and strike (May 11). Specific windows in production schedule.
Reserved stalls: Requesting 3 stalls. Most active during artist arrivals and load-in on event days (daytime setup through evening).
Reserved stalls: Requesting 3 stalls. Most active during artist arrivals and load-in on event days (daytime setup through evening).
🤝 In-Kind Support ANSWERED
Ruhamah: Confirm NOT requesting tables, tents, chairs, fencing, stanchions?
Requesting from CMHC/GI:
· Stanchions — 1 set (up to 16) for south gate line management
· Bike racks — south queue area, line management
· 12 waste receptacles: 4 compost + 4 garbage + 4 recycling (35-gal wheeled totes)
· 3 reserved parking stalls adjacent to OAW (May 7–11)
Pending decision: tables and chairs (exterior west patio) — requesting to view available options before committing.
Not requesting: tents or fencing (own 8-ft fencing sourced from Total Site Services).
· Stanchions — 1 set (up to 16) for south gate line management
· Bike racks — south queue area, line management
· 12 waste receptacles: 4 compost + 4 garbage + 4 recycling (35-gal wheeled totes)
· 3 reserved parking stalls adjacent to OAW (May 7–11)
Pending decision: tables and chairs (exterior west patio) — requesting to view available options before committing.
Not requesting: tents or fencing (own 8-ft fencing sourced from Total Site Services).
🚧 Fencing CONFIRMED
Ruhamah: Size/height of fencing, install/strike timing. Garden bed on east must be protected.
Supplier: Total Site Services (William B. — [email protected] / 778-881-6070). Intro via Eduardo Ottoni (EventLAB).
Spec: 170 linear feet, 8-foot high, 2 man-gates (8ft tall × 4–5ft wide).
Garden bed: Fencing placed on interior side of east garden bed.
Install: Thursday May 7. Strike: Monday May 11.
Spec: 170 linear feet, 8-foot high, 2 man-gates (8ft tall × 4–5ft wide).
Garden bed: Fencing placed on interior side of east garden bed.
Install: Thursday May 7. Strike: Monday May 11.
🚪 Ingress, Egress & Flow ANSWERED
Entry: Single main entry at south (IN&OUT gate, 10' slide gate). Clearly marked with event signage and door staff.
Exit: Same south gate + emergency exit only (SW, 10' on wheel) — clear and compliant at all times.
Line management: Queue south along Johnson Street, managed with bike racks and stanchions. Door staff maintain queue. If line exceeds designated area, staff direct east along Johnston Street perimeter.
Capacity: 350.
Exit: Same south gate + emergency exit only (SW, 10' on wheel) — clear and compliant at all times.
Line management: Queue south along Johnson Street, managed with bike racks and stanchions. Door staff maintain queue. If line exceeds designated area, staff direct east along Johnston Street perimeter.
Capacity: 350.
🍹 Bar & Service CONFIRMED
| Bar operator | Alimentaria Mexicana — food + michelada bar. Bar Tartare — wine service. |
| Liquor license | Paradise Cultural Society applying. In progress |
| Bartenders | 3 total — Alimentaria Mexicana (2) · Bar Tartare (1) |
| Bar backstock & ice | Inside OAW building, bar service area (north interior). |
| Water access | TBD — confirming whether self-contained or requires CreekSide access. David McCann ([email protected]) to follow up. |
🌧 Weather Contingency ANSWERED
Interior (log cabin/pavilion): Fully covered — DJ booth and all electrical inside. Rain does not affect the main performance area.
Exterior west patio: Tents erected over exterior patio/table area for rain coverage.
DJ booth and electrical: Weather-protected inside the structure. No exposed electrical in outdoor areas.
Exterior west patio: Tents erected over exterior patio/table area for rain coverage.
DJ booth and electrical: Weather-protected inside the structure. No exposed electrical in outdoor areas.
🔒 Security & Overnight
NEW — Apr 8
CONFIRMED
Ruhamah (Apr 8, 5:52pm): Plans for event security, and/or overnight security? What's on site overnight? Any valuables left out? Overnight staff?
Event security provided by Heathrow Security (778-571-5617).
Overnight storage & lockdown: PA speakers transported across the street to Alimentaria Mexicana for secure storage between nights (May 8→9, May 9→10). In addition, the gates to the OAW structure are locked overnight to secure the site. No valuables left on site overnight. No overnight staff required.
Overnight storage & lockdown: PA speakers transported across the street to Alimentaria Mexicana for secure storage between nights (May 8→9, May 9→10). In addition, the gates to the OAW structure are locked overnight to secure the site. No valuables left on site overnight. No overnight staff required.
🎟 Ticket Pricing CONFIRMED
| Night | Advance Tiers (CAD) | Day-of-Show |
|---|---|---|
| Fri May 8 — Nick León | $25 / $30 / $33 / $35 | $50 |
| Sat May 9 — Lovefingers & Tornado Wallace | $33 / $35 / $40 | $50 |
| Sun May 10 — Egyptian Lover | $33 / $35 / $40 / $45 | $50 |
Ticketed via Resident Advisor. ra.co/events/2408955 (Fri) · ra.co/events/2408916 (Weekend Pass)
Living advancing doc, organized by night and artist. Fields marked TBD are still being chased — see notes for owner. Last updated 2026-05-05 from email threads.
Friday, May 8
Night 1 · Doors 7:00 PM
7pm – 12am
Si Hay Perreo — Trajinera B2B Valentina
Opening · DJ B2B
Local · Vancouver
| Set time | TBD — opening slot ~7:00–8:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Format | DJ B2B (Trajinera B2B Valentina) |
| Artist contact | TBD — Trajinera + Valentina direct contacts |
| Travel | Local — no flights/accommodation |
| Hospitality | TBD — drink tickets, comp guests |
| Technical rider | TBD — confirm USB or controller |
| Fee | TBD |
| Notes | Opens the festival weekend. Latin/club energy bridge into Nick León's headliner slot. |
ZDBT
Support · Live
Local · Vancouver
| Real name | Zachary David Boynton Treble |
|---|---|
| Set time | TBD — middle slot ~8:30–10:00 PM |
| Format | Live (electronic + percussion) |
| Artist contact | TBD — direct contact (Vancouver-based) |
| Travel | Local — no flights/accommodation |
| Hospitality | TBD — drink tickets, comp guests |
| Technical rider | TBD — live setup, monitor wedges, power requirements (percussionist since age 10; serious producer since 2007) |
| Fee | TBD |
| Notes | Releases on Ghostly, Specials Worldwide, ISLA, Delicate Records. |
Nick León (Live)
Headliner
Locked $5K USD
| Set time | TBD — closing 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Format | Live (Latin-inflected club electronics, TraTraTrax) |
| Agent | Chris Danis · [email protected] · TBA Agency NY · 314.974.5959 |
| Agent assistant | Carly Perlmutter · [email protected] · 516-477-2476 |
| Inbound flight | TBD — chase Carly for itinerary (likely from LA / Miami) |
| Outbound flight | TBD |
| Ground | TBD — airport pickup planned |
| Accommodation | TBD — UV-arranged hotel |
| Hospitality rider | TBD — green room food/drink per rider |
| Technical rider | Live set, originally specced 45 min in rider. UV requesting 75–90 min to anchor headliner slot — Chris Danis confirmed length isn't rigid (May 4). Confirm I/O, monitors, power. |
| Merch | Yes — Nick can sell merch at event (per Carly, May 2) |
| Fee | $5,000 USD — locked. After-party cancelled; contract amended Sat May 2 to single-show terms. Payment schedule TBD ($250 deposit due to TBA Agency) |
| Notes | Strongest pre-sale draw. UV ad campaign live since Apr 12 (Nick León A/B). After-party was cancelled May 2 due to venue extortion + city after-hours crackdown. Production contact: Matthew (778-960-0870). |
Saturday, May 9
Night 2 · Doors 5:00 PM
5pm – 12am
Lovefingers (Andrew Hogge)
Headliner · B2B w/ Tornado Wallace
Confirmed
| Set window | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (7-hour extended B2B with Tornado Wallace) |
|---|---|
| Format | DJ B2B (cosmic / balearic / psychedelic — ESP Institute) |
| Artist contact | Andrew Hogge · [email protected] · ESP Institute / Total Luxury Spa / Commonwealth Projects |
| Inbound flight | Booking May 4–5 — flying in day-of Sat May 9 from LA (playing LA Friday May 8). Andrew to send confirmation once booked. |
| Outbound flight | Booking May 4–5 — departing early Sun May 10 morning (Mother's Day, family commitment). |
| Ground | TBD — airport pickup planned |
| Accommodation | TBD — UV-arranged hotel for Sat May 9 night only |
| Hospitality rider | TBD |
| Technical rider | TBD — confirm B2B booth setup with Tornado Wallace (4 CDJs / 2 mixers?) |
| Fee | TBD — all-inclusive offer (UV covers flights). Originally quoted ~$440 USD (Apr) but airfare since spiked. |
| Notes | Tight in/out turnaround. Set time pressure: early Sunday departure means he needs to wrap by his agreed cut-off; coordinate handoff timing with Tornado Wallace. Long B2B requires hospitality refresh mid-set. |
Tornado Wallace (Lewie Day)
Headliner · B2B w/ Lovefingers
Confirmed
| Set window | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (7-hour extended B2B with Lovefingers) |
|---|---|
| Format | DJ B2B (Running Back / Optimo / Ghostly / !K7) |
| Production contact | Luke Taylor · [email protected] · KLS Bookings Limited (UK) |
| Inbound flight | TBD — Berlin-based; longest travel of the weekend. Confirm via advancing form from KLS (still open as of Apr 28). |
| Outbound flight | TBD via KLS advancing form |
| Ground | TBD — airport pickup planned |
| Accommodation | TBD — UV-arranged (separate from Lovefingers) |
| Hospitality rider | TBD via KLS advancing form |
| Technical rider | TBD via KLS advancing form. Coordinate B2B booth with Lovefingers. |
| Fee | Artist fee invoice issued · POP owed to Luke. Payment status: In progress |
| Customs / immigration | Letter of invitation owed — Luke requested customs invitation letter (Apr 28). Same template as José Sandoval LOI. |
| Notes | Build extra rest time on arrival (Berlin → YVR is the longest haul). Berlin-based; first artist Lovefingers ever signed to ESP Institute. |
Sunday, May 10
Night 3 · Doors 5:00 PM
5pm – 11pm
Dane (Dane MacDonald)
Support · B2B w/ Kozue
Local · Vancouver
| Set time | TBD — opening slot ~5:00–8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Format | DJ B2B w/ Kozue (house / disco / techno selectors) |
| Artist contact | TBD — Dane direct |
| Travel | Local — no flights/accommodation |
| Hospitality | TBD — drink tickets, comp guests |
| Technical rider | TBD — confirm USB / vinyl needs |
| Fee | TBD |
| Notes | Edmonton-raised, Vancouver-based. Label head (Common Edit), runs Dane's Dance Emporium party series. Sets the room before Egyptian Lover. |
Kozue
Support · B2B w/ Dane
Local · Vancouver
| Set time | TBD — opening slot ~5:00–8:00 PM (B2B with Dane) |
|---|---|
| Format | DJ B2B w/ Dane — vinyl-rooted, deep house / techno / disco |
| Artist contact | TBD — Kozue direct |
| Travel | Local — no flights/accommodation. Originally from Japan, Vancouver-based since 2019. |
| Hospitality | TBD — drink tickets, comp guests |
| Technical rider | TBD — vinyl DJ; confirm turntables/needles |
| Fee | TBD |
| Notes | Vinyl DJ. Resound (Bside Radio) audio-visual showcase founder. Bar Diamond residency. |
Egyptian Lover (Greg Broussard)
Headliner · Live show
Confirmed · Flight booked · Full deposit paid
| Set time | TBD — closing 8:00–11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Format | Live show — Roland TR-808 + vocals (the architect of West Coast electro) |
| Artist contact | Greg Broussard · [email protected] (direct, no agent) |
| Inbound flight | EWR (Newark) → YVR · Sun May 10 · dep 10:30 AM, arr 1:33 PM (6h 3m direct). Booked |
| Outbound flight | TBD — confirm with Greg |
| Ground | TBD — airport pickup at YVR ~1:45 PM Sun May 10 |
| Accommodation | 2 hotel rooms, king beds, May 10 — UV-arranged. Hotel confirmation pending send to Greg |
| Hospitality rider | TBD — confirm food/drink requests |
| Technical rider | TBD — confirm 808 transport, mic, monitor setup. Tech rider not yet received — chase Greg. |
| Merch | Yes — bringing merch. Needs spot + 2 tables. |
| Fee | Full deposit paid Apr 30 (PayPal to [email protected]). 25% paid Apr 1, balance Apr 30. |
| Notes | Show-format (not DJ) — watching crowd. Lower beer attack rate (0.80) projected. Tight day-of: arrives YVR 1:33 PM for 8 PM set, allow ~6.5h pre-show prep including hotel check-in. |
Thursday, May 7
Load-in day
Pre-event setup
José Manuel Sandoval
Sound Tech (CDMX) · 3-night run
Flight booked · LOI issued
| Role | Audio engineering — installs, operates, and strikes the sound system across all 3 nights (May 8, 9, 10) |
|---|---|
| Inbound flight | Air Canada AC 2097 (Rouge) · MEX → YVR · Thu May 7 · dep 07:00, arr 11:55. Booking ref BLZCYO. Booked |
| Outbound flight | Air Canada AC 2096 (Rouge) · YVR → MEX · Mon May 11 · dep 16:50, arr 23:15. Booked |
| Ground | TBD — YVR pickup ~12:15 PM Thu May 7 |
| Accommodation | 2186 Napier St, Suite 1, Vancouver (private residence, May 7–11) |
| Documents | Mexican passport G41520248 (exp 09 Jun 2031) · CURP MASM921217HDFRNN03 · UV-letterhead Letter of Invitation issued May 4 for eTA application (filed at events/live-from-the-riviera/ops/jose-sandoval-loi.pdf) |
| Day-of arrival | Thursday May 7 site spec walkthrough at OAW (late afternoon) per production schedule. Cable runs already laid Thu, full PA install Fri AM. |
| Hospitality | TBD — meals/per-diem schedule across 3 nights |
| Fee | TBD — confirm professional fee + travel/accommodation reimbursement (all paid by UV) |
| Notes | Long-standing UV collaborator. eTA pending IRCC approval before May 7 departure (LOI submitted with application). On-site contact during stay: Matthew (778-960-0870). |
📋 Open punch list — chasing this week
| Flight itineraries | Egyptian Lover ✓ inbound · José ✓ both legs · Nick León, Lovefingers (booking now), Tornado Wallace all outstanding · Egyptian Lover outbound | Chasing |
| Tornado Wallace customs LOI | Customs/invitation letter for Tornado Wallace requested by KLS Apr 28 · same template as José Sandoval LOI | Owed to Luke |
| Tornado Wallace advancing form | Fill out KLS advancing form (link in Luke Taylor's emails) | Owed to Luke |
| Tornado Wallace fee POP | Proof of payment owed to Luke for artist fee invoice | In progress |
| Riders (all artists except José) | Hospitality + technical riders. Nick León live rider received (45 min set, requesting 75–90). Egyptian Lover tech rider not yet received. | Chasing |
| Set times | Lock all per-artist set times for run-of-show. Lovefingers tight Sun-AM departure constrains his set end. | TBD |
| Accommodation roster | Egyptian Lover ✓ 2 king rooms May 10 (need to send confirmation) · José ✓ 2186 Napier · Nick León / Lovefingers / Tornado Wallace TBD | TBD |
| Ground transport | Airport pickups: José (Thu 12:15 PM), Egyptian Lover (Sun 1:45 PM), Nick León (TBD), Lovefingers (TBD Sat day-of), Tornado Wallace (TBD) | TBD |
| Payment schedule | Egyptian Lover ✓ paid · Nick León $5K USD locked, $250 deposit owed to TBA · Tornado Wallace POP owed · Lovefingers / others TBD | In progress |
| Local artist contacts | Direct contact emails/phones for Si Hay Perreo (Trajinera + Valentina), ZDBT, Dane, Kozue | TBD |
| Egyptian Lover merch logistics | Spot + 2 tables for merch. Confirm placement on site map. | In progress |
Event Organizer + Production Manager — UV Presents
Matthew Owchar
778-960-0870
Primary contact for all production decisions
CMHC / Granville Island — Event Approval
Ruhamah Buchanan
Main GI contact. Deadline: Apr 9 noon.
Event Lead Support
Ernesto Gomez
778-222-0253
Sound Tech
José Manuel
+52 55 3566 8771
Power: Option A confirmed — Special Event Panel
Fencing + Porta-potties — Total Site Services
William B.
778-881-6070
170 lf fencing + 4 portos — quote confirmed
Creek House — Water access TBD
David McCann
Confirm water station access + placement
F&B Lead — Alimentaria Mexicana
Martin Vargas
+1 (604) 704-6477
Bar — Food + Michelada
Alimentaria Mexicana
2 bartenders
Liquor License Applicant
Paradise Cultural Society
Special Event Permit application in progress
Required Documents — Due to Ruhamah by April 9
1
Updated Site Map
Annotated with fencing line, cable runs, speaker positions, first aid station, entry/exit labels, porta-potties, garden bed protection. See 📍 Site Map tab.
Complete
2
Production & Programming Schedule
May 7 load-in → May 8 Fri → May 9 Sat → May 10 Sun → May 11 strike. Set times, load-in windows, vendor arrival times. See 📅 Schedule tab.
Complete
3
In-Kind Requests Summary
Tables + chairs for west patio. 12 waste receptacles (4 of each type). See ✅ Production Q&A tab → In-Kind Support card.
Complete
4
Event Contacts List
All key personnel: UV, production, vendors, venue, GI team. See 📞 Contacts tab.
Complete
5
Draft Safety Plan
Security, first aid, emergency egress, capacity management, weather contingency, harm reduction. See 🛡 Safety Plan tab.
Complete
6
GI Event Website Listing Form
admin.granvilleisland.com — submitted Apr 11, 2026. Awaiting CMHC review & posting on granvilleisland.com.
Submitted
📬 Outstanding by Tuesday May 5 — CMHC hard deadline
| SEP (Special Event Permit) | Paradise Cultural Society — submit + share copy with CMHC | Due May 5 |
| Insurance certificate | Share with CMHC by Tuesday May 5 | Due May 5 |
| Rob Foort → Ruhamah | Direct email confirming: power install time, strike time, equipment plugging in, any questions | Due May 5 |
| On-site contact for Thu May 7 | Name + phone for CMHC's day-of file | Due May 5 |
| OAW panel vs Lot 55 | CMHC to confirm whether OAW special event panel is same access point as Lot 55, or different. Asked Apr 30. | CMHC reply |
| Liquor license | Paradise Cultural Society — confirm submitted | In progress |
| Water access | Self-contained or CreekSide (David McCann) — site walkthrough pending | TBD |
| José Sandoval eTA | LOI issued May 4 — awaiting eTA approval before May 7 departure | Awaiting IRCC |
Thursday, May 7
Pre-Load-In / Infrastructure + Site Spec
All day
Venue access — Ocean Art Works
TBD with OAW
Morning
Fencing install — Total Site Services
170 lf, 8-ft high, 2 man-gates
Confirmed
Morning
Porta-potty delivery — Total Site Services
4 units, east side
Confirmed
Morning
Sound tech arrives from CDMX — José Manuel
No install today — site spec only
Confirmed
TBD
Tents, furniture & general event infrastructure delivery
Patio tables/chairs, tents for exterior area, general production supplies
TBD
TBD
Cable runs
All runs laid and protected (ramps/gaffer tape) ahead of sound install Friday
Confirmed
Late afternoon
Sound tech site spec — José Manuel
Walkthrough to identify power requirements, speaker placement, cable routing, potential issues. Output: power option (A/B) confirmed.
Confirmed
TBD
Lighting & visual design walkthrough
Design not yet determined — walkthrough May 9 to begin that process
In progress
Friday, May 8
Load-In + Night 1
Nick León
9:00 AM
Sound tech on site — José Manuel
PA + full rig install begins (DJ booth, 4-corner speakers, bass bins — cables already run Thu)
Approx
12:00 PM
Bar equipment load-in — Alimentaria Mexicana + Bar Tartare
Backstock, ice, refrigeration, portable bars
Approx
12:00–2:00 PM
Bar setup — both operators
Ice aligned, drinks chilled, F&B ready for activation
Approx
3:30 PM
Artist arrival — Nick León + support
Approx
3:30–5:00 PM
Sound check — all artists
Check CDJ setup, no feedback, lighting check
Approx
5:30 PM
Bar teams mobilized — Alimentaria + Bar Tartare
Approx
5:30 PM
Security arrives on site
Debrief + station allocation: 2x door, 1x roving
Approx
6:30 PM
Final walkthrough — all teams
Bar, food, front desk, guest list, security, ticketing
Approx
6:45 PM
All teams mobilized — ticketing logged in, guest list printed, sound confirmed
Approx
7:00 PM
Doors open
Confirmed
7:00–9:25 PM
Si Hay Perreo
Trajinera B2B Valentina
Confirmed
9:30–10:30 PM
ZDBT
Live — 1 hr
Confirmed
10:35–11:35 PM
Nick León
1 hr set
Confirmed
11:40 PM
Last call — all bars
Approx
12:00 AM
Hard stop / close
Confirmed
12:00 AM+
Bar breakdown — partial strike
PA speakers transported to Alimentaria Mexicana for overnight storage — no overnight security required
Approx
Saturday, May 9
Night 2
Lovefingers + Tornado Wallace
Morning
Porto servicing — Total Site Services
Confirmed
11:00 AM
Bar equipment load-in — Alimentaria + Bar Tartare
Approx
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Bar setup — ice aligned, drinks chilled, F&B ready
Approx
1:00 PM
Sound check — all artists
Lovefingers, Tornado Wallace
Approx
2:30 PM
Bar teams mobilized — Alimentaria + Bar Tartare
Approx
3:30 PM
Security arrives on site
Debrief + station allocation: 2x door, 1x roving
Approx
4:00 PM
Final walkthrough — all teams
Approx
4:30 PM
All teams mobilized — ticketing logged in, guest list printed, sound confirmed
Approx
5:00 PM
Doors open
Confirmed
5:00–7:00 PM
Lovefingers
Solo — 2 hrs
Approx
7:00–10:00 PM
Lovefingers b2b Tornado Wallace
Back-to-back — 3 hrs
Approx
10:00 PM–12:00 AM
Tornado Wallace
Solo close — 2 hrs
Approx
11:30 PM
Last call — all bars
Approx
12:00 AM
Hard stop / close
Confirmed
12:00 AM+
Bar breakdown — partial strike
PA speakers transported to Alimentaria Mexicana for overnight storage — no overnight security required
Approx
Sunday, May 10
Night 3
Egyptian Lover
Morning
Porto servicing — Total Site Services
Confirmed
11:00 AM
Bar equipment load-in — Alimentaria + Bar Tartare
Approx
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Bar setup — ice aligned, drinks chilled, F&B ready
Approx
1:00 PM
Sound check — Egyptian Lover + support
Approx
2:30 PM
Bar teams mobilized — Alimentaria + Bar Tartare
Approx
3:30 PM
Security arrives on site
Debrief + station allocation: 2x door, 1x roving
Approx
4:00 PM
Final walkthrough — all teams
Approx
4:30 PM
All teams mobilized — ticketing logged in, guest list printed, sound confirmed
Approx
5:00 PM
Doors open
Confirmed
5:00–8:30 PM
Dane B2B Kozue
Confirmed
8:35–10:35 PM
Egyptian Lover
2 hr set
Confirmed
10:40 PM
Last call — all bars
Approx
11:00 PM
Hard stop / close
Confirmed
11:00 PM+
Full bar breakdown + PA strike
DJ booth, speakers, bass bins, rig — full load-out Sunday night. Cabling on Monday.
Approx
Monday, May 11
Strike & Venue Return
Morning
Cable strike + remaining load-out
PA struck Sunday night — Monday: cabling, miscellaneous equipment, final clear. Loading zone on Johnson Street, 3–5 vehicles.
Approx
Morning
Fencing + porta-potty removal — Total Site Services
Confirmed
TBD
Waste disposal + venue clean
All 12 waste receptacles emptied, venue returned to OAW condition
TBD
End of day
Venue returned to Ocean Art Works
Confirmed
Draft Safety Plan — Live From The Riviera × Ocean Art Works 2026
Presented by Alimentaria Mexicana, Paradise Cultural Society & UV · Draft — subject to revision
Day-of Timelines
Friday May 8 — Nick León · Doors 7:00pm · Hard Stop 12:00am
| 3:30pm | Artist arrival + sound check (Nick León + support) |
| 5:30pm | Bar teams mobilized · Heathrow Security on site (90 min pre-doors) |
| 6:00pm | Safety meeting + staff briefing |
| 6:30pm | Full security deployment |
| 6:45pm | Final walkthrough — all teams confirmed |
| 7:00pm | Doors open |
| 7–9:25pm | Si Hay Perreo: Trajinera B2B Valentina |
| 9:30–10:30pm | ZDBT (Live) — 1 hr |
| 10:35–11:35pm | Nick León — 1 hr |
| 11:40pm | Last call |
| 12:00am | Hard stop — patrons exit via south gate |
| 12:00am+ | Bar breakdown · PA speakers to Alimentaria Mexicana (overnight storage) |
| 12:30am | Security call ends |
Saturday May 9 — Lovefingers B2B Tornado Wallace · Doors 5:00pm · Hard Stop 12:00am
| 9:00am | PA speakers returned from Alimentaria — system reset + tested |
| 10:00am | Porto servicing |
| 11:00am | Bar equipment load-in + setup |
| 1:00pm | Sound check (Lovefingers, Tornado Wallace) |
| 2:30pm | Bar teams mobilized |
| 3:30pm | Heathrow Security on site (90 min pre-doors) |
| 4:00pm | Safety meeting + staff briefing |
| 4:30pm | Full security deployment |
| 4:45pm | Final walkthrough — all teams confirmed |
| 5:00pm | Doors open |
| 5–7pm | Lovefingers (solo) |
| 7–10pm | Lovefingers B2B Tornado Wallace |
| 10pm–12am | Tornado Wallace (solo close) |
| 11:30pm | Last call |
| 12:00am | Hard stop — patrons exit via south gate |
| 12:00am+ | Bar breakdown · PA speakers to Alimentaria Mexicana (overnight storage) |
| 12:30am | Security call ends |
Sunday May 10 — Egyptian Lover · Doors 5:00pm · Hard Stop 11:00pm
| 9:00am | PA speakers returned from Alimentaria — system reset + tested |
| 10:00am | Porto servicing |
| 11:00am | Bar equipment load-in + setup |
| 1:00pm | Sound check (Egyptian Lover + support) |
| 2:30pm | Bar teams mobilized |
| 3:30pm | Heathrow Security on site (90 min pre-doors) |
| 4:00pm | Safety meeting + staff briefing |
| 4:30pm | Full security deployment |
| 4:45pm | Final walkthrough — all teams confirmed |
| 5:00pm | Doors open |
| 5–8:30pm | Dane B2B Kozue |
| 8:35–10:35pm | Egyptian Lover — 2 hr |
| 10:40pm | Last call |
| 11:00pm | Hard stop — patrons exit via south gate |
| 11:00pm+ | Full PA strike + bar breakdown |
| 11:30pm | Security call ends · Strike continues Monday morning |
Security & First Aid
Professional security and OFA Level 2 first aid provided by Heathrow Security (778-571-5615 · [email protected]) across all three nights. UV/Paradise Cultural Society staff and Alimentaria staff actively monitor patron behaviour. Granville Island's Paladin Security (604-315-3003) available for additional support in emergencies.
First aid station located near the main entry (south gate), accessible from both interior and exterior.
2 × Main entry / south gateID check, bag check, capacity monitoring
1 × RovingInterior pavilion + exterior patio
1 × First aidOFA Level 2 attendant (Heathrow)
Shift Times
| 90 min pre-doors | Heathrow on site — 5:30pm Fri · 3:30pm Sat–Sun |
| ~30 min after arrival | Safety meeting + staff briefing |
| 30 min pre-doors | Full deployment |
| Hard stop | Security holds until all patrons have exited |
| Hard stop + 30 min | Call ends — 12:30am Fri–Sat · 11:30pm Sun |
Licensed Site Measures
- Mandatory bag checks at the door by contracted security.
- ID check and wristbanding at a separate table from ticket scanning. Government-issued photo ID required. 19+ only.
- Clickers maintain a running count at all times. Capacity capped at 350.
- Patrons may redeem a maximum of 2 drinks at a time. Intoxicated patrons may have wristbands cut.
- Emergency exit (east side) clear and compliant at all times.
- Security, bar staff, and organizers proactively offer water at their discretion.
- All bartenders hold SIR certification and actively monitor patrons.
- Patrons requiring removal are escorted safely off-site; companions contacted; taxi/rideshare arranged.
Search Procedure / Prohibited Items
- Bag checks at main entry gate. No bags larger than 30cm × 15cm × 30cm.
- No outside alcohol. Small amounts of non-alcoholic beverages permitted for medical or religious reasons only. No glass or metal bottles.
- No narcotics. Prescription medications must be in properly labelled containers matching holder's ID.
- No weapons or objects that could be used as weapons.
- No fireworks, pyrotechnics, or flammable liquids.
- No drones. No cameras with removable lenses or selfie sticks.
- No laser pointers, air horns, or artificial noise makers.
- Certified service animals permitted with documentation and security supervisor approval.
Code of Conduct & Eviction Policy
Alimentaria Mexicana, Paradise Cultural Society and UV are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Unacceptable conduct is subject to immediate ejection:
- Threatening, offensive, or abusive language or behaviour toward any attendees, artists, or staff.
- Discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or any other ground.
- Fighting, violence, or threatening behaviour of any kind.
- Intoxication or impairment due to alcohol or controlled substances.
- Possession of weapons, illegal substances, or prohibited items.
- Any conduct deemed by organizers to be unsafe or disruptive.
All staff operate on a "see something, say something" protocol.
Site Evacuation & Emergency Procedures
Safety Team: Lead Event Organizer Matthew Owchar (778-960-0870) and the Heathrow Security lead, supported by Ernesto Gomez (778-222-0253) and Alimentaria Mexicana staff.
- Safety Team contacts Security, Production, and Bar Teams to begin evacuation.
- 911 called immediately.
- Music stopped. PA announcement directs patrons to evacuate via south gate (main) and east emergency exit.
- Security opens south fencing and east emergency exit. Bar and food areas secured.
- Sound and lighting technicians shut off all equipment immediately.
- Access road cleared for emergency vehicles.
- First aid attendant manages sick or injured patrons; calls for ambulance if required.
- Post-evacuation: full site sweep, all staff report to muster point for roll call.
- Paladin Security — Granville Island (604-315-3003) notified of any on-site emergency.
- All media enquiries directed to Matthew Owchar (778-960-0870 · [email protected]).
Weather Contingency
- Interior pavilion of Ocean Artworks is a covered structure accommodating the full audience in the event of rain.
- Exterior west patio features tents over the bistro, bar stations, and seating areas. In heavy rain, attendees may shelter under patio tents or move to the interior pavilion.
- DJ booth and all electrical equipment are within the covered interior structure — protected from weather at all times.
- All cable runs covered with cable ramps and waterproof tape regardless of weather.
Overnight Storage & Site Security Between Nights
- No valuables or equipment left on site overnight (May 8→9, May 9→10).
- PA speakers transported to Alimentaria Mexicana for secure storage each night post-event.
- Gates to the Ocean Artworks structure are locked overnight, providing a secondary layer of site security.
- No overnight security staff required at Ocean Artworks.
- Fencing remains in place overnight (installed May 7, struck May 11).
Liquor, Ticketing & Licensing
- All tickets sold in advance via Resident Advisor. Ticket scanning at main entry gate (south).
- All patrons wishing to drink alcohol will be braceleted at the front door upon ID check.
- All bartenders and servers hold valid Serving It Right (SIR) certification.
- A Special Event Permit (LCRB) will be in place prior to each event date.
- Patrons may purchase a maximum of 2 alcoholic beverages at a time.
- Water stations available throughout: bar ends, ticket/entry area, and food station — free of charge.
- Harm reduction supplies and information available at the first aid station near main entry.
Traffic & Transportation
- Event communications and ticketing pages include transit directions, cycling routes, and parking information.
- Attendees encouraged to use public transit (routes 50/84), cycle, or rideshare.
- Loading zone in front of Ocean Artworks used for load-in (May 7) and strike (May 11). Max 3–5 vehicles at a time.
- 2 reserved parking stalls adjacent to Ocean Artworks for production and artist transport, May 7–11.