Bands!Bands!Bands! Vol. 4 Featuring: Anteater Eater, Tontoloop, Meteor In The Metro & Slugger

Volume FOUR is here… We’re loving all these local bands and all their marvelous talent that they bring to the Victoria Event Centre. Bands!Bands!Bands! brings four bands together under one roof for an exciting community driven evening where we can all share in fantastic music.

Anteater Eater
Emerging from the dark underbelly of suburban Esquimalt, Anteater Eater are the new vanguards of the international pop underground. Their vibrant mix of rock, punk, folk, and dance music is guaranteed to worm its way into your heart and brain in a non-life-threatening manner. Their shows are always a good time, with plenty of audience interaction and colourful costumes. Anteater Eater is your band.

Tontoloop
tontoloop is a two-piece band that combines a blend of English and Spanish singing, evoking dramatic but also soft and emotionally expressive moments. Rodrigo and Jordan seek to craft tontoloop’s sound with punk-inspired guitars, fast beats, and atmospheric phrases. Together, they create a sound that can best be described as ‘dream punk’.

Meteor In The Metro
Meteor in the Metro is one of the latest rock bands to come out of Victoria. Aron (bass), Joel (guitar), Justus (drums) and Matt (vocals/guitar) bring their diverse musical interests together to create their own sound. Just wrapping up their first EP, Meteor in the Metro is ready to share their music live. Strong on lyrics, long on guitar riffs and a rhythm section that kicks.

Slugger
An assemblage of members from local Vic bands (ex-cowboy, Divisionaries, Bottom Feeder), Slugger bonded over a kindred musical curiosity and a penchant for sharing puerile memes. Slugger is hard-working slacker rock. We relish musical contradiction: high concept tunes with catchy melodies, arty lyrics with singable hooks.

We are grateful for the generous support of the City of Victoria’s Music Strategy Fund, without which this event would not be possible.

For questions on refunds, accessibility and more please visit our FAQ page: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/about/faq/

≫ Land Acknowledgement ≪
We would like to respectfully acknowledge that the territory on which this event takes place is on the traditional, stolen, unceded land of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We acknowledge the rich cultural history of the many peoples and rituals that have been affected by the ongoing process of dispossession and colonialism. We hold this understanding in our interactions and engagements with this land and its people.

≫ Code of Conduct ≪
At the VEC there is zero tolerance for any type of racist, sexist, ableist, fatphobic, transphobic or homophobic behaviour. By purchasing a ticket and attending an event, you agree to conduct yourself with the utmost respect for everyone at the venue. In the event that you do not, you may be asked to leave without a refund. Respect, as well as, consent are of utmost importance. Those who touch or photograph anyone without their permission will be removed and may be banned from future events at our venue. For more information contact safety@victoriaeventcentre.ca

≫ Refunds ≪
We do not offer refunds on tickets. If you need to sell your tickets, the best way is to reach out to your social circles or post in the Facebook event discussion.

If you would like to transfer the ownership of your ticket to another person, you can do so from your Universe account. See more on how to do this here.

≫ Accessibility ≪
The VEC’s full accessibility report and elevator instructions can be viewed here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/attendees/accessibility/

Accessibility at the VEC is an ongoing project, and we continue to work to make the space more accessible to all kinds of folks. There are also a lot of different barriers to accessibility that have been identified, that we continue to work on. As part of this process, we ask guests: If you are able to do so, use the Broad Street stair entrance and multi-user washroom. There is only one accessible entrance and washroom, help make sure those who need it can use it. Do not move tables or chairs without venue permission. Keep aisles clear at all times and please return your glassware to the bar.

≫ Substance Use Policy ≪
As per our liquor license we have a zero tolerance policy for outside alcohol in our venue. Bag checks can be performed by security and outside alcohol will be confiscated. There is no smoking or vaping allowed inside the venue. We may refuse liquor service at any time, but commit to practices that are non-judgemental of intoxication, regardless of its form, cause, or base substance and we will treat everyone with dignity and respect. We may, in some situations, have to ask intoxicated people to leave our venue due to circumstances that put the safety of others at risk. We will not do this lightly, or without significant reason. If you require assistance at anytime please come to a staff member for support. See our full policy here: https://victoriaeventcentre.ca/about/transparency/