# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Note this whole night of music is all ages, licensed and FREE! Garden Grooves Festival 2026 – Night One sets the tone for the weekend on Thursday, March 19th, with a boundary-pushing celebration of Indigenous creativity, genre-blending, and community-rooted sound. This opening night showcases why Garden Grooves is unlike any other festival — a space where hip-hop, roots, reggae, rock, soul, and ceremonial storytelling collide, and where artists are presented not by category, but by connection, intention, and shared cultural resonance. The Melawmen Collective, a Secwepemc alternative fusion ensemble whose name means “medicine,” reflecting their belief in music as healing. Blending hip-hop, rock, folk, and rich harmonies, the Collective delivers powerful intergenerational stories of resilience, identity, and belonging. The evening also features KIVA MH, a Secwepemc/Nuu-Chah-Nulth hip-hop artist and producer whose conscious lyricism bridges ceremony and modern rhythm, alongside KAPOK a Vancouver-based Indigenous Mayan emcee known for deep roots in underground hip-hop and collaborations with legends from De La Soul to Slum Village. KAPOK will be joined by Kayla Abigail Vargas aka Kaya Ko (in Tagalog means "I can" or "I am capable"). She is a multi-talented vocal sourceress, street soul songstress and creative visionary. Her singing mixing soul, R&B and hip hop with KAPOK is a sight to see. The Spiritual Warriors will be kicking off the evening from the Lil’wat Nation, led by father-daughter duo Leroy Joe and Daisy Joe. Known for uplifting, bilingual performances grounded in land, language, and community, the Warriors will present a special blues, hip-hop, and soul-infused set created exclusively for Garden Grooves. Together, these artists embody the festival’s commitment to diversity, collaboration, and unforgettable live experiences — making Night One a powerful statement of what Garden Grooves is all about. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/the-melawmen-collective-kiva-mh-kapok-and-kaya-ko-and-the-spiritual-warriors-gcg-free-kick-off-show/200029624150257 - **Event Categories**: dance, entertainment, festivals, art, reggae, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 141 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Victoria - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: White Eagle Polish Association - **lat**: 48.41685 - **long**: -123.38266 - **full address**: White Eagle Polish Association, 90 Dock St, Victoria, BC V8V 2A1, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4fe1aedce3416122e8bfa4d39eee7836babc1da683fef0c79e9452cc03855644-rimg-w1200-h633-dcc04b97-gmir?v=1773893506 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! being held? - **A:** THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! takes place on Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at White Eagle Polish Association, 90 Dock St, Victoria, BC V8V 2A1, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show!? - **A:** THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! is organized by Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival / Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE MELAWMEN COLLECTIVE, KIVA MH, KAPOK & KAYA KO & THE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS - GCG Free Kick Off Show! is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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