World Renowned Indigenous Cellist and Composer Cris Derksen Live Streams from the Tidemark this December

By Marissa Johnson | November 14, 2020 |

“Derksen creates undeniably modern music that mixes folk, classical, dance, and aboriginal structures and tunes with electronic beats […]” — MusicWorks Juno nominated Cris Derksen is an internationally respected Indigenous…

Internationally Renowned Artist Sonny Assu Gives Back to Community Through Art & Mentorship

By Marissa Johnson | October 10, 2018 |

Opening this week at the Tidemark is a unique exhibit which integrates the work of local Campbell River youth and internationally renowned contemporary artist, Sonny Assu. Assu, in partnership with…

Straight from PuSh International Performing Arts Festival: The Cris Derksen Trio!

By Marissa Johnson | January 4, 2018 |

Juno Nominee Cris Derksen is an Indigenous cellist/composer known for building layers of sound into captivating performances. The music of Cris Derksen bears the mark of a true original. Classical,…