Acrpost: A Project of the Pacific Association of Artist Run Centres

Event Description

BLAST Vancouver is a fundraiser and clubnight for the Deaf community & serious clubbers – as light, vibration and pitch blend for a totally unique experience. Based on a London, UK concept of a Deaf Rave, BLAST will take the nightclub experience to a whole new level – a level beyond sound. With all of the proceeds going to support B.C deaf charities and organizations, such as Greater Vancouver Association for the Deaf, BC Deaf Sports Federation, and Douglas College school of Interpreting, this event will integrate both the Deaf and hearing community, and increase Deaf awareness in British Columbia. The key difference between a regular clubbing event and one for the Deaf is sheer volume and variation of music enabling a vibration sensation. Different music is selected so that some peopl... more...