The 2011 Global Music Fest event will feature numerous local musicians and interactive performance groups showcasing their original music. This year’s headliner is slam poet Shane Koyczan from Penticton. Joining the event will be humanitarian non-profit organizations making a difference in the world with information display tables about their organizations for guests to enjoy during the music. Between performance sets these ethnic and cultural groups will be doing short presentations sharing information on the work that they do internationally.  Also performing: Cameron Welch, Ryan Donn and the Malibu Knights.

Tickets available at Leo’s Video (2680 Pandosy St.) $12 now $15 at the door, Laurel Packinghouse,1304 Ellis St. Doors at 7pm