The Phillips Backyard will be alive for the first time in two years when The Funk Hunters play the back lot at Phillips Brewery on Sept. 25.
GET FUNK’D at Phillips Backyard was announced today by the Victoria Jazz Society, which is producing the in-person event. It will be among the first large-scale concerts to take place after pandemic restrictions are lifted completely on Sept. 7.
Joining the headlining Victoria-Vancouver duo of Nick Middleton and Duncan Smith is Moontricks, Diamond Cafe and Liinks. The events starts at 4 p.m., and will go ahead rain or shine, according to organizers.
Tickets go on sale Aug. 4 through the Royal & McPherson box office at rmts.bc.ca or by phone from 250-386-6121. They are also available in person (977 Alston St.) or by phone (250-388-4423) from the Victoria Jazz Society office.
Ticket prices including taxes and service charges are $49 until Sept. 24. At the door, they will increase to $55.
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