Mike Devlin

Mike Devlin has covered arts and entertainment for the Times Colonist since 1997.

Born and raised in Victoria, the Camosun College graduate was among a team of Times Colonist reporters nominated for a Jack Webster award for best print news reporting in 2014.

He is currently a Polaris Music Prize and Juno Awards juror and a DJ at various local events and festivals.

Email: [email protected]

Recent Work by Mike

The Art Gallery Paint-In prepares for its biggest event yet this weekend

Art gallery director Nancy Noble, who arrived in Victoria just five weeks before the Paint-In in 2022, was “astounded” by the size of the event.

Jul 18, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Critic's picks: Denman writers fest, Folk Festival, The Lee Boys

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including the Denman Island Readers and Writers Festival, on July 19 to July 21.

Jul 18, 2024 4:00 AM Read more >

New boss is out at Island film commission after less than two months on the job

Peter Hayman was hired by Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission to succeed film industry veteran Kathleen Gilbert, who retired April 30 after 14 years in the role. He started work on May 1.

Jul 5, 2024 12:27 AM Read more >

Phillips Backyard fest making its mark with star-studded roster

The line-up for Tilt!, at Phillips Backyard July 5-7, features Orville Peck, Noah Cyrus, Jessie Reyez, Saint Motel, Half Moon Run, Flyana Boss and more

Jul 4, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

Critic's picks: Comedy night; Shakespeare festival; Eventide

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Comedy for a Cause at the Vic Theatre on Friday, July 5.

Jul 4, 2024 4:15 AM Read more >

Events: Bruce McCulloch, Waterfront Music Series, Guy Babineau

Weekend events: Bruce McCulloch's solo show comes to Victoria; Waterfront Music series kicks off Monday; Guy Babineau reads his new book on Tuesday

Jun 29, 2024 4:15 AM Read more >

Sobey family art collection makes rare tour stop at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

The show features iconic pieces from one of Canada’s most legendary private collections, with paintings by Emily Carr and Tom Thomson, among others.

Jun 28, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

With Gwen Stefani Island bound, Laketown Shakedown is ready to party

Gwen Stefani’s Laketown Shakedown set on Sunday will be her first full concert on Vancouver Island since No Doubt’s show at Harpo’s in 1992.

Jun 27, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Drag Ball Game, Big Gay Dog Walk kick off Victoria Pride Week

Victoria Pride Week kicks off Monday with The Memorial Drag Ball Game at Vic West Park.

Jun 27, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >

Victoria's Jazzfest shines a spotlight on emerging artists

Free 40th anniversary party at Bullen Park a family-friendly highlight of this year’s TD Victoria International Jazz Festival

Jun 21, 2024 4:30 AM Read more >

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