Mike Hann of SunFest & Singer Songwriter Amarii of Qualicum Beach

"Send us a text about this episode!"(13:38) Singer Songwriter Amarii of Qualicum Beach tells the story of turning Foster Care struggles into musical success. Listen to Martin Rupprecht's inspiring journey from making music in his basement to signing with a record label. His authentic advice for small-town artists will motivate anyone with big dreams. (31:18) Mike Hann takes you behind the scenes at Vancouver Island's biggest music event SunFest, and talks about how Nickelback ended up booked to perform at Lake Cowichan. Discover the fascinating logistics of managing 15,000 festival-goers. Hann talks about the $18 million economic impact these events have on local communities.(04:35) The podcast also includes listener announcements about upcoming events such as KSS Premier Performance, featuring talented students in fine arts programs at Kwalicum Secondary, and updates on local community gardens and fundraising initiatives. https://thepulsecommunity.ca/You can also voice message The PULSE and be a part of the podcast!You'll find all episodes of the The PULSE Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart and YouTube podcasts, as well as PULSECommunity.ca.Click here to learn how to Support the showSponsors on this episode include; SDSD69, Windsor Plywood French Creek & Ian Lindsay & Associates.Check out Skookum Kid's Stories, on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, and YouTube Podcasts, as well at SkookumKids.com.“Like, Share & Listen!”(O Canada - Wendler, Ullenboom & Michael Cleyn / Play Me Again, Rupprecht) #ThePulseCommunity #PulsePodcast #ParksvilleQualicumBeach, #Amarii, #SunFest #LakeTownEvents, #NickelbackConcertSupport the show