The 3-Day Nanaimo Big Band Festival kicks off on Labour Day weekend Sept. 2-4 with 3 days of fabulous Big Band sounds in Maffeo Sutton Park on beautiful Nanaimo Harbour on Vancouver Island. Come Dance the Weekend Away… listen to your favourite songs from the Big Band Era of great music. Headliners: Ken Lavigne, Joelle Rabu, Vancouver Island Repertory Jazz Orchestra with James Danderfer, Solo Clarinet; plus opening acts on all 3 days!