Name: BALEEN BASH with SHRED KELLY
Start: 2026-03-21T21:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-22T00:45:00-07:00
Location: Tofino Community Hall and Emergency Reception Centre

Shred Kelly

Hyaenas

BALEEN BASH with SHRED KELLY

Welcome to the 2025Pacific Rim Whale Festival!March 15-22, 2025Every March, spring splashes into Canada with the Pacific Rim Whale Festival!On Canada’s Pacific Rim, the month of March means a farewell to winter storms and a welcome back to the Pacific Rim Whale Festival – the official kickoff to the beginning of the whale watching season.The shores of coastal Tofino and Ucluelet witness the annual migration of over 20,000 Gray Whales on their 13,000km journey from the waters of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula to the Bering Sea – the longest migration of any mammal.  In its 34th year of celebrating this migration, the Pacific Rim Whale Festival educates the young and young at heart about these mystical creatures, and coastal life with over sixty events in our spring festival to enjoy!Many of the events arefree of charge– with the purchase of an PRWF Events Button ($5 ea).  The featured events range from children’s fairs to culinary competitions, First Nations culture to hands-on coastal wildlife education with great speakers.For more information on Festival Events,click here.

The Pacific Rim Whale Festival Society

Join us for the 4th Baleen Bash with Shred Kelly and Hyaenas

Tofino Community Hall and Emergency Reception Centre

Join us for the closing party of the 2026 Pacific Rim Whale Festival : The Baleen BashDoors 8pm / Show 9pm19+ 2 pieces of ID required : Licensed EventHeadliner : SHRED KELLY Emerging from the majestic landscapes of the Canadian Rockies, Shred Kelly is a powerhouse band that seamlessly blends elements of alternative, folk, and rock music. With a captivating live act that leaves audiences in awe, they have become a mainstay in the Canadian music scene. But it's not just their energetic performances that set them apart—Shred Kelly's heartfelt songwriting strikes a chord with listeners, connecting deeply as each band member brings their eclectic musical influences to the table, shaping the group's unique musical direction.With an impressive track record of touring across Canada, the United States, Europe, and the UK, Shred Kelly has made appearances at renowned festivals such as Kaslo Jazz, Ottawa Blues Fest, Winnipeg Folk Fest, SXSW, Reeperbahn and many more. Furthermore, the band has shared stages with esteemed acts such as The Dead South, Elliott Brood, and The Cave Singers, leading to their reputation as a dynamic live act whose show is described as a joyous celebration of life.With a fervent commitment to their craft, Shred Kelly has garnered praise from critics in Canada and beyond, earning Spotify Editorial Playlisting, international radio play, and regular rotation on influential platforms such as Sirius XM and Radio Eins in Berlin. Nominated for Rock Artist of the Year at The 2021 Western Canadian Music Awards, Shred Kelly's ascent shows no signs of slowing down as they tour their sixth studio album, produced by the acclaimed Nygel Asselin.Opener : HYAENAS Hyaenas is an Indie Alt Pop band known for their fierce energy, authentic connection, and a sound that fuses 80s nostalgia with modern production. Blending pulsing synths, gritty guitars, and bold, vulnerable lyrics, their music sits between The Go-Go’s and The Beaches.Since debuting in 2021 opening for The Pack AD, Hyaenas have built a name across Canada. Their debut EP Little Trophy (2023) hit #11 on the !Earshot Radio Charts, landed a Netflix sync, and surpassed 160K streams.

BALEEN BASH with SHRED KELLY

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