“Her art is her own, and she offers rare pleasures. She understands the song, not only as notes and syllables on paper, but also the heart-messages it sends us. She conveys tenderness, thoughtfulness, wit, and ardor: emotions and perceptions aimed right at us through her very human voice”

— JazzLives

NYE at the Fairmont Empress Bengal Lounge - Angela Verbrugge

NYE at the Fairmont Empress Bengal Lounge - Angela Verbrugge

The Fairmont Empress Victoria, The Bengal Lounge, 721 Government St,, Victoria, BC V8W 1W5

Fairmont Empress is reopening its doors to the Bengal Lounge for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration. The beloved and nostalgic venue is ready to welcome guests with the grandeur of the past and the excitement of the present.

Upon arrival, attendees will be treated to a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. Throughout the evening, discover culinary stations placed around the room featuring the best of Pacific Northwest cuisine, and a curated selection of dishes inspired by the former Bengal lounge menu. Crafted cocktails and holiday spirits are available for purchase from the full service bar. Savour the flavours and mingle with old and new friends as anticipation builds for the countdown.

As the clock nears midnight, the celebration will move into Palm Court & Lobby Lounge, where bubbles will flow to revel in the final moments of 2023. Raise your glass and toast to future possibilities!

Date: December 31, 2023, 8:00pm – 12:30am Price: $199 per adult, plus 20% service charge and taxes

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Concerts and Engagements at:
London's Pizza Express Live Soho, Embassy of Canada Tokyo, six city tour of Japan, BFlat Jazz Club Berlin, Jazzbar Vogler, Cotton Club Hamburg, Nardis Jazz Club Istanbul, Badau Jazz Club Istanbul, Frankie’s Jazz Club Vancouver, the Rex Hotel and Jazz Club Toronto, Hermann's Jazz Club Victoria, Yardbird Suite Edmonton, Alvin's Jazz Club Calgary, Asylym for Art Calgary, GigSpace Ottawa, the Emmet Ray Toronto. 

Festivals: Since the launch of my concert-giving career in 2019 with the first album release, I have headlined at the Victoria International Jazz Festival, the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival, Vancouver International Film Festival. I have children so haven’t been available in the summer until recently. 

Entertainment gigs at countless venues such as:
The Vancouver Club, the Hotel Grand Pacific Victoria, the Pan Pacific Hotel, the Sylvia Hotel, the Four Seasons Vancouver, Vancouver Fashion Week, Vancouver Yacht Club.  Jazz concert and dance events for the Japanese Heritage Society, UBC, Everybody Dance Ballroom.

Fundraiser/gala/corporate clients include: Rolls Royce, Atira Women’s Resource Centre, Tonari Gumi, Inspire Health, Help Portrait, Union Mission Gospel, Ivey Business School, Tesla, various law firms such as BLG LLP, UBC Properties Trust, and Wesbrook Village Marketing Association.