Jared Popma

A man with dark, somewhat messy hair and a beard is shown from the chest up, looking to his left with a neutral expression. He is wearing a light yellow, oversized hooded jacket with a drawstring and two large buttoned pockets on the front. The jacket appears to be made of a sturdy material like canvas or denim. The background is completely black and featureless, creating a stark contrast with the man and his clothing. The lighting highlights the textures of the fabric and the contours of the man's face and

Sat, Aug 8 2026 - 1:15 to 2:15 pm

Harmony Arts Festival

Music

RE/MAX Garden East Stage, Millennium Park

Jared Popma is a singer/songwriter and guitarist based on Vancouver Island, BC. He has earned a Bachelor's in Jazz Studies from Vancouver Island University and brings together his education and experiences to inspire songs with soul and musical intricacy. Described as the “Canadian Jack Johnson,” Jared brings a warm energy to the stage with original songs from his 2022 EP, Validation, and his 2025 album, When It Rains, which has been described as “a stunningly crafted folk-inspired record” - Sono.

Jared has performed with his band at festivals such as the Islands Folk Fest in Cowichan and The 39 Days of July in Duncan, and has opened for Canadian rock legends, PRISM, at the Red Arrow Brewing Concert Series

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