Cinematic indie pop from Vancouver—heartfelt, theatrical, impossible to forget.
bio
Orchid Orchestra is a Vancouver-based indie pop band blending lush choral harmonies, shimmering synths, and cinematic electronic textures into a bold, emotionally resonant sound. Fronted by therapist and songwriter Rupert Hudson, their music explores vulnerability, self-acceptance, and connection—often leaving audiences both dancing and deeply moved.
Before forming Orchid Orchestra, Hudson worked as a music manager, founded a record label and art collective, and toured internationally with artists, including working on a tour that opened for Chance the Rapper. These experiences, combined with time spent living at a meditation centre and working as a fire lookout, shaped the band’s reflective yet adventurous spirit.
Following their second EP Be Lucky, Orchid Orchestra is now recording its debut full-length album, supported by a a number of grants from CreativeBC, SOCAN, and FACTOR. Their live shows combine heartfelt songwriting with immersive, high-energy arrangements that bridge organic and electronic worlds.
Career Highlights
• Press Acclaim – Featured in the Vancouver Sun, which praised our “harmony-heavy, heart-on-the-sleeve indie pop tune-smithing,” alongside positive coverage from outlets such as Extravafrench.
• Competitive Grants & Programs – Recipient of Creative BC’s Demo Recording Grant as well as Music BC’s Travel Grant to attend The Great Escape 2025 in the UK, where we built valuable international industry connections. Selected for the SOCAN TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship (only 1–2% of applicants are accepted) and accepted into the SOCAN Song House (30% acceptance rate), a two-day songwriting intensive during BreakOut West 2025, which went exceptionally well.
• Notable Performances – Headlined major Vancouver venues including the Biltmore Cabaret and the Anza Club (Root Dwellers showcase, a highly selective local series). Completed two successful regional tours of Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, performed at 39 Days of July Festival in Duncan, Vines Art Festival as the headlining act, and played our first sold-out headlining show in August 2025 and another on the Sunshine Coast in October 2025. Confirmed to perform at Woodstove Festival 2025 in Cumberland, BC.
• Industry & Advocacy Leadership – Lead singer Rupert Hudson (also a therapist) spoke on two highly regarded panels at BreakOut West 2025—one on accommodating neurodivergent artists and another on substance use in the music industry—which were met with outstanding feedback. Following their success, Hudson has been invited back to BreakOut West 2026 and invited by Manitoba Music to deliver a keynote and speak on a panel at their SWMM conference.
• Educational & Social Impact – Invited to join The Jellyfish Project, a national initiative bringing artists into middle and high schools to perform and present on climate change.
• Audience Engagement – Released our second EP Be Lucky, with our single Nothing surpassing 11,000 Spotify streams, and debut music video Gold reaching 9,000 YouTube views.
• Industry Recognition – Local music supervisor Natasha Duprey has expressed strong interest in our upcoming album for film/TV sync placements, validating its cinematic and sync-friendly appeal.
Upcoming Plans
• Debut Album Rollout – Releasing our first full-length album with a staggered single release schedule: September, November, January, and March, leading to the full album in late April. Exclaim! Magazine’s Megan LaPierre has already expressed interest in covering the release, and we will be pitching to additional media outlets for national and international press.
• Touring & International Expansion – Planning a major Canadian tour in spring/summer 2026 to support the album. Aiming for a UK/Europe tour in May 2026.
• Music Video Production – Creating a music video for our single At Least with respected local filmmaker Sina Moazeni, with the intention of building an ongoing creative partnership beyond this project. Also developing a video for Heart Space with stop-motion animator Andrea Roldan.
• Professional Development – Continuing participation in the SOCAN TD Incubator for Creative Entrepreneurship until December, including a $3,000 grant, mentorship, and high-level training to sharpen our business strategy and industry connections.
• Funding & Collaboration – Preparing grant applications for Creative BC’s Career Development program and Manitoba Music’s Out-of-Province Recording Grant to support the album rollout. Continuing collaboration with producer Kultar Chohan under the Creative BC Demo Recording Grant.
• Educational & Advocacy Work – Beginning work with The Jellyfish Project, performing in middle and high schools across Canada while delivering presentations on climate change, introducing our music to a new generation of listeners.
"Gold" official music video
Live Performances
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Press
"harmony-heavy...heart-on-the-sleeve indie pop tune-smithing"
- The Vancouver Sun, Nov 2024
"...their sound fuses lyrical delicacy with striking energy, creating a sonic universe that is both intimate and grandiose."
"The band’s rich music, with its brass section, backing vocals that sound like a large choir, added duet vocals, and of course the piano...makes Orchid Orchestra sound, well, orchestral. And that’s exactly what they are – and so much more."
"Stylish performance, great vocals, and the shifts in atmosphere and styles make “Nothing” so captivating."
"...Orchid Orchestra presents a seductive fusion of R&B and electronic textures that glistens from beginning to end."
"The band, which originated in a vibrant choral community, has built a loyal following with its soulful performances. "Gold" not only solidifies its reputation in the Vancouver music scene but also promises a lasting impact on the industry, highlighting its message of authenticity and connection."
[INTERVIEW] Session stories: Orchid Orchestra
- Goodmusic2Know
For all booking and other inquiries contact Rupert Hudson: rupertarnetthudson@gmail.com