Mt. Eliah & Long Shot Events Present: With support from: Em.Ash, Re-Sister, N.W.R, Löblová Ring in 2026 with a full-scale dance experience right in the heart of Courtenay. We’re taking over the iconic Native Sons Hall—this beautiful log heritage building—and transforming it into a festival-level dance environment for one massive New Year’s celebration. Expect a night built with intention: World-class production (sound, lights, staging, custom décor) A warm, intimate, high-energy environment designed for connection A full bar and lounge zones Finger foods available for purchase A curated music journey from open to close Doors open early, we go late, and the night is crafted so you can settle in for the full ride—no hopping between venues, no distractions, just a seamless New Year’s experience.

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My DJ /Event /Promoter career began after a 3 month backpacking trip across Europe when I was 21 (the early 90s). I am now 52. I went 2 two huge raves, one in Prague and then soon after one on the outskirts of Amsterdam in a gorgeous giant theatre. The rave in Prague was outside and had apparently been going for 2 months straight already. The one was outside of Amsterdam, we took a 2 train to get there and we were very underdressed but when we showed then our passport and they could see we weren't waisted, also young women from Canada, they let us in. We stuck out big time and other women came over to share with us how to stay safe. I also went to some underground Techno clubs in Germany. Whoa. Hardcore. I had never been to a rave until then, however the way I dressed people assumed was a raver but I identified as a skater and listened to Cali punk and slacker rock mostly at that time. I had no idea what a "raver" was! As soon as I came home I bought 2 used turntables and mixer from a friend in Lake Louise and immediately started buying records from Calgary (a store owned by who we all now know and love as Smalltown DJs). I have been asked to write an article on my perspective as DJ from a female perspective and it will be coming out in a magazine called Raven Tongue sometime early next year. I also just have been asked to do an interview on the same topic. "DJ culture What was it like for female DJs 30 years ago? What progress has been made since? We bring together three highly experienced and respected figures—Anja Schneider, DJ Minx, and DJ Paulette—to discuss the past, present, and future of women in dance music. What was it like for women DJs 30 years ago? What progress has been made for female artists in dance music over the years? And when it comes to inclusion, representation, and cultural change, how far have we actually come? As part of AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ’s global initiative Equal Beats, which aims to create a greater gender parity in the music industry through events, research, mentorship and community building, we spoke to three of the scene’s most experienced and respected figures—Anja Schneider, DJ Minx, and DJ Paulette—to try to answer these questions."

Thanks to everyone who hopped on tonight’s live 🙌 Big congrats to our two lucky winners: 🎉 @Tia Ladret — you’ve won a ticket to New Year’s Eve at Native Sons Hall with Felix Cartal and Glass Petals with support from: Em.Ash, Re-Sister, N.W.R, Löblová 🎉 @Andrea Wolfson — you’ve won a ticket to Boxing Day with Big D's, Jennee Please, & Jojo Dancer Thanks again for being part of the community. More fun to come!

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