(Wanted to throw this one to the network for feedback) Let's talk about Salty, coming up on May 1–2. Last year, we braved one of Bamfield’s biggest early spring storms in March and still delivered an amazing event that the locals and many enjoyed. We have had requests locally to do it again. Yes, we had a few hiccups—like that hotel hot water situation and some production issues due to weather and fatigue—but in the end, everyone had a fantastic time. Last year, as a first-year festival, we ended up in the red financially. We want to avoid that this year. That’s part of the reason we’ve shifted the date from mid-March to May. It’s a significant change in timing, and we’re hoping it makes a big difference. Ultimately, the event’s viability really depends on about 60–70% of attendees being up for camping at Pachena Bay. May 1–2 is still in the shoulder season, so camping and rental costs are much lower than during Pachena. A few thoughts we’ve been having about what contributed to the difficulty in attendance: - The time of year was brutal. The weather was nasty, so no last min fomo sales - Lots of local accommodations weren’t available due to it being too early - Spring break and it being 19plus - We focused on live music more (due to being in the middle of Bamfield with the main stage and wanting to design an event more akin to Woodstove or Song & Surf) The changes (for those who were there) would be: - Way better time of year - Triple the production down at Pachena and making the campsite a much bigger focus with lots to do - Bringing in a bit more electronic music to the campsite and throughout - Opening up the event to all ages I’d love to hear your feedback and thoughts on how to make this year’s edition stronger and more sustainable. Let’s make it happen. Cheers, Ben

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A lil shin dig to honour the longest night and welcome the returning light 🤩 The deets ! (I hope it’s ok to post fb links here ? Please let me know if not! ) (https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9YNg8ZEL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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It’s time to pull out your ugliest holiday sweater and hit the dance floor for a night of wicked beats, mocktails, and community connection! Join us for the Ugly Sweater Sober Soirée, a feel-good gathering with three incredible DJs bringing the heat all night long: 🎧 Billiam With over 20 years behind the decks, Billiam blends house, tech house, techno, and bass house into deep, driving sets that move both body and soul. A founding member of the Recovery House collective, he channels his journey into music that connects and uplifts. For the past five years, Billiam has been throwing transformative parties that celebrate community, recovery, and the unifying power of the underground sound. 🎧 Tecstylez Originally hailing from Toronto, Ontario and now residing in beautiful Courtenay BC. Tecstylez began his DJ career spinning hip hop, down-tempo and reggae. Followed by several years of playing ragga jungle & drum 'n' bass. Over the past couple of years he has returned to his roots of party rockin', booty shakin', dance-floor filling, funky beats! Keep your ear to the ground for lots of good things to come. https://www.mixcloud.com/TecStylez/ https://www.facebook.com/DjTecStyleZ https://soundcloud.com/tecstylez-1 🎧 DJ sprouT Tammra aka DJ sprouT has been moving dance floors for over 2 decades. She brings a finely tuned ear for storytelling through sound, crafting sets that are immersive, full of heart and just the right amount of sass. https://soundcloud.com/djsprout dj Lian Lian is a DJ and guitarist from Cumberland, BC. Growing up in the underground rave scene of northern Vancouver Island he was taught and influenced by some of the best techno and house DJs this island has to offer. While he mostly sticks to his roots of multigenre dance heavy house beats, he is also known for his liquid dnb sets as well as tech and break beats. This is one of his first shows back in his home town in a long time and we couldn't be more excited to have him out to play for us.