Hey all, we have plans to create a digital extension of Pachena Bay as well as add some info to the long shot learning lab for those who are interested in knowing more about HOW & WHY we do this work. At the moment that section is fairly dorment aside from some personal writings. As time moves forward we will be looking at ways of offering educational content with different presentions and classes held in this section by any number of people and topics (related to community building and music) Have any of you done much online workshops, classes or other interesting ways to learn indivigally and also as a group digitally? This platform has a decent live hangout where we could enable mic and video for group interaction. We are serious about building this site together and interested in your experiences with digital learning. Good and bad of course.

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.

Come together on Boxing Day to dance Christmas off with this stacked lineup! @Jennie Lawrence, Jennee Pleeze has a natural flair for crafting irresistible grooves. She’s ready to take you on a dynamic musical journey with deep basslines, funk, disco, and house that will have you lighting up the dancefloor. Jo Jo Dancer A local favourite on the rise, Jo-Jo brings fresh energy and undeniable love for the music. Jo-Jo has developed a style rooted in deep tech, minimal, and tech house. The Big D’s - Dancefloor domination. When two of Canada's most electrifying talents in electronic music join forces, the result is nothing short of a colossal experience. The Big D's is the dynamic duo of Sleepy and DylPrickle, merging decades of musical prowess and boundless energy to create sets that leave audiences flushed.Together as The Big D's, they deliver a cheeky and exhilarating performance. Expect deep, throbbing beats, playful mixes, and a rhythm that's hard to resist. They're packing a groove so enticing, you'll feel it deep down. Their sets are a tongue-in-cheek celebration of music's power to bring people together, filled with fun that keeps things lively—and that's just the tip. So, brace yourself for a night of dancefloor delights and mischievous melodies. The Big D's are here with a big sound, and even bigger smiles, proving that when it comes to moving a crowd, they deliver in a big way. Tickets here

On the 15th of every month, we will go live and give away free passes to whatever events are coming up in the 30-day period leading up to the next 15th giveaway. Everyone in this group is automatically entered, and you dont need to go live with us to win. We will message you here. When we go live, admins can issue anyone a specific15% promo code specifically for them for whatever show they want to go to. It's not a big deal if you email or message us that day or the day after to request. The promo code is specific to your email and will only work for you once for one ticket. :) (BTW, the same sort of thing happens on the 30th of every month for Pachena tix. )

(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