Ben is live from The Waverley green room. If you're in Cumberland go check out the Island DJ Showcase tonight and say hi! Congrats to @Tanu Huff, you won a weekend pass to Pachena Bay!

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.

Most social platforms are engineered to hijack your chemistry — rapid dopamine spikes, cortisol loops, moral outrage, tribal validation, political drama, ads, and hyper-stimulating content designed to keep you scrolling long after you meant to stop. This network refuses to play that game. So yeah… to a brain hooked on slot-machine UX, it might feel “boring” at first. That’s not a flaw. That’s the detox phase. Stick around past that, and maybe notice something: Your nervous system settles. Your attention sharpens. Conversations deepen. You actually connect instead of react. This space is built for creators, collaborators, dancers, DJs, builders — people who want to strengthen the scene, not get drained by it. If you’re here for the cheap dopamine hit, there are plenty of apps for that. If you’re here to help build something real… welcome.