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

(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

*take note Dec 1 is the public release but take a look at the calendar in here.... We go live earlier that day exclusively for The Network members!!

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