Applications
Pachena Bay Music festival is a small curated music and arts festival located on the modern and traditional territories of the Huu-ay-aht people. A true west coast experience. Dedicated to fostering vibrant musical communities and experiences, we offer an array of curated experiences, including art installations, workshops, movement workshops, performance art, music, artisan vendors, spa vending, and amazing food vendors.
You are invited to participate.
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Here's a look at the applications available:
Performer Applications 2026
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​Pachena Bay Music Festival is looking to add a limited number of artists to the lineup. We strive to create, curate, and produce innovative events, festivals, and performances that resonate with diverse audiences and championing support of national, regional and emerging talent and that specifically highlights local Vancouver Island talent. We are looking for artists that know how to build a great dance floor and bring the heat. ​
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Workshops
Pachena Bay Music Festival is looking for workshops that meet the following criteria:
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Experts and professionals to present workshops, kids activities, yoga, dance lectures, and panel discussions on a variety of topics.
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Informative presentations based on credible and evidence-based research
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Cultural, musical, scientific, or ethnographic explorations
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Well-crafted, instructional presentations on relevant skills
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Art & Environments
This year, we’re inviting artists and makers to dream big — and dream site-specific. Instead of submitting general art concepts, we’re asking you to imagine how your installation can be rooted in a specific area of the festival grounds. Whether it’s nestled in the forest, greeting people at the main gate, glowing along the beach, or woven into a pathway, we want each piece to enhance and interact with its surroundings.
Your installation can be designed and created specifically for Pachena — inspired by the land, the people, and the energy of the festival. Think about how your work can bring the space to life, guiding people’s experience and creating moments of magic unique to this place. Consider sightlines, atmosphere, flow, safety, accessibility, and how your piece can work with the natural landscape.
This is a collaborative process — our goal is to co-create a magical, immersive environment with artists like you.
APPLY HERE
Photography & Videography
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Pachena Bay Music Festival is seeking photography and videography applicants that are dedicated to their craft. We are looking for people who have a pre-event and post-event plan for their coverage and a detailed plan of what they plan to do during the event. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Artisan Vendors
Pachena Bay Music Festival is committed to creating a unique and exciting immersive vibe for our attendees. This extends to our artisan vendors. We want vendors to create an environment where people are drawn to and want to stay and have fun.
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Food Vendor
Food is an important part of the Pachena Bay Festival experience. We are looking for vendors who offer tasty and nourishing options and are williing to help accomplish the goal of having our attendees well-fed. Space is limited and our production team is prioritizing vendors that have a unique menu and are self-sustaining.
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Spa Vendors
Pachena Bay Music Festival is committed to creating an exciting and immersive experience for our attendees. We are looking for talented practitioners to offer
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Massage
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Hair styling
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Makeup
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Body painting
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Face painting
and perhaps something we haven't thought of? You tell us!
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Volunteer Applications 2026