Call for Coordinators
We need coordinators in the areas of Hosts, Gate, Environment and Kids Area if you or someone you know might be interested please email Rebecca Goalder Festival Coordinator at smithersfestival@gmail.com.
29th Annual Midsummer Festival Headliners
Head to the Performers page and click on Headliners to have a look at this years fantastic lineup.
Kids Area
The festival features a comprehensive kids’ area which has a reputation for being a festival in itself. The kids’ area includes a push bike park, crafts area; dress-up with tickle trunk tents, face painting, t-shirt painting, a Para-shooter machine, and playground. This year the kids’ stage is featuring The Kerplunks!
There are volunteers on site that are supervising some of these activites but there is no childcare provided.
Food & Craft Vendors
Food Vendors
For more information email smithersfestival@gmail.com
Download the application form, fill it out, and MAIL it or eMAIL it to us
FOOD vendor application (word doc)
Craft Vendors
For more information email smithersfestival@gmail.com
Download the application form, fill it out, and MAIL it or eMAIL it to us
CRAFT vendor application (word doc)
CRAFT vendor application (pdf)
2012 Midsummer Festival Dates
Midsummer Festival is now the weekend of the first Sunday in July which is June 29, 30 and July 1, 2012. Coincides with the long weekend in 2012 so out of town folks can come and enjoy the Festival!
2012 Midsummer Festival Logo Contest
2012 Midsummer Tweets
Can't make it to the festival but still want to feel like a part of it? Follow us on Twitter for LIVE TWEETS!! @MidsummerFest
Instructor Bios
Jenny Lester
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Ben Brookes
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Mark Thibeault
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Scott Atchison
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Mark Perry
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George Stokes
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Raised in Smithers, BC on bluegrass music with her family as the Driftwood Canyon Family band, achieving a degree in music at South Plains College, Texas, performing in many bands from Colorado, Taiwan and Australia, Jenny is now an internationally received performing artist with the Yukon based group Hungry Hill. Along side of performing, her years of experience as a teacher of guitar, fiddle and voice extends past the studio to the release of 3 instruction DVDs released by Mel Bay publications.
Ben has taught guitar in the Bulkley Valley for 4 years. He has instructed at the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Societies Adult and Youth Guitar Camps and has performed locally with various bands including Ribcage, Foxy Autopsy, Wolfchild and The Vapour Daddies.
Mark has recorded and performed with The Grapes of Wrath, The Undertakin Daddies and presently with Canadian Folk Music Award nominee for Best Ensemble, Hungry Hill. Mark plays lap steel, resonator guitar, pedal steel, electric and acoustic guitar in several styles of music and has a keen understanding of the core rhythmic and melodic elements that are shared between but also differentiate and define musical genres.
With musical influences ranging from early "ska" and running all the way to "western swing", Scott Atchison has played in his fair share of bands along the way. He continues to refine his multi-instrumentalist chops on guitar, mandolin, resonator, weissenborn, banjo, lapsteel, and ukulele. A 10 year veteran of the Bulkley Valley music scene, Scott has performed regularly alongside Mark Perry, Hungry Hill, and most recently Rachelle Van Zanten, while also recording several CD's with the now defunct Colorado "alt-bluegrass" band "Raised on Rhubarb". A lifelong student of music himself, he has taught "Fingerstyle" and "Swing" Guitar, vocal (harmony singing) workshops, as well as "Mandolin for Guitar Players" at the Bulkley Valley Guitar Camp in years past. Scott continues to teach, write, perform, and record his own unique "folk-island-blues-alt-grass" style tunes here in Smithers.
Mark is one of BC’s finest singer songwriters, with a total of seven albums to his credit, with his latest compilation of favourites just released in 2009. He has performed at numerous folk festivals, coffee houses and concerts throughout BC. Mark has opened for Connie Kaldor all over Western Canada and continues to play from Calgary to Victoria, performing songs with a small town slant. In 1990 he worked on the first of his 2 albums with Roy Forbes. The album “Dreams of the Highway” earned him a nomination for roots traditional album at the West Coast Music Awards. Mark’s music has been featured on CBC, and he has appeared on Murray McLauglin’s “Swinging on a Star” radio program. A hockey game on a frozen lake, dying towns and towns being born, a railroaders last trip, characters, painters, laughs and tragedies are sketched out in his songs.
When George was a kid he would sneak into his sister's room and "borrow" her guitar and chord charts. After being caught repeatedly he got a guitar of his own and has been playing ever since. George has played live in many living rooms, coffeehouses and festivals along the way. Quite some time ago George picked up the bass and has thumped away on that too. When George isn't in front of a mic or an audience he can often be found behind a sound board as a sound man or monitor guy. George will be offering his expertise at Camp as "Beginner Guitar" instructor as well as instructing "Survival Sound for Musicians".Course Descriptions
Adult Guitar Camp 2012 Courses
Here are the classes you can look forward to at Smithers’ Adult Guitar Camp August 18 - 23. There is the possibility of some changes, but we have confirmed that these will be our instructors……and remember there’s always fun and practice time when you’re not in class!
JENNY LESTER
Group Singing with Jenny Lester
By popular demand, a time to put your guitar down for an hour and join in for a singing session that will bring all the campers together with tips on harmony, finding your key, and bringing a new sound to some familiar songs to sing around the campfire. This session is offered at a time that will allow all campers to participate. Please email Jenny ahead of time with a song you would like to sing. rootsmusiclessons@gmail.com
Instrumentals with Lyrics with Jenny Lester
Many songs out there are a combination of being an instrumental and having lyrics. Beautiful songs like Liza Jane, Wildwood Flower, Midnight on the Water, Ruby, Gary Owen, Handsome Molly, Whiskey Before Breakfast, Tennessee Waltz, Soldier's Joy, Faded Love and many more. These tunes rank easy to hard and we will cover them all. Work within and grow your skill sets to learn the picking and/or chording and lyrics. We will also cover how to improvise solos on the fly to these tunes. Please contact me ahead of time if you have some ideas as well. rootsmusiclessons@gmail.com
MARK PERRY
Songwriting with Mark Perry
Learn how your thoughts, ideas, situations and experiences can be communicated through song. Having something you want to say is the first step, but there is a lot of structure, editing and refining to create a song that gets your message out there. Bring a song you’ve been working on, or some of those ideas rattling around in your head, or just come to learn the process used by many successful songwriters.
Expanding your Style with Mark Perry
Learn how to use a variety of chords, progressions, alternate tuning, strumming or picking style to expand your style of playing the guitar.
BEN BROOKES
Out there Acoustics with Ben Brookes
Take yourself out of the box and get playing a contemporary edge experiment with reggae, funk, and rock styling's geared to be played on the acoustic guitar. Wild strumming patterns, crazy chords and insane scales. Something different but fun fun fun. Beginner to intermediate flatpickers.
Basic Improvisation, chord construction and theory 101 with Ben Brookes
Learn how to play melodies over different chord progressions in any key, navigate your fret board with ease. Learn the application of relative minor, major, blues scales, apply basic chord extensions to chords you already know. This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate flat picking players.
VALDY:
Valdy's Songwriting Camp: no previous experience necessary.
My name is Valdy, and I am a songwriter. I'm still learning how, after forty years. I am prepared to impart everything I know, in a rudimentary manner, as a practised facilitator, and will no doubt learn more from you enrollees in the process. I will cover:
* Song Design: Elements and Structure
* Mood, Time Signature, Tempo
* Writing Lyrics for Singers
* Writing and Reading Chord Charts
* Marketing 101: Publishing and Song Placement
And of course, we will write something together. I a previous Smithers AGC we wrote "Mean Mama", which I have recently recorded and released on my CD "Read Between the Lines".
Accompaniment and Performance Skills with Valdy
Your voice is warmed up and ready, you’re in lights, you’ve got the mic, the room is waiting, hinged. Watcha gonna do? Your old party piece, or something dangerous? This workshop is a merciless adjudication of your performance skills, with thoughtful follow-up exercises and suggestions. This is a developmental workshop; you will not remain the same.
MARK THIBEAULT:
Flatpicking Blue Grass Style with Mark Thibeault The course title says it all!
Introduction to Soloing with Mark Thibeault
We will learn one scale across and up the fingerboard. Using that scale we will begin to explore melodies. Changing the timing of the melody and using different note substitutions we will learn how to improvise and solo affectively. Soloing will be encouraged.
GEORGE STOKES:
Beginning Guitar with George Stokes: Rank beginners, no problem, we’ll have you playing tunes in no time. Learn basic chords, flat/finger picking and a song or two. Rank beginners, not for long.
Basic Bass Guitar with George Stokes: Bass, the link between rhythm and melody, a musical binding agent. Learn some things about bass guitar at this Basic Bass class. Tuning, notes on the neck, runs and walking lines. Right and left hand exercises and technique, and playing in different styles will be covered in this class. This can all be used on electric, acoustic, or upright bass. Instructor will bring an acoustic bass, electric bass, upright bass and a washtub bass for folks to try; students bring what you have and we'll have some big bass fun !!
Mini Courses 5:00-6:00 (Before Dinner Specials)
Sunday
D-1 Guitar Camp Intro: Jenny 5:00-6:00 To start off our before dinner classes join the instructors in learning how to share tunes, join in singing and playing with others and make it fun! There will also be an introduction to reading and playing Tab. All campers are encouraged to attend this “Introduction to Guitar Camp” session.
Monday
D-3: George: Sound Workshop: Get hands-on experience setting up and operating sound equipment, with an eye to how the sound equipment can help you get the sound you want from your guitar or vocals.
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D-4: Mark Thibeault - Songs from the Inside: We will break down songs and identify what makes them sound and feel the way they do. We will learn these parts then present the songs as a group. Each participant should bring a recorded version of a song for discussion.
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D-5: Songwriting Tips with Mark Perry
Tuesday
D-6: Valdy: TBA
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D-7: Ben: TBA
Wednesday
D-8: Student Concert: All Camp students are encouraged to perform!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE ADULT CLASS DRAFT SCHEDULE
Contact Festival
For more information on Smithers Midsummer Festival 2012 please send an email to smithersfestival@gmail.com
Younger Guitar Camp
What Is Smithers Younger Guitar Camp?
An awesome program specializing in guitar instruction, welcoming youth, ages 10-18.
SYGC will be Tuesday August 14 to Saturday August 18, 2012 at Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake, 2818 Telkwa High Road, Telkwa BC.
Program Goals
The program is designed to help participants explore guitar and creativity skills in a structured and fun environment
Participant objectives
- Increase technical proficiency on the guitar
- Achieve greater musical confidence
- Learn to interact musically with others
- Participate in the creation of a CD
- Activates
- Small group guitar instruction
- Recording session
- Hand drumming
- Campfire jams
- Field sports and games
Lodging
Driftwood Camp located on Snake Road in the Driftwood area 10 minutes from town.
Staff
Our staff and volunteers possess a genuine interest in creating a safe and encouraging environment while participants pursue musical talents
How to Register
Please download Youth Guitar Camp registration form here.
or EMAIL us at bvfmsinfo@gmail.com
BVFMS Coffeehouse
Coffeehouse season runs October to April and for 2010/2011the venue will be rotating between Smithers and Telkwa. Locations will be posted with each date.
The coffeehouse has been in operation since 1978. The coffeehouse has two featured acts of 45 minutes each as well as an open mic when audience performers have the chance to share a song or two.
Admission
$5.00 members
$7.00 non members
$12.00 family member
$15.00 family non-member
All regular coffeehouse events start at 7:00pm. Sign up for open mic at the door -- but please, no large groups except by prior arrangement (because set changes can take a long time), and no more than 2 or 3 songs per act!
Schedule To Be Posted Soon!
For further information contact Peter Haines 250 846-9096.
Headliners
Good for Grapes
From Vancouver BC, Good for Grapes is a band on the rise. Their particular brand of Alt-Folk has had them gaining momentum on the Vancouver scene and begun to make waves around the country. The six-piece group brings impassioned harmonies, infectious hooks and intense energy. They will have you stomping your feet and singing along well in to the wee hours.
http://www.facebook.com/goodforgrapes
http://www.twitter.com/goodforgrapes
www.youtube.com/goodforgrapes
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King Crow and the Ladies from Hell
From their website: “From beneath the deep moss on the floor of the temperate rainforest of northwestern BC emerged King Crow and the Ladies From Hell, a 9-person Celtic folk/rock band with various overtones and undertones. A whole bunch of musical instruments tag along with King Crow. From guitars, mandolins, penny whistles, drums, fiddles, banjos, accordions, bagpipes and more. Their music is infectious and you can't stop yourself from dancing when they hit the stage.”
http://www.kingcrowandtheladiesfromhell.com/index.html
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Little Miss Higgins
Hailing from Saskatchewan, Little Miss Higgins is a leader on the national blues/folk/roots scene. She adorns concert and festival stages across Canada and around the world, accompanied by her band mate and husband, Foy Taylor. Her work has received many accolades including Juno and Maple Blues Award nominations and an Outstanding Blues Recording nod from the Western Canadian Music Awards.
http://www.littlemisshiggins.com/
Watasun
Adam and Reid of Watasun are among the new breed of do-it-yourself musicians and artists. They have a sound that is both infectious and inviting. The duo continue performing their own brand of folk music in Vancouver, celebrating a wide range of influence and interacting with people of all ages. The duo is best known for working with the people and the energy in sharing the best moods possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watasunmusic
The River and the Road
“TRATR” are currently based out of East Vancouver and play Folk/Americana music. They are comprised primarily of Banjo player Keenan Lawlor and Guitarist Andrew Phelan. While only playing for a short time, their fan base has grown considerably and continues to draw in new listeners. Together they have developed a sound that stands out from the standard Folk/Americana genre and can easily be recognized by their powerful harmonies and energetic live performance.
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The Kerplunks
The Kerplunks are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage- with outfits that match! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on the actions. Dinah plays the upright bass, banjo, and really belts it out! She also plays the kazoo like a madwoman! Tina plays the trumpet, trombone, clarinet, baritone and also sings. Watch out for when she busts a rhyme, yo! Phil plays the drums, keeping everyone in time and really likes to “Go Bananas”. Aaron plays the acoustic guitar, sings harmonies and makes great faces.
The Kerplunks are no strangers to the Midsummer Festival and we are so pleased to welcome them back to our valley.
Local & Regional Performers
If you'd like to perform at our festival as a local/regional performer please downloand our Performers Application and send it in.
Download the application form, fill it out, and MAIL it or eMAIL it to us
PERFORMERS application (word doc)
PERFORMERS application (pdf)
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MAY 1, 2011!!
Once you've filled out the application you can:
DROP IT at Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers
MAIL IT to Box 2209 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
FAX IT to 250-847-4449
Please email Jo-Anne Nugent for more information: jojoconnauton@hotmail.com
Food, Crafts & Kids
Yummy stuff to eat! Cool stuff to shop! And a HUUUUUGE kids area to keep the little ones entertained all weekend long.
Volunteer
The Midsummer Music Festival is 100% volunteer-powered! We bring together over 300 volunteers to create Midsummer Festival magic... and we’d love to welcome you onto our team.
- 12 hours are required for a volunteer weekend pass.
- 4 hours for a day pass on the day you volunteer.
- 24 hours are required for a weekend pass and meals in hospitality.
Download the application form, fill it out, and MAIL it or eMAIL it to us
VOLUNTEER application (word doc)
VOLUNTEER application (pdf)
For more information on volunteering for Smithers Midsummer Festival in 2012 send an email to jodikane@yahoo.com or smithersfestival@gmail.com
Volunteer Area Descriptions
CHILDREN’S AREA: Facilitate fun activities offered for kids.
ENVIRONMENT: Assist with on-site recycling system, to help us run a clean and environmentally friendly Festival.
FIRST AID: Must hold a valid Level 3 license.
GATE: Collect admission and camping fees, monitor ID and festival passes, direct traffic. Offer programs and answer general questions. Some pre-Festival training may be required.Cashier experience an asset.
GROUNDS: : Assist in pre-Festival set-up and post-Festival cleanup. Carpentry skills, independent work ability are definite assets.
HOSPITALITY SERVICE: Work in kitchen providing food to performers, staff and volunteers. Some pre- and post-Festival work may be required.
HOST: A new initiative for Festival. The hosts will walk the grounds and actively present information on opportunities and events at the festival. Positive mentors with good communication skills are needed.
INSTRUMENT LOCKUP: Provide responsible handling and secure storage of performers’ instruments and equipment
MERCHANDISE: Sales of performer’s CDs and Festival merchandise. Experience in handling cash and related equipment. Sales experience an asset.
JAM ZONE: Help keep the atmosphere light and the music happening at the acoustic Jam Zone. Suitable for born hosts and confirmed people persons
HOST: Greet guests and ensure everyone is familiar with the venues and rules of the Festival. Some enforcment of those rules may be nessesary but only to the extent of describing the rules to guests and possibly allerting Festival co-ordinators if issues persist. Some pre-Festival training will be required to ensure you are fully versed with the emergency procedures and protocals. You will be provided with a two way radio to contact first aid if needed and festival co-ordinators should difficulties arrise as well as copies of the festival program to distribute.
STAGE: Assisting production staff in staging live bands. A hands-on job requiring related experience with sound equipment, lights, stage management, etc.
VOLUNTEER CENTRE: Staff drop-in centre for volunteers, ensure that volunteer labour flows where needed throughout the event. Offer information to performers, staff, and Festival-goers.
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Buy Tickets
Weekend Passes
Available at the gate or for pre-purchase at:
Mountain Eagle Books
3775 3rd Ave. Smithers
847-5245 or 1-800-668-5119
and
Speedee Interior Stationery
1156 Main St. Smithers
250-847-9712
Don't live in the Smithers area but still want to pre-purchase tickets??????
Please send a cheque or money order made out to B.V.F.M.S. and a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Attn: Janet
Box 4306
Smithers BC
V0J 2N0
Please include your phone number in your correspondence. Your tickets will be sent to you via return mail. If you have any further questions please contact Janet at Mountain Eagle Books.
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Early Bird- weekend tickets (by June 8th) |
Regular- weekend tickets (after June 8th) |
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| Adult | $50 | $60 |
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Youth + students w/ student ID from a postsecondary school |
$25 | $30 |
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Child 12 & under |
FREE | FREE |
| Family | $110 | $130 |
| Senior (65+) | FREE | FREE |
Day Passes
available on-site at the gate only
CASH and DEBIT ONLY at the gate - no credit cards
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Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Adult | $30 | $40 | $25 |
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Youth + students w/ student ID from a postsecondary school |
$15 | $15 | $15 |
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Child 12 & under |
FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Family | $65 | $90 | $55 |
| Seniors (65+) | Free or by donation | Free or by donation | Free or by donation |
Camping Passes
Camping Pass can be purchased at the gate only and prices are listed below.
| $10 per person (no charge for children under 12) |
| $10 per vehicle |
Gate Hours
| Friday | 3pm-11pm |
| Saturday | 9am-11pm |
| Sunday | 9am-4pm |
Glass FREE & Pet FREE
Please forward any questions to smithersfestival@gmail.com
Site Map
Midsummer Sponsor FOOTER ads
Contact the BVFMS
BVFMS Membership
The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society has an active membership list of 80 people. Our members hold roles in the executive as well as general members who contribute through out the year to help put on the different programs. General members contribute $10 for annual membership fees, attend monthly meetings and volunteer to assist in producing BVFMS programs. Support members contribute $10 annual membership fee. Membership with the Society provides performers with insurance coverage at their musical performances.
General meetings are held monthly.
For more information, or to join please contact us at
PO Box 2209
Smithers BC, Canada
V0J 2N0
Adult Guitar Camp
Adult Guitar Camp will be Saturday August 18 to Thursday August 23, 2012.
Local instructors include:
Ben Brookes, Jenny Lester, George Stokes, Mark Perry, Mark Thibeault and
Guest Instructor from out of town is Valdy!
Venue this year is Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake, 2818 Telkwa High Road.
We'll be posting information around courses and scheduling soon so stay tuned to this site.
Only 25 spots available so don't wait too long to register.
To register: download the registration form here
For information Contact:
Karen: 250-847-2777 or Cheryl 250-847-3974
or EMAIL us at bvfmsinfo@gmail.com
BVFMS, Adult Guitar Camp
PO Box 2209
Smithers BC V0J 2N0
About the BVFMS
Our Beginnings...
The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society grew out of an organization called the Styx River Coffee House. A group of dedicated music lovers decided a music festival would be a good idea for the Bulkley Valley and so went to work on forming a non-profit society as well as start the first Midsummer Folk Music Festival. The society was incorporated as a non- profit society in 1984. The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society joined the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council in 1985 to blend the services offered by each of the organizations (ie. liability insurance).
The BVFMS purpose
To promote a greater appreciation of folk music among residents of the Bulkley Valley and the northwestern region of British Columbia.
To provide opportunities for folk musicians to play for audiences.
To provide opportunities for residents of the Bulkley Valley to hear folk Music and folk musicians from other areas.
To promote the development of folk music and musicianship in the Bulkley Valley.
BVFMS
The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society is a nourishing body for the musical soul of the Bulkley Valley in northwestern British Columbia. We are a thriving community of creative and talented musicians and appreciators. We are all ages, shapes and genres. We host 2 Guitar Camps each year - one for adults and one for youth – that draw teachers and students from across North America. We host a music festival each summer for 30+ inspiring acts and 3,000+ attendees who travel here from the across the north as well as the globe. The BVFMS is located in Smithers BC, the heart of the Bulkley Valley, approximately half way between the major centers of Prince George and Prince Rupert. We are proud to offer several programs that support musicianship in the valley,
Links
Other Festivals
The Edge of the World Festival on Haida Gwaii
Vancouver Island Music Festival
Frosbite Music Festival - Whitehorse
Sponsorships
THANK YOU 2011 Sponsors of the Smithers Midsummer Music Festival!
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High performance supported by High Standards. Smithers • Saskatchewan • Ontario • International Affiliate (Portugal) Head Office: Tel: 250-847-9301 |
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CBC Daybreak North!
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1156 Main Street |
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| Mountain Eagle Books |
3775 3rd Avenue Smithers, BC V0J 2N3 (250) 847-5245 |
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1107 Main Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 (250) 847-2861 |
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How to Become a Smithers Midsummer Music Festival Sponsor
Sponsor Categories and Benefits
We can offer tax deductible receipts if arranged beforehand. Please note that your contribution to the Smithers Midsummer Music Festival can be in the form of cash, goods and services or a combination of both. Read on……
Super-Hero - $5,000+
- Your company banner placement on bleachers at festival site
- Logo visibility and link to corporate site throughout festival website, print ads, radio ads, festival poster and program
- 5 adultweekend passes
Hero - $2,500 - $4,999
- Your company banner placement on bleachers at festival site
- Logo visibility and link to corporate site throughout festival website, print ads, radio ads, festival poster and program
- 3 adult weekend passes
Champion - $1,000 - $2,499
- Logo visibility and link to corporate site on festival website sponsors page and festival program, text recognition during marketing campaigns on print ads and posters
- 2 adult weekend passes
Sidekick - $500-$1000
- Logo visibility and link to corporate site on festival website sponsors page, sponsorship recognition text listing in Program
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1 adult weekend pass
CONTACT:
- Ted Nugent
- 2011 Festival Co-Ordinator
- Smithers Midsummer Music Festival
- 250-876-8452
- smithersfestival@gmail.com
Get Involved
Schedule
If you need to buy tickets, it's CASH ONLY at the gate. More info about tickets »
Schedule TBA.
You can find our Midsummer Festival schedule in the Interior News and the Terrace Standard the week of the Festival. You can also pick up a program at the gate when you arrive.
GATE HOURS:
- FRI: 3pm-11pm
- SAT: 9am-11pm
- SUN: 9am-4pm
Performers
Camping
ON SITE CAMPING IS AVAILABLE!
On site public camping is available starting at 3 pm on the Friday of Festival.
Camping Pass can be purchased at the gate only and prices are listed below. Cash Only no Debit on site!
- $10 per person (no charge for adults over 65 or children under 12)
- $10 per vehicle.(per vehicle entry onto grounds)
CAMPSITE LAYOUT AND MANAGEMENT
Campsites will be provided within the festival grounds. There will be four categories with the boundaries clearly delineated; the $10.00 fee brings rental accomodation legislation into effect. Campground Hosts volunteers will be available to assit in selecting the apropriate area for your group.
Rental agreement:
Alcohol within the designated camping areas only.
No minors to be in possession of alcohol.
Group campfire areas are considered public and therefore restricted from alcohol.
No idling of car engines or vehicle movement in the campground. If you know you will need to leave within festival hours please park your vehicle outside of the festival gates, you will be charged a $10 fee each time you bring your vehicle back onto Festival grounds.
No pre-recorded music (eg. radios or stereos)
Campfires in designated, monitored locations only.
Glass free grounds. Only bring plastic or metal containers!
Bicycles and pets are not permitted on the grounds.
Camping Age Restrictions:
Anyone under the age of 19 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Youthfull looking campers over 19 are advised to bring photo ID.
A guardian must be at least twice the age of the youth wherein they could realistically be the youth's parent.
"Accompanied" by a parent/guardien means; the adult is to be at the gate and purchase their pass along with the young person(s). Go with the youth(s) to register for camping and set up their site within visual range of each other. The adult must monitor the youths for the duration of the Festival.
Should a youth need to be evicted the parent or guardian will be evicted as well.
If the parent/guardian can not be located within fifteen minutes the RCMP will be notifiefd and the youth will be monitored untill the RCMP's arrival.
Area Designations:
General Camping: No camp fires.
Musical Camping: Campfire rings provided for cooking and musical ambiance.
Volunteer and Performers Camping: Campers have to be either a performer, a volunteer or a specified guest of a performer or volunteer. Campfire rings provided for cooking and musical ambiance.
Family Camping: Campfire rings provided for cooking and musical ambiance but will be expected to be extinguished at 1:00am
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Midsummer Festival
BVFMS Meetings & News
Sign up for the internal happenings listserve and get reminders about meetings and other Society events & activites in your mailbox.
Next BVFMS meeting: Regular Executive Meeting is Wednesday May 16, 2012 7PM Val Goalder's house.
Call Val at 250 847 5729 for details.
Concerts, Dances & Coffeehouses
COFFEEHOUSE:
Next Coffeehouse is Friday April 20, 2012 at the Smithers Art Gallery. 7PM
For more information contact Peter Haines 250 846-9096
Coffeehouse Tickets at the Door of Venue
CONCERTS:
None planned.
Also, check out local Events calendars for more music events at Northword Magazine or Tourism Smithers
Festival BLOG
BVFMS Upcoming Events
The BVFMS 2011/2012 season is under way.
Next BVFMS meeting is Wed May 16 7PM at the home of Val Goalder. Check our meeting page for the meeting notes.
Planning has begun for our guitar camps. Check the guitar camp pages for up to date information.
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