2025 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:
Volunteer Applications 2025
Volunteer Applications Now Open!
We’re officially opening volunteer applications for Pachena Bay Music Festival 2025!
Join an incredible team of returning crew and new faces as we bring this magical weekend to life. With a high rate of returning volunteers each year, we’re currently seeking approximately 50 new volunteers to join our teams.
If you’re passionate about music, community, and serious team work, we’d love to have you on board. Apply today and be part of something unforgettable on the edge of the Pacific.
​Thank you to all that applied to be apart of 2025 our applications are now closed.
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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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CLOSED Dec 1, 2024​
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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CLOSED Dec 1, 2024
Food Vendor Applications
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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CLOSED Dec 1, 2024
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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CLOSED Dec 1, 2024​
Art Installations 2025
We are seeking creative individuals who are looking to create immersive spaces, art installations that are interactive, and other creative ventures that spark inspiration and joy among attendees.
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Sustainable methods and materials
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Structurally sound
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Art that is designed for the rugged west coast in all its forms
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CLOSED Dec 1, 2024​​
Photography & Videography
Media Applications
Pachena Bay Music Festival is seeking media 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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Performer Applications 2025
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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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CLOSED
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