We are thrilled to be one of the venues for the showcase portion of Island Mountain Arts’ Northern Exposure Conference, which draws together music and arts industry from rural and urban British Columbia to share ideas and knowledge on the sector, access professional development, and foster growth and support networks. The conference includes a showcase of emerging and professional musicians to ensure more exposure, promotion and support for BC talent and touring.

Northern Exposure recognizes the unique opportunities and challenges faced by those who create, produce or present music in rural settings and the conference aims to explore and address those opportunities and challenges. In rural BC, distances are vast and those working in the music sector often face isolation and a lack of resources. Meeting face-to-face, and with dedicated and intentional time, is vital way to overcome this and build strength in the industry and more opportunities for working artists.