Mandatory Reading: Please read this orientation manual in full, as it is subject to yearly revisions.

About Bass Coast

Dates: July 11 - 14, 2025.

Location: In Merritt, B.C. on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.

Mission statement: An Innovative Creative Experience. Core values are respect, integrity, care, and accountability. We encourage you to integrate these values into your role at Bass Coast.

About Merritt

Please take time to learn about the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.

Explore these short videos to learn more and hear the correct pronunciation:

We Are Nlaka'pamux 

Syilx Language House Info Video

Merritt is 270 km northeast of Vancouver. Learn more: About Merritt

Mandatory Bass Coast Training Videos & Quiz

Bass Coast training videos feature key topics: cultural appropriation, consent, harassment, local knowledge and more.

• Notification sent if new videos are added.
• Bass Coast tracks quiz submissions for participation. 

Review: Bass Coast 2025 Team Education Series

Password: Coldwater2025

Test Your Knowledge: Take the Quiz for 2025

Only select Art Installations require insurance. If this applies to your project, it will be outlined in your contract or confirmed by the Art Installation team in your one on one meeting. 

Our Insurer requires that specified Art Installations carry a minimum of $2,000,000 Comprehensive General liability coverage. 

• The certificate of insurance must name Bass Coast Project Ltd. and Innovate Arts Society as Additional Insureds. Please request this from your Broker, as there is, generally, no additional cost for this addition.
• Name and mailing address presentation for the certificate:  Bass Coast Project Ltd. and Innovative Arts Society  2495 Thacker Drive Kelowna, BC, V1Z1V9
• A recommended insurance broker is HMS Insurance Services Inc.
• HMS Insurance email: JGendur@hsminsurance.com

LIMITED INTERNET ACCESS

Bass Coast Coordinates: 50°05'24.0"N 120°47'43.9"W

Public access wifi is not available.

ROGERS NETWORK has coverage throughout most of the festival grounds. Phone calls and texts should work. However, data speeds may be slower due to high usage.

TELUS NETWORK is very spotty and does not work in most areas on the festival grounds. In past years, Telus provided a cell booster at Bass Coast, but this service was discontinued last year, and they will not be restoring service. 

Although every service can have its challenges, we have experienced good performance with devices connected to the Rogers network or portable satellite options such as Starlink.

Packing List & Festival Amenities

Reusable water bottles - Free water is available on-site. Bring a personal reusable water bottle. Glass of any kind is not permitted.

Food vendors - From Thurs. July 10, to Sun. July 13, healthy food vendors and bars are open on-site.

Appropriate shoes and clothing - The terrain and weather can vary; consider water or river shoes and waterproof clothing. Steel toes are required for stage-build teams and are recommended for all team members.

Camping gear - Bring headlamps/flashlights, sunscreen, bug spray, and prepare for all weather conditions.

Camping -  It can be extremely windy. Please ensure all tents are secured with rebar and fasten loose items securely. 

Accessibility - Please refer to updated information at Bass Coast Accessibility

Fire ban - No fires, fireworks, open flames, or grills are allowed. Camp stoves are acceptable.

Cash and credit - ATMs will be available on-site during festival days. Bars, ice, showers, and the general store are cashless. Individual vendors may accept cash or cards.

Showers - There are two shower locations on-site; all artists will have access to showers in Campground B. Updated locations will be provided on-site, and shower access details are included in your contract.

Camp B Shower details: 

• Artists: $5 
• General Admission: $9 

Show your wristband to the shower team to receive the reduced price. 

HOURS OF OPERATION: 

• Tues. July 8 - Sun. July 13: 9AM - 7PM
• Mon. July 14: 9AM - 4PM 

Please clean up after yourself and limit your showers to 5 minutes. It is costly to pump the tank.

Packing Checklist

• Headlamps/flashlights
• Appropriate shoes (running or hiking shoes - terrain is uneven)
• Water or river shoes 
• Bankcard or cash (there are ATMS on site)
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Fresh socks for every day
• Water bottle
• Coffee mug
• Plates and utensils
• Warm clothes for night
• Camp chair
• Recycling system for your camp
• Bike (if camping far from the stages)
• Snacks for camp

Bring at least 1 piece of government-issued photo ID. Our permit prohibits attendees under 19 years of age; no exceptions.

Artist Installation Passes 

Each Art Installation or Mural is awarded a specific number of Art Installation passes as part of the offer along with the option to purchase additional General Admission (GA) with the same accreditation for their pre-approved crew. 

General Admission tickets purchased on basscoast.ca cannot be used for Art Installation accreditation. Passes for your crew must be purchased through a private order. Which will be sent leading up to the festival.

Artist accreditation, including crew members, will receive a notification to visit the ticketing portal to claim their credentials. Each attendee must log into their own User Portal to accept the terms and liability waiver before generating their individual QR code pass. This QR code must be downloaded or printed and will be validated against the system and the attendee's ID upon entry.

All passes must be claimed before arriving on-site. Artist accreditation is exclusively available at the Staff Gate.

EACH ART INSTALLATION PASS INCLUDES: 

• Entry to Bass Coast Festival 2025
• Wednesday and Thursday Early Entry 
• Access to camp in Art Installation Camp 

Lead contacts will receive instructions on accessing the User Portal, where they can:

• Transfer awarded passes to the crew members listed on their application (each pass can only be transferred once).
• Download or print QR code closer to the festival date.
• For support requests, email StaffGate@basscoast.ca and ProductionAssistant@basscoast.ca. 

Information on purchasing crew tickets can be found below.

Further details on ART INSTALLATION PASS in the ORIENTATION FAQs section. 

General Admission Crew Purchases 

Passes must be purchased through the private link provided, as outlined in your contract.

EACH GENERAL ADMISSION CREW PASS INCLUDES: 

• Wednesday and Thursday Early Entry 
• Access to camp in Art Installation Camp 

TO PURCHASE A GENERAL ADMISSION FOR CREW:

• Payment: Your private purchase will be completed in the user portal; use the PAY NOW button on the order we have generated per your contract terms. Do not purchase crew tickets on basscoast.ca—they must be purchased through private order.
• Accreditation: General Admission tickets purchased through basscoast.ca cannot be upgraded to include accreditation. Passes purchased using the private link include the same accreditation as a Art Installation pass, including Wednesday and Thursday entry.
• Confirmation: Once purchased, you will receive a confirmation email.
• Transferring to crew: After purchase is complete you will need to transfer the purchased accreditation to the attendees, so they can claim their electronic ticket for entry

Further details in the ORIENTATION FAQs section. 

ARTIST LEAD - CHECK IN

The artist lead should be the first on-site. Staff Gate provides parking passes to the main artist contact. 

Artist lead and all vehicles dropping off equipment should arrive during Staff Gate open hours on Wed. July 9. Artists will not be permitted to drive up to their plot on Thurs. July 10.

To designate another team member as the main contact for check-in, email StaffGate@basscoast.ca by June 30. 

Staff Gate Entry 

Staff Gate is 1km past Moon Shadows Campground at 1145 Neilson St, Merritt, BC. 

Drive slowly on the dirt road: 15 km max. to reduce dust for residents. 

Accreditation is only available at the Staff Gate. Further details in the ORIENTATION FAQs section. 

No early arrivals unless they have been pre-arranged with the Curation Team before June 30; no exceptions. 

STAFF GATE HOURS

• Wed. July 9: 8AM - 12AM (midnight)
• Thurs. July 10: 8AM - 12AM (midnight)
• Fri. July 11: 8AM - 12AM (midnight)
• Sat. July 12: 9AM - 10PM
• Sun. July 13: 9AM - 5PM
• Mon. July 14: CLOSED

Arriving with GA Ticket Holders

General Admission ticket holders may arrive on site on Fri. July 11 at 9 AM at the earliest. Those without Early Entry tickets arriving before Friday will not be permitted on site; no exceptions.

To purchase: Wednesday + Thursday or Thursday Early Entry tickets 

If a GA ticket holder shares accommodation with you, the GA ticket holder can check in at A Gate.

Next Steps

WHEN YOU ARRIVE

• Proceed to the Staff Gate for check-in.
• Park in the Temporary Parking Lot while obtaining accreditation.
• Refer to the Parking section for limitations and enforced time restrictions.

Next, a member of the Curation Team will guide you to your exhibit location.

All exhibit locations are predetermined and designed according to curatorial decisions based on application specifications. No on-site placement requests can be accommodated.

Set Up & Safety Inspection Deadlines

Artworks located in the field:

• Must be complete and ready for safety inspection before 5 PM on Wed. July 9; no exceptions.
• The field will be closed to Early Entry General Admission until Thurs. July 10 at 9 AM. 

For artworks in the forest:

• Complete and ready for safety inspection before 5 PM on Thurs. July 10; no exceptions.
• The forest will be closed to General Admission until Fri. July 11 at 9 AM.

Enviro Vehicle Passes

Artists are assigned a specific number of Enviro Vehicle passes as per the contract, with the lead artist receiving them at the Staff Gate.

To designate another team member as the primary contact for check-in, notify StaffGate@basscoast.ca by June 30. 

For contracts with multiple Enviro Vehicle passes, email StaffGate@basscoast.ca to assign a pass to a team member. 

Teams arriving in separate vehicles or with multiple vehicles must purchase additional Enviro Vehicle passes in advance to expedite processing at the Staff Gate.

To purchase: Enviro Vehicle Pass

Parking 

The following actions are crucial to prevent any delays during production. Please do not overstay in temporary parking pass locations. 

Artworks located in the field:

1. If needed, obtain a Temporary Field Parking Pass at Staff Gate for supply drop-off only. 
2. Re-park your car in the Temporary Parking Lot while working.
3. Before the pass expiry date, move the vehicle to the Art Installation Camp.

Artworks located in the forest:

1. If needed, obtain a Temporary Forest Parking Pass at Staff Gate for supply drop-off only.
2. Immediately re-park the vehicle in the Temporary Parking Lot while working.
3. Before the pass expiry date, move the vehicle to the Art Installation Camp.

Vehicles found in restricted areas without the designated pass for that location will be removed at the owner's expense. 

SUPPLY DROP-OFF

• Note the strict time expiry on the temporary pass, as enforcement will be applied.
• If the expiry time has passed, the vehicle will be removed at the owner's expense.

No exceptions will be made to parking pass allocations or guidelines.

Art Installation Camp

Location: behind the Cantina Stage (5-minute walk from installations) or General Admission Camping. 

• Camping beside installations is not allowed.
• Only Artists and their teams will have accreditation for Art Installation Camp. 
• Friends without proper accreditation will be asked to relocate. 
• Cars and RVs without an Art Install Camping Vehicle Pass are free to park and camp together in the flat meadow areas in General Admission Camping. 

See GENERAL ADMISSION CAMPING for Campgrounds B or C access date and time details. 

Bass Coast is a camping festival. 

• Ensure your equipment withstands the elements, providing the comfort needed for active participation.
• Secure your camp with rebar; the wind can gust upwards of 80kms.

BASS COAST IS A WORKSITE ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY 

The main festival field and forest are closed to everyone but contractors, vendors and suppliers until 9 AM on Thursday.

General Admission Camping 

Location: Campgrounds B or C

Wed. July 9: There is no ‘skip the line.’

Thurs. July 10:  Anyone with accreditation can ‘skip the line’ after 11 AM.

GA camping access details for Wed. July 9: 

• GA campsites are open to patrons on Wed. at 12 PM.
• Artists and all in-house teams who want to move to GA camping must wait until Wed. at 1 PM before entering the lineup at Main Gate.

Further details in the ORIENTATION FAQs section.

Installation Expectations

For all Art Installation expectations, refer to the Art Installation Information Package 

For all Mural expectations, refer to the Mural Information Package 

Art Exhibit Locations  

Curated by Liz Thomson, Bass Coast's Founder & Creative Director, the exhibit places artworks strategically across the site, including the forest, field, bridge, buildings, and gates.

PLACEMENT AND LOCATION

• Bass Coast will decide on the location of art, and artists must comply with the location awarded to them. 
• Details will be emailed to you in advance, and on-site placement instructions given upon arrival.

Temporary Structure Guidelines

• Art must match the provided description
• No pop-up tents or tarps, unless disguised
• Ensure seamless integration of necessary items with installation
• No rental fencing allowed
• Engineering stamps and liability insurance are required for all weight-bearing overhead structures

Power

• Power allocation will be tailored to individual installation needs.
• Installations must dig a trench at least 10 inches deep and lay power cords to designated power hubs. 
• Trenches must not be covered; this will be managed by the Bass Coast power team.
• Bass Coast does not supply power for tools before Thurs. at 9 AM; artists are responsible for their own power needs. 
• Installations may be located 20’ - 50’ away from a power hub; artists are responsible for their own power bars and cables to reach the hub.

Maintenance, Lighting, & Heavy Equipment

Responsibilities: Artists are responsible for installation setup, teardown, and maintenance throughout the festival duration.

Lighting requirement: Ensure installations are adequately illuminated for nighttime viewing; Bass Coast does not supply lighting equipment.

Equipment assistance: Bass Coast has very limited access to heavy machinery; artists can request assistance for special cases with advanced notice.

Weather Action Plans 

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

• Weather resistance: Installations must withstand Bass Coast's conditions: sun, torrential rain, thunderstorms, and high winds.
• Anchoring: Ensure secure anchoring against sustained winds and gusts.

WEATHER WARNINGS

• Artists will receive alerts for sustained winds of 70km/h or more and gusts over 90 km/h. A sober team member must be available during alerts.

HEAVY RAIN OR STORM CONDITIONS

• Temporary covering: In the case of heavy rain or storm conditions, you are permitted to cover your artwork with a tarp for the storm's duration. You must remove the tarp immediately after the rain has stopped.

Safety Inspection & Waiver

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• All installations must prioritise safety. 
• Suspended artworks must be securely anchored, potentially requiring a rigger on your team. 
• Approval from our rigging team is necessary for suspended elements. 
• Ground installations prone to falling or wind hazards should be secured with rebar stakes.

ON-SITE CHECK

• A safety inspection will occur after your artwork is fully installed. 
• If safety issues arise, adjustments may be necessary. 
• Bass Coast retains the right to remove or dismantle unsafe installations, risking grant revocation.

LIABILITY WAIVER

• Art installation teams are liable for their artwork's safety. 
• Upon passing the safety check, Bass Coast will provide a waiver for your acknowledgment.

Ground Protection

Ground cover must be provided for installations due to dust-prone festival grounds.

ACCEPTED MATERIALS 

• Drop sheets are the minimum requirement. 
• Creativity is encouraged in selecting ground cover, consider it as part of the installation.

Facebook Group

We have set up a Facebook Group: Bass Coast ART GRANT CHAT ROOM

For transport sharing, advice from alumni, weather tips and as a hub for conversations and knowledge. It’s a place to share resources and build community pre-show.

Security/Safety

ON-SITE SECURITY

Bass Coast implements a comprehensive on-site security plan, supported by a dedicated security team. Continuous security patrols the festival site 24 hours a day.

VALUABLES PROTECTION

• Secure all valuables. 
• Due to the unfortunate reality of theft at festivals, again it is crucial to lock up valuable items.
• Bass Coast holds no liability for any lost, stolen, or damaged items.

Please take a moment to read our Liability Waiver

MURALS LOCKED STORAGE

Bass Coast will provide a combination lock storage box behind each mural for artist supplies.

Key Dates to Remember

Wed. July 9:  Art Installation and Mural participants arrive on site

Wed. July 9:  Art Installations in the field complete and ready for safety inspection before 5 PM

Thurs. July 10:  Art Installations in the forest complete and ready for safety inspection before 5 PM

Sun. July 13:  Murals must be completed by 11:59 PM

Mon. July 14:   Art Installations must be removed by 5 PM

Festival safety is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of your team. We all contribute to harm reduction, being the eyes and ears of the festival.

LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER

• Take care of yourself and each other.
• Remind people to take breaks, stay hydrated, and come by the Harm Reduction space for a break as needed.

HARM REDUCTION SERVICES

• Open to patrons and everyone involved in the festival.
• Judgement-free access to supplies and a welcoming space in the Harm Reduction area.

SUPPORT FOR NON-MEDICAL DISTRESS

• If someone shows signs of non-medical distress (anxiety, looking lost or upset), please walk them to Harm Reduction.

HARM REDUCTION LOCATION 

• On the path to Slay Bay as you enter the forest. It’s a large space that can’t be missed.

Consent Culture

We all share the responsibility of promoting consent culture.

Checking in on someone who seems uncomfortable is simple:

• “Hey! I’m Sam, and it’s my responsibility to ensure everyone feels good all weekend. Are both of you alright? Can I help you with anything?”

ADDRESSING CREEPY VIBES

Don’t hesitate to involve security in addressing any uncomfortable situations. Security is there to help.

Reporting Responsibilities

Bass Coast team and volunteers are required to immediately report to Bass Coast security personnel any incidents of:

• Violence
• Threatened violence
• Harassment
• Risk of harm

REES ONLINE REPORTING

Bass Coast has partnered with REES (Respect, Educate, Empower Survivors) to provide online reporting for unwanted sexualized behaviours. REES allows festival-goers, performers, staff and volunteers to Create a Record of the incident and share it with festival organisers. 

To submit a report: Bass Coast x REES Online Reporting 

For all other consent and festival safety-related inquiries, please contact Consent@basscoast.ca, we will respond to you within 14 days.

First Aid Assistance

IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE PROTOCOL

If you observe someone requiring medical attention, immediately locate an individual with a radio.

Security members are all equipped with radios.

Team members equipped with radios are stationed at:

• Camp A, B, C, and Ventura outposts, 
• Harm Reduction lifeguard chairs (back of each dance floor), 
• Merch Store, 
• Volunteer Centre,
• Bar Managers, or
• all festival gates.

PROMPT RESPONSE ASSURANCE

• First Aid teams are mobilised swiftly to provide assistance upon receiving the call.

How to Call for First Aid & Manage Medical Distress

Ensure you provide First Aid with the three most important pieces of information they need: 

• Who you are 
• Where you are
• What is happening (keep it simple i.e. “I am with an unconscious patient”)

The First Aid l team will move quickly to help you, once you call for their assistance. The following are some basic steps that can help you while First Aid arrives at your location.

Basic First Aid

ASSESS: Evaluate the patient's condition. Check for breathing, pulse, and responsiveness or unresponsiveness to pain stimulus. If unconscious, do not hesitate to apply a second stimulus attempt to rouse the patient.

REPORT: Immediately communicate the incident to First Aid, providing key information:

• Who you are
• Where you are
• What has happened or is happening

AIRWAY: Ensure the airway is open.

CPR ADMINISTRATION: Administer CPR if necessary until medics arrive. Do not administer any medications of any kind to the patient without notifying First Aid.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION PROTOCOL

• Only if the patient is conscious and can instruct you to help them take life-saving medications (e.g. EpiPen)
• Always notify First Aid of any medication administration.

Naloxone / Narcan FAQ

NALOXONE TRAINING OVERVIEW

• Many team members and volunteers are trained in administering Naloxone.
• Formal training for additional teams will not be provided on-site.

NALOXONE PLACEMENT

• Naloxone is strategically placed around the festival site that First Aid can administer if appropriate. 

SCOPE OF USE

• Naloxone (Narcan) is specifically for opioid overdoses only: fentanyl, heroin, or codeine.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

• In the case of an overdose, the First Aid team will be on the scene within minutes.
• Immediate action is to open the patient's airway and assist with rescue breathing if necessary.

Administering rescue breaths is the primary action for opioid overdoses.

See details in the BASIC FIRST AID section above.

Fire Safety

If you see a fire:

1. Inform Security, First Aid or any team member with a radio.
2. Give as much info as possible on the location and what is burning.
3. FIGHT the fire ONLY if it is small and you are able to.
4. Evacuate all guests and patrons in immediate danger to a safe location. (200 ft away)
5. Help people requiring assistance
6. Proceed to a safe area and wait for the fire response team.

Bass Coast has a recovery and evacuation plan. Should the area require evacuation, our trained team members will give you instructions on what to do in case an event of this nature occurs. 

Bass Coast takes place in a very dry climate. We need your help to prevent fires. Please dispose of cigarettes in designated bins and encourage your community to do the same. Pocket ashtrays are available at the Bass Coast Merch Store.

Location: Near the Food Vendors closer to the Bridge

Access: Both in-house members and patrons can drop off or claim lost items. 

Hours of Operation: Thurs. July 10 to Mon. July 14 from 10 AM - 5:30 PM

Limitations: Cannot retain or store large items. 

Unclaimed Items Deadlines: 

• Water bottles will be donated to a local charity on Tue. July 15.
• Non-confidential items will be donated to charity two months post-festival.

Contact Lost and Found: BassCoastLostandFound@gmail.com

Post-show Item Inquiries: Lost and Found Inquiry form

Equipment Return

Please return all equipment that was signed out to you during the festival.

Pre-Departure Rest & Readiness

We encourage you to plan the time needed to rest fully, pack your belongings, and clean your campsite thoroughly to feel ready for the journey ahead.

The festival is over at 9 AM on Mon. July 14. Please plan to be well rested and ready to depart by 6 PM. 

Departing Campsite Cleanup & MOOP Guidelines 

As you prepare to leave Bass Coast, please sort your garbage and recycling and take it with you or bring it to designated areas.

Walk your campsite grid to ensure you LEAVE NO TRACE of MOOP; no glitter, feathers, bobby pins, or orange peels, no trace. 

Recycling & Waste Management

Please ensure responsible waste management:

PRIORITISE WASTE REDUCTION

• Bass Coast prioritises waste reduction; consider upcycling materials whenever possible.

NO ON-SITE BINS FOR SETUP / TEARDOWN

• Do not use on-site bins for setup or teardown waste; bring your own garbage and recycling bags.

PACK IT OUT - COMPLIANCE MATTERS

• Adhere to our sustainability leave-no-trace policy by packing out any waste generated by your installation.
• Sort materials correctly for offsite disposal.
• Approach a Green Team volunteer if extra bags are needed.
• Failure to adhere will result in withholding awarded grant payments until the waste is appropriately managed.

For detailed guidance on waste sorting, refer to: Sustainability - leave-no-trace – Bass Coast Project

Grant Payment

If an art installation was awarded a grant, it will be paid via cheque on Mon. July 14, after the inspection and approval of your plot.

Please remember to pick up your grant cheque at the Staff Gate before leaving.

I’ve purchased General Admission tickets using a payment plan. Can I upgrade to the Art Installation Pass to include all the accreditation?

No. If you have purchased General Admission tickets or are currently on a payment plan and wish to upgrade those tickets to the Art Installation pass, Bass Coast is unable to facilitate this request.  In such cases, you will need to complete the payments to transfer or sell your existing tickets. 

Since my crew has already bought General Admission tickets, can we use them instead of buying the General Admission Pass included in my contract?

No. General Admission tickets purchased on basscoast.ca cannot be used for Art Installation accreditation. Passes for your crew must be purchased through a private order.

If you or your crew have already purchased GA tickets or are on a payment plan, these cannot be transferred or upgraded to include Art Installation accreditation.

While Bass Coast has a no refund policy as stated in our Terms & Conditions, there are a couple options available:

• Transfer to a third-party buyer or sell through our secure resale partner (coming soon). 

Can I check in at Main Gate instead of Staff Gate?

The Staff Gate is highly preferred for all artists, in-house teams, and volunteers to check in before proceeding to the Main Gate for access to Camp B & C. All accreditation processes are exclusively handled at the Staff Gate. 

It is crucial to note that if you choose to enter through the MAIN GATE, you must immediately check in again at the Staff Gate, as the temporary wristband will expire shortly thereafter.

After Wed. at 1 PM, you may join the General Admission lineup and enter through the Main Gate to obtain a date and time-stamped temporary wristband. There are ‘no skip the line” privileges until Thursday at 11 AM.

Can I skip the line at Main Gate on Wednesday if I already have my credentials?

No, there are “no skip the line” privileges on Wednesday for any artists, in-house team or volunteers.

Beginning Thurs. at 11 AM, those who have checked in at the Staff Gate and have all their credentials can skip the line at the Main Gate.

Drive past the entrance to the Main Gate line and turn left behind the Main Gate Office.  Security will stop to search vehicles and check credentials.

Is there a re-entry fee if I leave Bass Coast to purchase supplies in town?

Starting Fri. July 11, at 12 PM for all gates, there is a $20 re-entry fee per vehicle if you need to leave Bass Coast for supplies.

Bass Coast Emergency Line: +1 (672) 699-6606

Festival FAQS

Online Schedule - Coming soon.

Android & iOS Bass Coast 2025 App

Site Maps

Harm Reduction

Sustainability

Towards Equity

Harassment and Assault Policy

Important Numbers

Bass Coast Emergency Line: +1 (672) 699-6606

We request all communications to be concise, due to the high volume of emails we receive.

Art Installation + Mural Manager: Carly Irrgang

‭+1 (604) 803-2324‬ 

Grants@basscoast.ca

Art Installation Assistant Manager: [First + Last Name]

‭+1 [phone number]

[Email]

Mural Assistant Manager: [First + Last Name]

‭+1 [phone number]

BassCoastMurals@gmail.com

Production Manager: Anna Hilliar   

+1 (604) 726-4044 

anna@basscoast.ca

Production Manager Assistant: Jenn Harkness 

+1 (604) 813-5405  

ProductionAssistant@basscoast.ca 

Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant: Jennifer

accounting@basscoast.ca

Directions

The festival site is located one mile southwest of the City of Merritt, BC, just off the Coquihalla Hwy. 

Staff Gate is 1km past Moon Shadows Campground at 1145 Neilson St, Merritt, BC. 

Drive slowly on the dirt road: 15 km max. to reduce dust for residents. 

Accreditation is only available at the Staff Gate. Further details in the ORIENTATION FAQs section.

FROM KELOWNA

• Take Hwy BC-97C to Merritt
• Once in Merritt, continue through onto the Princeton - Kamloops Hwy BC-97C
• Turn left on COLDWATER Rd.
• Turn right onto POOLEY Rd.
• Turn left onto NEILSON St (gravel road). 
• Enter the festival site from the STAFF (east) GATE. 

FROM KAMLOOPS

• Take Hwy BC-5 S towards Merritt 
• Take exit #286 from the Coquihalla hwy and head towards Merritt City Center along Princeton-Kamloops Hwy BC-97C
• Turn left on COLDWATER Rd.
• Turn right onto POOLEY Rd.
• Turn left onto NEILSON St (gravel road) 
• Enter the festival site from the STAFF GATE. 

FROM VANCOUVER

• Take Hwy BC-1 and then Hwy BC-5 N towards Merritt
• Once in Merritt, take exit #286, keep right at the fork, and head towards Merritt City Center along Princeton-Kamloops Hwy BC-97C
• Turn left on COLDWATER Rd.
• Turn right onto POOLEY Rd.
• Turn left onto NEILSON St (gravel road). 
• Enter the festival site from the STAFF GATE.