The Brain Workshops Application Package

Thank you for your interest in applying to present at Bass Coast Festival 2025.

Bass Coast takes place from July 11-14, 2025, in Merritt, BC on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.

Festivals can be a platform for inspiring learning and personal growth. The Brain is a dedicated learning space at Bass Coast Festival featuring workshops, lectures and panel discussions.

If you would like to present at Bass Coast Festival 2025, please read the following information and submit an application. 

The Brain facilitators will receive the following in return for a 60–120 minute workshop:

  • 1 General Admission (GA) ticket with Wednesday and Thursday Entry
  • 1 Enviro Vehicle Pass
  • Camping and parking in Campgrounds B or C

If there are additional facilitators, please note them in your application. Additional tickets will be negotiated upon application approval.

We're seeking the following:

  • Experts and professionals to present workshops, lectures and panel discussions on various topics
  • Informative presentations based on credible and evidence-based research
  • Cultural, technological, musical, scientific or ethnographic explorations
  • Well-crafted instructional presentations on relevant skills

KEY DATES in 2025
Feb 1: Workshop applications close at 11:59PM
Mar 15: Successful facilitators contacted
July 9: Gates open for Wednesday and Thursday Early Entry ticket holders

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bass Coast is a 19-plus-event and photo ID is required to enter the festival site. This includes all presenters. No animals are permitted on-site before, during or after the event.  

ACCESSIBILITY
Please take a moment to read about our Accessibility services.  

CODE OF CONDUCT
Bass Coast is committed to fostering its safe and inclusive community. In order to do so, Bass Coast requires that its team, contributors, volunteers and attendees understand and agree to this Code of Conduct in relation to all activities regarding the Festival.

Please take a moment to read our Code of Conduct.

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION
It is important for everyone to take responsibility for researching and educating themselves on this issue. When delivering teaching practices or wearing/selling items (including clothing, makeup, or stylings) for Bass Coast, consider the following questions:

  • Does this hold traditional significance to a community or culture?
  • Is this intended to express religious beliefs or political statements?
  • Does this designate respect or status within that culture?

If the answer is yes to any of the above, or if there is uncertainty, reconsideration is encouraged.

Bass Coast’s harm reduction strategy includes a commitment to providing a culturally safe environment for the entire community. A culture of mutual respect is a fundamental part of the Bass Coast experience. Even if the intention behind using or sharing culturally significant teaching practices or items is respectful, other community members may find it insensitive or upsetting.

To maintain a welcoming and comfortable environment for all festival attendees, we ask that participants avoid teaching practices and/or wearing/selling such items.

Please take a moment to read about our Cultural Respect ETHOS.

ETHOS
Please take a moment to read more about our ETHOS:

LOCATION ONSITE 
The Brain is located near the Main Stage and is a separate permanent structure.

If you have an idea for a workshop that doesn’t need to be held in a structure and can be held elsewhere on the festival site, please make note of that in the application.

HOURS: THE BRAIN WORKSHOPS
All applicants must be available for scheduling between Thurs. July 10 to Sun. July 13, from 10 AM - 9 PM. 

If you are unable to commit to these times, please note your availability in the special requests section of the application form.

WEATHER
Prepare for all weather. We may experience extreme heat, torrential rain, severe thunderstorms or high winds. Presentations must go on, rain or shine.

ENTRY, CAMPING, & PARKING
Facilitators receive one Wednesday and Thursday Entry ticket and one Enviro Vehicle Pass, which includes General Admission camping and parking in Campground B or C.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bass Coast is not responsible for any damage, theft, vandalism or any other incident regarding your workshop materials or personal property. 

Please take a moment to read our Liability Waiver. 

COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Bass Coast Festival will continue to operate in accordance with provincial and local health guidelines and recommendations. 

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