The wait is over, as the highly anticipated Bass Coast electronic music and art festival is back to return to the Merritt Festival Grounds. The festival, which showcases a diverse range of electronic music artists, will be taking place from July 11-14, boasting an impressive lineup of over 140 artists from across the globe.
With the announcement of the full artist lineup this week, the excitement is building up for this year’s festival. Bass Coast co-founder and music director Andrea Graham has curated a lineup that promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for the attendees. The festival features a mix of both established and emerging artists, showcasing the evolution of electronic music and its unique cultural heritage.
- Electronic music talent from across British Columbia and beyond will be performing at the festival.
- Canadian favourites SkiiTour, Stickybuds, and Slynk will bring their unique take on funk to the stage.
- The Funk Hunters as well as Bass Coast co-founder and musical director The Librarian will return to the festival.
- California-based electronic music producer and DJ G Jones will be headlining this year’s festival.
Andrea Graham, co-founder and music director, has emphasized the importance of maintaining the festival’s independence. As the festival has no corporate sponsorships, it has managed to earn recognition from reputable music festivals and awards. Bass Coast has been awarded ‘Best Boutique Festival in North America’ by DJ Mag, ‘Best Midsize Festival in Canada’ by the Canada Music Awards, and ‘runner-up for ‘Best Music Festival in Vancouver’ by the Georgia Straight Vancouver.
- Some of the notable highlights of the festival include:
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Electronic Music Talent from Across the Globe:
Bass Coast will feature a diverse range of electronic music artists, showcasing the evolution of electronic music and its unique cultural heritage. -
Unique Lineup Curated by Andrea Graham:
Andrea Graham has carefully curated the lineup, ensuring that it features a mix of established and emerging artists, giving attendees a chance to discover fresh talent while recognizing familiar faces.
The festival is set to take place from July 11-14 at the Merritt Festival Grounds, providing attendees with an unforgettable experience. With its unique blend of electronic music and art, Bass Coast promises to deliver an exciting and engaging experience for all.
“We’ve curated a lineup that features the future direction of electronic music whilst giving a nod to the foundations of the culture. While our community will recognize familiar faces, they’ll also discover fresh talent—each artist chosen for their role in advancing and reimagining electronic music.”
— Andrea Graham, Bass Coast co-founder and music director
For those looking for a truly unique festival experience, Bass Coast is an excellent choice. With its independent and sustainable approach, the festival offers a refreshing alternative to other music festivals.
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