BCMFC
BC MUSIC FESTIVAL COLLECTIVE

THE BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL COLLECTIVE (BCMFC) IS A NON-PROFIT INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION THAT WAS FORMED IN APRIL 2020 AT THE ONSET OF THE PANDEMIC TO PROVIDE A COMMON VOICE AND SHARED SPACE TO BC’S MUSIC FESTIVAL INDUSTRY. FESTIVAL MEMBERS INCLUDE NON-PROFITS AND FOR-PROFITS, ALL GENRES AND SIZES FROM ACROSS ALL REGIONS OF OUR PROVINCE. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANY MUSIC FESTIVAL BASED IN BC.

About

Purpose: BC Music Festival Collective provides knowledge sharing, representation and resources for BC music festivals.

Vision: To support and promote a healthy, vibrant, diverse and inclusive music festival sector in BC.

Mission:

1) Create awareness and understanding of the economic, cultural and social benefits of festivals in BC among stakeholders, funders and the public.

2) Collaborate with provincial, national and international stakeholders in music, arts, culture and tourism to create strategic partnerships.

3) Connect the diverse festival community by convening inclusive province-wide meetings.

4) Educate and engage members by hosting industry stakeholders presentations and share current industry resources.

5) Advocate on behalf of the BC music festival industry to ensure ongoing government support.

BC Music Festival Collective Staff

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Deb Beaton-Smith

Executive Director

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Holly Ketter

Project Assistant

BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSIC FESTIVAL COLLECTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA ARTS COUNCIL, AND CREATIVE BC.