Weekender of Love, Music & Connection
June 26–29, 2026
Pemberton, BC · Canada
That's a wrap. Thank you to everyone who shared the weekend with us on the farm — it was a blast.
BASSnNOVA is a name built on two primal forces: Bass — the origin pulse of sound, the first vibration that moves through the universe — and Nova — a newly ignited star, a symbol of emergence and brilliance.
Together, they represent the birth of something new: a space where sound, music, and human expression converge. At the festival, new talents unfold like stars — through music, lectures, and workshops — creating fresh connections between people and the frequencies that unite them.
BASSnNOVA is where new sound becomes new light.
The Weekend
Six threads
Thank You
June 26–29, 2026 · Pemberton, BC
Four days of music, connection, love, and joy — together on the farm.
To everyone who showed up, played, danced, cooked, taught, volunteered, and held the space with us — thank you. You made it everything we hoped for, and then some. We can't wait to do it again.
About
BASSnNOVA is a living space for creative self-expression, conscious presence, and meaningful human connection. At its heart, the festival exists to expand the circle — to bring people together through rhythm, art, shared experience, and authentic contact.
BASSnNOVA unfolds in a warm, intimate, family-oriented environment. Music, shared meals, creative practices, and collective rituals weave together into one living field of experience. Within this space, people can rest and restore, dance and celebrate, create and collaborate, meet new people, and experience themselves more fully.
A private farm 50 minutes from Whistler, 2.5 hours from downtown Vancouver — beautiful mountains, open nature, and a closed, safe space. Easy access by road.
BASSnNOVA welcomes approximately 100 participants. This intimate scale nurtures closeness, visibility, and meaningful exchange. Each person becomes a vital part of the collective atmosphere.
Presence becomes practice. Connection becomes culture.
We meet one another with openness, respect, and compassion. Each person brings a unique energy into the collective field.
Music, movement, visual art, ideas, and collaboration are welcomed as living forms of expression.
Every encounter offers space for new understanding and friendship. We encourage the widening of perspectives.
Contribution arises from inner resonance. Time, energy, skills, and ideas are shared as expressions of belonging.
The festival unfolds through collaboration. It evolves through the presence, creativity, and engagement of its community.
Program
Workshops, lectures, and experiences crafted to inspire connection, creativity, and presence.
Master of Music in Classical Piano Performance | former theatre and film actress from Ukraine
A playful workshop about freedom through body and voice. Through music, movement, and non-verbal expression, we explore different inner states in a safe and supportive atmosphere. We close by transitioning into a free dance from a more open, embodied, and authentic state.
Counsellor
We often think of intimacy as closeness, comfort, or even passion. But what if intimacy actually begins where all of that becomes a little bit uncertain?
Start your day by reconnecting with your body. A lighthearted somatic journey to help you loosen up, drop into your body, and come back to your true self. Expect playful movement, sensual circles, and deliciously silly moments.
Masha & Dylan
A light and playful introduction to Hustle — a partner dance built on improvisation, rhythm, and connection. Open to all levels — just come to move, smile, and be present.
Oila Goncharko
Want to let your inner child out for some fresh air? Curious what happens when you stop being "normal" for an hour? Ready to express yourself, follow impulses, make weird choices, and maybe surprise yourself a little? Join this playful improv practice, where the basic rules of play create a safe space to move, laugh, explore, and become whatever version of you wants to show up today. No acting experience needed. Just bring yourself — and maybe leave your serious face at the tent entrance.
Master of Transformational Games | 5+ years leading people through the Games to their Truth and Happiness
LEELA — the Game of Life — is an ancient game of self-knowledge, played on a board of symbols where every roll of the dice mirrors a moment on your path. Alona has been guiding transformational games for 5+ years, online, offline, and on retreats (Omkara school, level 3).
Alexis Cavanagh
A conscious connected breathwork practice designed to help participants move energy, release stress, connect with themselves, and deepen their festival experience. The session combines active breathing, breath retention, carefully curated music, guided awareness, and sound healing, followed by a grounding meditation.
Giving Back
Supporting children with disabilities.
The core purpose of the BASSnNOVA Weekender goes beyond music and gathering. We are coming together to support a meaningful cause — raising funds for a boarding school in the Ukrainian town of Dovbyska dedicated to children with disabilities.
The funds collected through the festival will go toward improving physical development and rehabilitation for children with disabilities — including the purchase of specialized training equipment and adaptive exercise machines designed to support their unique needs, strengthen motor skills, and enhance mobility, coordination, and overall well-being.
Guidelines
Our festival is built on trust, care, and shared responsibility. By joining us, you become part of a living community that co-creates the atmosphere of the space.
Treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and awareness. Different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives enrich our community. We honour that diversity.
Consent is essential in all interactions — physical, emotional, creative, and digital. Ask. Listen. Respect the answer.
Take responsibility for your well-being. Stay hydrated, rest when needed, and look out for those around you.
Follow guidance from facilitators and safety volunteers. Communicate openly if something feels uncomfortable.
The festival space is a shared home. Leave no trace. Reduce waste. Protect nature. Treat the environment with gratitude and care.
Music and celebration are powerful forces. Engage with them mindfully. Make choices that support both your well-being and the well-being of the community.
Everyone deserves to feel welcome. We actively create an environment free from exclusion, humiliation, or discrimination.
This is not a service environment — it is a shared experience. Bring your skills, ideas, energy, and presence.
If something feels misaligned, speak to a team member. We value transparency, listening, and respectful conversation.
The atmosphere of the festival is not created by organizers alone. It lives through each participant. Your presence, actions, and awareness shape the whole.
By purchasing a ticket and attending the festival, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Community & Safety Guidelines. The organizers reserve the right to take appropriate action when necessary to protect the integrity and well-being of the community.
Every adult also signs our participant waiver and site agreement on paper at the gate before entering the festival grounds. Read the full waiver text so you know what to expect.
Gallery
Festival Poster
Newsletter
Workshop drops, schedule changes, and the occasional postcard from the mountain. No spam.
Questions, ideas, or just want to say hi?
bdesign@gmail.comThank you for an unforgettable weekend.
