In this episode I speak with Benjamin Howells one of the main organizers of Pachena Bay music festival and Cumberland Wild Festival, both held on Vancouver Island on the West "west" coast of British Columbia Canada. We chat about the festival being an organism and strategies to keeping it healthy. As a DJ and event organizer he shares his unique perspective on the west coast scene and the art of music and communication.

Links:

https://cumberlandwild.com/ August 19th and 20th 2023

https://www.pachenabaymusicfestival.com/ (also has sign up for text list)

https://www.instagram.com/mteliahofficial/

https://www.instagram.com/pachenabaymusicfest

https://www.instagram.com/cumberlandwild/

Your Host:

Laughlin Meagher

Boomtown - The DJ/Bass driven project of Laughlin Meagher, a dynamic performer with 30 years on stage & 17 years behind the decks. He's a dj::musician::producer::engineer from Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada, bringing his unique flavors of Bass, Beats & Boom! Known for his harmonica solos, melodica skills, vocals, and guitar. He toured North America with Kytami in 2013/14 where he performed at 14 major festivals, 7 US States, 5 Provinces, and numerous clubs. Laughlin shares the stage with international acts like Adham Shaikh, Kaminanada, David Starfire, and toured during the summer with Ganga Giri as a multi-instrumentalist from 2014 to 2019.

https://www.instagram.com/boomtownsound/

https://www.boomtownsound.com/beats-and-beyond.html