NLBO ALL YEAR ROUND
Once a year simply isn’t enough to share our love of music and community. We organize many different get togethers across Saskatchewan. Be sure to check out our Year Round pages, including our Jams and Events
2024 Camp and Festival Highlights
Many thanks to our photographers Landon Johnson and Andrew Bromell!
News and Information
An Important Message from NLBOTMS
Supporting the Future of Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society
As we reflect on an incredible 2024 Camp and Festival, held at the beautiful Ness Creek Site near Big River, SK this past August, we are filled with gratitude for everyone who helped make it such a memorable experience. The music, the learning, and the sense of community were truly special. However, despite the success of the event, we missed our ticket sales goal by just 97 tickets—an amount that has created a significant financial gap as we look ahead to 2025.
The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society (NLBOTMS) is a non-profit, registered charitable organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional music in Saskatchewan. While our camp and festival are highlights of the year, our work extends far beyond these events in August.
We offer year-round programming in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, and this year alone, we’ve provided additional programs in communities like Martensville, McLean, Coronach, and La Ronge. However, the financial strain from the last two years has left us without the reserves we need to comfortably plan for next year’s programming.
We are actively seeking additional funding through grants and sponsorships, but the current economic climate makes securing those funds uncertain. That’s why we are asking our community to step in and support us through donations. By becoming a monthly or annual donor, you will be helping us continue to offer high-quality music education and community-building opportunities throughout the province. Your donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards ensuring that our year-round programming remains strong and sustainable. As a charitable organization, all contributions are fully tax-deductible. Together, we can ensure that the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society continues to thrive and provide the spaces where musicians and enthusiasts of all ages can come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the music we love.
If you are able and would like to contribute to our future, please follow this link to make a donation:
**About NLBOTMS:**
The Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional music in Saskatchewan through education, performance, and community initiatives. Our annual camp and festival at Ness Creek are complemented by year-round programming across multiple cities, creating opportunities for musicians and music lovers throughout the province.
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Events produced by Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society in 2024
- Sept 2023 to June 2024: 2x/month public open jams in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina
- Jan to June: Sponsorship of seven concert shows with The Bassment and Broadway Theater, Saskatoon, Bluegrass Brunch at Somewhere Else Pub and Grill Saskatoon
- May: Instrument Petting Zoo and Old Time Dance- Cathedral Village Arts Fair Regina, Buster Days Martensville
- June: Bluegrass at the Barn Concerts Saskatoon, Bluegrass at the Barn Concerts Regina(McLean)
- July: Instrument Petting Zoo SaskTel Jazz Festival, Dance workshops, bluegrass jam, Ness Creek Music Festival, Napatak Music Festival(LaRonge) Dog Patch Music Festival (Loon Lake)
- August Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Camp, Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival- Ness Creek site, Big River Saskatchewan.
- Sept to Dec: Jams resume, sponsorship of 5 concert shows at the Bassment Saskatoon,Professional workshop w/ Scott Cook, Regina (TBD) Old Time Dance Fundraiser Saskatoon and Regina,(TBD) Fundraiser Concerts Saskatoon and Regina(TBD)
Looking to Get Involved?
VOLUNTEER
We couldn’t do it without your help! Volunteers are an essential part of making all of our events as successful as they are. Helping hands get things done, half the effort, twice the fun!
Not only will you get the chance to meet and work alongside a great bunch of folks, being a volunteer comes with no shortage of benefits and perks!!
BECOME A MEMBER
Membership in the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Time Music Society has so many benefits! From exclusive discounts and access to workshops and events, to the ability to participate in the AGM and serve on the board, you don’t want to miss out. A society membership is also the only way you can volunteer for the festival!
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