2024 Camp and Festival Highlights
“Welcome to the Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival — an unforgettable weekend of music, workshops, and community!”
Many thanks to our photographers Landon Johnson and Andrew Bromell!
News and Information
An Important Message from NLBOTMS
Welcome to the Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival
“Welcome to the Northern Lights Bluegrass Festival — an unforgettable weekend of music, workshops, and community!”
Reflecting on 2024: Gratitude and Challenge
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.
About the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society
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.
How You Can Help Support the Future
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…
**About NLBOTMS:**
“We preserve and promote traditional music in Saskatchewan through education, performance, and community initiatives at the Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old Tyme Music Society. Alongside our annual camp and festival at Ness Creek, we run year-round programs across multiple cities, creating opportunities for musicians and music lovers throughout the province.”
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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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