RPM Workshop Alert!
January 19, 2021
Our friends at Lawnya Vawnya and RPM Challenge are hosting two workshops to help you prepare for the 2021 RPM challenge: Songwriting 101 hosted by Joanna Barker and Recording 101 hosted by Micah Brown
January Events Update
January 5, 2021
After much discussion with our colleagues and partners at Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC), we decided to reschedule all public activities slated for January, including the Winter Concert Series and Songwriter in Residence program, to April 2021.
RPM Challenge 2021
December 18, 2020
Registration is open for the 2021 RPM Challenge! ☀️
What IS RPM? It is an annual non-competitive challenge to record an album during February. It is meant to inspire creative courage and encourage everyone, regardless of skill, to explore their own creativity. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s rewarding, and it’s free!
UPDATE: DCMF Office Visitors
December 3, 2020
The DCMF office has temporarily moved locations for the winter. We are located on the second floor of the CIBC building above Joe’s Pizza in unit 6. Due to space limitations, please call or email before visiting.
2021 Songwriter In Residence: Brigitte Jardin
December 2, 2020
We are incredibly excited to announce Whitehorse-based Brigitte Jardin as our 2021 Songwriter in Residence.
Winter Concert Series Kick-Off
November 18, 2020
The Winter Concert Series kicks off this Thursday and Friday with Evrytt Willow and Stockstill & Rose at the Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC)– Dënäkär Zho. Do you have your tickets yet?
LIVE MUSIC ALERT: WINTER CONCERT SERIES
November 12, 2020
The Klondike Institute of Art & Culture (KIAC) and the Dawson City Music Festival Association (DCMF) are thrilled to present live music at the KIAC Ballroom – Dënäkär Zho all winter! Musicians from throughout the Yukon will share their work in a concert series, with each concert showcasing two artists for two nights.
Call for Committee Members
October 7, 2020
ATTN SONGWRITERS: The Dawson City Music Festival Association is now accepting applications for our 2021 Songwriter in Residence Program. The program brings a musician to Dawson City for a month-long stay (January 2021), where the Artist receives studio and living space.
2021 Songwriter in Residence Program
August 28, 2020
ATTN SONGWRITERS: The Dawson City Music Festival Association is now accepting applications for our 2021 Songwriter in Residence Program. The program brings a musician to Dawson City for a month-long stay (January 2021), where the Artist receives studio and living space.
Bell Songwriting Challenge
August 27, 2020
We are thrilled to announce that we are again partnering with Music Yukon to present the Bell Songwriting Challenge! In past years, this has typically happened in a group setting during the music fest weekend. This year, however, we’re doing things a little differently.
DCMF & NAC PRESENT SOPHIE NOEL
June 16, 2020
On Monday, June 22nd at 5 pm Pacific time, the Dawson City Music Festival Association is pleased to partner with the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts to present Sophie Noel live from the DCMF Log Cabin!
Anticipatory Job Opportunity – Administrative Assistant
May 26, 2020
The Dawson City Music Festival Association is seeking an energetic Administrative Assistant for a part-time position (15 hrs/week), from June 2020 to February 2021 compensated at $18.00/hour.
2020 DAWSON CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL CANCELLED
April 16, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of the 2020 Dawson City Music Festival, for the first time in its 42-year history, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: Festival on-track for July 17-19, 2020
March 18, 2020
Your friends in the north wanted to reach out in these unprecedented times. Hello from the Klondike, home of the Dawson City Music Festival. We want to reassure our friends and fans that the Festival is on track for July 17 – 19, 2020.
STATEMENT THE 2020 THAW DI GRAS LIP SYNC
March 13, 2020
As longtime stakeholders in the Thaw di Gras event, we are heartbroken to be rescinding our participation and ask for patience and understanding as we navigate this uncharted territory within the community. Lip Sync is DCMF’s most important and profitable fundraiser of the year, and such fundraising is crucial to the survival of our small non-profit.
STATEMENT FROM THE DAWSON CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION
March 12, 2020
As of this morning’s Government of Yukon briefing regarding COVID-19, there are no confirmed cases or community spread of the virus in the territory. The Chief Medical Officer of Health confirmed that the risk in Yukon remains low. Therefore, we are continuing with Lip Sync tomorrow (Friday, March 13th).