LIP SYNC: Call for submissions!
February 27, 2021
Great news, Dawson! LIP SYNC will return this Thaw di Gras! Due to COVID-19, performances will look different, but the event will still have that same spirit of fun and friendly competition, all for a great cause.
Maschine Mikro RPM Workshop
February 12, 2021
DCMF and RPM Challenge present Electronic Music + Maschine Mikro, a workshop with Tanner Coyne, a.k.a. Naytcha Noize, covering the basics of using Maschine Mikro and creating electronic music.
Endlesss RPM Workshop + More
February 4, 2021
DCMF and RPM Challenge present Making Tracks with Endlesss, an online workshop with instructors Firephly and Vonbongen of Track Club.
Winter Concert Series Returns!
January 27, 2021
After our hiatus from hosting the Winter Concert Series in December and January, we are happy to announce that February shows will go ahead as scheduled. We look forward to presenting Cud Eastbound, Erica Mah, Joey O’Neil, and Gordie Tentrees live in Dawson City!
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.