Thank you for your interest in covering Bass Coast Festival 2026. Bass Coast takes place from July 10-13, 2026, in Merritt, BC on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Syilx people.Press registration is now open. Accreditation is required for all media at Bass Coast. Applications must be submitted through this official form, and approval is not guaranteed. The information below outlines eligibility, expectations, and key dates for the application process.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through this official online form.
Requests sent by email will not be accepted.
Walk-up requests on-site will not be accepted.
Submission is a request only and does not guarantee approval.
ELIGIBILITY
Freelance journalists must be on assignment from a recognised media outlet.
Photographers must also be on assignment.
Speculative, portfolio, or personal website photography will not be considered.
BASS COAST ETHOS
Please take a moment to read more about Bass Coast ethos:
Harm Reduction
Cultural Respect
Sustainability
Towards Equity
Harassment and Assault Policy with attention to Section 6.1
Bass Coast Education Series: Consent
IF APPROVED
Successful applicants will receive full check-in and on-site details.
A liability and/or photo release may need to be signed before credentials are issued.
A Media Pass provides access to the festival and the Media Lounge only.
Priority consideration may be given to media who have previously contributed to Bass Coast.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
KEY DATES
June 1: Media Application closes at 11:59PM PT.
June 1: All successful applicants contacted on or before this date.
Please note: all questions with * indicate a required field.
Thank you, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Please elaborate.
For successful applicants, the information provided may be used for promotional purposes.Max 500 characters.
Please indicate whether you'll be providing your own photography or using our media team's content. If providing your own, include links to 2-3 examples of your work.
What pre-event coverage do you have planned?
What do you plan to do onsite?
What post-event coverage do you have planned?
Your company must own this website.
Example: https://www.basscoast.ca
Example: https://www.facebook.com/BassCoastFestival
Please include all the handles of team members who should be credited when Bass Coast shares an image.
Example: https://www.instagram.com/basscoastfest
Example: https://www.tiktok.com/@basscoastfest
Example: https://twitter.com/basscoastfest
SOCIAL MEDIA NOTE: Bass Coast includes tags in the asset, not in the caption of the post, unless specified. If you notice your art is untagged in a post where it is shown, feel free to direct message the festival on that platform to request tagging.
Please include name(s), department(s), and if you worked together at Bass Coast Festival. Working together at Bass Coast is not a requirement. Contact info can also be included.
Please include name(s) and contact details (phone number, company, and position). You can use this field to share any other details related to this experience.
By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Liability Waiver.
Liability Release
By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Code of Conduct.
Code of Conduct
By checking 'YES,' I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the details outlined in the Bass Coast Harassment and Assault Policy with particular attention to Section 6.1.
Section 6.1 - Harassment and Assault Policy
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