About the BVFMS

Our beginnings...

The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society grew out of an organization called the Styx River Coffee House. A group of dedicated music lovers decided a music festival would be a good idea for the Bulkley Valley and so went to work on forming a non-profit society as well as start the first Midsummer Folk Music Festival. The society was incorporated as a non- profit society in 1984. The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society joined the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council in 1985 to blend the services offered by each of the organizations (ie. liability insurance).

The BVFMS purpose

as stated in our vision statement, the purpose of the BVFMS is:

• To promote a greater appreciation of folk music among residents of the Bulkley Valley and the northwestern region of British Columbia.

• To provide opportunities for folk musicians to play for audiences.

• To provide opportunities for residents of the Bulkley Valley to hear folk Music and folk musicians from other areas.

• To promote the development of folk music and musicianship in the Bulkley Valley.

Who We Are

BVFMS Membership

The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society has an active membership list of 80 people. Our members hold roles in the executive as well as general members who contribute through out the year to help put on the different programs. General members contribute $5 for annual membership fees, attend monthly meetings and volunteer to assist in producing BVFMS programs. Support members contribute $5 annual membership fee. Membership with the Society provides performers with insurance coverage at their musical performances.

General meetings are held monthly.

The Society can be contacted through this website, or by mailing PO Box 2209, Smithers BC, Canada V0J 2N0.

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