Bass Coast will be hosting an online festival in lieu of their regular event, which was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions around gatherings of large groups.

The Pixel Virtual Festival will take place on July 9-11, the same date as the Bass Coast festival was scheduled to run.

According to a press release, the event will feature an art installation discussion panel, innovative DJ sets, movement workshops, a workshop on mental health and a panel discussion on anti-racism.

On July 9, special programming will be co-hosted by Twenty Twenty Global, a digital residency curated by 20/20 LDN Recordings, which broadcasts a weekly magazine featuring hip hop inspired electronica, alt rap, visual arts, dance and leftfield bass.

“Bass Coast isn’t just a weekend festival, it’s a culture that thrives year-round,” said Bass Coast co-founder Liz Thomson.

“With the cancellation of all festivals this summer it’s more important than ever to gather. We thrive on connection and Pixel Virtual Festival gives us a platform to interact with each other online while experiencing the best of Bass Coast: thoughtfully curated music and thought-provoking workshops.”

This year, participants of the festival will also have the opportunity to donate to the BC Civil Liberties Association, in light of recent events surrounding the Black Lives Matter movement.

“We acknowledge electronic music is a culture invented and nurtured by black and queer artists, and will be raising funds for the BC Civil Liberties Association,” said Andrea Graham, Co-Founder of Bass Coast Festival.

“They are the oldest and most active human rights organization in Canada. This is an essential organization at this time because their mandate is to promote, defend, sustain, and extend civil liberties and human rights in British Columbia and Canada.”

The full music line up and program will be announced on July 7.

“We are excited to unveil the full line up next week,” said Graham.

“The roster is a diverse offering of Bass Coast alumni artists featuring house music, techno, jungle, soul, funk, bass, and more.”