We had high hopes for Massif’s 10th anniversary. The weekend exceeded them in every way! Old friendships renewed and new bonds forged. Generations of fans moshing together and lifting each ot…

You don’t need tattoos and piercings to be a punk, a metalhead or to go to Massif at all, but damn do they look sick! Whether you’re getting your first tattoo and piercing or your 50th,…

Listen up, kids: You need your brain. Ripping Giraffe is here to protect it. They want you to grind rails and shred slopes until you’re old and gray, so make sure to pick up a helmet at 502 B…

Flatgrey, long-running underground experimental noiser and sound weirdo, last-minute addition/stand-in on Massif’s Phil Stage. Harsh industrial broken sound, loud and menacing. We wanted a je…

Need a last-minute outfit for Massif? Pop over to Horse and Snake at 610 Baker St. to get the look you need—and maybe something totally different to elevate your style game! They’ve got an in…

Straight outta Grand Forks, the Waterlow family have been traveling east to Massif from the start. Bringing the sound and lights to the stage that brings the fest to life. You may think it’s …

Family-owned locally for over 20 years, Hall Printing is the gold standard in quality for design and paper products. If there’s one thing we love, it’s our slick Massif programs helping…

Locals and past Massif attendees will tell you there’s often an incredible aroma floating past the entry doors to the festival. The unmistakable magic of fresh hot oil and crispy batter can o…

Cake Betty rocks! Now located in Fruitvale, owner Meadow is making sure our green room is stocked with delicious cupcakes Friday and Saturday night for our bands! You can try her delectable creatio…

Massif’s artist extraordinaire Stacey Muchowski concocts a stunning shirt design each year, full of life and imagination and fine details. (Just wait until you see this year’s shirt.) W…

Kootenay Co-op Radio is the mothership of community radio out here. Broadcasting on air for over 25 years, this station is an absolute marvel for its unique sounds and eclectic range of programming…

If there’s one thing universally appreciated across ages and continents, it’s music—but a close second is definitely sugar. Luckily for us, Massif is supported by Pixie Candy Shoppe, Ne…

They’re not the first to sew, we hope they’re the last Cuz yeah we all know you’re looking for that punk rock patch The needle is so little, the stitch belongs to us Why is sewing…

Massif 2026 Schedule Here is your Massif 2026 schedule! Thursday night at the Royal, Friday night at the Eagles Lodge, Saturday afternoon at the NDYC and Saturday night back at Eagles! We’re …

You know how in movies and shows about fancy pants restaurants, chefs carefully shave seal whiskers to top a single braised duck knuckle steak and claim 16 Michelin stars and charge $900? Ashman&#8…

Hey, you have that look on your face that says I’m hungry. Why not shimmy your butt on down to Sprout? A local delight that not only welcomes anyone and everyone to enjoy a consciously create…

Slowicide lives somewhere between bubblegrunge polish and garage abrasion with a knack for pairing crunchy guitars and scrappy energy with memorable melodies. They create music that feels immediate…

Three cheers for your credit union! The Nelson & District Credit Union has been your local financial institution for over 70 years. The NDCU is an innovative, locally based financial co-operati…

We here at Massif looooooove local. We also love local booze. So naturally we love Tonik. With a distillery out near the junction, they are a sterling example of the quality and craft that Kootenay…

Thor’s Pizza is a downtown Nelson staple, and for good reason. Nothing gets you on track for beers and a punk show quite like a piece of pizza, and their delicious Slice of the Day concoction…

After spending over a dozen years in business and most of those being supporters of Massif, it’s high time we recognize that the hairdressers at Lokel are metal AF. Artfully wielding fast, sh…

Menacing through the foggy morning dew from somewhere or maybe nowhere in the Kootenays—part man, part beast, all MEDASINE! Massif clears the path for a one-man band tour de force. Hand-gouged 5-st…

Ready for your next sport adventure? Strap on your skates (well, not literally) and head on down to Mallard’s Source for Sports, Nelson’s locally owned sporting goods store for 25 years…

KC Restaurant is BACK to help feed Massif bands! We love having the support of a family-owned local business that makes a delicious selection of Cantonese, Japanese and Thai food. They’ll eve…

Time to get another van—we’re going back on tour. Old school friends Gaytheist, 15-plus years side by side, just wanna have fun. Do you like your punk, hardcore and metal tied together nicely…

There’s something weirdly comforting about having a surf shack style restaurant in a town without surf. It should be weird, but El Taco is just so goddamn delicious and their burritos are so …

No6 Coffee is once again Massif’s supplier for caffeinated goodness! When our rockers hit the stage, they’ll be buzzing with exceptional, sustainable coffee. No6 Coffee also contributes…

Apparently there is a wide range of needs for lawyers that doesn’t include criminal law! Who knew? Looks like we’re gonna have to fire the current Massif legal team (sorry Dave) and hir…

Descending from some uncharted corner of the musical cosmos, Alien Boys is a 4D sonic war machine disguised as a band, blasting through the Pacific Northwest like a neon meteor with a vendetta agai…

Hallowed Sound is a supporter of Massif! An integral part of our local music scene since he moved his studio to the Kootenays, Roger Swan has been at the board for many Massif alumni bands’ a…

What is there to say about Brass—the band, the myth, the lore. The disappearing onstage drummer antics, a middle of the night seance that scared locals. Or the sweaty chaotic mosh pits rife with sc…

Every music scene needs youth involved to keep it alive and healthy. At just 15 years old, Frailex Poole has been getting involved in local punk in a big way! Fraiy takes inspiration from ’70…

To many, music is a release. A way of presenting yourself to the world without a social filter. Disruptions is a band that exemplifies this. Their justified rage toward oppression and injustice for…

The intersection of music and books is a beautiful place. Creativity pours forth in words, in lyrics, in verse and in song. Otter Books thrives in that place, and they met Massif there to support u…

The Massif Music Festival celebrates 10 years of music and community with a free, all-ages punk show and skate jam at the Nelson & District Youth Centre! Taking place Saturday, Sept. 26, from 1…

Labour Day is for putting your feet up. For every other day, you need Vince DeVito Shoes! They’ve been helping people take care of their feet with the best footwear, foot care and shoe repair…

Way back before the first Massif, we asked friends from Edmonton to recommend sick bands. The result was one name: Dead Fibres. So we booked them. Next year they applied again, saying they wanted t…

Major props to the Tandoori Indian Grill for sponsoring Massif again! Their mouthwatering menu keeps getting better with a new street food selection and an array of creative cocktails. You should h…

Floor-punch neanderthal hardcore Kootenay local supergroup UHCB make their Massif debut. Was it chance, nepotism or just a ripping fresh band about to spinkick two-step-breakdown our damn faces off…

NELSON!!! Are you ready to ROCK? While looking super SHARP? In your fine THREADS from Baker Street Menswear? Run, don’t walk, to 571 Baker St. and ask Mike to HOOK YOU UP! Just like they hook…

Somewhere beyond space and time, there is another, infinite dimension. Where sound and magic exist as unexplainable elements. Returning to Massif, Vancouver’s Stephen Hamm (aka Theremin Man) …

Laughing Sickness is NO laughing matter. Tight, ripping sets bring everyone to the front. Having opened for bands like D.O.A, Ripcordz and Death By Stereo, this local band even got a shoutout on KE…

With open arms we extend a warm and welcome return to a past favourite. If you’ve been to Massif before, you probably know Mares of Thrace and the intensity of this Calgary-based doom duo. A …

Red Light Ramen has something for every mood. Cool down with a cocktail on a hot summer day. Warm up with a satisfying bowl of ramen on a winter night. Connect with friends on the patio as the DJ s…

There are legends in the valley that tell of a mysterious man who makes mysterious music for all the different animals that come down from the mountains. Speaking of a different kind of legend, Jef…

If heaviness is a vibe, then Tebby and the Heavy are literally drowning in it. Just like they love drowning their audience in a tsunami of reverb-laden sonic reverie. Get ready to sink or swim in t…

The slow, ponderous and ever-encroaching force created by Calgary’s Milkmaid is both fear-inducing and awe-inspiring. The crust, the filth, and downright evil sounds that are produced show th…

Broken Hill is a serious establishment. They mean business with their mouthwatering meats, and their whiskey selection will keep you busy for months. Hang on…I’m getting word that they&…