residencies

about

dub.4mt offers an open-call residency designed to provide artists with dedicated time and space to experiment, produce, and develop work in a purpose-built exploratory environment.

studio specialization

  • Electronic, Ambient, and Experimental Music
    • Post-Production
      • Limited recording facilities for:
        • Acoustic instruments
          • Found objects/Foley
            • Field recording

            what the residency includes

            • Full Access to the Production Suite: Enjoy multitrack recording, mixing, mastering, and lathe-cut vinyl facilities, including tools and appliances for printing and packaging.
              • Flexible Formats: Choose from:
                • Fully self-directed residencies
                  • Technical training
                    • Hands-on support from engineers and producers
                    • Lathe-Cut Record Production: Produce one-offs or limited editions as a tangible document of your residency. All residencies include one record using any materials on site and documentation of your record.
                      • Presentation Assistance: Receive support for planning performances, audio installations, presentations/Q&A's, and curated listening events across Bowen Island at:
                        • Beaches
                          • Trails
                            • Parks
                              • Galleries
                                • Bowen Community Amphitheatre
                                  • Local halls
                                    • Public spaces
                                    • On-Site Accommodation: Stay in a modern open-plan cabin above the studio, featuring a kitchen, sleeping area, and bath.
                                      • Transportation Options: Access convenient transportation including:
                                        • E-bikes
                                          • Limited private car, truck, and boat transportation
                                            • Local buses for travel around the island and nearby locations

                                            location & inspiration

                                            Location: Bowen Island*, a serene 20-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay.

                                            The studio is a short walk from beautiful beaches and extensive forest trails. The island's coastal rainforest and shoreline offer rich opportunities for:

                                            • Field recording
                                              • Site-responsive work
                                                • Quiet reflection
                                                  • Exercise & retreat

                                                    practical info

                                                    • Typical Residency Length: One week (shorter or longer stays available by arrangement).
                                                      • Fees & Application Process: Details on fees, application processes, availability, and a full list of equipment/amenities provided on inquiry.
                                                        • Policies: Studio terms, safety, and equipment usage policies apply.

                                                          To apply and request more details (dates, rates, equipment list), please contact us.

                                                          *dub.4mt operates on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the unceded homelands of the Squamish (sko-ho-mish) and Tsleil-Waututh (sail-wha-tooth) Nations (Nex̱wlélex̱wm / Bowen Island).