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We are thrilled to reveal our exclusive collaboration with SYRCL and the Wild & Scenic Film Festival as the official music partner for 2027, coinciding with the festival’s 25th anniversary.
This partnership will introduce an enhanced live music program along with a special anniversary soundtrack to celebrate this significant milestone.
We believe that this new addition will deepen the festival's connection between film, environmental storytelling, and community, fostering a lively musical atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Attendees can anticipate a variety of events, including pop-up performances and exclusive panels.Stay tuned for updates regarding the performance lineup; more details about live programming and artist announcements will be shared as the festival date approaches.
About Wild & Scenic Film Festival...
Wild & Scenic is considered one of the premier environmental and adventure film festivals in the United States.
Historically 8,000+ attendees over five days each February — filmmakers, activists, outdoor athletes, students, and artists.
After the Nevada City Festival, Wild & Scenic goes on tour to more than 100 locations annually and reaches tens of thousands of people around the country through nonprofit partners.
The tour generates over $1.5 million annually in environmental impact and fundraising for grassroots organizations.
Learn more by visiting their website: https://wildandscenicfilmfestival.org/
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Madcap Records is releasing a special limited-edition vinyl soundtrack inspired by the Momentum theme of the 2027 Festival.
This soundtrack highlights the powerful bond between music and visual storytelling for environmental awareness, celebrating the significant impact SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival has made over the years. It features a compilation of original songs from Nevada City, CA, and across the nation.
The festival soundtrack will feature approximately 10-12 licensed tracks available on a limited-edition vinyl, which can only be purchased through preorders or in person during the Festival from February 18–22, 2027.
Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will support SYRCL and its initiatives.
The open call ends on October 21, 2026, so submit your entries as soon as possible!
FAQ: Soundtrack Submissions The thematic connection may be literal or abstract - above all, we're looking for great songs to represent Wild & Scenic and their environmental impact over 25 years of Films. Final Deadline: October 20 2026 12am pst. $25 administrative submission fee per submission, non refundable. 4:00 maximum song length All genres are welcome Final or near-final recordings, pre-mastered mix files will be required if selected. Unreleased music strongly preferred Clear master and publishing rights are required. Approximately 10-12 songs will be selected. Submission grants permission only for review and evaluation. Submitting music does notate us to release your music, nor does it transfer ownership of your master recording or any other intellectual copyright aspects to us without a final signed licensing agreement.