Preserving and promoting the Blues in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia

The Victoria Blues Society (VBS) offers an annual scholarship to the Hornby Island Blues Camp through the John Fisher Memorial Fund.

The 2027 Hornby Island Blues Camp runs the first week in May dates are not yet finalized.

To be eligible for this program you must:

·         Be available during the camp dates when finalized  

·         Be 19 years of age or older

·         Live in the Greater Victoria region

·         Have not received a VBS scholarship previously

·         Be an aspiring blues musician, singer or songwriter

Although having access to a vehicle is preferable, it is possible to attend the camp without one. You will be responsible for getting to and from Hornby Island. The classes are held at various locations throughout the island, it is not possible to walk or bike and get to the locations on time,  and get back to the Seabreeze lodge for meals. For students without a car however, in the past other students have given each other rides to and from locations, and it has not been an issue.

The website for the camp is: www.hornby-blues.bc.ca

The website is currently not updated, but will be updated soon.

Information on the instructors and course outlines can be found there, as well as the link for registering. You will not be able to register until the specified date, usually the 3rd week in January.

There is also a link to accommodations on Hornby Island.

Students are expected to choose one instructor for their “major” class in the morning, but afternoon “minor” classes can be any of the other instructors, and minor classes can be changed with instructors approval once camp has started.

Instruments covered are: guitar, both electric and acoustic, bass, drums, piano, harmonica, vocals and songwriting.

The VBS scholarship includes the cost of tuition and an additional amount to assist with accommodation.  Students are responsible for any additional accommodation costs, and incidental expenses, such as drinks at concerts.

Tuition includes, daily instruction, lunch and dinner, and evening concerts.

VBS scholarships are financial only, and VBS is not responsible for any other aspects of the camp. Hornby Island Blues Society are the operators of the camp. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements for transportation to Hornby Island, supply themselves with instrument(s) and practice amplifier if needed.

If this is of interest to you, please provide VBS with your full name, address, age and contact information, what instrument(s) you play and a brief note why you want to attend the camp.

Please email: victoriabluessociety@gmail.com

The camp fills up quickly, so do not delay if interested. Deadline for applications will be December 31, 2026.