In partnership with SYRCL
Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2027
February 18–22, 2027 · Nevada City, CA
Madcap Records takes over the music at Wild & Scenic in 2027 — producing live performances across the full festival weekend and releasing a limited-edition soundtrack built around the theme, Momentum.
Limited-edition Momentum vinyl · 25% of proceeds support SYRCL
The Non-Profit
Learn more about SYRCL, Wild & Scenic, and their commitment to environmental initiatives!
The Soundtrack
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Film Festival with the Momentum Limited Edition Vinyl Soundtrack!
The Line Up
Catch live performances during the 5-day film festival, ensuring the energy stays vibrant between screenings.
The Partnership
Madcap Music Group has partnered with SYRCL to bring music back to the 2027 Wild & Scenic Film Festival!
The Line Up
Live performances across the five-day festival — pop-up sets and exclusive panels keeping the energy vibrant between screenings.
Artist announcements coming soon…The Partnership
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 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 — more details about live programming and artist announcements will be shared as the festival approaches.
About Wild & Scenic
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, reaching tens of thousands through nonprofit partners and generating over $1.5 million a year in environmental impact and fundraising for grassroots organizations.
The Momentum vinyl
Pre-order the Momentum soundtrack
A limited-edition vinyl of roughly 10–12 original songs built around the festival's 25th-anniversary theme, available only through pre-order or in person at the festival. 25% of proceeds support SYRCL.