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 — live performances across the festival weekend and 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…A Partnership Rooted in Music, Community & Connection
There's a natural connection between Madcap Records and Wild & Scenic. Both have roots in Nevada City, a place with an extraordinary creative community and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape. And both understand how art can bring people together and give important stories a lasting voice.
As Wild & Scenic's official music partner for its 25th anniversary, Madcap is helping bring music back to the heart of the festival through live performances, pop-up shows, music-focused conversations, and this commemorative soundtrack.
The collaboration brings independent musicians into conversation with filmmakers, environmental advocates, and audiences from across the country. It also creates a new stage for the talent and creative spirit of Nevada County.
Madcap's approach is rooted in genuine songs, intentional artist development, and the recording craft that allows music to connect on a human level. That feels right at home alongside a festival built on meaningful storytelling. A great song, much like a great film, can stay with you long after it ends. This partnership gives those stories another way to travel.
"Music is built on momentum — one note leads to another."Read the announcement →
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 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.