Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival Finalizes 2013 Full Line-up
Fredericton,. NB Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 - The Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival today released its full September 10-15 ticketed schedule, adding True Blues, a special celebration of the remarkable living culture of the blues to be hosted by renowned blues musicians Corey Harris, Guy Davis and Alvin Youngblood Hart. Also added to the already impressive lineup heavy with both international and Canadian stars is New Orleans funk party band Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Acadian hip-hop heavyweights Radio Radio.
Debut Release From Halifax’s Dark For Dark
Halifax, NS - May 6, 2013 - Women in Film and Television-Atlantic (WIFT-AT) is offering its members a chance to experience all of the film festivals Atlantic Canada has to offer, plus a weekend pass to the Women Making Waves Conference in March 2014.
Women in Film and Television Atlantic Announce All Access Pass Award
Halifax, NS - May 6, 2013 - Women in Film and Television-Atlantic (WIFT-AT) is offering its members a chance to experience all of the film festivals Atlantic Canada has to offer, plus a weekend pass to the Women Making Waves Conference in March 2014.
Messtival 6 early bird tickets on sale now!
Moncton, NB - May 3, 2013 - Moncton's TBA Collective is at it again! They’ll be working hard to bring to the world Messtival for its 6th season. This year's edition will be lifting off on August 9-10-11 in the bustling Anagance countryside, located 45 minutes outside of Moncton. Prepare yourself to be thoroughly disappointed with an underwhelming line-up that includes acts such as Grand Theft Bus, Les Paiens, Scientists of Sound, Kevin McIntyre and Gravity Strike.
Full line-up announced for 2013 Halifax TD Jazz Festival
April 30, 2013 - Halifax, NS – April 30 marks International Jazz Day, and Halifax's JazzEast celebrated the occasion by revealing the full line-up of the 2013 TD Halifax Jazz Festival at a press launch earlier today at Casino Nova. "This year we've brought in some fabulous marquee talent, such as Dr. John and the Nite Trippers and Lee Fields & The Expressions" states Laura 'Lulu' Healy, the festival's Artistic Director. "And we are thrilled to announce that The Wailers, the most iconic reggae band of all time for their history with the legendary Bob Marley, will be playing Friday, July 12, at the Festival Tent on the Halifax Waterfront."
April 30, 2013 - Halifax, NS - Delta Barrington and Delta Halifax’s fifth annual fundraiser Raise A Little Hellp, in support of Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia, will take place at the Delta Halifax (1990 Barrington St.) on Thursday, June 6 from 6 -10 p.m.
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East Coast Artists Rose Cousins, Classified and David Myles Win JUNO Awards
Regina, SK - April 20, 2013 – The stars aligned in the Prairies as 1,150 Canadian music industry members gathered to toast 35 JUNO Award winners at the 2013 JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, the evening’s festivities at Regina's Credit Union Eventplex also featured performances by a spectacular lineup of 2013 JUNO Award nominees and winners, as well as unforgettable tributes to some of the most influential names in Canadian music.
Rita MacNeil passes away due to complications following surgery.
Sydney, NS April 17, 2013 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cape Breton’s first lady of song, Rita MacNeil. Rita died last evening (April 16th) from complications following surgery, at the age of 68.
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival Announces 2013 line-up
Lunenburg, NS – March 25, 2013 – The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival announced the line-up for this year’s Festival schedule for August 8 – 11. Organizers have managed to come schedule another list of exciting performers. Get all the details in our story.
Troy Greencorn selected as the new Creative Director for The deCoste Centre
March 22, 2013 - New Glasgow, NS - Troy Greencorn has been appointed Artistic Director of the deCoste Centre. The deCoste Centre in Pictou officially opened in November 1982 with a performance by Nova Scotia’s Rita MacNeil. Since that time the deCoste has presented over 2000 concerts featuring singers, musicians, actors and dancers from around the world. With its flexible seating arrangement and a capacity of up to 420 attendees,
2013 Super Fiddle Show Schedule for Riverview Arts Centre May 11
Riverview, NB - Match 22, 2013 - The Annual Super Fiddle Show will be presented at the Riverview Arts Centre, Riverview High School, 400 Whitepine Road, Riverview NB on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Proceeds go to the RHS Safe Grad program. Showtime is 7:30pm. Ivan and Vivian Hicks return with another stellar line-up. Get all the details in our story.
Angie Kokic, Lisa Rose Snow and Louise Lalonde are winners of the Wave Awards for 2013.
Halifax, March 18, 2013 - The WAVE Awards were presented Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Le Bistro during Women Making Waves, the third annual Women in Film and Television-Atlantic conference.
