Category Archives: Events

Pocologan Camp Party: The Best Not-So-Secret Party Around

For a long time, over a decade, the Pocologan Camp Party was a mystery, and they liked it that way. There were rumours, of course, but there was never any concrete evidence. Just tales about a festival told by a friend-of-a-friend who had been there. It wasn’t the sort of place you could just walk into, even if you knew where it was. You had to know someone for even a chance at buying a ticket. And who is this Rick Keleher character, anyway? Continue reading Pocologan Camp Party: The Best Not-So-Secret Party Around

AREA 506 Auction Autographed Replica Guitar For United Way

If you came away from AREA 506 with warm fuzzy feelings, fond memories, and a ringing in your ears you’re probably doing alright, but if you need something more tangible the festival have just the opportunity for you. AREA 506 are currently auctioning off a wooden replica guitar autographed by the festival’s headliners. The festival will be donating the proceeds of the auction to United Way Saint John, Kings & Charlotte. Continue reading AREA 506 Auction Autographed Replica Guitar For United Way

Area 506 2018 and The Luxuries of VIP Seating

Blessed are the festivals that allow you to sleep in your own bed. Music festivals are a young person’s game. They’re designed with strong backs and good shoes in mind—certainly not those of us who have faced a gruelling season of one festival after another. Enter Area 506’s VIP area and a whole new way of experiencing festivals. Continue reading Area 506 2018 and The Luxuries of VIP Seating

Roots & Soul Music – New Tribute Series Starts With Tom Waits

Roots & Soul Music Promotions, the company behind the Living Roots Music Festival and a regular purveyor of live music around the greater Fredericton area, have recognized a dire need in the city. There’s an unslakable thirst for nostalgia in Fredericton and Roots & Soul are prepared to capitalize on it, all in the name of charity. The promotion company have just announced a monthly series of tribute shows, starting with Tom Waits. Continue reading Roots & Soul Music – New Tribute Series Starts With Tom Waits

Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018

Fundy Fringe Festival has returned for their 6th year and another week of nineteen uncensored and unapologetic theatre performances. After a time-and-a-half last year we know that theatre enthusiasts and newcomers will be flocking to Saint John to take it all in but, even with a schedule and multiple showings, it’s a lot of accomplish. So we’ve tried to whittle it down for you.

Here are five shows that we’re extra excited for. Continue reading Five Shows We’re Looking Forward to at Fundy Fringe Festival 2018