Category Archives: Events

Music PEI Announce Full Festival Lineup for 2020 Credit Union Music PEI Week

Music PEI have announced their full lineup for their annual ​Credit Union Music PEI Week. Taking place over five days, running from February 5th to 9th, 2020, the event celebrates the best of Prince Edward Island’s very musical culture. The week long festivities span venues across the island, with the main event happening downtown Charlottetown at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, who will be playing host for the 2020 Music PEI Awards party. Continue reading Music PEI Announce Full Festival Lineup for 2020 Credit Union Music PEI Week

AREA 506 Staying Put at Saint John Waterfront

The City of Saint John has been abuzz lately, full of speculation for what might develop on the city’s waterfront property following the demolition of the site’s Coast Guard Building. One major concern for the location is the possibility of any new development displacing the AREA 506 music festival. Today AREA 506 organizers announced that, at least for the time being, they’ll be staying put through 2020. Continue reading AREA 506 Staying Put at Saint John Waterfront

Shivering Songs Adds 10 More Artists To 2020 Festival Lineup

Shivering Songs​ has shared the second set of ten artists who will be performing as part of their tenth anniversary edition. Running from January 29th to February 2nd in Fredericton, New Brunswick, the festival adds a silver-lining to frostbite while putting an extra emphasis on supporting local this year. Continue reading Shivering Songs Adds 10 More Artists To 2020 Festival Lineup

Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks

Each year Haligonians look forward to that brief window in October between Nocturn Arts Festival and Halloween during which we are treated to the slew of bands that come through thanks to Halifax Pop Explosion. And don’t let the name fool you, there is more than just ‘Pop’ music to this festival; with genres that ranged from rock all the way to punk, the festival’s 27th year. Continue reading Halifax Pop Explosion Celebrated 27th Year with High Kicks and Guitar Tricks